Sermons on Five Smooth Stones:

Mystery Of The Stumbling Stone

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Mystery of the gospel, by faith or works? The stumbling stone leads to destruction, it is religion by works that lead many astray. Religion never saved any one, only Jesus saves

John 1:1-5 John Chapter 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Sacrifices To Stones

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2013

"Some days you're the windshield. Some days you're the bug." - Unknown

“Celebrity nowadays is so fleeting.” Aubrey O'Day Indeed, in life there are many one hit wonders in every career field. In the military, we said that one “Aww, Nuts!” wiped out ten “Atta Boys!” You can be the fair haired boy on the fast track one day and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:18-19, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stone Becomes Flesh

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A perspective on John 10: 22-30. What did it mean for the Israelites to loose their Temple?

John 10: 22-30 Stone Becomes Flesh We are told in our text that Jesus was present during the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. This is a relatively new festival added to the Jewish calendar. It celebrates the rededication of the Temple in 164 BC. The history of this festival is an important ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Ebenezer Stone

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2017

This sermon is about Jesus as our Ebenezer stone and what it means, along with discussing the importance of Samuel's statement, "Thus far the Lord has helped."

Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 Whenever we hear the name, Ebenezer, our minds automatically go to Christmas and Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol,” and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. But there is another Ebenezer, one that is far more famous, but far less known. It’s also not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-14

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Shouting Stones"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2016

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

"The Shouting Stones" Luke 19:28-40 There are some very interesting details in this story. It's important to read the Scriptures carefully or else we might miss something--or lots of things. We don't want to paint with too broad a brush. In a similar way, it's important that we are careful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Stones Contain The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 25, 2015

To prove by secret message (sm) that JESUS fulfilled ALL the Law for us so we could live under Grace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still a slave of the Law? No, I'm a slave to righteousness. Romans 6:18 (Amplified Bible) 6:18 And having been set free from sin, you have become the servants of righteousness (of conformity to the divine will in thought, purpose, and action). Romans 6:18 (New ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Stones Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 26, 2013

Message about making memorials for the family.

Title: 12 Stones of the Memorial Theme: To be part of a family we must lay out memorials for our children and tell them about what the Lord has in store for them. Text: Joshua 3:1-5, 13, 4:1-7 Read Joshua 3:1-5, 13 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Joshua was about to lead Israel into the promise land. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

2 Foundation Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 26, 2020

What does it mean that Jesus is to be our cornerstone and foundation?

INVITATION to pick up pebbles … (in Heart Shaped glass dish) Psalm 118:20-23 (NRSV) 20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-23, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, 1 Timothy 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 4, 2020

A woman is caught in adultery. Stones are gathered that she might be killed as punishment. But Jesus has a different perspective

John 8:1-11 (NRSV) Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 John 3:18-20, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Stone Is Rolled Away Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 13, 2020

God is the God of the Unexpected

John 20 (New Living Translation): 20 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Corner Stone Of The Word

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 4, 2019

After revealing the Word was eternal and enduring, Peter challenged the church to abide in the Word - both the written Word and the Living Word.

The Corner Stone of the Word 1 Peter 2: 1-8 We have considered much within the first chapter of Peter’s first epistle. It has been quite encouraging, enlightening, and challenging. We have been reminded of who we are in Christ and some of the responsibilities associated with a proper relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Take Away The Stone

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 19, 2017

Jesus can solve any problem for you no matter how bad it looks

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TAKE AWAY THE STONE John 11:38-40King James Version (KJV) 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Roll That Stone Away! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 20, 2022

God was not asking them to raise the dead, He was simply telling them to take a step of faith and remove that stone and then they will see what He can do.

Can you imagine Jesus who is 100% God and 100% human walking into the middle of a situation that would, to most people, seem completely hopeless? Hearing the wailing of friends and family over Lazarus’ death, then listening to Martha and Mary express their heartache? They were so disappointed that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

These Stones Cry Out

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 26, 2021

A sermon for 3/28/21 – Palm/Passion Sunday

“These Stones Cry Out” Luke 19:37-40 A sermon for 3/28/21 – Palm/Passion Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 19 “37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Psalm 118:1-4, Psalm 118:19-24, Zechariah 9:9, Revelation 7:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Building On The Living Stone

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 25, 2024

We talk about Jesus Christ being the cornerstone, but do we really know what a cornerstone is, or even its purpose?

Church family, how are we doing today? Today, we are going to call upon the Holy Spirit to help us explore the beautiful message found in 1 Peter 2:1-10. In this section of Scripture, we'll see the importance of craving spiritual nourishment, of being built into a spiritual house, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ