Sermons on Living Stones:

Let Us Stop Complaining

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Feb 2, 2008

Complaining is a sin and God hates it.It displeases Him and makes Him to send His wrath on us. Complaining also means that we are rejecting God as our Lord, it weakens our spirits and makes us to be sad and feel dejected.

LET US STOP COMPLAINING Text: Lamentations 3:22-40 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." 25 The LORD is good ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Re:fuel Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon 2 of 3 in a series. Once we have correct focus and Jesus is our focus. Now we need to be re:fueled for the assignment. I put gas in my tank but after the car has been driven so far it needs re:fueled. That is the way it is in our Christian walk

re: Sermon Series Part 2 re:Fuel Let’s Review- Jan 2008 Pastor cast a vision for this church. Date with Destiny a year of New Beginnings Last week we started our Re: Sermon series and we looked at re:Focusing We learned that our spiritual vision /focus was blurred Psalm 6:7 NLT We were taught ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation, Part 30 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 30 Revelation 16:1-11 Introduction Last week – pause, assignments, worship in heaven Tonight we begin to examine the destruction of this Earth by a just a righteous God who has simply had enough of the disobedience. It is important that we understand where John is taking us – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 16, 2008

This is a sermon with a Warning to it.

“Are You Ready?” Text: Amos 4:12-13 12 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. 13 For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12-13

Denomination: *other

Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008

This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Wwjd - Wy? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 29, 2008

It’s not “What Would Jesus Do”, it’s “What WILL Jesus Do...With You?”, and the answer depends upon what you do with Jesus. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

WWJD-WY? Matthew 25:31-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WWJDWY.html It’s not “What Would Jesus Do”, it’s “What WILL Jesus Do...With You?”, and the answer depends upon what you do with Jesus. What you do with Him in this life determines what He has to do with you in the next. I. The Coming of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

I Refuse These Bonds

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

POWER OF DELIVERANCE

4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing In The Burden

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

Maybe you are carrying your burdens while others in the crowd are watching as you struggle. Maybe you fall from time to time under the weight of those burdens. The crowd around you may even taunt you or there may be those who encourage you.

The Blessing in the Burden Have you ever had a burden thrust upon you that made you think, why has this happened to me, why now, why here, why in front of everyone? Maybe you have received a phone call at the last minute asking you to watch someones sick child just as you were ready to spend a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palm Sunday & "Words Of Life"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 16, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Christ expects his followers to follow His steps and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 16 March 2008 Big Idea: Christ expects those who claim to be His followers to follow in his steps, and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

Halloween should not be observed by Christians

Today I’m going to talk about “Halloween: 1st Thess. 5:22 22Abstain from all appearance of evil. Someone may be asking; why is Brother Brown wasting his time talking about “Halloween? Well did you every really have someone explain the origins of this so-called holiday? People in our country ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Work To Do

Contributed by Aaron Legendre on Mar 28, 2008

We as Christians have work to do,but how many actually do the work.

A letter from an unsaved man My friend, I stand in judgment now, and feel that you were the blame somehow. On earth I walked with you day by day, and never did you show the way. You knew the savior in truth and glory, but never did you tell the story. My knowledge then was very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

Church conflict takes many forms, but most church conflict has one root cause... ungodly wisdom at work in the body of Christ.

1. Illus. of Danny C’s church • Talked with a guy about his church. He was high on his church. He couldn’t have been more excited about fellowship and what was going on there! • Then he made a strange statement. He said, “We have a unique ministry here. Most of our members are people who had just ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grumbling Over Grace

Contributed by Robert Drake on Apr 14, 2008

We need to learn how not to be jealous of another persons blessing and be happy for them.

Grumbling Over Grace Matthew 20: 1-16 This parable grows out of a reply to a statement made by Peter. Peter’s statement was the aftermath of Jesus’ parable about the rich young ruler. Peter said you told the rich young ruler to go and sell everything he had and follow you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In A Barn Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2007

Christmas Nativity in a Barn. Animals Optional. Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-15; Luke 2:16-20

Christmas in a barn – script, schedule and layout 12/22/2007 – 7:00 pm Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-15; Luke 2:16-20 Barn is set up with straw bales for seats. At the front are 8 bales creating the alter. In front of the alter is the manger. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Just like the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book/movie, there are some real-life grinches that would love to steal your Christmas that you need to be aware of.

12.23.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Don’t Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas” Matthew 2:11-16 says, 11“When the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God