Rock Of Ages

Matthew 10:34-42 ● 2023-07-02 ● Listen 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn  “ ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—  36a man’s enemies will be the members … Expect a Sword; Gain a Reward Read More »

Isaiah 41:1-20 “The Lord Has Chosen His Servant” -see previous Isaiah II post for 41:1-10. – View Isaiah 11 series -Listen to study 41:11-12 Israel only had to wait, and they would see Assyria and then the great Babylonian Empire all quickly become nothing. How are these words fulfilled for all believers? (Compare with Malachi … Isaiah 41 v11-29 Read More »

2 Timothy 4:1-8 ● 2023-06-25 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Listen I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom: 2Preach the word. Be ready whether it is convenient or not. Correct, … The Holy Ministry 3) Preaches Christ Despite Persecution Read More »

Listen to entire Isaiah II series  Review of Isaiah 40:25-31 “The LORD Never Grows Weary” Review 40:25-31 We tend to think that God is like us. Share some of your favorite pictures in this section which describe how incomparably different he is from us. Explain how we can stave off the following line of thought: … Isaiah 41:1-10 Read More »

Matthew 9:35-10:8 ● 2023-06-18 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Print ● Listen Have you ever uncovered a hidden mess? You know how that goes, right? You move a piece of furniture and discover the crumbs. You are guessing by the red and green sprinkles they were left there from last Christmas. Or was it … The Holy Ministry 2) Demonstrates Compassion Read More »

View Series Listen to audio  Isaiah 40:12-24 “The LORD is Beyond Compare” 40:12-14 Sometimes we might be tempted to question God.  What truths do you see here regarding the foolishness of that thought? Share some ways that the sinful heart acts as if it can be God’s advisor and give him insight and teaching. 40:15-17 … Isaiah 40:12-31 Read More »

Exodus 3:1-15 ● 2023-06-11 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Listen Now Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, a priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2The Angel of the Lord appeared to him in blazing … The Holy Ministry 1) Is Filled with Sinners Called by God Read More »

See series Isaiah II Isaiah 40:1-11 “Declare the Good News” Isaiah wrote beginning in 740 B.C. Recall the situation of Judah and Israel at this time.• In 722 BC Israel was destroyed by Assyria. Isaiah will prophesy until about 680BC. During his time Jerusalem was under siege by the Assyrian army. Towns were being destroyed … Isaiah 40:1-11 Read More »

2 Corinthians 13:11-14 ● 2023-06-04 ● Holy Trinity Sunday ● Print ● Listen Did you notice it? (Putting out of place candle back into symmetrical positioning.) I put it out of position before the service to make a point. I’m guessing many of you did notice something was off. We usually like things to be … The Triune God Gives Us Perfect Peace Read More »

John 7:37-39 ● 2023-05-28 ● Pentecost Sunday ● Listen ● Watch On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By … He Lives… 8) to Equip Us For Service Read More »

Acts 1:12-26 ● 2023-05-21 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, … He Lives… 7) to Carry Us Through All Trials Read More »

Ephesians 1:15-23 ● 2023-05-14 ● Easter Series ● Print ● Listen ● Watch A writer once decided to talk about an elusive bunch of people.  He wanted to write an editorial piece on individuals who are very wealthy, namely, “those who would be able to keep a luxurious and comfortable standard of living and yet … He Lives… 6) to Bring Riches and Power Read More »

Acts 4:8-12 ● 2023-05-07 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch (video uploading) 8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel, 9if we are being questioned today for a kind act that was done for the lame man, as to how this man has been … He Lives 5) to Be the Only Way Read More »

Acts 2:42-47 ● 2023-04-30 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44All the believers were together … He Lives 4) to Gather His Flock Read More »

Acts 2:32-41 ● 2023-04-23 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did … He Lives… 3) to Pour Out The Spirit Read More »

Acts 2:22-32 ● 2023-04-16 ● Easter Series ● (listen – audio only) “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan … He Lives… 2) to Fulfill All His Plans Read More »

Matthew 28:1-11 ● 2023-04-09 ● Easter Sunday ● Listen (audio only, print and video not available this week) He Lives to… 4/09         Remove Our Fears                                    (Matthew 28:1-10) 4/16         Fulfill All His Plans                                           (Acts 2:22-32) 4/23         Pour Out the Spirit                                               (Acts 32-41) 4/30         Gather His Flock                                                 (Acts 2:42-47) 5/07         … He Lives to Remove Our Fears Read More »

Good Friday Sermon (John 19:17-30). Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Payson, AZ – Listen

1 Corinthians 11:23-28. Sermon from Rock of Ages Lutheran in Payson, AZ –Listen

Matthew 21:1-11 ● 2023-04-02 ● Palm Sunday ● Listen (no sermon printout or video available this week)