Sermons on 12 Stones:

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus gives his disciples hope. A sure, certain promise for the future. He’s telling them that their pain will turn to joy.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder how you felt last night as you were winding your clocks back? As you contemplated how great an extra hour of sleep would be. After I’d adjusted the clock on the oven, and the microwave, after Sarah fixed the clock-radio by our bed, as we thought about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Anglican

Fit To Be Tried

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

When in the pains of trial the question is never "Why me?" but "Why not me?"

INTRO: 1. What the Lord does here in this passage may surprise us – He invites Satan to try Job. a. Trials is not a sign of failure in your life, but success. b. It’s God’s way of saying, my servant is ‘fit to be tried.’ 2. Why did the Lord have such ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just One Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Rahab's simple faith and obedience demonstrates the power of just one scarlet cord - the blood of Jesus Christ - over our lives.

Joshua 2:1-7, 17-21 INTRO: NOTE: Before Message give background of what is taking place. 1. ILL. A USA Today article spotlights multi-billionaire Ted Turner. Turner is the Time Warner Vice Chairman who also happens to be the country's largest landowner with more than 1.6 million acres, on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining God's Unity

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

When God's church is unified in love, wonderful power flows. But too often the flow is blocked. We need to learn to maintain the unity that God provides for us.

We lived for 7 years up in Winthrop Harbor, the Cornerstone of Illinois. Our house was 6 blocks from the Wisconsin border and about 2 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline. We were maybe 5 miles from the Zion Nuclear Plant. We had several good friends who worked there. This week I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, James 5:16, Romans 15:7, Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Signs Of A Strong Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019

A sermon examining the qualities of a strong church.

SIGNS OF A STRONG CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:1-4 You may be surprised to learn that America is one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year between 3,500 & 4000 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started in the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He's Preparing Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 16, 2019

It was the great preacher - C H Spurgeon, the Baptist “Prince of Preachers” of the 1800’s who experienced many physical and spiritual trials, said that there is no education like adversity

TITLE: HE’S PREPARING ME SCRIPTURE: JOB 23:10 This morning I will present Part-Two from last week’s message. Last week we looked at John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. This morning I want to focus upon Jesus preparing the way for us. If you missed last week’s message, I encourage ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 23, 2019

Up until now in our series we've covered the beatitudes and being salt and light. Today I'll be talking about the law. That was OT stuff; we're NT Christians so why do we need to pay attention to the law? As Christians what's our relation to the law?

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part six) Matt. 5:17-18 Up until now in our series we've covered topics that were somewhat familiar and perhaps more practically applicable than what we'll be looking at today. Today I'll be talking about the law. If you've read through the OT, there may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18, Romans 7:7-12, Hebrews 10:1-7, Galatians 3:10-14, Psalm 112:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Who You Are? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2020

Who are you? Whose name do you bear? And what difference does that make to your life?

OPEN: There was a famous singer back in the 70’s named Jim Croce. He wrote songs like “Time in a bottle,” “Don’t mess around with Jim”, and others. One of the last songs he wrote began with these words… “Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road, I've got a name, I've got a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 2:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good News Of The Gospel-Pt.3, Conclusion- "saved For What?

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Feb 22, 2021

Well, the truth is, for the believer in Christ Jesus, God does have a vast eternal plan for us which includes incomparable riches and blessings that make wealth here pale by comparison.

The Fiddler on the Roof was a wonderful story about a lovable character named Tevye. He has daughters and the story cycles around the challenges to Tevye’s Jewish traditions. In the musical there are a number of songs. There is one that expresses what probably everybody has at one time or another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice In A Close Call

Contributed by John White on Jul 12, 2019

God speaks in a special and personal way in close calls today. Life is filled with close calls and narrow escapes'

The Voice In A Close Call Acts 16:10-34 We were entering the highway at an entrance notorious as a black spot for fatal accidents. The speeding traffic was bumper to bumper. There was no opening for merger or entry. Although we stopped well back, a car entering an adjacent exit too early, missed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want From Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 15, 2019

If Jesus were to ask you, why are you following him, how would you respond. This message looks at the two thieves who were crucified with Christ, and what they wanted from him.

What Do You Want From Jesus? Proverbs 9:10-12 Luke 23:32-43 Have you ever tried to use deception to get what you wanted. You told someone something good about themselves, because you had plans for later. It could have been a statement, “Mommy I Love You, You’re the best Mom in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strength From The Shepherd

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 24, 2019

The Shepherd Psalm is so familiar but it is so full of encouragement.

STRENGTH FROM THE SHEPHERD PSALM Introduction Passages That Strengthen Me is a great theme for a series of messages. When we turn to the Scriptures for the strength we can truly find what we need. Everyone in this room has needed to find strength for difficult days. Ephesians 3:16 I pray that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Got A Lot Going For You, Part 1: God The Father

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Too many Christians feel inadequate to be any use to God or their church. Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the resources they have going for them.

In any church you’ll find some members who sit on the sidelines, feeling like they don’t really belong on the team. They have heard a number of times that God loves them, but in their hearts, they wonder. They feel a little lonely at church, a little on the sidelines. And they’d like to get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14