Solid Rock Church Sermons

This week, we continued in 2 John by exploring verses 9–11, where we looked at John's warning to the church to stay rooted in the truth of the gospel and to guard against drifting from sound doctrine. Abiding in Christ means living in Him, drawing life from Him, and bearing the fruit of obedience- not to earn salvation, but as evidence of it. John's strong caution against welcoming false teachers is not about rejecting unbelievers, but about protecting the gospel from distortion. In a world still filled with subtle lies, we’re reminded that abiding in Christ also means abiding in truth, and it's both our joy and responsibility as a church to defend that truth with love.

In this sermon, we looked at the Apostle John's warning to the early church about deceivers who twist the truth about Christ. As someone who had walked closely with Jesus, John spoke with authority and urgency, reminding believers to stay rooted in the truth. Today, we are challenged to be vigilant in our own lives, to recognize deception when it appears, and to remain faithful so we don't lose the spiritual progress we've made. His message continues to speak to us both as a church and as individual followers of Jesus.

In this sermon, we explored the heart of a faithful shepherd through the words of the apostle John in 2 John 1:4–6. John doesn't rejoice in numbers or outward success, but in seeing God's people walk in the truth—a life shaped by the grace, presence, and commands of Jesus. We were reminded that the call to love one another isn't new—it’s foundational. It's woven throughout all of Scripture and modeled perfectly by Christ. We looked at how truth, love, and obedience are not separate ideas, but one unified path of discipleship. As believers, we can be encouraged by the truth that God meets us in our greatest need, and from His presence flows gratitude, love, obedience, and even joyful sacrifice. We ended our time with a simple yet profound call: walk in truth, love one another, and let your life reflect the God who first loved you.

This week we began our study of the short but powerful letter of 2 John, focusing on the greeting in verses 1–3. In these opening verses, we explored the apostle John's emphasis on the central role of truth. Jesus came into the world to testify to the truth, and it is this truth that unites believers from all walks of life in fellowship and service toward a common mission. We ended our time reflecting on how John concludes his greeting by reminding us that grace, mercy, and peace come from the truth, and by affirming that Jesus is truly God, fully divine and one with the Father.

In this sermon, we looked at how God's promise to King David was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. We studied 2 Samuel and how David was chosen by God to be king after Saul, the first king of Israel, disobeyed the Lord. Though David spent years on the run from Saul, he eventually became king and followed after God's heart. God then made a promise to David: one of his descendants would reign over a kingdom that would never end. This promise, known as the Davidic Covenant, shaped Israel's hope for a coming Messiah. But every king who came after David fell short, until Jesus. Through His life, death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus proved that He is the promised descendant of David. He has established the Kingdom of God, and through faith in Him, we become part of it. Even as we enjoy the Kingdom of God now, we look forward to its full and final fulfillment when Jesus returns to reign forever as our perfect King.

In this sermon, we looked at how the story of Ruth is a profound portrait of redemption, belonging, and grace. As a Moabite woman, Ruth was an outsider to the covenant promises of Israel. After the loss of her husband, she was destined for a forgotten life without hope. Yet through her bold declaration of faith—"Your God will be my God"—she was adopted into God’s family. Then, through the kindness of Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer, God restored what had been lost in Ruth's life, weaving her story into the very lineage of Jesus. As believers, this is our story as well. We were once far off, strangers to God's promises, but by faith in Christ, our true Redeemer, we have been brought near. Jesus takes those who are broken, wounded, or forgotten and invites us into His eternal plan of redemption.

In this sermon, we studied Judges 2:16–18, where we see the heart of God revealed in His response to His people's rebellion. Even when Israel repeatedly turned from Him to serve other gods, God raised up judges to rescue them—not because they deserved it, but because He was moved by their groaning and suffering. This passage reminds us that our deliverance doesn't depend on our ability to earn it, but on God's mercy. In the book of Judges, we see every earthly "deliverer" ultimately points to the true and final Deliverer—Jesus—who saves us not temporarily, but forever. His compassion moves Him toward us even when we are undeserving, and His faithfulness calls us to trust Him more deeply and surrender more fully.

In this sermon, we explored how God calls His people—like Joshua and Paul—to move forward with strength and courage, even when facing fear, hardship, or weakness. After Moses' death, Joshua stepped into an intimidating leadership role, but God promised His presence and success if Joshua remained faithful to His Word. Similarly, Paul wrestled with a persistent "thorn" in his life, yet God reminded him that His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness. Both men discovered that God's strength isn't found in the absence of struggle, but in trusting Him through it. As believers, we are encouraged to cling to God's presence and promises—especially in seasons of suffering or transition—knowing He will never leave or forsake us.

In this sermon, we looked at how Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise God made about the coming Prophet. God originally made this promise to the Israelites through Moses in Deuteronomy, saying there would be a prophet even greater than Moses who would speak God's words. We see in John 1 that the Prophet, along with the Messiah and a messenger in the spirit of Elijah, were anticipated figures by the Jewish religious leaders. Though these leaders did not accept Him as the fulfillment of the Prophet and Messiah prophecies, the Apostles preached in Acts that it was Jesus who was the fulfillment of both promises. Jesus, the only perfect Prophet, willingly took the punishment reserved for a false prophet at the hands of the religious leaders who did not believe Him. That sacrifice on our behalf saves us from our own deserved punishment and invites us to a relationship with God through Christ's righteousness.

In this sermon, we looked at how the story in Numbers 21 is more than just a strange moment in Israel's wilderness journey—it's a powerful foreshadowing of the gospel. When the Israelites were bitten by fiery serpents because of their rebellion, their only hope for healing came not through human effort, but by looking in faith at a bronze serpent lifted up on a pole. In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus that just as the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent and lived, so must every person be born again by looking to the Son of Man, who would be lifted up on the cross. The central theme of this sermon—and of God's overall redemptive story—is that salvation cannot be earned; it is a gift we receive by putting our faith in Jesus.