Sermons on Drop The Stone:

Jacob Marries Leah And Rachel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2017

Jacob marrying Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29:1-30 teaches us that God uses even human deception to fulfill his promise that Jacob's descendants shall be as numerous as the dust of the earth.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." After twenty years of barrenness, God gave Isaac and Rebekah twin sons, whom they named Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Much later, Jacob deceived his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' First Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2023

The first sign in John 2:1-11 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ who initiates the new covenant.

Introduction The movie Signs tells the story of a former Episcopal priest named Graham Hess (played by Mel Gibson). Graham lives on a farm in rural Pennsylvania with his children. His younger brother, who was a former minor league baseball player, has been helping the family since Graham’s wife ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Edge Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005

We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Got Up!

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

Easter means victory. Victory over death, hell and the grave. This Easter, we can walk in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Let us look to the Word of God this morning for more insight into the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction o For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. o For the Believer in Christ Jesus, it is the reason why we live on this earth. The resurrection of Jesus is the basis of our faith. o Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 13, 2007

This teaching explains the fullness of the meaning of Jesus parable of the vineyard and its overall affect on Judaism and Christianity and the Kingdom of God.

MK 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. (2)At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing And Vision

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 8, 2012

Certain people want to have a new life and a new vision but they still want to use the structures of the past.

1. THE FLOW OF THE ANOINTING BUILDS A NEW CHURCH Genesis 28: 17 He was afraid and said, How to be feared and reverenced is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gateway to heaven! 18 And Jacob rose early in the morning and took the stone he had put under his head, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Take Care Of The Rest Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Feb 18, 2016

King David's example of extravagant giving challenges New Testament believers.

Introduction: David is nearing the end of his reign as king. He is an old man, but he has a mission. He wanted to build the temple, but God would not allow it. Instead, David had Solomon crowned king. David then gave Solomon the plans and the materials for the new temple. God did not allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Confesses #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

our largest tool for sharing the gospel has been thwarted by our willingness to so assimilate into the culture we don’t look like any different or welcome the challenge of criticism or debate for what we believe. We’d prefer to live anonymously.

We began a conversation three weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Owl #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 10, 2021

Obedience is required to be a disciple of Jesus so we, as His army, succeed in the direction He has sends us

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:27, Proverbs 30:24-28, 1 John 3:8, Hebrews 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isa 53: 3 Jesus Was Despised Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 15, 2024

In Theology, if something is duplicated in the Bible, we can assume that God is making an effort to get our attention on the issue. So it’s interesting that the word “despised” is repeated twice in this verse. So we can say that God wants us to know that Jesus was despised.

There is a general rule in Theology that if something is duplicated in the Bible, we can safely assume that God is making a determined effort to get our attention on the issue. And so it’s interesting that the word “despised” is repeated twice in this verse. So we can say that God wants us to face ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Sharing A Christingle Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2026

Christingle services are typically regarded as sharing the light of love.

Ruth Carter Stapleton, the American-born sister of Jimmy Carter once remarked: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Luke 2:32, Isaiah 9:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Christ The Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the parable of the tenants, emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing to have Christ as the cornerstone and foundation of our lives.

Good morning, family! I've got a special message to share with you today, one that's grounded in the solid rock of our faith. We're going to delve into the powerful parable of the tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, and explore the transformative power of having Christ, our Cornerstone, as the foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Faith, Foundation

You Dirty Rats Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21

1 Samuel 6: 1 – 21 You Dirty Rats 1 Now the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months. 2 And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how we should send it to its place.” 3 So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church Established

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message about who is the true founder of the church.

THE CHURCH ESTABLISHED Matthew 16:17-19 INTRO: We may have some question in our mind as to who established the Church, and who is the foundation for it. Was the church established by Christ? Is Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

"Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: *other