Sermons on Perry Stone:

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

Talking Stones

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 10, 2006

Sermon for an anniversary based upon the memorial stones laid at Gilgal by Joshua, inquiring what witness our generation will give to future generations

Not a word was said as they struggled and lifted the huge stones onto their shoulders. They were certainly heavy. Too heavy to waste their breath in idle gossip and chit-chat. It seemed that every muscle in their bodies strained as their burdens were lifted up onto their shoulders. The strain ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

A Memorial Day Message

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 28, 2006 Joshua 4:1-9 vs 6 What do these stones mean to you? vs 7 And these stones shall be a memorial to the children of Israel forever Hebrew word for memorial means- “To Remember” Like the Viet Nam War Memorial *Christians are prone to forget (fail to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 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

Precious Stones Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

"A living stone" is how Peter refers to Jesus. Peter also calls us "living stones" that are used to build up God’s spiritual house. What kind of building are we doing?

2/22/4 Goshen Christian Church Kim Huffman Timeless Treasurers #4 “PRECIOUS STONES” 1 Peter 2:4-8 “(4) And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of God, (5) you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Fragile Stone Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 10, 2004

Acts Series: 28th Sermon-- Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular!

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today, we look at the first deacon and his story—Stephen. Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular! We don’t know much about him and his background, but his name tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stones Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2002

A living reminder of thankfulness.

Stones of Remembrance A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 4:1-9 1. After God performed a significant miracle for the establishment of the nation in the land, a memorial was set up to remind future generations: (a) what God did; past; (b) who they were; present; (c) how to live in the future. 2. After the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Simon The Stone

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002

Jesus sees not merely what we are, but what we can be. Peter was transformed from an unstable, weak, and impetuous man to a man who was rock solid for Christ.

Simon The Stone Text: John 1: 41-42 Intro: Simon Peter is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. He fills its pages with life and energy. Though he was often reckless and impetuous, he was always sincere. Simon was a man who was passionate about everything he did. Later in his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

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

Romancing The Stone

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

We must pursue God on a daily basis with a never-ending love.

I. To Know Him is to Love Him A. Romance = v. 2. To carry on a … love affair with: woo. B. As the People of God, We Must Learn How to Have a Love Affair With Him! C. What Does it Mean to Really Know God for Who He Is? D. God Desires That We Know Him, Not to Just Know About Him! E. When One ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:2-5

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

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