Sermons on 12 Stones:

Judging Others

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 26, 2013

In this lesson we learn that because of seven exhortations given by Jesus, Christians must not be judgmental.

Scripture Jesus opened his “Sermon on the Plain” with a description of the blessings that belong to those who have entered the kingdom of God, and a warning to those who have not yet entered the kingdom of God. Then Jesus described how his disciples are to live as citizens of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2013

With the exception of Amazing Grace, no song is more universally loved worldwide than How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, the great hymn follows similar themes as Psalm 145:1-9. This sermons examines how truly great God is from this great psalm.

How Great Thou Art Chuck Sligh November 17, 2013 TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Over Anxiety

Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013

God's antidotes to anxiety

Joy Over Anxiety Philippians 4.4-9 God’s promise of peace It was the great north African theologian and church leader, Augustine of Hippo, who wrote that ‘The purpose of all wars is peace’. Augustine believed and taught that the most fundamental human longing is the longing for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Anglican

A Foundation That Results In Thanksgiving

Contributed by James May on Nov 24, 2013

Thanksgiving is the natural product of a heart that is founded upon Jesus Christ. Let us preach the gospel of salvation through the blood of Jesus and then we will see a revival of thanksgiving in our churches and in the naiton.

A Foundation that Results in Thanksgiving By Rev. James May Our nation is preparing for the days of feasting on turkey and enjoying a holiday weekend. In the hearts of those who acknowledge the blessings of God, it is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the goodness of God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

Heart problems abound in our culture. In a society so fast-paced as ours, heart problems are inevitable. But there is another kind of heart problem which is even bigger. You may call it blindness of the heart.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 4 Eyes of the Heart Ephesians 1:15-19 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Caution: Restoring New Testament Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson examines what the Bible means when it talks about evangelism and then compares this to what we see being called "evangelism" today. Have we redefined evangelism to ease our consciences?

Introduction Our first lesson was a reminder of our mission. We have been given the green light to evangelize by the Lord, and this mission was given to each and every Christian, not just a select few. Each one of us are called by God to “love our neighbor as ourselves” and to have an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now & Later: What God Started He Will Finish! Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 15, 2014

God works in the believer now and later. Used the Now & Later candy as a treat for each person attending the special outside worship service called September Start Up. God is working in you NOW and God will finish His work in your LATER.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up - Outside Worship - September 14, 2014 David Simpson What God Started - He Will Finish! (Now & Later) Philippians 1:6 "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

No Greater Joy Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014

A sermon examining the joy that comes from seeing our brothers and sisters "walk in truth".

NO GREATER JOY 3 JOHN 1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, November 9th, 2025) You will find the word “joy” in over one hundred and fifty verses in the Holy Scriptures. The Psalmist “shouted to God with loud songs of joy” (Psalm 47:1). Isaiah spoke of “everlasting joy” (Isaiah 51:11). Even ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Doubts, No Doubt. (Part Two)

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 26, 2014

This sermon analyzes how we can handle our doubts.

Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch, he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear me.” He yelled for hours and was about to give up when he heard a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-18, Luke 24:35-43, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Foursquare

Warning - Beware Of Dream Killers

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

A dream happens in the unconscious mind but it affects your behavior and they will affect your behavior to the point that you operate a certain way without even thinking about it.

Warning Beware of Dream Killers By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief comes to steal kill and destroy. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. If you would happen to look up the word abundance you will find that it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Apostolic

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we are going to talk about questioning God. If you were to take a tour of the Bible you would find it is filled with people questioning God, some do it the right way and some do it the wrong way.

Doing the right thing the wrong way Questioning God: When Zachariah and Mary questioned God Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series about doing the right thing the wrong way. It is so easy to excuse bad behavior by saying, “Well I did the right thing.” It is good to do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-35

Denomination: Vineyard

The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 9, 2014

Jesus came to make spiritually healthy.

The Lamb of God Text: John 1:29-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. H.A. Ironside once shared a story that was the clearest illustration of the Gospel I have ever heard. He said that he was visiting in South Texas and had the opportunity to visit a sheep ranch. While he was there, he spotted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

I cannot overestimate the importance of image - especially in today's culture. It's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: Who Am I?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; Col 1:15-20 I cannot overestimate the importance of image – especially in today’s culture. People wander from relationship to relationship, pursuit to pursuit, project to project, social group to social group, social ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

Sarah, the wife of William Winchester, lived a bizarre life - an illustration of building without a purpose.

“Getting A Clue: Why Am I Here?” Eph. 2:1-10 & Is. 43:1-7 Talk about bizarre! Sarah was the wife of William Winchester, the only son of Oliver Winchester, the founder and owner of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Sarah and William had a daughter who died shortly after birth in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need To Commend Ourselves More Often.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

Do we deserve God's commendation for our services to him. Well based on Paul's converts at Thessalonica, I would say we do, because we love to serve the Lord in an age where it is unpopular and irrelevant, and to think of others before our ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 19th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Do we deserve God's commendation for our services to him. Well based on Paul's converts at Thessalonica, I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal