Sermons on Five Small Stones:

Stones In The Road

Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 19, 2013

The ’stones’ on the gospel road – those difficult verses we stumble over or just pass by – are treasures if we take the time to stop and pick them up; two such ‘stones’ in the story of the raising of Lazarus speak of the intensity of Jesus’ love for us.

I had to take my car into the shop in Binghamton last week, and I had a lot of time to kill. The waiting room didn’t look very inviting, so I decided to do something I haven’t done in a long time: I took a walk. At first it seemed as if the world had been put on pause, or at least slow motion; the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

Living Stones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2011

If we want to influence our friends and family members to follow Jesus, then we must KNOW who we are and BE who we are in Christ. We are God's holy temple and God's special people, designed to be living displays of His greatness, so let's live that way.

Howard Hendricks, one of my professors at Dallas Theological Seminary, sometimes talked about his days when he was a student at the same seminary. In one of those stories, he tells about the time he was invited to preach in west Texas. “You’ve all heard of Nowhere? Well,” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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 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

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

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

Stones Of Remembrance

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

Memorial Day is a day to remember the soldiers that served our country. It is also a reminder of what God has done for each of us.

Stones of remembrance Joshua 4:1-7 Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction- Turn to Joshua 4:1-7 Tomorrow is Memorial Day. A day that most have off to get with family and friends, have a cook-out , or just enjoy some down time. I would guess that there is many who so not know what Memorial Day stands for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Stones Of Remembrance

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016

Memorial day message as we remember those who have gone ahead of us.

Stones of remembrance Joshua 4:1-5, 10-24 Introduction- This sermon prepared from my previous sermons and gleamed from fellow ministers on SermonCentral. This morning we are celebrating Memorial Day. We honor all the men and women who have served and died for our freedom in this country. We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Legacy In Stones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Does your life reflect what God has done for you? Do you sacrifice for God in your life promoting purpose, holiness, worship, praise, and mercy? Are you honestly carving your life on the inside and the outside to look like Jesus Christ?

LEGACY IN STONES 1 PETER 2:4-10 STONE CARVER PARABLE 1 Once upon a time there was a master stone carver who had a large seven foot square piece of stone outside of his shop. It was a perfect square block of marble that the stone carver always said would be his master work. He always said that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 27, 2018

Memorial Day Message: On Memorial Day we remember those who gave their lives for us, for our freedoms, for the values we hold today? Do we know what our freedoms are and the values on which our country is founded? Do we remember or did they die in vain

Memorial Day, the official start of the summer season. A day for family outings, a gathering of friends, BBQs and cookouts. It is also a day of remembering. We remember those who have gone before, especially those who have served in the military and died on foreign fields of battle. We need ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Stones

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2022

One of major problems most people face today are blocked entrances or exits. You see, we’re caught in tombs with stones covering them, and these stones keep us from entering the light of an abundant life Jesus came to give, which is what the resurrection of Jesus is all about.

Rolling Stones Mark 16:1-8 Now, I knew the danger of naming today’s study, “Rolling Stones,” because many of you immediately thought of the English rock band by the same name with Mick Jagger and the crew. Or maybe you also thought about the monthly magazine from the 60’s whose focus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 10:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Missing Stones Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2022

We no longer have to go to the Temple made of stone to worship God and be in God’s Presence because He resides in the Temple of our hearts.

[Note: Every week, I've been handing out stones and then asking them to put their stone at the foot of the cross at the end of the sermon. This week, I asked them to keep their stone to remind them of what the other stones represent. So, at the start of this sermon, point to the pile of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Exodus 25:15, Exodus 25:22, Numbers 9:15, Exodus 19:16-18, Exodus 33:10-11, Numbers 9:22-23, 1 Chronicles 28:3-6, 2 Samuel 7:2, 2 Chronicles 5:14, 1 Kings 8:27, Luke 21:20-24, Luke 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

No More Stones!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 18, 2022

It seems like sometimes all we can see are the obstacles in our path. But the resurrection proves that God has either removed or redeemed all those stones in our way!

Doomscrolling An old human habit that has a new name. In the 21st c., it’s endlessly scrolling social media, news sites for information. Not a new habit. Think of 24 hour news/weather stations. Before that, scanning the whole newspaper or magazine for information. It’s not new, but technology has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Matthew 28:1-5, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ