Sermons on Living Stones:

#4 - What To Do If You've Failed God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

No one likes to fail, but we all do. We examine the story of Peter and draw 5 steps for getting back on track if you’ve failed. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. What to Do if You’ve Failed God Everybody has failed at one time or another: <ILLUS> Firemen who came to rescue a cat. Woman was so grateful, she invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:72

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is Superior To The Angels Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005

# 2 in series on Hebrews. Five Reasons Jesus is superior to the angels.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 2 “Jesus Is Superior to the Angels” Hebrews 1:4-14 Angels are a hot topic in our world today. I did a search of the Internet for articles relating to Angels I found, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Entering Into Rest Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 7 in a series on Hebrews. This sermons gives the ABC’s of rest.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 7 “Entering Into Rest!” Hebrews 4:1-11 According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The former is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Grace Of Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 16, 2005

The absolutely amazing thing God did for us all because He loved us.

1 TIMOTHY 1:15-17 tells us – ‘This is a true saying and everyone should believe it; Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and I was the worst of them all. But that is why God had mercy on me, so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience with even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: *other

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How's Our Vision?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon is about knowing God’s vision for our church.

How fast can you cover 300 miles? Five or six hours? What about on foot? The average person can walk a mile in about 15 minutes, and that’s moving pretty fast. Continuous walking would allow you to cover 300 miles in 75 hours; that’s over 3 days. Take time out to sleep, eat and take care of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoration In Progress Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003

Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Asleep In The Light

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

This is the call to every believer - to awake out of sleep and shake the slumber off and reach out your hand to pull someone to safety. The world is lost in darkness but we the church must not be asleep in the light.

You deserve a break today is the familiar slogan of Macdonald’s. It has a certain ring to it, doesn’t it! It has a certain allure that catches our attention. I do deserve a break today. With the pressures of our school, work and family, with our hectic busy schedules sometimes we feel like “Yes ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003

This is what I call a three “WHAT” message,1. What do you have to do to get alone with Jesus?2. What happens when you get alone with Jesus?3. What are the results of being alone with Jesus?

ALONE WITH JESUS You know , when someone is real good at something you’re really interested in you really look forward to and jump at the opportunity to sit down and talk with them about whatever it is you have in common. Your favorite group or band comes to town to perform. you love the kinds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

He Wants To Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Whatever your state in this life, we serve a God that wants to work on your behalf.

At the beginning of this message this morning I want to tell you a little bit about the nature of God. I want to give you some things about God that make Him God. First of all the Bible teaches us that God is a spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Miracle Is In The House!

Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 6, 2003

Like the man that was paralized, there are times we can’t help ourselves, that is when we must get the help of the four friends of faith!

YOUR MIRICAL IS IN THE HOUSE! Mk. 2:1-12 Tell your neighbor “Your miracles in the house!” Jesus came to Capernaum and entered a house. Q- Who’s house was it? Nobody knows. I’d love for Jesus to come to my · House · Job · Family · Church If we can get Jesus into the house, we’ll have no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Torment Of Fear

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2003

Let us consider how fear and fear of failure hinder God’s plan for us.

THE TORMENT OF FEAR! FEAR BREEDS FAILURE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The little boy was having some problems, he decided to pray. After a little prayer little boy hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and asks, --- Are you the one from God? 1 John 4:18 There is no fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, John 6:6-9, John 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This Man Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 10, 2003

Jesus teaches the disciples that the Gospel is for everyone.

Last Sunday as we shuffled Mark and Barnabas, Peter, Paul & Mary around on this stage, we learned that the book of Mark is not only an account of Jesus’ life and activity, but it is also a blueprint for the church to follow, a model for carrying out the work of the church. In Mark, you will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Brethren