Sermons on Paul Is Stoned:

Crying Stones

Contributed by Sherry Parker on Mar 19, 2005

Believers cannot remain silent about the grace of Jesus Christ for indivduals and for justice in this world.

March 13, 2005 "Crying Stones" Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker Trinity United Methodist Church 5th Sunday in Lent Please note: Because I do not use notes when I preach, the text in the written sermon may vary slightly from the spoken sermon. My prayer is that in both my writing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

The need for establishing memorial or testimonial stones in our lives.

MEMORIAL STONES JOSHUA 4:1-9, 19-24 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, "What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Set In Stone Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002

Remembering what God has done, passing those along, and making them visible to the world

Set in Stone - Joshua 4 June 8/9, 2002 Intro: An 80 year old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them. When they arrived at the doctor’s, they explained to the doctor about the problems they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Stones And Bones

Contributed by Rex Williams on Sep 3, 2002

STONES AND BONES is a sermon directed toward encouraging people to establish mnemonic devices that will help them prepare for church services & stay focused on their personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not di

STONES AND BONES is directed toward encouraging us to establish mnemonic devices that will help us prepare for church services & stay focused on our personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not dispose of our hope in God’s promises. THE STONE OF ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:26-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Duck That Stone!

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002

Fighting the Philistines in our lives with victory!

Duck That Stone- Dr. Adlai Naidoo Text: 1 Sam 17:1-11 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sling And A Stone Series

Contributed by Richard Maxey on Jul 8, 2001

If I am going to defeat the Goliaths in my life: 1. I must be trained to trust God 2. I must be trustworthy in the small things 3. I must testify t what God has done.

A SLING AND A STONE Heroes of Faith – Part 1 of 8 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down Goliath and killed him. (1 Samuel 17:50) If I am to defeat the “Goliaths” in my life: 1. I must be ___trained_______ to trust God. Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Stones

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

This New Year’s Eve Watchnight service sermonette focused on the significance of the memorial God commanded Joshua to build in Gilgal after the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land.

1. The stones signified a strenuous past 2. The stones signified a sovereign God 3. The stones signified a saved people You may be wondering why you got a stone when you came in tonight. They’re not for throwing, or making pet rocks or anything like that. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones

Contributed by Don Jones on May 7, 2007

Each time the Lord did great and mighty works amidst the Israelites they built stone memorials. Peter reveals we are the stones. Delivered at the 50th anniversary of the church.

Living Stones Joshua 3:5- 4:24 Introduction It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea gulls ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shout Of The Stones

Contributed by Robert Rose on Nov 2, 2002

God’s answer to our worthless worship.

The Shout of a Stone: Remember "the pet rock" craze? How many of you still have a pet rock? I thought it was one of the silliest things man came up with. But then while studying this passage one day I had to stop and re-think : Luke 19:40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Holiness

Stones Of Memorial

Contributed by Todd Brock on Jun 5, 2007

God instructed Joshua and the children of Israel to take up stones to remember what He had done for them in leading them out of Egypt.

At Beginning of the Service: Beginning Illustration: REMEMBERING MY PURPOSE The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and costly tombs ever built, but there is something fascinating about its beginnings. In 1629, when the favorite wife of Indian ruler Shah Jahan died, he ordered that a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons In Stone

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This message deals with the responsibility that we have to the past.

Sermons In Stone Joshua 4:1-9 KJV And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying, [2] Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, [3] And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem With Stoning

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 10, 2011

Whatever her condition and whatever she had already gone through that morning, she was completely disgraced and exposed in front of all these people and this great Teacher and miracle worker named Jesus.

TITLE: THE PROBLEM WITH STONING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 I have dealt with some challenging issues inside the church as well as outside the church the past few weeks as it pertains to why there are so many struggles within the local church today. Rev. Lawson on this past Wednesday evening ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The White Stone

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 9, 2011

God promised you Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who rec

Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. The White Stone had a special meaning in Ancient ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Stones

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008

A message on how we can defeat our enemy following the example of David.

THE FIVE STONES 1 Samuel 17:38-51 INTRO: We are all familiar with the story of how little David, who was just a young lad, went to battle against Goliath, a giant in the land in those days, and how David, armed with only a sling and five stones, defeated this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist