Sermons on Stepping Stone:

Living Stone Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is the Living Stone.

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Very Stone

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Followers of Christ will not be received well by the world and its rulers, but we are called to be faithful.

Sermon: “THIS VERY STONE” Rev. David Anderson Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:12-21, Matthew 21:33-43 + + + Reading again from the Gospel of Matthew we listen to these words of our Lord Jesus: “This very stone which the builders rejected has become the had of the corner...” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

A Rolling Stone Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 19, 2008

Easter message...powerful lessons we can learn from when the stone rolled away, revealing Jesus’ resurrection.

*INTRO>If you were to take a survey on the street, asking folks to identify the greatest rolling stone, most would probably name Mick Jagger, although some might give a nod to Keith Richards because he is such a specimen and testimony of what damage prolonged drug use will do to your body. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sand And The Stone

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 8, 2008

What is the foundation of your Spiritual Life built upon? We can only thrive as Christian when our lives are built upon the Rock of Jesus Christ.

The Sand and the Stone Scripture: Luke 6:47-49 Big Idea: We must build our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ in order to survive Satan’s storms 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49

Denomination: *other

The Five Stones

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008

A message on how we can defeat our enemy following the example of David.

THE FIVE STONES 1 Samuel 17:38-51 INTRO: We are all familiar with the story of how little David, who was just a young lad, went to battle against Goliath, a giant in the land in those days, and how David, armed with only a sling and five stones, defeated this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.

I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Congregational

Living Stones

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 6, 2007

Our lives are meant to be living memorials to the glory of God and the work of Christ.

September 9, 2007 Me: Life is full of some awesome memories. We like to capture them on video or in pictures so that we can reflect on them and tell others about them. (Show Pictures) You: What are some highlight moments from your life? What are the landmarks along the way that you reflect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10, 2 Peter 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Stone

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 1, 2010

A sermon on not casting stone and judging others with a practical life application of the meaning of Discipleship.

The Second Stone "So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." John 8:7 (KJV) Intro: One morning, Jesus made a visit to the temple in Jerusalem. Though it was early…, quite a large number of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious Stones

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

I Pet 3:3-4 “3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quie

“Precious Stones” 11/26/2006 – Marsing, ID, 10/27/2007 – Caldwell, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I 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’ bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Apostolic

"Stones Of Remembrance” Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

“Stones of Remembrance” The Church 11/30/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Judges 2:6-10 “6And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. 7And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Come To The Stone! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2009

Let’s see what is significant and important about this stone. 1- He was rejected by men 2- He was chosen by God 3- He was accepted by saints

INTRO.- A stone. How about a headstone on a grave? Guess what is the largest cemetery in the US? ILL.- The largest cemetery in the United States is Arlington National Cemetery, situated on the Potomac River in Virginia. It covers 612 acres, and more than 240,000 members of the armed forces are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

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

The White Stone

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 9, 2011

God promised you Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who rec

Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. The White Stone had a special meaning in Ancient ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist