Sermons on Set In Stone:

Facing Temptation

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

God has promised to provide a way of escape for every temptation we face. Because of this there is no need for us to fall repeatedly into sin. We must learn to lean on His strength to keep us strong during temptation.

Facing Temptation Text: Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” I. Realize that Jesus was tempted (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

A People Of Faith And A God Of Promise Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

GOD’S PEOPLE BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES WHETHER THEY ARE FILLED IMMEDIATELY OR NOT. Here are Four accomplishments of people who believed the promise of God

August 21, 1994 - PM A PEOPLE OF FAITH AND A GOD OF PROMISE Hebrews 11:8-19 INTRO: (1) God is a God of promises. Whenever we come across the words, “I will” when spoken by the Lord, we have a promise. (2) Heb 13:5-6 is a promise for God’s abiding presence. It will be constant. (3) No ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Success Makers

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

unleashing the ability to help others succeed

SUCCESS MAKERS (That’s who we are - Gen. 12:2) BISHOP DAVID IBELEME King makers are the people who "make, elect or decide" who the King will be. They exist in many political organizations and in many societies. Those who aspire for political success look to these people - they do everything not to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jesus Tomb

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 2, 2007

On the cover "The Jesus Family Tomb, The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence That Could Change History" This book and movie is flawed because they have not sought the truth

# The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown - Mar 28, 2006 # The Jesus Dynasty: The Hidden History of Jesus, His Royal Family, and the Birth of Christianity by James D. Tabor -April 4, 2006 - Jesus’ father was neither God nor Joseph, but another man, possibly a Roman soldier named Pantera # The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

5th Lesson On How To Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 31, 2014

But His children should be aware of their own weakness, and should pray to be spared from exposure to such situations in which they are vulnerable.

Matthew 6:9-13-In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Building

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 27, 2011

The problem with buildings is unless you’re a professional builder, you might look at two buildings and believe they are built adequate, it’s not till the storms come and then you find out which one was built with superior craftsmanship and materials!

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"O, Man Of God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 22, 2016

Paul encourages Timothy to be a man of God you need to Flee, Follow, Fight , and have Faith.

“O, Man Of God” 1 Timothy 6:6-19 • Paul calls Timothy his son; I believe he loved Timothy as a son. • Maybe he sees in Timothy some of himself A young man of great Faith • He sees in Timothy what he saw in another young disciple of Christ called Stephen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Our Firm Foundation

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2016

Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church.

Every building has a firm foundation. Without it, the building would fall down. Similarly, our faith has to have a firm foundation. That foundation is Jesus. Anything else will fail-even the church. The first reason that churches fail is because they violate their commitment to Jesus Christ as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Anglican

Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010

As God has forgiven us He expects us to extend forgiveness to others.

What can we learn from the parables? 1. God has forgiven us of a very large debt. The unmerciful servant was forgiven of a very large debt. One talent would purchase a slave; it is equivalent to 20 years= wages for the average man. The unmerciful servant owed his master 10,000 talents! There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Higher Than The Pains

Contributed by Jilly Bert Sabanal on Apr 20, 2020

No one would feel that sufferings are useful and necessary for us to go through. You and I might pray that we would be spared from different kinds of trials and I believe that God doesn’t feel good while we are experiencing hardships.

Higher than our Pains Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4, 8-11; 2 Corinthians 12: 9b-10 Intro: No one would feel that sufferings are useful and necessary for us to go through. You and I might pray that we would be spared from different kinds of trials and I believe that God doesn’t feel good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Emptied Himself

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus emptied himself so that I could have Heaven.

Jesus emptied Himself Philippians 2:1-11 1. Today Jesus talks about emptying oneself • Emptying is what Jesus did and he asks us to likewise by doing so he brings Christ Joy , He says, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Caleb Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2022

Caleb was an Israelite leader known for following God wholeheartedly. After leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, God told Moses to send a leader from each tribe into Canaan to explore the Promised Land.

Caleb Who was Caleb in the Bible? Caleb was an Israelite leader known for following God wholeheartedly. After leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, God told Moses to send a leader from each tribe into Canaan to explore the Promised Land. Caleb, age forty at the time, was chosen as the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27

Denomination: Baptist

Watchfulness (Nehemiah 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2025

Must we be watchful?

What safeguards must those who rebuild a church have? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 4. Were some angry about rebuilding Jerusalem? Do people insult efforts to rebuild the church on its proper foundation? When Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he became angry and raged. He mocked the Jews, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 4:3, Acts 12:1-5, Romans 8:15, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lord Of Lords (Deuteronomy 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2024

Who is the Lord of Lords? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 10.

What does the Lord our God require of us? Who is the Lord of lords eventually revealed to be? Let’s review Deuteronomy 10. How did Moses come to receive a second copy of the tablets? At that time the Lord said to me, ‘Cut out for yourself two tablets of stone like the first two, and come up to Me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist