Sermons on Stone Walls:

Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

The things that we think get in the way of us serving God are the very things he can use to help us progress.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Two : Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Many of us resist stepping out in ministry or involvement because of perceived stumbling blocks in our lives. We feel there are issues that stand in the way of God using us. Of course there are those who do not want God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying Down Your Stones

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are all in need of the grace of Jesus. We cannot afford to be throwing stones

Laying Down Your Stones John 8:1-11 June 24, 2005 Introduction I can remember a time when my neighbor and I were looking for stones in my driveway that we could skip across our creek. We made a nice pile of flat stones that might work well for the task of skipping stones across the creek. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Dry Bones And Singing Stones

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 21, 2005

The truth of the day is that Ezekiel’s bones will live and the rocks will sing because there is nothing at all anyone can do to prevent the Word of God from being spoken.

Dry Bones and Singing Stones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Luke 19:29-40 Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 Jeb was one of the leading citizens of Ottumwa, Iowa. He was the kind of guy that you could count on, no matter what. He was a deacon in his church. Every time the doors were open, he was there. He had served ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Five Stones David Chose

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A look at the attributes of David.

The Five Stones David Chose 1 Samuel 17 Introduction: This five part sermon is taken from the story of David and Goliath. In the story, David goes to a small brook and chooses “5 smooth stones.” We will use that to make our 5 points. **What did it take for David to win the battle against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002

Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Stones: Leverage Or Fear?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2003

The risen Christ rolls away the stones that hold us back: secrets we carry, fears and suspicions. He provides "leverage" to move these things out of the way.

What giant stone stands in your way? What stops you from becoming what you want to become? You have dreams, hopes, goals. But something stops you. Not enough money? Not enough time? Maybe. But I would guess that some very large spiritual thing stands in your way. If you sift through all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6, John 19:38

Denomination: Baptist

Should Have Been Stoned

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Nov 11, 2002

The lesson that Jesus teaches us this in this story is that we are all in need of God’s forgiveness.

Should Have Been Stoned Pastor Scott Rogers John 8:1-11 If you were one of the persons involved in this story, which one of those roles would you have played out? The Adulterer, The Accusers, or The Forgiver? The purpose of this question is to get you to think before you answer. Its not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Throwing Stones At Blazing Bones Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2004

Steven’s preaching, like Jeremiah who said the word of God is like fire in my bones, was an outpouring of Spirit filled power. The opposition had no choice but to silence him or submit to his message.

Of all the weapons of mass destruction that have ever been available in the world, words are the most powerful. Of all the forces that shape and change cultures and societies, words are the most powerful. “The tongue has the power of life and death,” says the Proverbs. James warning us of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004

An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Stoned With Stephen

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2004

Stephen is a model saint for us to follow and look up to on this Saints Triumphant Sunday.

November 14, 2004 Acts 7:52-60 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:52-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The One Who Should Be Stoned

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I think we all can relate to the woman caught in adultery.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about the scene that took place in a San Diego court room. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved carefully: "So, you say you were at the scene when the robbery took place?" "Yes." "And you saw a vehicle leave ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Holiness

Lay Down Your Stones

Contributed by Trae Durden on May 16, 2007

A sermon about forgiveness.

Lay Down Your Stones John 8:1-12 The Truth of the Matter: • We Are All Guilty of Sin! • We All Point Fingers at Others! • We Are All Guilty of Throwing Stones! The Truth of the Matter: • When Our Un-Righteousness is Pointed Out! IT HURTS!!!!! • Hurtful, Careless Words Can Destroy One’s Hope! • ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Throw Stones Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 27, 2007

Although my sins are different than your sins, when it comes to sin, we all stand before God in the same place. So be careful when you throw stones.

Introduction I. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” at least according to one contemporary proverb. II. I discovered some rather interesting statistics concerning the state of America this past week. A. Let me begin with divorce 1. We often hear that the divorce rate in America is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Lifter Of The Arms And A Stone Mover

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006

There are blessings to claim. We need to develop the supportive roles in the church. Moses was a man of God but he needed help to lift his arms and move the rock.

LIFTERS OF THE ARMS AND STONE MOVERS? CLAIM MORE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. How often do we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Still Moves Stones Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 1, 2006

This speaks of the guards and the rolled-away stone from Jesus’ tomb. It basically says that God’s plans cannot be stopped, and we can trust Him with the things that seem to block His will for our lives.

Matthew 27:62-28:15 – God Still Moves Stones Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, based on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What did His rising from the grave prove to us? What did it accomplish for us? Today we are looking at the story from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist