Sermons on Precious Stone: showing 286-300 of 52,143

Narnia: The Stone Table Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006

Part 3 in a series on The Chronicles of Narnia is a basic look at the sacrifice of Jesus, and leads into communion.

For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Finding God in Narnia. We’ve been looking at The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – either the movie or the book – and we’ve been drawing out of them some Christian themes that we can learn from. Two weeks ago we look ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

12 Stones Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 26, 2013

Message about making memorials for the family.

Title: 12 Stones of the Memorial Theme: To be part of a family we must lay out memorials for our children and tell them about what the Lord has in store for them. Text: Joshua 3:1-5, 13, 4:1-7 Read Joshua 3:1-5, 13 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Joshua was about to lead Israel into the promise land. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Stones Contain The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 25, 2015

To prove by secret message (sm) that JESUS fulfilled ALL the Law for us so we could live under Grace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still a slave of the Law? No, I'm a slave to righteousness. Romans 6:18 (Amplified Bible) 6:18 And having been set free from sin, you have become the servants of righteousness (of conformity to the divine will in thought, purpose, and action). Romans 6:18 (New ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mystery Of The Stumbling Stone

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Mystery of the gospel, by faith or works? The stumbling stone leads to destruction, it is religion by works that lead many astray. Religion never saved any one, only Jesus saves

John 1:1-5 John Chapter 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Sacrifices To Stones

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2013

"Some days you're the windshield. Some days you're the bug." - Unknown

“Celebrity nowadays is so fleeting.” Aubrey O'Day Indeed, in life there are many one hit wonders in every career field. In the military, we said that one “Aww, Nuts!” wiped out ten “Atta Boys!” You can be the fair haired boy on the fast track one day and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:18-19, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stone Becomes Flesh

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A perspective on John 10: 22-30. What did it mean for the Israelites to loose their Temple?

John 10: 22-30 Stone Becomes Flesh We are told in our text that Jesus was present during the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. This is a relatively new festival added to the Jewish calendar. It celebrates the rededication of the Temple in 164 BC. The history of this festival is an important ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stone Rejected By The Builders

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 27, 2015

Many people rejected the free gift of Salvation from Jesus, but they can not escape the judgment of God on the last day, because no other name can give them salvation.

THE STONE REJECTED BY THE BUILDERS Study Text: Acts 4: 11-12 Introduction: - The context of this statement was in a speech made by Peter, who was defending himself in an interrogation by the local authorities, who were asking him how it was that he and John had apparently healed a man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rolling Away The Stones

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Apr 19, 2014

The stone was not rolled away from the tomb to let Jesus out, but to let us in. We have many stones that block us from experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. We need to roll those stones away.

Philippians 3:10-11 (NLT) "I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!" This morning we come here to celebrate the most glorious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11, Matthew 28:1-6, John 20:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

5 Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Ray Napier on Nov 7, 2012

Stones Godhas put in the Church.

1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. God has put five things in every chruch that has Killed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2012

How can God be a God of justice...and forgive sin? How can He be a God of love and punish sin? What is the answer?

John 8:1-11-But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2012

"WHY WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY?" AND "FOR WHOM WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY FOR?" Was it rolled away for Jesus? No, he was already gone. And besides, the risen Son of God doesn’t need anyone to do anything for Him. So who was the stone rolled away for?

3-24-03 The Stone is Rolled Away It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning. The two got up and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Stone's Throw Away

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013

How we treat sin and sinners are key aspects to our discipleship.

1. Deer Hunting Embarrassment It was Saturday morning as Jake, an avid hunter, woke up ready to go bag the first deer of the season. He walked down to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee, and to his surprise he found his wife, Alice, sitting there, fully dressed in camouflage. Jake asked her, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Smooth Stones

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011

God works through our faith to accomplish much.

Five Smooth Stones July 17, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God works through our faith to accomplish much. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:31-54 Supplemental Passage: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-54

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

Jesus continues the teaching of the Third Commandment by demonstrating that God's name and integrity is to be upheld, and we are to take the issue of swearing and blasphemy seriously by controlling our language.

Message Matthew 12:22-32 “Not Just Sticks and Stones” Let’s do an “Eavesdropping Accuracy Test”. I’ll tell you a phrase and you try and think what sort of person would use such a phrase. • “We may refuse or reduce a claim, or cancel this policy, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist