Sermons on Precious Stone:

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001

The Stone was rolled on resurrection morning not for Jesus but for us, and that rolled away stone has a message for us today.

"The Stone Is Rolled Away!" It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning... The two got up and put on their garments grabbed their spices and headed out on the dirt road that lead out of the city. As they headed out on the road and as the sun began to rise the path was lined with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘what Mean These Stones?”

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 22, 2001

Memorial Day is an important day to our Nation, but every Christian should have a “memorial stone” to go back to that reminds them of a certain time and place they experienced the power of God.

‘WHAT MEAN THESE STONES?” Joshua 4:6-7 In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons, an elderly woman walked to two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. "What are you doing? Those are the graves of two Union soldiers." The reply, "I know. I also know that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Roll The Stone

Contributed by Danny Pruett on Jun 4, 2001

God will move the stones in our lives that prevent us from performing all that He desires.

Who Will Roll The Stone Away? Text: Mark 16: 1-6 Mark 16:1-8 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Sticks, Stones And Words

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.

Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Five Smooth Stones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

We don’t fight a flesh and blood giant with natural weapons, so what do the five smooth stones of David symbolize for me? How can I use them effectively against my giants?

1 Sam 17:40 ¶ 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. Here are what I believe these 5 smooth stones represent in the life of the child of God (CALLED) 1 Cor 1:9 God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Five Smooth Stones"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 31, 2005

David did not have a fancy sword in this battle. He used what he had. He had his sling shot, and he choose five smooth stones. And that is the outline for the message: “Five Smooth Stones!” Why Five? Why Smooth? Why Stones?

Primary Verse(1 Sam 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. Title: “Five Smooth Stones” Introduction: What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Away Stones

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 6, 2004

The significance of the statement "Who will roll away the stone?" in Mark 6:3-4

ROLLING AWAY STONES Easter Morning begins in darkness A darkness of despair and disillusionment A darkness of “Why did He die?” and “What will happen now?” A darkness in the heart of a mother who has lost her son A darkness in a group of followers who have lost their leader But into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"What Meaneth These Stones?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2006

This makes for a great message to be given at a funeral as people are considering the thoughts of the memorial stones left on ground at the cemetery!

Title: “What meaneth these stones” Introduction: It was the changing of the guard, Moses had departed, now Joshua took the reigns of giving leadership to the children of Israel. In this text, we find them at the Jordan River. It was the time when this muddy, churning river, was at it’s highest ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Memorials Of Flesh Or Stone

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

What it means to be a memorial to God

MEMORIALS OF FLESH OR STONE Joshua 4 – Acts 10 INTRODUCTION: Every major military campaign executed by the United States has some sort of memorial remembrance. From 1776 to the present day, America in one form or another remembers its conflicts and wars. Those who have given of themselves and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Roll Away The Stone

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

We bury a lot of things in our hearts and hide them there behind very heavy stones. These stones often have a name, like shame, hurt, bitterness, loss, and grief. Others are called selfishness, envy, lust, and greed. I want you to know that whatever is en

Roll Away the Stone Today we celebrate with Christians all over the world the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the great event that separates the Christian religion from all others. Our God is not an idol of stone or wood but our God is alive. A great battle took place behind the stone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Stones For Victory

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

Putting on the armor of God

By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Remember Your Stones

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008

move toward your victories by remember what God has done for you in the past

Intro: studying math with Bradley we learned the law of common denominators. You take several numbers and find one common denominator for all the numbers. In the church we may be different in many ways, but trials, battles, struggles in life are common to all. Some people try to get God in their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Rejected Stone"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 7, 2008

A sermon for Palm Sunday

“And He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers, and went on a journey for a long time. 10 “At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of the vineyard; but the vine-growers beat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Stone Was Rolled Away

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2008

This Easter message answers the question: “What stone is blocking a person’s life and keeping the person from being all that God wants the person to be.”

“The Stone Was Rolled Away” Mark 16:1-8 The theme of today’s message comes from the Easter Cantata the choir is singing next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, “Arise and Reign.” One of the songs the choir is singing is titled, “He is Risen – Alleluia.” The words go like this: “Look! The morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stones And Glass Houses

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 5, 2008

If you are the Victim of an unwarranted attack that seems to come out of the clear blue sky you need to realize that God may just be using you for an object lesson to others while at the same time correcting what may be a proud or haughty spirit.

Stones and Glass Houses Most of us are familiar with the old adage: People who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. This is actually a warning against hypocrisy. Before you go accusing someone of some wrong doing, make sure that you too are not guilty of wrong doing because your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed