Sermons on dry stone walls: showing 211-225 of 61,644

The Sovereign Stone Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 4, 2013

Paul teaches that God chooses those whom He will save; to those whom He does not save, Jesus becomes a stumbling stone, but to those He chooses He becomes the Rock of Salvation.

“The Sovereign Stone” Romans 9:30-33 We looked at Romans 9, which records many Old Testament references from God’s Word concerning the Sovereignty of God. We saw how the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Stone Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

Sometimes what we think is so very tragic actually sets in motions things that moves our lives towards a greater purpose in God. This is the eighth message in the David series.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 08—THE STONE OF DESTINY TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:18-22 1 Samuel 20:18-22 KJV Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty. [19] And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today I want us to look at the first deacon, mentioned in chapter 6, Stephen. Stephen’s ministry covered only part of chapter 6, all of chapter 7 and ended with the first two verses of chapter 8. His ministry was brief but extremely powerful! Stephen was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Of Stones

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015

To show that we worship GOD in JESUS's name and no man-made, self-effort worship will be accepted. Our worship is accepted by GOD because of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper? Yes. Hebrews 12:28 Hebrews 12:28 Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 11, 2013

We can be set adrift amid a sea of relativism by our own choice, or be anchored in the Truth. God will be for us either a stepping stone or stumbling block...either our hiding place or a bolder blocking our way.

Where do you get your news? From TV, radio, newspapers, the internet, your telephone? Where do you get truth? According to Isaiah, a lot of people would rather believe fanciful theories than facts. More and more people make their own truth. Isaiah cautions us not to believe everything we hear; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Stones Throw

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 16, 2015

The tablets of stone on which the ten commandments were written are a representation of the body and ministry of Jesus.

1. Jury The story is told of the sharecropper who was charged with stealing his landlord's mule. The landlord was a rich and domineering man who had few friends among the common people, but the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming. When the jury retired to consider the verdict, they were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 11, 2013

Words really do hurt, and what we say matters.

Sticks and stones James 3:1-13 Intro: sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. 1: sound familiar a) Do words hurt? b) Absolutely, yes they do!!! c) Words can build and uplift, bridge gaps and restore relationships d) But they can also destroy and be harmful and cause a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Uncut Stones

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 26, 2013

CHRIST IS THE UNCUT STONE.

UNCUT STONES OBSERVATION: ISRAEL HAD SUCCESSFULLY ESCAPED THE TYRANNY OF EGYPT. GOD GAVE THEM THE TEN COMMANDS THROUGH MOSES. ADDITIONALLY, HE GAVE THEM INSTRUCTION ON MAKING ALTERS TO HIM. THEY WERE TO BE EARTHEN ALTERS PRIMARILY. STONE ALTERS HE ACCEPTED BUT THEY MUST BE UNCUT STONE. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:25

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts Of Stone

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 17, 2014

GOD DESIGNED A HEART OF OBEDIENCE FOR BELIEVERS.

HEARTS OF STONE OBSERVATION: ISRAEL WHILE IN EXILE EMBRACED SPIRITUAL ADULTERY. GOD STATES HE WILL VINDICATE HIS NAME AMONG THE NATIONS. (EZEKIEL 36: 22-23). INTERPRETATION: EZEKIEL 36: 26 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) I WILL GIVE YOU A NEW HEART AND PUT A NEW SPIRIT WITHIN YOU; I WILL TAKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Stones

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

I Pet 3:3-4 “3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quie

“Precious Stones” 11/26/2006 – Marsing, ID, 10/27/2007 – Caldwell, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Sam 17:40 “And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’ bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Apostolic

"Stones Of Remembrance” Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

“Stones of Remembrance” The Church 11/30/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Judges 2:6-10 “6And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. 7And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Easter 5(A) In His death Christ opened an ocean of mercy for the whole world. We who have received that mercy, who live in His mercy, cannot help but to be merciful and forgiving towards others. Christ forgives so we forgive. He has forgiven us and removed our hearts of stone.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Sticks and Stones” The word of the risen Christ spread quickly. The disciples needed help in caring for the widows and orphans. They choose Stephen. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60, Ezekiel 36:25-36, Ephesians 5:25-27, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Stones Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018

Building a Spiritual House takes Spiritual Stones. This sermon looks a types of Stones Belivers are and how they are shaped to be used in God's Spiritual House.

God is building a spiritual house (oikos, dwelling, household) and believers, as living stones are the material that He is using. In Ephesians 2:20-22 Paul uses the same terminology; These are the elements that make us living stones been built into a spiritual house, relationship with our Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drop The Stones

Contributed by Michael Adams on Nov 22, 2018

A message on people in the church trying to put on the Pharisee's face and call others out on their sin.

Drop the Stones John 8:1-11 1. Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being Stoned

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

How we, as living stones, should live with Jesus as our Chief Cornerstone.

Being Stoned 1 Peter 2:4-10 To Whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational