Sermons on five stones: showing 406-420 of 61,933

Mere Stones/Reminders-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016

4 of ? Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-IV—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Little reminders can make all the difference in a person’s life! And little things can make all the difference in your Christian life! Need: Joshua had twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Failure: The Stepping Stone To Success Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 5, 2015

the benefits of failure

I. Failure leads me from confidence to reluctance 2. Failure leads me from what to Who 3. Failure leads me from my resources to God's resources ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For The Stone In The Road

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 9, 2010

As you look around and examine our churches today, you will find great teachers and preachers. You will find all kinds of workshops, seminars, Bible studies, Christian schools and colleges, all teaching and training the great precepts of God. However,

The 9th chapter of Romans is a message to the Israelites, a message of how God has blessed them and yet they have missed it all. Like a huge stone in the middle of the road that they can’t see, yet they continually run into it and can’t get around. Really, the rejection of God by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30-33

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

The Rock Group – The Stones Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 19 verses 29 through 40

Luke 19: 29-40 The Rock Group – The Stones 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Christian Is... A Living Stone Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Let's talk about the builder, the work that has been done and the work that is being done (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 10, pgs. 145- 157; Outline from David Taylor, a college classmate)

HoHum: Clinker bricks are bricks that didn’t make it. For some reason or another, they come out of the kiln misshapen or deformed. There is a church building in New York State that is intentionally built of clinker bricks. Apparently, the congregation wanted to send a message, so they build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Hearts Of Stone And Handwashing Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 14, 2020

Written in Midst of Coronavirus epidemic: The Pharisees criticized Jesus for not washing his hands correctly. But they had unclean hearts. In this time, what does it mean to have a clean heart

Mark 7:1-8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 7 Some Pharisees and some teachers of the law came from Jerusalem and gathered around Jesus. 2 They saw that some of his followers ate food with hands that were not clean, meaning that they did not wash their hands in a special way. 3 The Pharisees and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, Luke 11:37-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 29, 2021

God commanded Joshua to pile up a mound of stones from the bottom of the Jordan river, which God had miraculously dried up, to incite the curiosity of their children and give the parents a chance to witness.

WHAT DO THESE STONES MEAN? JOSHUA 4:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WEIGHT-LOSS TIP. An elderly woman was the winner of her weight-loss club for losing the most weight in the six weeks. All the rest of the weight-watchers gathered around her to ask how she had done it. “Simple!” she said, “I just ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosanna! Will The Stones Cry Out?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2022

Praise is a very important aspect of serving God. The tribe of Judah was known as those that praised. Will the stones replace us in praise? Hope not!

HOSANNA! WILL THE STONES HAVE TO CRY OUT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *DEFINE PRAISE: warm approval, admiration, expression of acceptance and approval, to be favorable, to glorify, worship, bless, exalt, magnify, reassurance, happiness, PRAISE IS OFFERED VERBALLY, MENTALLY, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:18, Luke 19:39-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memorial Stones Before God Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

Memorial Day: Being remembered by those we love is something we hope will happen when we pass away, but the most important thing is to be remembered before God when we stand in His presence - to be carried on the heart of Christ before God.

In the year 1868, after the Civil War, General John A. Logan declared that May 30th would be a day to “decorate with flowers the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” After World War I the day was set aside to honor all of the American wars, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:9-12, Exodus 28:15-21, Exodus 28:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 1, 2021

Easter: This short sermon reflects on how Jesus Christ, through the resurrection, has rolled away the enormous stone of sin in our life.

We gather here this morning to remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The gospel writers put a great amount of time into sharing the details of our Lord’s trial and crucifixion; however, the account of the resurrection is contained in only a few short passages; and yet the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

5 Smooth Stones Conclusion Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2022

Final message in how David overcome giants.

Title: 5 Smooth Stones Conclusion. Theme: To summarize the defeat of the Goliath. Text: 1 Samuel 17, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 Introduction This is an epic battle between two giants. Goliath standing at almost 10 feet tall. Armor weighing 126lbs and a spear head over 15lbs. He was a giant of a man. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Gather Stones To Build The Altars

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 15, 2024

All over this land, God could see the broken state of the church altars and the lack of fire in the pulpits.

In a vision, a young man was taken to a church. There were many people in this church, and a preacher preached from the pulpit. The church looked very beautiful from the outside, but the altar and pews were broken and damaged. The preacher did not realise that the altar was broken and needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:3, 1 Kings 18:35

Ebenezer ~ My Stone Of Help

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Sep 18, 2024

Today, we explore the powerful symbol of the "Ebenezer" stone, a testament to God's unfailing help in our toughest battles. Let’s reflect on how the Lord remains our "stone of help," guiding us through every challenge to victory.

Intro: Amen! Hallelujah! Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God is good, and His mercy endures forever. Amen! Turn to your neighbor and say, "It’s wonderful to be in the house of the Lord." Tell them, "My helper", "My stone", ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-2, 1 Samuel 7:15-17, 1 Samuel 4:1-11, 1 Samuel 7:3-11, 1 Samuel 7:12, 1 Peter 2:6, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Who Will Throw The First Stone?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

Sinful ones cannot throw the first stone. The sinless One will not throw the first stone.

WHO WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? June 18, 2023 – Pentecost 3 – JOHN 8:1-11 INTRO.: Who will throw the first stone? Who will condemn? Or judge? Human feelings and emotions interfere with pure judgment. God’s Word is the only source of true divine judgment. “For the word of God is living and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran