The Rock Church of Fenton Sermons

When Jesus told the parable of the treasure and the pearl, He was teaching the heart of total surrender that all true believers must have to inherit the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom is discovered by all people at some point in their lives. The kingdom has a great cost to all who will receive it. Every soul must make a choice as to what they will do with the kingdom. What will be your choice?

When Jesus told the parable of the treasure and the pearl, He was teaching the heart of total surrender that all true believers must have to inherit the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom is discovered by all people at some point in their lives. The kingdom has a great cost to all who will receive it. Every soul must make a choice as to what they will do with the kingdom. What will be your choice?

Having lost his family and been driven into the land of Lo-Debar, Mephibosheth receives an invitation from the King requesting his presence. Upon arrival, Mephibosheth bows in fear and pronounces himself a dead dog in the sight of the King. To his shocking surprise, the King declares that Mephibosheth will now be brought into the palace and treated as one of the King's sons. Likewise, broken in our sin and alienated from God, the gospel call goes out announcing that a way has been made for our salvation. Like Mephibosheth, we only need to respond by faith to receive it, as the work has already been done on our behalf.

Having lost his family and been driven into the land of Lo-Debar, Mephibosheth receives an invitation from the King requesting his presence. Upon arrival, Mephibosheth bows in fear and pronounces himself a dead dog in the sight of the King. To his shocking surprise, the King declares that Mephibosheth will now be brought into the palace and treated as one of the King's sons. Likewise, broken in our sin and alienated from God, the gospel call goes out announcing that a way has been made for our salvation. Like Mephibosheth, we only need to respond by faith to receive it, as the work has already been done on our behalf.

Jesus tells a story of a powerful man who sent out invitations for a grand banquet. When the announcement was given that everything was ready, the invited guests began to make excuses as they refused to come. The host then extends the invitation to the poor, crippled, blind, and lame, as well as the lowest dregs of society, among the highways and hedges. This second group takes the place of the first. Many have refused the invitation to the Kingdom of God and made excuses as to why they will not come. God's grace extends to the farthest reaches of humanity, no matter their past or the unspeakable description of their sin. We are granted entry into the kingdom, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but rather by His mercy. Will you accept the invitation and come by faith?

Jesus tells a story of a powerful man who sent out invitations for a grand banquet. When the announcement was given that everything was ready, the invited guests began to make excuses as they refused to come. The host then extends the invitation to the poor, crippled, blind, and lame, as well as the lowest dregs of society, among the highways and hedges. This second group takes the place of the first. Many have refused the invitation to the Kingdom of God and made excuses as to why they will not come. God's grace extends to the farthest reaches of humanity, no matter their past or the unspeakable description of their sin. We are granted entry into the kingdom, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but rather by His mercy. Will you accept the invitation and come by faith?

When the 4 angels were released at the Euphrates River, a hellish horde burst upon the world. They brought judgment by way of fire, smoke, and brimstone to the wicked. The Euphrates holds deep history in that sin began at its headwaters when the first humans disobeyed God. The Euphrates reveals that man has not merely neglected his Maker, but devoted himself to demon worship. The Euphrates demands a decision: turn from sin and be saved, or remain under judgment. Those affected by the affliction from the Euphrates refused to repent. What will you decide?

When the 4 angels were released at the Euphrates River, a hellish horde burst upon the world. They brought judgment by way of fire, smoke, and brimstone to the wicked. The Euphrates holds deep history in that sin began at its headwaters when the first humans disobeyed God. The Euphrates reveals that man has not merely neglected his Maker, but devoted himself to demon worship. The Euphrates demands a decision: turn from sin and be saved, or remain under judgment. Those affected by the affliction from the Euphrates refused to repent. What will you decide?

At the sound of the fifth trumpet, an angel was given the key to the bottomless pit known as the abyss. The abyss is a prison for a group of fallen angels who sinned against God in acts of gross immorality. The creatures from the abyss will be released as a judgment upon the earth. They will be permitted to torment people for 5 months; however, they will not touch anyone having the seal of God upon their forehead. The Bible says that the Lord knows those who belong to Him and He places His seal upon them. This can only be received by repenting of sin and confessing Jesus as Lord. Are you protected by the seal of God now?

At the sound of the fifth trumpet, an angel was given the key to the bottomless pit known as the abyss. The abyss is a prison for a group of fallen angels who sinned against God in acts of gross immorality. The creatures from the abyss will be released as a judgment upon the earth. They will be permitted to torment people for 5 months; however, they will not touch anyone having the seal of God upon their forehead. The Bible says that the Lord knows those who belong to Him and He places His seal upon them. This can only be received by repenting of sin and confessing Jesus as Lord. Are you protected by the seal of God now?

When the angels blew the trumpets, God's judgment continued to intensify upon the earth. God demonstrates that He is Lord of all creation. Creation is a message that demands a response as well as means of judgment upon the wicked. God does not change. The nature of the plagues brought about at the end of the age are strikingly similar to what God has done before. God shows that He is slow to anger in that He destroyed a third of things but not yet the whole. Many people have been afforded God's patient mercy. What will you ultimately decide while there is time?

When the angels blew the trumpets, God's judgment continued to intensify upon the earth. God demonstrates that He is Lord of all creation. Creation is a message that demands a response as well as means of judgment upon the wicked. God does not change. The nature of the plagues brought about at the end of the age are strikingly similar to what God has done before. God shows that He is slow to anger in that He destroyed a third of things but not yet the whole. Many people have been afforded God's patient mercy. What will you ultimately decide while there is time?

Every person is searching for what they believe is the good life, whether that means money, success, family, good health, or security. People often find themselves pursuing happiness, striving for what they consider the “good life.” When Jesus came into the world fully man and fully God, the crowds gathered from all directions to hear Him. When Jesus spoke, He delivered a message that was both counter-cultural and paradoxical, challenging every common notion of happiness and fulfillment. According to Jesus, the good life is one devoted to following Him—a life that recognizes its need for rescue and surrenders to Jesus as the sole ruler of the heart. The result of a life fully surrendered to Him is a series of proclamations and attitudes known as the Beatitudes.

Every person is searching for what they believe is the good life, whether that means money, success, family, good health, or security. People often find themselves pursuing happiness, striving for what they consider the “good life.” When Jesus came into the world fully man and fully God, the crowds gathered from all directions to hear Him. When Jesus spoke, He delivered a message that was both counter-cultural and paradoxical, challenging every common notion of happiness and fulfillment. According to Jesus, the good life is one devoted to following Him—a life that recognizes its need for rescue and surrenders to Jesus as the sole ruler of the heart. The result of a life fully surrendered to Him is a series of proclamations and attitudes known as the Beatitudes.

In the interval between the opening of the 6th and 7th seals, Revelation reminds us that not one word has failed of God's good promise. The Lord shows us that He has kept His promise to restore Israel to the kingdom, bring salvation to all nations, and answer the prayers of the saints. The questions of the previous seals about justice and salvation have been answered, and now 7 angels arise with trumpets to bring judgment upon the Earth. Have you been sealed by the Holy Spirit, having believed in the gospel of Jesus?

In the interval between the opening of the 6th and 7th seals, Revelation reminds us that not one word has failed of God's good promise. The Lord shows us that He has kept His promise to restore Israel to the kingdom, bring salvation to all nations, and answer the prayers of the saints. The questions of the previous seals about justice and salvation have been answered, and now 7 angels arise with trumpets to bring judgment upon the Earth. Have you been sealed by the Holy Spirit, having believed in the gospel of Jesus?

When the 6th seal was opened, heaven and earth were shaken. This shaking of the cosmos removed all stability from mankind as it became a universal terror, heralding the arrival of the Lamb and His wrath upon the earth. The question was asked, “Who is able to stand?” This question echoes to the souls of mankind now. Only those who have been cleansed and made new are able to stand before the holiness of God. Are you able to stand?

When the 6th seal was opened, heaven and earth were shaken. This shaking of the cosmos removed all stability from mankind as it became a universal terror, heralding the arrival of the Lamb and His wrath upon the earth. The question was asked, “Who is able to stand?” This question echoes to the souls of mankind now. Only those who have been cleansed and made new are able to stand before the holiness of God. Are you able to stand?

When the Lamb broke the 5th seal, John saw the souls of the martyrs under the altar. They asked the Lord how long it would be until He would avenge their blood on the earth. The martyrs are with God being absent from their bodies, yet present with the Lord. Believers will receive a body without decay at the return of Jesus. The martyrs choose death over denial. Many will continue to fall away under threat of affliction rather than maintain their witness. The martyrs are promised justice. They are given robes and told to wait a while longer. God will eventually bring about judgment upon the earth for all who do not know God and do not obey the gospel. Have you believed in Jesus and do you hold fast to the Word of God and the testimony of salvation? 

When the Lamb broke the 5th seal, John saw the souls of the martyrs under the altar. They asked the Lord how long it would be until He would avenge their blood on the earth. The martyrs are with God being absent from their bodies, yet present with the Lord. Believers will receive a body without decay at the return of Jesus. The martyrs choose death over denial. Many will continue to fall away under threat of affliction rather than maintain their witness. The martyrs are promised justice. They are given robes and told to wait a while longer. God will eventually bring about judgment upon the earth for all who do not know God and do not obey the gospel. Have you believed in Jesus and do you hold fast to the Word of God and the testimony of salvation? 

When the Lamb opened the first 4 seals, horses with riders were given authority to bring judgment upon the Earth. The riders will bring temporary peace, violence and war, poverty and famine, and Death and Hades. All of the false gods and systems of comfort will be eroded in devastating fashion by the 4 horsemen. Only in Jesus can one have lasting peace, an immovable foundation, and life everlasting. Have you come to know Him? Or will you face the wrath of the coming horsemen?

When the Lamb opened the first 4 seals, horses with riders were given authority to bring judgment upon the Earth. The riders will bring temporary peace, violence and war, poverty and famine, and Death and Hades. All of the false gods and systems of comfort will be eroded in devastating fashion by the 4 horsemen. Only in Jesus can one have lasting peace, an immovable foundation, and life everlasting. Have you come to know Him? Or will you face the wrath of the coming horsemen?

When John saw the vision of the throne room, a scroll was in the hand of the One who sat on the throne. The voice of the strong angel asked, who was worthy to break the seals, and open the scroll. When no one in all of creation was found, John began to weep. A voice in heaven told John to stop weeping, for the Lion of the tribe of Judah has been found worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. The scroll is a symbol of both hope and terror. The scroll will reveal the true King. The scroll will start the song of all creation. Do you belong to the One Who is worthy to open the scroll?

When John saw the vision of the throne room, a scroll was in the hand of the One who sat on the throne. The voice of the strong angel asked, who was worthy to break the seals, and open the scroll. When no one in all of creation was found, John began to weep. A voice in heaven told John to stop weeping, for the Lion of the tribe of Judah has been found worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. The scroll is a symbol of both hope and terror. The scroll will reveal the true King. The scroll will start the song of all creation. Do you belong to the One Who is worthy to open the scroll?

When Elisha the prophet and several men were cutting down trees, one of the workers lost a borrowed axe head into the water below. Expressing great distress for losing a borrowed axe, Elisha asked for the location of where it fell. He threw a stick in the water and made the iron miraculously float to the surface to be recovered. This episode reminds us that life is filled with small problems that can be overwhelming at times. We are permitted to take the small things to God as much as the large issues of life. When we take the small things to the Lord, He is glorified in meeting our daily needs. Many are walking through life heavily burdened by not casting their cares upon the Lord. Do you know and trust the Lord today for the big and the small?2 KINGS 6:1-52 KINGS 6:52 KINGS 6:6-7

When Elisha the prophet and several men were cutting down trees, one of the workers lost a borrowed axe head into the water below. Expressing great distress for losing a borrowed axe, Elisha asked for the location of where it fell. He threw a stick in the water and made the iron miraculously float to the surface to be recovered. This episode reminds us that life is filled with small problems that can be overwhelming at times. We are permitted to take the small things to God as much as the large issues of life. When we take the small things to the Lord, He is glorified in meeting our daily needs. Many are walking through life heavily burdened by not casting their cares upon the Lord. Do you know and trust the Lord today for the big and the small?2 KINGS 6:1-52 KINGS 6:52 KINGS 6:6-7

We all feel far away from God sometimes. We wonder if something is wrong with us, or if God has truly forsaken us. What we need to understand is that feeling far away from God is part of following God. Not only is this normal, it is necessary to grow into the men and women God desires us to be.

We all feel far away from God sometimes. We wonder if something is wrong with us, or if God has truly forsaken us. What we need to understand is that feeling far away from God is part of following God. Not only is this normal, it is necessary to grow into the men and women God desires us to be.

Before beginning his earthly ministry, Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the adversary. This enemy, the same one faced by believers today, sought to tempt him in every conceivable way. Jesus endured these trials as a human, demonstrating the path to victory in spiritual warfare.He fought not with divine power but with the same spiritual resources available to Christ followers: the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. Because Jesus was tempted just as we are, yet remained without sin, he became a compassionate High Priest who understands our vulnerabilities and sympathizes with us in our moments of need.

Before beginning his earthly ministry, Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the adversary. This enemy, the same one faced by believers today, sought to tempt him in every conceivable way. Jesus endured these trials as a human, demonstrating the path to victory in spiritual warfare.He fought not with divine power but with the same spiritual resources available to Christ followers: the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. Because Jesus was tempted just as we are, yet remained without sin, he became a compassionate High Priest who understands our vulnerabilities and sympathizes with us in our moments of need.

When Judah discovered they had been ambushed, they cried to the Lord. The Bible calls us to plead to the Lord in our distress, as He knows the troubles of our souls. Judah shouted a war cry, acknowledging the fight and intending to engage. Some shout a war cry, but it is empty of power as they never accompany it with action. When they shouted a true war cry, God routed their enemies. The Lord meets those who trust in Him on the battlefield. Our enemies are routed by His power, not our own. Have you truly trusted in the Lord Jesus for salvation and power? Or have you only uttered an empty war cry?

When Judah discovered they had been ambushed, they cried to the Lord. The Bible calls us to plead to the Lord in our distress, as He knows the troubles of our souls. Judah shouted a war cry, acknowledging the fight and intending to engage. Some shout a war cry, but it is empty of power as they never accompany it with action. When they shouted a true war cry, God routed their enemies. The Lord meets those who trust in Him on the battlefield. Our enemies are routed by His power, not our own. Have you truly trusted in the Lord Jesus for salvation and power? Or have you only uttered an empty war cry?

When Rahab the harlot heard about the power of God, she showed kindness to the spies hiding in her midst. Everyone has a reaction to hearing about God; some will hear of Him with joy, others will gnash their teeth at the message. Rahab confessed the Lord and showed immediate fruit of change by helping the spies escape. Her home was marked by a scarlet cord in the window to identify her house when the city would be overthrown. The life of every believer is sealed by the Holy Spirit. When God's judgment is poured upon the earth, only those with the seal of God will be spared. Does your life bear this seal?

When Rahab the harlot heard about the power of God, she showed kindness to the spies hiding in her midst. Everyone has a reaction to hearing about God; some will hear of Him with joy, others will gnash their teeth at the message. Rahab confessed the Lord and showed immediate fruit of change by helping the spies escape. Her home was marked by a scarlet cord in the window to identify her house when the city would be overthrown. The life of every believer is sealed by the Holy Spirit. When God's judgment is poured upon the earth, only those with the seal of God will be spared. Does your life bear this seal?

Having been bothered in his spirit, Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, approached Jesus at night. Though steeped in tradition, God was able to reach his heart, demonstrating that God can reach anyone. The man from Arimathea, a prominent member of the council, did not consent to the plan of the Pharisees to crucify Jesus. Gathering courage, he made himself known. Paul of Tarsus, a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, was able to speak with great credibility to his former colleagues. God can reach anyone and give them the courage to allow their story to be used for His glory. Have you given your story to the Lord for His use? 

Having been bothered in his spirit, Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, approached Jesus at night. Though steeped in tradition, God was able to reach his heart, demonstrating that God can reach anyone. The man from Arimathea, a prominent member of the council, did not consent to the plan of the Pharisees to crucify Jesus. Gathering courage, he made himself known. Paul of Tarsus, a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, was able to speak with great credibility to his former colleagues. God can reach anyone and give them the courage to allow their story to be used for His glory. Have you given your story to the Lord for His use? 

Jesus described the Pharisees as having a hardness of heart. They were hard-hearted to the gospel message. Prophets, wise men and scribes were all sent to them, and instead of responding in faith, they killed, crucified, scourged and persecuted them. They were hard-hearted to their own sin. The pride of their heart had deceived them into believing they could trust in themselves for righteousness, rather than having anything to repent of. They were hard-hearted toward the lost. They were repulsed by sinners and criticized those who showed compassion to them. Is your heart receptive to the gospel? Do you show mercy to sinners with a genuine hope for their salvation?

Jesus described the Pharisees as having a hardness of heart. They were hard-hearted to the gospel message. Prophets, wise men and scribes were all sent to them, and instead of responding in faith, they killed, crucified, scourged and persecuted them. They were hard-hearted to their own sin. The pride of their heart had deceived them into believing they could trust in themselves for righteousness, rather than having anything to repent of. They were hard-hearted toward the lost. They were repulsed by sinners and criticized those who showed compassion to them. Is your heart receptive to the gospel? Do you show mercy to sinners with a genuine hope for their salvation?

When Jesus addressed the religious leaders of His day, known as the Pharisees, He used jarring descriptions of their hypocrisy. He said that Pharisees served only to be seen. Pharisees used God as leverage to manipulate people to their preferences. Most alarming of all, Jesus said that Pharisees do not know God. Are you a Pharisee or a genuine follower of Jesus?

When Jesus addressed the religious leaders of His day, known as the Pharisees, He used jarring descriptions of their hypocrisy. He said that Pharisees served only to be seen. Pharisees used God as leverage to manipulate people to their preferences. Most alarming of all, Jesus said that Pharisees do not know God. Are you a Pharisee or a genuine follower of Jesus?

Jesus told a story of a rich man and a poor man. Both of them died. Both of their spirits entered eternity. In the afterlife, they had a memory. Their place in eternity was inescapably fixed. They believed the truth as everyone will know after death. When one man pleaded for his family to be warned, he was told they have Moses and the Prophets and must hear them. Like these two men, we all will face death and our spirit pass into eternity where our fate will be fixed. What response have we had to Moses and Prophets in this life?

Jesus told a story of a rich man and a poor man. Both of them died. Both of their spirits entered eternity. In the afterlife, they had a memory. Their place in eternity was inescapably fixed. They believed the truth as everyone will know after death. When one man pleaded for his family to be warned, he was told they have Moses and the Prophets and must hear them. Like these two men, we all will face death and our spirit pass into eternity where our fate will be fixed. What response have we had to Moses and Prophets in this life?

The Word of God is inspired. God called men to write it down as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Inspiration is validated in the heart of man, prophetic history and scientific accuracy. The Word of God is alive as it cuts to the heart of man, purifies his soul and shatters his hard heart. The Word of God is eternal. Jesus said the Heaven and Earth will pass away, but His Words will never pass away. The Word of God is about Jesus. Moses and prophets were all speaking things concerning Jesus. When we behold the Word of God, we will be led to Jesus. Have you surrendered your heart to Jesus by faith?