Living Rock Ministries

09/06/2026

08/30/2026

A LIFE I NEVER COULD HAVE LIVED!
(The Calling to live a life that we could never live)
By: Dr. Ellen Isip​​ 8-29-2026

Texts: Philippians 2:13, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Introduction: As ordinary people or citizens of this world, we could give our best shot, best achievement, fulfill our greatest dreams, take on anything to show the world and say, ‘look I got the best of my life’. This is what we call, a self-temporal attainment in life. The truth is when we committed our lives to Jesus, we have a “Holy Calling” that needs a deeper understanding. A calling that is DIFFICULT to accomplish without Christ in us.

Valuing our Holy Calling plus Obedience EQUALS the SECRETS of LIFE’s SUCCESS (Opposite of the world’s standard)

I. As new Believers, our highest goal is to know Jesus
deep with our soul and develop our ‘Intimacy with Jesus’
A. Thirst to know God and desire to be in His
presence (personal devotion); Meditation of Scriptures.
B. Zero-into the Church Family group where God
has called you; support it, stay loyal, express our gifts and our talents. The place of our purpose and calling is the place where we EAT the Word of God.
C. Connect with other Believers (EXPECT
CONFLICT): a big part of our growth.
D. From being Believers, our next goal is to
become DISCIPLES. Then we become DISCIPLERS.

II. The Power behind the Meditation of the Book of the Law
Joshua 1:8, This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

A. We will have good success
Psalm 1:2-3, 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he [meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the [rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
B. We will gain Wisdom
Colossians 3:16a, 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.
C. We will increase our faith
Hebrews 11:6, But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
D. We will find joy and fellowship with God
Psalm 104:34, May my meditation be sweet to Him;
I will be glad in the Lord.
E. We will have victory over sin.
Psalm 119:11, Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
RESULTS OF MEDITATING SCRIPTURES
Rebuilds thought structures
Refocus emotions
Redirect desires and goals

III. ‘Yet not I, but Christ” – Holy Spirit in me!
Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
CHANGE OCCURS AS I REALIZE MY TOTAL INABILITY TO DO ANYTHING IN MY OWN STRENGTH AND SEE THE NEED TO CAST MYSELF IN TOTAL DEPENDENCE ON JESUS CHRIST WHO IS MY LIFE.

Conclusion:

08/23/2026

THRIVING FOR GREATNESS-Part 3
By: Dr. W. Isip​ 08-23-2026

Texts: 2Peter 1:5-10, 5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things, you will never stumble.
Introduction: Every person in this room and every human being on earth possess the potential for greatness. It means you can be better than you are right now as you thrive for greatness.

Thriving for greatness means:
I. Knowing Christ and depending on Him as my source. John 15:5, Eph. 3:20
A. Consider the attributes of God
B. As God is my source, I can reach my potential for greatness.
II. Have a clear vision of who you are and what God can do through you in Christ.
A. A clear vision will result a burning desire and a holy passion to achieve your God-given purpose.
Jeremiah 20:9
B. Without a clear vision, we are going nowhere
Proverbs 29:18
III. Conquering the fear of failure
2Timothy 1:7,
A. We have not failed in life until we quit.
Proverbs 24:16; Proverbs 3:5-6
B. Every success story has the element of failure.
Isaiah 41:10
IV. Living a disciplined life,
A. There is no discipleship without discipline.
Matthew 16:24
B. Without discipline, we will not achieve our God given assignment in life.
1Corinthians 9:27; Revelation 2:10b

V. Stop surrendering to your handicap excuses
Note: Look at people in history who did not give into their handicap excuses.
A. Prophet Daniel who was in exile in Babylon
B. Apostle Paul who wrote many of the books in prison.
C. Helen Keller who got blind and deaf at age 19 graduated in college with honors and became a great author and speaker.
D. Glenn Cunningham who didn’t give in to his burned body as an excuse made a record in 4minutes and 6secs running a mile.
Romans 8:38-39, 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

VI. Good time management
A. Mis-managing your time is mis-managing your life.
Ephesians 5:15-16, 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
B. Stop living your life without a plan from God.
Psalm 37:23, The steps of a good man are [a]ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
Psalm 90:12, So teach us to number our days,
That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Romans 14:12, 12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

VII. Act in obedience to God.
Daniel 1:8, 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore, he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Numbers 32:23, 23 But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out.
A. Disobedience to God has severe consequences.
Ex. Moses, Abraham and Sarah, David sin of adultery and murder.

08/16/2026

THRIVING FOR GREATNESS-Part 2
By: Dr. W. Isip​ 08-09-2026

Texts: 2Peter 1:5-10, 5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.
Introduction: Every person in this room and every human being on earth possess the potential for greatness. It means you can be better than you are right now as you thrive for greatness.

Thriving for greatness means:
I. Knowing Christ and depending on Him as my source. John 15:5, Eph. 3:20
A. Consider the attributes of God
1. Omnipotent- God is all powerful,
2. Omnipresent-God is everywhere
3. Omniscient – God is all knowing
4. Immutable – God does not change
5. Infinite – God is limitless and eternal
B. As God is my source, I can reach my potential for greatness.
1. Everything I can do but have not done
2. Everything I can be but have not been
3. Anywhere I can go but have not gone

II. Have a clear vision of who you are and what God can do through you in Christ.
A. A clear vision will result a burning desire and a holy passion to achieve your God-given purpose.
Jeremiah 20:9
B. Without a clear vision, we are going nowhere
Proverbs 29:18

III. Conquering the fear of failure
2Timothy 1:7, For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
A. We have not failed in life until you quit.
Proverbs 24:16, For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.
Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [direct your paths.

B. Every success story has the element of failure.
Isaiah 41:10, Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

IV. Living a disciplined life,
A. There is no discipleship without discipline.
Matthew 16:24, Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

B. Without discipline, we will not achieve our God-given assignment in life.
1Corinthians 9:27, 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.
Revelation 2:10b, “…..Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

08/09/2026

THRIVING FOR GREATNESS
By: Dr. W. Isip​ 08-09-2026

Texts: 2Peter 1:5-10, 5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.
Introduction: Every person in this room and every human being on earth possess the potential for greatness. It means you can be better than you are right now as you thrive for greatness.

Thriving for greatness means:
I. Knowing Christ and depending on Him as my source.
John 15:5, 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Eph. 3:20, 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
A. Consider the attributes of God
1. Omnipotent- God is all powerful,
2. Omnipresent-God is everywhere
3. Omniscient – God is all knowing
4. Immutable – God does not change
5. Infinite – God is limitless and eternal

B. As God is my source, I can reach my potential for greatness.
1. Everything I can do but have not done
2. Everything I can be but have not been
3. Anywhere I can go but have not gone

II. Have a clear vision of who you are and what God can do through you in Christ.
A. A clear vision will result a burning desire and a holy passion to achieve your God-given purpose.
Jeremiah 20:9, 9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.

B. Without a clear vision, we are going nowhere
Proverbs 29:18, 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.




Conclusion: