Sermons on 12 Stones:

Love Busters

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

The Bible tells us what actions will destroy that loving feeling.

Love Busters 1 Corinthians 13 Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ambassadors For Jesus

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Everyone is trying to find God – just as it was in those days, when Jesus was on the earth, so it is also in our day.

Everyone is trying to find God – just as it was in those days, when Jesus was on the earth, so it is also in our day. Some people say, there is no God, whereas others say that they do not need Him. But people’s attitude to life and behaviour testify clearly that in the heart of every person there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Behold The Greatness Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2008

Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to magnify our focus on God, lifting Him up as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today our focus is on the Father.

“Behold the Greatness of God” (Part 1 - Our Heavenly Father) Psalm 103:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2008 *Is there any praise in your heart this morning? Take a good look inside and ask yourself: “Is there any praise in my heart today for the Lord?” *David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Say, Can You See? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Will examine the story of the man born blind to see how Jesus gives sight to the "blind" in much greater ways.

I like the quote I found from Warren Wiersbe: “The people who jest about faith don’t realize how big a part it plays in everyday affairs. It takes faith to get married because marriage vows are basically promises. It takes faith to send children off to school. It takes faith to get a prescription ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now My Eyes Have Seen You Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A moment to consider the wonders of God as a means to a right perspective in life - as Job did.

There’s a type of boat called a hydrofoil that has actually been around for over 100 yrs. The secret lies underneath the hull, where there are basically underwater wings. Once the boat reaches enough speed, it actually lifts out of the water and “flies” with only those wings in the water. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Is Where The Home Is Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2007

24th in a series from Ephesians. How to make my heart a place where Jesus can be at home.

We’ve all heard the old adage “Home is where the heart is”. But I think if the Apostle Paul was here with us today, he would probably rearrange the words like this: “Heart is where the home is” That is the essence of the passage that we’ll look at this morning as we continue our journey through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

24.7 Turn It Around Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007

Week seven of 24 focuses on Jesus teaching about Murder, Hatred and Loving our enemies.

Matthew 5:21 Jesus Said “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’” This particular law comes from Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17. And we would think this one is a no brainer, after all one of the basic tenets of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

What God Wants Most Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Would Be A Good Time To Pray Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Learning about appropriately making prayer a part of life by looking at the life of Hezekiah

1. Title: Now Would Be A Good Time To Pray 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 31-32, II Kings 18-20, Isaiah 36-38 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. June 4, 2006, in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God answers prayer; that prayer is a godly ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flaunting Your Freedom In Your Family

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at the freedom we have as Christians

Flaunting your Freedom in your Family – Gal 5:1-16 Gladstone Baptist Church – 16/10/05 pm Run the Chicken Run video clip. In our society, We desperately seek freedom. We exalt freedom as the be all and end all – the panacea that will cure all ills - Freedom of religion, freedom to refugees, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Avoiding The "Red-Line" Church Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 31, 2005

The fifth in a series of sermons through the book of James. The focus of this message is on the sin of partiality and favoritism. Especially ways in which it takes place in the church today.

(This message contains a significant intro that is a personal life experience. Should be personalized to an example from the speakers life of prejudice/favoritsim/partiality being shown.) We have been working our way through the book of James. Chapter one is behind us and as you will see over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leading The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

Essentials of leadership given by Paul to the elders of Ephesus

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:17-32 TITLE: “LEADING THE CHURCH OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 20:17-32 – “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: ‘You know how I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage As It's Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Context is always important when we study the Bible. Genesis 1 gives us a complete narration of creation; Genesis 2 retells the story in order to fill in the details concerning the creation of man and the construction of marriage.

Marriage as it’s Meant to Be Genesis 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 11/13/05 Two weeks ago we established that singleness is good, it’s a gift, and it can be used to bring glory to God. Last week we were reminded that if you’re going to get married, make sure there is a spiritual match. It might seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist