Sermons on Hewn Stones:

A Taunting Song

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2019

A study in the book of Lamentations 3: 1 – 66

Lamentations 3: 1 – 66 A Taunting Song 1 I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. 2 He has led me and made me walk in darkness and not in light. 3 Surely He has turned His hand against me time and time again throughout the day. 4 He has aged my flesh and my skin, and broken my ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crooked Tree

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 4, 2015

God's undeniable love for the world made the crooked straight through Christ Jesus (salvation plan).

CROOKED TREE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 4, 2015) “That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered...Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?” (Ecclesiastes Or, The Preacher ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Home Improvement

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 12: 1 – 21

2 Kings 12: 1 – 21 Home Improvement 12 In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. 3 But the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Trophy-The Stone Rolled Away

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

In man’s path of happiness lies a hug rock, which completely blocks up the road. Who among men can remove the barrier?

The Stone Rolled Away – The Trophy April 15, 2001 Matt 28:2 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. As the holy women went towards the sepulcher in the twilight of the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Smooth Stones That Hit The Mark Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003

Whatever your giant, picking up these "stones" will help you kill it!

FIVE SMOOTH STONES THAT HIT THE MARK I Samuel 17:32-51 Whatever the giant picking up these five “stones” will you help you kill it! 1 Samuel 17:32-37 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." Saul replied, "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Mountains, Tripping Over Stones Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002

We can step out in faith and climb mountains, or we can keep to ourselves and trip over stones.

Climbing over mountains, tripping over stones 1 Sam 17:1-57 and John 11:1-50 The style of this is actually segmented narrative, telling three stories at the same time and bringing them together at the end. 1st Story: (1 Sam. 17:1) 1SA 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-57, John 11:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romance The Stone! - 1 Peter 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004

We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives.

Romance the Stone! I Peter Chapter 2 Part 2 of series on Peter Thesis: We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives. Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2:1-25 1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick Up Some Extra Stones

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2004

David’s 5 stones represented the future victories over the enemies of Israel by the power of the "Rock" in his life. Let us carry some extra stones for our future battles as well.

Pick Up Some Extra Stones by Pastor Jim May One of the most familiar stories found in the Bible is the story of David and Goliath. It’s a story that all of us learned in our earliest days of Sunday School, and it is still a favorite story told to those in our Nursery and Children’s Church. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stumbling Block Vs Steppin Stone?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2003

It may take a crucified individual to take a crucified church to the feet of a crucified Savior.

STUMBLING BLOCK VS STEPPING STONE --- MORE THAN A CONQUEROR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 1 :12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

Faith must be combined with servanthood.

Faith vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Luke 17:1-10 Luke 17:1-10 - Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Still Rolling Stones Away

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The stone that covered the garden tombs entrance was not the only stone God removed that faithful sunday morning. He removed the stone of death, the stone of doubt. However God will never remove the stone of unbelief. Come see that God is still rolling

Intro: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the cornerstone of our Christian faith it is the capstone. It is the all important center stone in the archway of faith that makes all of Christianity stand. If you remove the capstone from the archway our faith crumbles into a pile of useless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2007

The stone was rolled away from the tomb of Jesus, and it can be rolled away from whatever has you bound.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away By Pastor Jim May On Thursday evening Jesus gathered with his disciples for the last meal that he would eat with them. Jesus, the very Son of God, God in human form, had come down from the glory of Heaven for one single great purpose – to shed his blood for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven's Just A Stone's Throw Away Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

The story of the first Christian martyr

The story of the first Christian martyr The kingdom of Heaven is at Hand - it is always a stone’s throw away Life is short - to live like Stephen you must: Decide before you go through tough times how you will act and what you will say AC 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational