Sermons on Building Stones:

A Pilgrims Marker

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 16, 2008

Just as Jacob built a marker at Bethel, we must build markers of faith along our pilgrimage through the deserts of this life.

A Pilgrim�s Marker, Genesis 28:10-22 Introduction The famed preacher of the 19th Century, Charles Spurgeon, used to tell of a road which had been cut in red marble. It was so smoothly polished that, even when it was free of its usual thin coating of snow, it was dangerous in the extreme. Even ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Harden Not Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and provision during times of struggle, using disappointments as fertile ground for spiritual growth.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We're gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles, our disappointments, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:17-19

Topics: Remove, Stones

Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To emphasize that as believers, our identity is in Christ, who is our cornerstone, and we are built on Him, forming a spiritual house where we serve as a holy priesthood.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to explore the amazing truth of our identity in Christ. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "To be in Christ is the ground of the believer's security; it is the source of the believer's life; it is the pinnacle of the believer's glory." We are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Topics: Building On Christ

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001

The commemoration of the crossing of the Jordan offers us insights into the symbolism of the bricks and mortar in our new worship center.

Intro:When the waters of the Jordan rolled back allowing the Priests to cross on dry land as they carried the Ark of the Covenant, they were instructed to gather stones as a commemoration of the event. In explaining this, Joshua said "your children will come in the future and ask ’WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Built Upon A Living Stone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.

Picture a team of stonemasons, preparing to build a great temple; perhaps it’s the replacement for Solomon’s temple that was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. They pick up all the stones that look the right shape to fit into the wall of a building and put them in a pile, ready to use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Building Program Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus’ Church [#2] JESUS’ BUILDING PROGRAM Matthew 16:18 Introduction: As soon as you hear the phrase, “The Church building program”, you automatically start thinking building fund. Last week we studied the requirement for membership into Jesus’ Church; which is believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Stones (Joshua 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2025

Are traditions and memorials in violation of scriptural principles? Let's begin in Joshua 4.

Is it good to create memorials of important events? May the church create traditions that remember important Christian events or are we restricted to the scriptures alone? Let’s begin in Joshua 4. Did Israel set up a pile of stones, a cairn as a memorial? After Israel had crossed the Jordan, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Build A New Life For You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 4, 2024

How does Jesus build our new life? 1. He saves us from our sins (vs. 11-18). 2. He becomes the foundation for our life (vs. 19-20). 3. He shapes us to fit well in His spiritual temple (vs. 21). 4. He starts to live in us through the Holy Spirit (vs. 21-22).

Jesus Wants to Build a New Life for You! Ephesians 2:11-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 4, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish chapter 2 in Paul's letter to the Christians in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2008

For a Children’s Day message; twelve varying stones used as visuals to speak of original innocence, sin and accountability, and the redemptive work of Christ.

For centuries, people have raised up stones as a witness. Stone monuments testify as to who they are and what happened among them. Just this week news came of discoveries at the ancient monument of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plain in England. Those great Sarsen stones were raised to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing Stones At Blazing Bones Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2004

Steven’s preaching, like Jeremiah who said the word of God is like fire in my bones, was an outpouring of Spirit filled power. The opposition had no choice but to silence him or submit to his message.

Of all the weapons of mass destruction that have ever been available in the world, words are the most powerful. Of all the forces that shape and change cultures and societies, words are the most powerful. “The tongue has the power of life and death,” says the Proverbs. James warning us of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Build On A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006

This message deals with how God wants our lives to be constructed.

Build on a Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Monte Brown January 14, 2001 Randall Introduction Most of my life I have been involved with some phase of construction. I love old buildings and love to see the construction of a home and follow each phase of its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Let's Build An Altar

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Aug 14, 2001

Let’s make a space for ourselves as well as a place for God, to mark the realisation of God’s very presence and the recognition of God’s voice.

LET’S BUILD AN ALTAR “Abram built an altar there to the Lord” (Genesis 12: 8). Abram was asked of God to leave behind all that he had known, his country, his relatives and his home (Genesis 12: 1). Abram was asked by God to become a immigrant and a nomad. There are many who have left behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Building Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021

Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stumbling Blocks And Stepping Stones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

This sermon urges believers to choose love over judgment, removing obstacles for others and fostering a gentle, supportive community that reflects Christ’s kindness.

Friends, welcome. Take a breath. Let your shoulders drop a bit. I don’t know what you carried in today—opinions that feel heavy, tensions that won’t unwind, or that low ache that comes from wishing people saw things your way. Church can feel like a crowded dinner table where everyone brings a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13

Topics: Situations, Good, Detriment