The Rock Church of Fenton Sermons

The Word of God calls Christians to show honor to all people. We honor people when we allow ourselves to see them. The foreigner, the homeless, and the prisoner are all among us. Do we see them? We show honor by being impartial with grace, mercy, and the good news. The religious people of Jesus’ day grumbled that He ate and drank with sinners. In doing so, they revealed their own partiality. We honor people when we help them. The B...

All governing authorities are put in place by God. Christ followers are commanded to show honor to our government. The Bible says that we do this because of the Lord. Showing honor is not dependent on whether or not a person is deemed worthy, but rather in response to God’s Word. We show honor through our obedience, the tone of our words, and even our thoughts. The rare exceptions are when we are asked to abandon the mission of the...

The Word of God calls believers in Jesus to honor their family. Honor is recognizing the value that God assigns to every person. Honor is not something earned, but rather something given. Honor is not respect, trust, or unlimited obedience. We honor family with our words, treatment of them, and our forgiveness. It is impossible to show proper honor to family without first being new ourselves through faith in Jesus. Do you honor you...

The Word of God commands believers to give honor to the Lord. Honor is first given when a person believes in Jesus as Savior, for the one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father. God is given honor when a person walks in righteousness. Many honor God with their lips, but their heart is far from Him. Honor is shown to God in our generosity as we are called to honor the Lord from our wealth. Some are rich with money, oth...

Before any decision is made, one must determine the cost before moving forward. Many people are curious about Jesus and interested in following Him, but unsure if they are willing to surrender what is necessary. Jesus made it very clear what the cost is to follow Him. That cost is not anything one can do other than love Him with their whole heart which results in the denial of self. 

Theme verse: Luke 14:25-28

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Jesus isn't alone as he enters Jerusalem for the last time. His disciples and crowds gathered because they had heard the testimony of this man named Jesus. What testimony goes before us? We have a choice in every opportunity and moment of life: will we serve the flesh or surrender to Christ? Each time we demonstrate our faith through action, we point the world to Christ.

Luke 19:37

Romans 6:19

James 2:14-18

John 12:11

The Bible declares that the love of God is a free gift to all who will believe in Jesus. While society’s love is often earned, God’s love is given freely. The love of God does not change. There is no variation or shifting shadow with God’s love, as it does not depend upon our perfection. When we fail, God still loves us the same. All of God’s love is brought to mankind in the person of Jesus. People need not seek God’s love through...

After Samuel died, the Philistines gathered against Israel, and Saul became very afraid. Having been rejected by the Lord, he sought out a medium to bring up Samuel from the dead. Again defying the Lord’s command that divination is an abomination, he goes in disguise to consult the medium. The spirit of Samuel rises from the dead and pronounces further judgment on Saul. Many people go about in disguise to indulge their sin. Society...

After disobeying God, Saul was rejected from being king and Samuel was told to go to Bethlehem and anoint a new king. The Lord asked Samuel how long he would continue grieving over Saul. Many people spend their lives grieving over what the Lord has rejected rather than trusting in what He still has planned. After 7 of Jesse’s sons passed before Samuel, God rejected all of them. Though man often judges by the outward appearance, God...

At God’s direction, Samuel instructed Saul to destroy all of the wicked Amalekits from the land. Saul and Israel gained a great victory. However, Saul and the people kept King Agag and the choice livestock for themselves. When Saul declared to Samuel that he had obeyed, Samuel asked, “What is this bleating in my ears?” Saul then blamed the people for his own disobedience. When God calls us to something, there must be no exception. ...

When Samuel was old, his sons did evil. Israel asked Samuel to appoint them a king like the other nations in place of God. Many people find the sins of others to be excuses to cast off God as their Lord. Samuel warned the people that they would cry out from the oppression of the king they demanded, but they did not listen. The Lord agreed to give them a king. Many have received warnings about the direction they are going. God will ...

The boy Samuel was raised in a land and culture of rebellion against God. The voice of the Lord called to Samuel, however, he did not yet know the Lord. The voice of God still calls to people to repent and obey the gospel. When Samuel responded to the Lord, he came to truly know Him as well as the purpose for his life. Have you responded to the call of God to your soul? Many are like young Samuel in that they know about God, but st...

When Hannah had no child of her own, she petitioned the Lord and vowed that if God would give her a son, she would give him to the service of the Lord all of his life. God heard Hannah and she conceived and gave birth to Samuel. When he was a young boy, she took him to the house of the Lord and left him in God’s service. We are allowed to make our requests known to God. He hears our cry from upon His holy mountain. Like Samuel, our...

A disciple of Jesus is compared to a soldier. A good soldier knows the mission and the battlefield. The mission is to preach the gospel and make disciples on the specific battlefield where you are called. A good soldier is familiar with the weapon of the word of God. It will be impossible to be an effective disciple maker without knowing and accurately handling the word of God. A good soldier is not entangled in the affairs of ever...

When Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord again, the military commander Sisera was raised up to oppress them. Barak was called by God to lead a resistance against Sisera, but he refused to go alone. Deborah proclaimed that Sisera would be defeated by the hand of a woman in place of Barak. When the Lord caused Sisera to flee to the tent of Jael for refuge, he was met with the hammer and tent peg of brave Jael. God uses the most ...

When Israel did evil, the Lord strengthened the oppressive king Eglon against them. Many people have an Eglon in their life as a consequence of sin. After 18 years, Israel cried unto the Lord, and He raised up Ehud to deliver them. Ehud follows their repentance. How long have you been under the oppression of Eglon? Ehud does what they could not do, kills Eglon, and sets Israel free. Jesus was sent by God to set the captive free fro...

After Israel had conquered Jericho, they were instructed to devote the spoils to The Lord. Upon seeing the silver and gold, Achan coveted and took some of it and hid it in the ground below his tent. When Israel lost a battle, Joshua sought The Lord for the reason. It was revealed that someone had disobeyed The Lord and taken some of the spoils. The offender was found to be Achan, and he and his family suffered the consequences. Man...