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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Five Smooth Stones

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
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    We don’t fight a flesh and blood giant with natural weapons, so what do the five smooth stones of David symbolize for me? How can I use them effectively against my giants?

    1 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’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling. Here are what I believe these 5 smooth stones represent in the life of the child of God (CALLED) 1 Cor 1:9 God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Memorials Of Flesh Or Stone

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    What it means to be a memorial to God

    MEMORIALS OF FLESH OR STONE Joshua 4 – Acts 10 INTRODUCTION: Every major military campaign executed by the United States has some sort of memorial remembrance. From 1776 to the present day, America in one form or another remembers its conflicts and wars. Those who have given of themselves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cast The First Stone

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
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    We live in a day when everyone loves to Judge. · The trial of O.J. Simpson in 1995 opened a door. · Everyone has their opinion on weather O.J. is guilty. · Johnny Cochran, F. Lee Bailey are names that we remember. · Regardless if O.J. is guilty or

    Luke 6: 37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Removing The Heart Of Stone

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 81 ratings
     | 44,668 views

    God can chisel away at our hard hearts and replace them with a new heart.

    “Removing the Heart of Stone” Introduction: It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    My Bag Of Stones Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,904 views

    Message about the stones we carry

    I have to give credit to Max Lucado’s book "He Moved the Stone" for inspiring this idea and thoughts. Title: Our Bags of Stones Theme: To help people remove the stones from their lives. Text: Introduction In my hand I carry a sack. You may ask, “A sack why do you need a sack?” Well I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Monte Brown avatar

    A Stones Throw Away

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    My Wife sang the song "A Stones Throw Away" before I preached. It is about Stephen.

    A Stones Throw Away Acts 7:54-60 Randall Road Baptist July 25, 1999 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown Wife sings the song A Stones Throw Away before I preach. Acts 7:54-60 When they heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. [55] But Stephen, full of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Remember Your Stones

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,448 views

    move toward your victories by remember what God has done for you in the past

    Intro: studying math with Bradley we learned the law of common denominators. You take several numbers and find one common denominator for all the numbers. In the church we may be different in many ways, but trials, battles, struggles in life are common to all. Some people try to get God in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Rejected Stone"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,917 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday

    “And He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers, and went on a journey for a long time. 10 “At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of the vineyard; but the vine-growers beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Stepping Stones Of Faith

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
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    This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for your faith.

    STEPPING STONES OF FAITH Text:Matthew 12:28 This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith. 1. Come and receive salvation. John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    If The Stones Could Talk

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
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    Israel is filled with stones. Jesus had a lot of contact with stones during His earthly life. He walked, sat, prayed, wept, and even bled on them. Houses and roads were made of piled stones. I wonder if those stones could talk, what stories would they tel

    Intro: Summary of text. Israel is filled with stones. Jesus had a lot of contact with stones during His earthly life. He walked, sat, prayed, wept, and even bled on them. Houses and roads were made of piled stones. I wonder if those stones could talk, what stories would they tell? Let’s visit a ...read more

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  • Don Bradley avatar

    One Less Stone

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,833 views

    This sermon relates the purpose and benefits of praise.

    One Less Stone Psalm 150 Intro: Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “The Lord inhabits the praises of His people” or the phrase, “when praise goes up, blessings come down”? All of these are true. God loves our praise. We were created for a relationship with God. Part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    David's Five Stones

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,198 views

    The sermon reveals the stones David picked up and what was written on each that gave him the courage to face the giant.

    Five Smooth Stones of Faith. 1 Samuel 17:40 1. First Smooth Stone David used had written on it “Fear NOT” . 23Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stepped out from his lines and shouted his usual defiance, and David heard it 26Who is this uncircumcised Philistine ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Five Smooth Stones

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    God works through our faith to accomplish much.

    Five Smooth Stones July 17, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God works through our faith to accomplish much. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:31-54 Supplemental Passage: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Stone Throwing Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,247 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of a local church in the news media protesting using gay bashing signs and come across as a hate group.

    The Stone Throwing Church John 8:1-11 Introduction If you haven’t heard the news, Heath Ledger was recently found dead in his apartment this past week He was only 28 years old and recently earned an Oscar for playing a gay cowboy in the movie Brokeback Mountain The whole reason I am even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Stones And Glass Houses

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,724 views

    If you are the Victim of an unwarranted attack that seems to come out of the clear blue sky you need to realize that God may just be using you for an object lesson to others while at the same time correcting what may be a proud or haughty spirit.

    Stones and Glass Houses Most of us are familiar with the old adage: People who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. This is actually a warning against hypocrisy. Before you go accusing someone of some wrong doing, make sure that you too are not guilty of wrong doing because your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed