The Rock Church of Fenton Sermons

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 still have not responded to Him.

1 SAMUEL 3:1

1 SAMUEL 3:2-7

1 SAMUEL 3:8-11

GALATIANS 5:19-23

1 SAMUEL 3:19-20

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 lives ought to be dedicated to the purpose for which God made us. Have you surrendered your soul to Jesus and begun walking in the purpose for which you were made?

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 everyday life so that he may please the one who enlisted him. Are you a good soldier on mission and free of worldly distraction?

The Bible tells us that we will experience trials and trouble in this world. Sometimes, we are in a storm of our own making. Other times, we experience trials to grow our faith and spiritual maturity. Through it all, the God of hope and all comfort promises to be with us.

1 Peter 3:1-7

James 1:2-4

James 1:13-15

Romans 6:23

Job 1:13-19

Romans 5:1-15

2 Corinthians 1:3-5

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 unlikely vessels at times to accomplish His greatest victories. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, and He will ultimately bring justice. Nobody has gotten away with anything, and there will be nowhere to run at the judgment. Only in Christ can we be pardoned of what is due us. Have you prepared to meet your God?

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 from the tyranny of the bondage of sin for all who will repent and call upon His Name.

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. Many people are losing battles in their lives due to buried sin. True and immediate repentance is an urgent matter. What is beneath your tent?

JOSHUA 6:17-19

JOSHUA 7:1

JOSHUA 7:2-5, 10-13

JOSHUA 7:14-23

JOSHUA 7:24-26

The Bible calls believers to glorify God in whatever we do. To glorify is to elevate God to His proper place. We are called to glorify God in our treatment of other people, our words and our bodies. Our conduct sends a message to God and man as to how seriously we take our faith. What message does your life send?

The story of Esther provides a powerful example of how one individual's courage and faith can confront and break destructive cycles that have taken root over generations. As Romans points out, sin isn't just an individual matter but has a long lasting impact—passing from Adam's fall to us and often down through our families. Anger, divorce, addiction, greed, unforgiveness—we often accept these things as part of who we are instead of standing against them and fighting for freedom for ourselves and future generations. What sin needs to stop with you?

The blessed man is not corrupted by the influence of the wicked. While sinful counsel can appeal to the flesh, the blessed keep guard against the allure of evil men. The blessed man delights in the law of God day and night. A person meditates upon that which they love. One who loves God meditates on His law and is not burdened by adherence to it. While the blessed man’s life is planted like a fruitful tree by a river, the wicked will be like chaff, driven away at the judgment.