Solid Rock Church Sermons

In this sermon, we studied Philippians 3:3–12, where Paul reflects on all the things he once saw as achievements—his background, reputation, and religious performance—and how he came to see them as worthless compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Rather than clinging to his resume, Paul rejoices that he is found in Jesus, not having a righteousness of his own, but one that comes by faith. This passage invites us—especially graduating seniors—to consider what we're building our identity on. In a world that tells us our worth comes from success, status, or self-image, Paul reminds us that nothing compares to being in Christ. Our greatest pursuit in this next chapter of life isn't a goal to accomplish, but a person to know: Jesus, who has already taken hold of us.

In this sermon, we explored the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 and how it powerfully foreshadows what Christ would ultimately accomplish through His perfect sacrifice. While the high priest entered the Holy of Holies once a year to offer sacrifices for the people's sins, this ritual was only a temporary covering and had to be repeated year after year. In Hebrews 10, we studied Jesus emerging as the hero in God's story of redemption, offering His own blood as the ultimate sacrifice, one that secures eternal redemption for all who believe. Unlike the sacrifices of animals, Jesus' sacrifice was once for all, fully sufficient to cleanse you from sin and remove your guilt forever. There was no need for it to be repeated. When He declared, "It is finished," He proclaimed that His sacrifice would be the final and complete atonement for our sins. Because of this, we are invited to confidently enter into God's presence every day.

In this sermon on Mother's Day, we're reminded that God's invitation is not to the strong, polished, or put-together, but to the thirsty, the tired, and those who come with nothing to offer. In Isaiah 55, God says, "he who has no money, come, buy and eat," offering daily provision and soul-deep satisfaction that cannot be earned. Jesus echoes this in Matthew 11, calling the weary to come and find rest—not by performing, but by bringing their emptiness to Him. Moms, this is for you you—but not just for you. None of us have to be enough, fix everything, or hold it all together. In the daily demands and quiet struggles of life, we are all invited to come to Jesus again and again, and find in Him the grace, strength, and rest our souls truly need.

In this sermon, we looked at how the rock that was struck in Exodus 17:1–7 points forward to Jesus, the true Rock who was struck for us (on the cross) to give living water to our thirsty souls. Just as God provided physical water from the rock to sustain Israel in the wilderness, 1 Corinthians 10 reminds us that the Rock was Christ—He is our ultimate source of life and provision. In John 4, Jesus offers living water that satisfies forever, not just for a moment. The invitation for us is practical and urgent: to stop looking to temporary sources to quench our spiritual thirst and to come to Jesus daily for what our hearts most deeply need. When life feels dry, when relationships fail, when success leaves us empty, Jesus is still the Rock who pours out grace, peace, and strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

In this sermon, we explored how the manna God provided in Exodus 16 was more than just daily sustenance for Israel in the wilderness—it was a sign pointing forward to something far greater. Just as manna came down from heaven to meet Israel's physical need for survival, Jesus declares in John 6 that He is the true bread from heaven who satisfies our deepest spiritual hunger. The manna had to be gathered daily, reminding God's people of their dependence on Him; in the same way, Jesus invites us into daily dependence on His life-giving presence. While the Israelites who ate the manna eventually died, Jesus offers us something immeasurably better—Himself. Those who come to Him, the living bread, will never hunger or die spiritually. In Christ, we find not only provision for today but the promise of eternal life with Him.

In this sermon from Exodus 14, we looked at how God rescues His people from impossible situations—not just through Israel's dramatic escape through the Red Sea, but ultimately through the resurrection of Jesus. God led Israel into what looked like a trap—not to harm them, but to show His power to save. With the sea in front of them and Pharaoh's army closing in behind, the people were overwhelmed by fear, doubt, and the temptation to return to slavery rather than trust God with the unknown. But God wasn't asking them to save themselves—He was asking them to be still and watch Him move. The Red Sea wasn't just a miracle of deliverance—it pointed ahead to the cross and resurrection, where Jesus stepped into death for us and rose again to bring us into new life. Like Israel, we're invited to stop striving, surrender control, and trust God to do what only He can do—bring us into a life of freedom, purpose, and identity in Christ.

In this sermon from Exodus, we reflected on how God heard the cries of His enslaved people and remained faithful to His covenant with Abraham by rescuing them from bondage. In Exodus 6, God reaffirms four key promises: to bring His people out from under their burdens, to deliver them, to redeem them, and to make them His own. As these promises unfold in Exodus 12, God establishes the Passover meal as a physical reminder of His deliverance through the blood of a spotless lamb. Every element of that first Passover pointed ahead to Jesus, who would later enter the story as our Redeemer. He is the true Passover Lamb—His death brings freedom from the slavery of sin. Like the unleavened bread, His body was broken, wrapped, buried, and revealed again in the glory of His resurrection. Just as Israel was called to live as a free and set-apart people, we too are invited to live in the freedom and redemption made possible through Jesus sacrifice.

In this sermon, we looked at Genesis 22:1–18 and the powerful story of Abraham offering Isaac on Mount Moriah. This emotional account points us to the incredible generosity of our Heavenly Father, who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all. As Abraham obeyed God's command to offer his beloved son, we see a reflection of the gospel—where God the Father sacrificed His only Son, Jesus, in our place as the ultimate substitute. Just as Isaac carried the wood for his sacrifice and submitted willingly to his father, so Jesus carried the cross and obeyed God completely, even to death. In the same mountain region where God provided a ram for Abraham, He later provided Jesus, the Lamb, to be sacrificed for the world. This story invites us to stand in awe of God's provision, His mercy, and the overwhelming generosity of His love with which He gave His only begotten Son for our redemption.

In this sermon, we explored Genesis 12:1-3, where God tells Abraham, "In you, all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Galatians 3 explains that this was actually the Gospel being shared beforehand. We looked at how God called Abraham to leave behind everything that once defined him- his home, his people, and everything familiar to follow Him into an unknown future. In return, God promised him a new identity, a new family, and a future that would bless the whole world. This promise was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, showing that God's plan from the very beginning was to reverse the effects of sin, restore His image in us, and build a kingdom made up of people from every nation. Through Scripture, we see that the Gospel isn't just about personal salvation- it’s about God's bigger plan to redeem the world through Jesus. Through faith in Him, we become part of God's promise to Abraham, receiving His blessings and becoming heirs in His kingdom.

In this sermon, we launched our new series, The Story of Redemption, where we will explore how the Bible is not a collection of myths or human ideas, but a single, unified story of redemption. This story was written by human authors under the divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit, with Jesus as the undeniable hero. In 2 Peter 1:16-21 and 1 Peter 1:10-12, Peter reminds us that he and the other apostles were eyewitnesses of Jesus' majesty. They saw His glory firsthand during the Transfiguration and heard the Father's voice declare Jesus as His beloved Son. This eyewitness testimony affirms the prophecies of the Old Testament. Peter also reminds us that the Old Testament prophets, led by the Holy Spirit, foretold both the sufferings and the glories of Jesus, serving future generations—including us—who now see the full picture of redemption. This great salvation story, foretold by prophets, witnessed by apostles, and longed to be understood even by angels, has now been written down for us as a light in the darkness, until we see Jesus face to face.