Sermons on Five Stones:

Pursuing Passion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 24, 2006

Seeking a passion for God in our everyday life.

Dare to Pursue “Pursuing Passion” September 17, 2006 Introduction: Passion is an interesting topic for a Sunday morning. One of the reasons it is so interesting is that we sometimes aren’t really sure how to define it. Right now on your listening guide, write down a two or three word definition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

"What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

“What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

“What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 17, 2017

This is the first message in a series on how we auto-correct God -- how we take what God says and interpret it to suit our desires.

Our society values intelligence. Think about it. Smart people receive a Nobel Prize, a Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award, or the Intellectual Property Legends Award. You have to be pretty smart just to win the annual spelling bee contest! A smart person, and you may never hear anyone say ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-15, Genesis 5:1-3, John 5:19, John 5:30, Genesis 1:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Vs. Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their

I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their lives and you'll see shadows of grace and law ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Ordinary Men - Phillip Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Phillip based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Choice

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

See here is a great truth… it is not enough to believe that Jesus exists, or that he lived long ago, or that he was a good man, or even a great man

Choice John 9 Today we have a very familiar story, but I want to come at it from a different angle. Let’s cruise through the story. Jesus is walking through the streets of Jerusalem, in the middle of a large crowd. He did this because he was hiding. If you look at the end of chapter 8, you ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 9 - The Invitation Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2011

This is a look at Proverbs chapter nine.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Nine We will now look at Proverbs chapter nine: Wisdom and Folly are portrayed in this chapter as rival young women, each preparing a feast and inviting people to it. But Wisdom is a responsible woman of character, while Folly is a prostitute serving stolen ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hometown Boy Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Jesus deal with home-town folk and delivers a startling message.

• There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your childhood church often know you too well to ever accept you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfillment In The Miracle

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Jan 31, 2023

Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles!

THE FULFILLMENT OF THE MIRACLE 3/27/22 Purpose: To encourage the church to press on and to believe in your miracles! Today’s message is titled: The fulfillment of the miracle. It will be centered around John 5:1-5, but we will look at several other passages. Most of which we will not directly read, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-22, Isaiah 9:6

The Forgotten Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2021

The Christmas Tree has become the main symbol of Christmas; baby Jesus has little connection to it. God's Christmas Tree is the Cross of Calvary. God hung His gift on it -- His Son Jesus. I put up a 5-ft. cross with Christmas lights on it.

THE FORGOTTEN TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon: Finding Stability Amid Life’s Confusion

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 27, 2025

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Why does it rain on good and evil, the just and the unjust? Asaph decided to seek God. In seeking God, we will find stability amid life’s confusion.

Sermon: Finding Stability Amid Life’s Confusion Scripture: Psalms 73:1-28, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, Psalm 91:9-16, Jeremiah 12:1, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Methodist

The Trial Of Stephen, Part 2

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 7, 2024

Stephen uses the life of Joseph to show God's faithfulness to His covenant people as well as the faithlessness of many.

The Trial of Stephen, Part 2 Acts 7:9–16 NKJV “And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Children Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 7, 2025

During troubling times, man reads things into the events happening and thinks they see apocalyptic inferences. Many speak of the coming End of Time. Often these spoken inferences are accepted as common understandings. Mankind begins to wonder about life after death.

1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. 5 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; 10 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-40, Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: Finding Stability In Times Of Confusion

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 26, 2025

Asaph verbalize a question that many righteous people wanted to ask, “Why God allows the rich to flourish while the righteous often suffer?” Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? God is still in control!

Sermon: Finding Stability In Times of Confusion Scripture: Psalms 73:1-28, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, Psalm 91:8-14, Jeremiah 12:1, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Methodist