The Rock Church of Fenton Sermons

The Word of God calls believers in Jesus to exhibit speech that is always with grace as though seasoned with salt. When our words are with grace, our speech is guarded by the Holy Spirit so as not to open our mouths in sin. Words of grace are quick to listen and slow to speak. When gracious words are finally uttered, they bring healing, comfort, and restoration. Is your speech always with grace?

When Jesus saw the masses distressed and dispirited, he felt compassion for them. True followers of Jesus are also called to see people as he sees them. We are also called to feel compassion and mercy. Jesus then commanded that we pray for the Lord of the harvest to send workers in the harvest. We should desire to also be such workers. Believers ought not merely see and feel compassion, but also e...

As we go through life, we all struggle with sin. The Bible says that we are all separated from God and His glory because of sin, and that only through repentance can we walk closely with the Lord and stand in His blessing. The Israelites struggled with this same problem when they came to the city of Ai. A man named Achan would take what did not belong to him and cause God to remove his favor and b...

The Bible says that it will be well for those who fear God and it will not be well for the evil man who does not fear God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. The fear of the Lord also keeps us away from evil and leads us to life. The reason many people persist in the empty patterns of sin is because they have no fear of God. Countless people’s lives remain on the wide way that lea...

As the famine gripped the land, the four lepers sat by the entrance to the city contemplating their fate. The admitted that returning the city would lead to death, as would remained seated in complacency. They decided to get up and go to the Arameans seeking help. When they arose at twilight, The Lord caused the sound of a mighty army to terrify the enemy camp. They fled the area, leaving the spoi...

While Saul was headed to Damascus to persecute followers of Jesus, he was brought low by a light from heaven. The voice in the light declared that it is hard to kick against the goads. A goad being a sharp stick with which to move livestock. Many people today kick against the goads. Some, as they persist in their unbelief. Others, as they persist in their disobedience against what God has called t...

Jesus compared our spiritual life to a slave who has been entrusted with responsibilities by his or her master. Depending on how we live, what we prioritize, and whether or not we are obedient, we are either a wise and faithful slave or one who is evil. Wise and faithful slaves maintain their allegiance to the Lord above all else and avoid getting distracted by the things of the world. If we do so...

When Paul and Silas were beaten and put in prison, they found their strength in worship. The Bible tells us that they began to pray and sing hymns of praise to God. It is in our darkest hour that worship becomes vital to our faith. We worship for encouragement, power and as a witness. Be encouraged in your midnight prison cell. The Lord sees and hears you. And He is able to use your dire circumsta...

Jesus told the woman from Sychar that true worship was not about a location but sincerity of heart. He proclaimed that the Father seeks people to worship Him in spirit and truth. Spirit is often understood to be our heart. We are called to love the Lord with all of our heart, believe in our heart and guard our heart. Worship devoid of our heart is not true. Our heart must be balanced by the truth....

The 3 Hebrew boys refused to worship the golden idol set up by the king. They boldly declared that they would not worship or serve any god except The Most High God. True worshippers will be found to worship God for who He is, what He has done, with all of their being. At what cost will you remain faithful to the one true God?

When Paul was in Athens he noticed that the city was full of idols. All will be found worshiping something, because all mankind are worshippers. We express our adoration, praise and service to object, nature, people and spiritual beings. However, the only one who is worthy of worship is our Creator God. We are rescued from our false idolatry and restored to true worship when we repent of sin and b...

Fasting is when we abstain from food as an act of worship and seeking the Lord. There are other ways the principle of fasting can apply to the life of a Christian. Many people choose to forego certain comforts and pleasure for a season of time as they seek God in repentance, direction and favor. Fasting may have an important place in your life and circumstances as we study these Scriptures. 

Jesus calls us to pray to be kept from temptation and delivered from evil. The Word of God explains that God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt any man. In our lives, the Lord will provide a way of escape with every temptation as we are led by His Spirit. By His power we are also protected against the evil of our own heart, as well as from evil people and the evil one. 

Jesus tells His disciples that they are salt and light. As ambassadors of Christ in this world we called to be the same. Salt brings flavor, acts as a preservative as well as causes a burning sting in a wound. Our light is never to be hidden, but visible. When we walk as the light, some will be drawn while other hate the light. 

Jesus calls us to pray for forgiveness for our debts as we forgive others. When we seek the Lord for this wonderful grace, our hearts are cleansed, relationships restored, and our worship purified. Jesus also calls us to forgive others who have sinned against us. He even promises that it will be impossible to live the abundant Christian life while holding on to unforgiveness. Do you need to seek t...

Jesus encouraged His disciples to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.” God has promised to sustain His people as they walk in His purpose for their lives. Throughout the Scripture we see God provide the physical bread for food, the soul nourishing bread from heaven and the eternal bread of life found only through faith in Jesus. This daily bread is essential to our spiritual life and we must...

Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” He was referring to a spiritual kingdom as well as His eternal, physical kingdom. We pray for His kingdom to be shown in our lives as we witness to the lost, conform to His will and obey His word. When Christians do this, we display Christ’s kingdom, “on earth as it is in heaven.” What kind of an ambassad...

Jesus gave us an example of how to pray. He calls us to pray, “Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” In this instruction, Jesus brings to our minds the fact that God is our Father, Creator, and King. The Lord is worthy of our praise, reverence and awe as we approach the throne of glory. Do our words, worship and conduct reflect the holy nature of the One we represent?

As Jesus instructed his disciples to pray, he warned them to not be like the hypocrites. Hypocrites are actors who feign spiritual piety, while continuing in lawless rebellion. True followers of Jesus should not make a show of their prayers though high visibility and many words. Rather, it ought to be our private seeking of God from an honest and humble heart. When we pray, we access God’s power f...

Followers of Jesus have been given a mission to take the message of the saving grace of Jesus to the world. We do this through our words and actions but often find ourselves ineffective due to a root of bitterness that rises from others around us. Hebrews 12:14 tells us to strive for peace with all people otherwise no one will see the Lord. The verse also tells us to obtain the grace of God so no...

Jesus teaches a vivid picture of the afterlife in Luke’s gospel. Our perceived earthly abundance is no indicator as to what awaits us in eternity. Heaven or Hell will follow the death of every soul that has ever lived. Heaven is place of peace, comfort and rest for those who have believed on Jesus for salvation. Hell is place of unspeakable torment for those who have rejected Jesus and remain unde...

Jesus said that believers are blessed when they are persecuted for the sake of righteousness. Many feel that persecution is a negative thing. While it may not be enjoyable in our flesh, it is a guarantee of a true Christian. Persecution is also a test of our authenticity as well as a way for us to be a witness to the lost.