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The People God Can't Forget: Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Robert Stone on May 28, 2011

We all love to be remembered by others, but the best remembrance is by the Lord Himself and He wants each of us to be...one of the people He can never forget!

Text: Nehemiah 13:31 Remember me, O my God, for good. Introduction: The bible says, “God remembered Noah,” because of God can’t forget obedience. (Genesis 8:1) “God remembered the covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” (Exodus 2:24) The Lord cannot forget people ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unity In Baptism, Body And Spirit

Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016

Paul calls the church to unity - because we share in one baptism, one body and one Spirit.

Paul writes in Colossians 1:19-20: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” God’s vision, God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2 Kings 6:8-23 – "Open His Eyes And Let Him See"

Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016

Elisha's servant sees God's presence, protection and provision when Elisha prays, 'Open his eyes and let him see." How might we see as God sees?

Aram is at war with Israel, but the King of Israel seems to be able to predict Aram’s army’s movements. Everywhere Aram’s army goes, Israel is one step ahead – so much so that the King of Aram assumes he has a spy in his camp. But he hasn’t got a spy – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished

Contributed by Brad Stone on Apr 8, 2023

Because of what Christ did on the Cross, there are three things that are finished for humanity. Because of what He did, the price He paid and the fact that we celebrate His resurrection today, we can rejoice in the fact that these things are completed for you and I today.

It Is Finished Grace Baptist Easter Service 2023 Pastor Brad Stone A man, his wife, and his cranky mother-in-law went on vacation to the Holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away. The undertaker told them, “You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Genesis 3:23-24, Genesis 3:8, Habakkuk 1:13, Psalm 5:4-5, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:4, James 1:15, Deuteronomy 30:19, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence You're Worthy Of Communion

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jun 18, 2022

Short outline to encourage the church of their worthiness of partaking in Communion. Encourages us to accept the fact that we are made worthy because of what God has done for us through our salvation.

Evidence You Are Worthy of Communion 1 Cor. 11:17-22 Purchased by the blood of Christ 1 Cor. 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.” You are no longer condemned Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday - Matthew 28

Contributed by Matt Stone on Apr 6, 2020

At Easter, God transforms fear to peace, disciples to brothers, worship to mission and grief to joy.

The Natural History Museum in London used to have an earthquake simulator. You’d stand in the middle of a pretend Japanese supermarket and the floor would move, literally, under your feet. You’d get jolted back and forth. It always felt a little bit tame – I suspect they didn’t want anyone to hurt ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come, Holy Spirit! Pentecost Sermon

Contributed by Matt Stone on May 11, 2020

We so desperately need the Holy Spirit! We need to rediscover these 5 truths from Acts 2.

Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost (written in the Covid-19 pandemic, May 2020) When you look at your own life, and the life of your church family do you see the work of the Spirit? • Do you see yourself and others rooted in God’s truth; convicted of sin and pride, and living in humble submission to God? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith In God's Plan

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 10, 2020

We must always realize that, regardless of what we may be facing in the present, God has a plan and a purpose for our lives and is working everything out according to His intended will for our lives.

Faith in God’s Plan Jeremiah 29:11 Often we feel overwhelmed by life’s situations and circumstances. We are bombarded by so many things from all different directions…things that tend to tear us down from time to time. Things that make us feel as failures. Things that make us lose sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Replacement

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023

Just as the ram was the replacement for Isaac, we have to remember that Christ is the replacement for each of us in terms of our punishment, sin & He will replace our griefs, worries, fears & dread with His spirit if we will allow Him to.

The Replacement Genesis 22:13-14 I. The Replacement for our Punishment “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isa. 53:5 We deserved nothing short of death for our sin. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14, Isaiah 53:5, John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Start For The New Year

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023

If we will allow God to, He will do a great work in our lives. We must trust Him with all of our being knowing He knows what is best for our lives. He wants us to live an abundant, joyful life.

Fresh Start for the New Year John 10:10 God wants us to have an abundant, joyful life. In order for that to happen, we must do some things to make it happen. We must also realize that Satan is constantly trying to rob us of that abundant life. He wants us to be bound up by things. He wants ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Galatians 3:4, 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No

Contributed by Brad Stone on Sep 19, 2020

We never like to accept a "No" answer in our life, especially in prayer, but the fact is that there are times God replies to us with a firm No because He wants to reveal to us a deeper plan.

When we were children, we never liked hearing the word 'No' when we ask our parents for something. We felt as though our every wish should be granted. If you say otherwise, we can pray later. Frankly, as adults, we feel the same way. We do not like to be told no in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 11:40, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Build The Ark

Contributed by Brad Stone on Nov 15, 2020

We are all tasked with something to do for God; some things seem small and insignificant when taken at face value while others seem like a massive undertaking. The truth is, all things are of eternal importance when it comes to what God is calling us to do.

Build The Ark Grace Baptist Church Sunday Evening 11/8/20 Genesis 6:8;13-22 Did you know that Noah did not do any fishing while on the ark. You would think that fishing would be a staple while you wait for the water to recede. But I guess he didn’t fish. How do we know this? Because he only had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, Romans 11:29, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

Even amidst the difficulties, trial and troubles of this life, we must be willing to continue in our journey of faith, knowing that Heaven awaits us.

Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 16:24, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Working In Us

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

God has plans for each and every one of us. At times, we may become contrary and buck against them. We may grumble and complain, but we must realize that He know's best.

A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15, Matthew 5:45, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 17:22, Ephesians 4:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist