Sermons on Stumbling Stone:

The 12 Stone Memorial Part 1: The 4 Mothers As Types Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 19, 2009

In part 1 of this series on the 12 stone memorial set up by the children of Israel after crossing Jordan, we look at the mothers of the 12 sons of Jacob and reflect on the type of the church that each represents. Each of the stones is for each of the tri

Background: *These stones were taken out of the midst of the Jordan right where the Ark was present. They represent God’s power and authority and ability to deliver His people. They also represent all that God has brought His people through leading up to this point. *These stones represent the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2024

What are you depending on? Where do you get your strength? Jesus is the Chosen Stone, Living, Tried, Precious. We are living stones in Him, being chiseled until we fit His purposes.

THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE 1 Peter 2:4-8; Ps. 118:22, "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the Corner." Eph. 2:20, "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Cornerstone." INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Trip Over God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 18, 2024

The problem is that we get tripped up on God’s plan as we try to seek our own path in life.

Recovered By Grace: Don’t Trip Over God Romans 9-11 So far in our study of the book of Romans, we have read: -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A -- 27th Sunday Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2020

Don’t season regret with rebellion

In the First Reading, the complaint was with the grapes, they were too sour to be eaten or made into wine despite the favorable conditions (Isaiah 5:1-7). In the Gospel, the complaint was with the vineyard workers, in other words, the religious leaders in Jesus' time who often killed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic

A Spiritual House Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

Second in a series of addressing the believers purpose into being part of something larger in God's purpose for us.

A Spiritual House HOTL 2011 Release to Purpose II Series Open with a thank-you….For showing up. For being faithful. For giving, caring, praying, gathering… For putting up with each other…(bearing with one another)…We love and like our church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

"Lest We Forget"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

A Memorial Day Message. Joshua commanded that stones be set as a memorial at the crossing of the Jordan River. As "living stones", we also are a memorial to what Christ has done for us.

“Lest We Forget” Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow isn’t just a holiday … a day set aside for picnics, family fun … a day off from work. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The holiday was officially recognized in 1868, as a day, May 30, to honor those who died in the Civil War. Later, it was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Church...built On A Rock

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002

In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Crucifying Your Idols

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundational Truth Intro (Wk. 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 5, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ.

Dakota Community Church October 5, 2008 Foundational Truth Intro (Week 1) I want to begin this morning by addressing a couple of the issues and questions that have arisen as a result of the sermons of the past few weeks. A couple of people mentioned that it sounded as though I was saying that ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Abraham: Biblical Geographical History

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 15, 2015

Geography and archaeology are revealing to us more and more how the ancients lived, how intelligent they were, how hard working they were, and how they worshiped God,

Abraham: Biblical Geographical History by Kelly Durant 2-24-13 Hebrews 11:9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rock Of Ages Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008

Daniel refers to the Rock that is Jesus. A biblical look at four places that Jesus is called a stone or rock.

1. Illus. of "Rock of Ages" • Francis Toplady was driving in a storm one day. Back in the old horse and buggy times, so the lightning and fierce winds were a real danger to him. • Saw a hill. In the side of that hill there was a cleft in the rock, big enough for him to park his wagon in and be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

When Leaders Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This chapter reveals how dangerous it is when leaders lose vigilance and allow the desires of the flesh to overtake them.

WHEN LEADERS FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Supporting Texts: James 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Galatians 6:1, Ecclesiastes 12:14 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 11 is one of the most sobering chapters in David’s life. A man after God’s own heart, a worshipper, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Jordan Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2008

Step into the water, observe a miracle, and enter the land of milk and honey. This was a huge victory, but they had many more victories to win. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Step into the Water Joshua 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/StepIntoTheWater.html The children of Israel are ready to leave the wilderness for good and claim their Canaan, the Promised Land of abundance and victory...the land of milk and honey. Joshua 5:6 For the children of Israel walked ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rewards Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 18, 2012

Salvation is a free gift from God, our rewards are accoring to works.

REWARDS Knowing that rewards will be given should make believers want to become a better and more productive Christian. There is a vast difference in the doctrine of salvation for the lost, and the doctrine of rewards for the saved. Salvation is “a free gift of God; you cannot earn it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: *other