Sermons on Precious Stone:

The Hidden Treasure, The Precious Pearl, The Dragnet And The Householder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2007

How do I really feel about the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is it worth to me? Do I really care about it all that much? Important questions, all.

The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia, has been sitting on a gold mine for more than a century. During renovation of the landmark hotel back in February of 2006, workers discovered the entrance to a four-foot wide hole under the concrete floor in the main dining room. The hole goes straight down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship With Precious Holy Spirit (Besties For Life)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 16, 2019

Beloved be in constant and continuous fellowship with Precious Holy Spirit and be Besties with Him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *FELLOWSHIP WITH PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT (BESTIES FOR LIFE)* 1 Corinthians 2:9-11 King James Version (KJV) 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Precious Promises To Make Our Election Sure. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Nov 6, 2023

Peter says in 1 Peter 1:1-11 we have been given (past tense) "all things" that pertain to Life and godliness therefore, The righteousness of God (Christ in us the hope of glory) SHOULD be manifested in us by The Holy Spirit's mighty power IF we believe.

Peter says because we have been given (past tense) "all things that pertain to Life and godliness" and because we have been given (past tense) "exceeding great and precious promises," we are without excuse and with all diligence SHOULD by believing Jesus is Who He says He is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-11, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Psalm 19:9-11, Exodus 20:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Catholic

Our New Identity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 9, 2017

Ephesians 2:19-22 gives us a portrait of our new identity in Christ.

Scripture Today I am concluding a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2 has two main sections. The first is verses 1-10, and the second is verses 11-22. Each section addresses our past, our present, and our future. Regarding our past, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tools Of The Faith Part 6 : Meditation Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2010

You can encounter life change by really understanding God’s word. Don’t just read it, don’t just believe it, experience it!

As you know we have been working through a series on the tools of the faith. The last was on cleaning up the stuff in our lives that hinders us and focusing on Jesus; and in doing so our Christian journey is doable, this path is achievable. Something that flows on from that is how we focus on, how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Salvation Army

It"S Enough

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 14, 2011

This sermon reflects the wilderness and how the tempter uses doubt to test the marque, a model brand of the faith of Jesus Christ in and against the shortcomings of the simple ones holding on by the faith of a mustard seed.

Matthew 4: 1-10 Following the Lord through wilderness is where holiness is obtained; on green grass with jaborandi, it’s like dew following an early morning; in my ears, the lullabies are singed. I had to resist the easy way out of compromising to fall to sleep. My heart for the word of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service For Erma Frankenbush

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 28, 2013

Funeral service for a woman who had left a good legacy for her children.

Funeral Service for Erma Frankenbush The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he worked each night ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Will Not Roll

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 30, 2022

People put their faith and trust in many things that will eventually fail. David found the ultimate Rock to trust in -- the Living God! Jesus Christ is the tested Stone God laid in Zion. His life, death and resurrection are the foundation you can build your life on.

THE ROCK THAT WILL NOT ROLL Isa. 28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Father Michael, of St. Mary’s Church said, “I was on a plane last week from Edinburgh to London, when we ran into some very severe weather which resulted in turbulence. As it got worse, the passengers became more and more alarmed, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dying A Death Full Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2024

How will you die? Physically? Spiritually? Learn how to die through the words of Stephen.

5.12.24 Acts 7:59–60 (EHV) 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After he said this, he fell asleep. It’s a rather morbid type of question, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 26, 2011

That question gathers up the mournful enquiry of the whole universe. “Who shall roll away the stone?” In man’s path of happiness lies this huge rock, which completely blocks the road to eternity. Who among the mighty shall remove the barrier?

Who shall roll away the stone? Shell Point Baptist Church Pastor Allan H. Kircher Matthew 28:2,“The angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” As the holy women went towards the tomb in the twilight of the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of The King

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2015

The moment you come into a covenant relationship with our almighty God, you become blessed, protected, nourished, cherished, cared and pampered!

Children of the King! Exodus 6:8”I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.'" Mary, daughter of a domestic servant, studies in our Abide School along with her brother Moses; she joined as a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Prized Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 15, 2013

The letters in the word, "FAITH" tells us the prizes we receive in having faith in God. The prizes are: 1) Freedom 2) Assurance 3) Involvement 4) Triumph 5) Heaven.

SERMON SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Sermon 4 The Importance of Prized Faith I John 5: 1-15 Key Verse: I John 5:4 1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Living Stone Should Make Me Feel Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 1, 2020

Today, I want to expand on the idea that we are living stones. And the very fact that we are living stones should make us feel uncomfortable.

INTRODUCTION: Today, we conclude our series on things that should make you feel uncomfortable. We have talked about a church that is preaching God’s Word should make you feel uncomfortable because it ought to be confronting the sin in your life; and that church ought to be challenging you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones: Commitment Vs Complacent Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

Part of a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series. This message was centered on the temptation for churches to grow complacent (like the Israelites) in the midst of blessing

LIVING STONES (4): COMMITMENT VS COMPLACENT JOSHUA 6-8 Take out notes and find Joshua chapter 6 We are in the 4th week of our “Living Stones” series 4 weeks ago, the SPT presented the church with a 2 Phase Master Plan that would allow us to relocate to the 18 acres of land we own ...read more

Denomination: Baptist