Sermons on hearts of stone: showing 376-390 of 157,302

The Warning, The Bread,the Stone.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2011

A warning to the church and a promise!

Rev. 2:12-17-“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

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

Praise: Raising Stones Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2011

The preists always led the children of Israel in praise of the living Lord. In chapter 4 they lead in praise to His glory. We are called and challenged to set up memorial stones so that children, and others will ask what does this mean in your life.

Intro: It was always the priests who led in Praise to the living God of Israel. In chapter 3 the priests were the first to step foot into the turbulent waters of Jordan. What do the waters of the Jordan represent to the followers of Joshua or Jesus? It is apparent as God commands Joshua and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

6 Five Small Stones - Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 27, 2020

What does it mean to lean on God in the age of Coronavirus? Looking at David and Goliath (Worship Resources included)

Sunday, March 29, 2020 Prayers for the World: In our world today, there are many who need prayer. We lift up the ill, and those who care for them. We lift up the vulnerable, that you might surround them with your protection. We lift up the grieving, and we ask that they find comfort in you. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mere Stones/Reminders-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2016

1 of 11. 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-I—Joshua 4:1-24(:1-5) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger 3 prisoners, a Frenchman, an Englishman & an American, about to be executed by guillotine. Frenchman steps up/Offered hood—refuses/Stoops down, places head in position/Lever pulled—Nothing ...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

Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

Focus on giants, you stumble Focus on God, and your giants tumble

1 Samuel 17:40-Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. Gaints that we face inside of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stone Or Stumbling Block

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others.

Acts 27:1, 6, 9-11, 14-15, 18-25, 31, 40-44 Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others. I Corinthians 1:18 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” I Corinthians 1:23 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Joshua 4: The Story In The Stones Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 15, 2024

Joshua 4 has the story of how Israel crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land. The LORD told Joshua to make two memorials, from two different batches of stones. There's more in the chapter, too.

Introduction: Memorials are important. They serve to remind the people who were there of what happened, and why; and they’re also to remind the people, sometimes generations later, what their ancestors had endured. This was true for Israel as well: the people in this story lived through something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Smooth Stones - The Challenger Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the biblical story of David and Goliath, focusing on the character of Goliath as a representation of fear, doubt, and condemnation, and emphasizing God's power to deliver His people through unlikely heroes.

Good morning, church! I am excited to be with you this morning. You have chosen an awesome Sunday to be with us. We are kicking off a brand new sermon series, all about a very well-known story in scripture. It’s a story about an unlikely hero named David, defeating a mighty giant and enemy named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: David And Goliath, Overcoming Fear, God's Deliverance

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

The Battle For Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 21, 2011

The spiritual battle for your life is a battle for your heart where the Spirit of God abides.

January 23, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: The Battle for Your Heart I want to begin today by reassuring you of who you are “in Christ”. 1 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's A Heart Attitude

Contributed by Michael Calo on Jan 6, 2010

When we have heart issues we actually give the enemy a foothold, then what He does is lie to us And tell us we’re not worthy.

It’s a Heart Attitude Importance of testimonies – When you give one – It’s out in the airwaves – God gets the glory What you may not consider as important can actually change someone’s life Testimonies are given So that all of heaven can hear – All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-24

Denomination: *other

Taming The Tongue - The Rudders Of Our Lives

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 29, 2009

James considers the tongue significant because: 1. OUR TONGUES CAN DIRECT OUR LIVES (vs. 2-4) 2. OUR TONGUES CAN DESTROY OUR LIVES (vs.6) 3. OUR TONGUES CAN DISPLAY OUR LIVES (vs. 9-12)

“TAMING THE TONGUE” “the rudder of our lives” James 3:2-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Recently I made a trip to Wal-Mart, after having finished shopping and as I was walking to my car in a large parking lot I heard something that inspired this sermon. In the few moments it took me ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

A New Heart Or A Wicked Heart

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 28, 2001

Contrasts and compares a new heart given by God to the old sinful heart with Scriptures from Jeremiah, King David, and Paul.

"A New Heart or a Wicked Heart" Jeremiah 17:9 Jeremiah 17:9-"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Being well aware of where you are this morning, you may be wondering what this scripture has to say to you. After all aren’t we all Christians? Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God