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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Come To The Living Stone

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    A brick and a block were walking down a road when a piece of concrete jumped up and made a funny face, screamed and ran off. The brick asked the block, “what’s up with him?” The block replied, don’t pay him no mind, he is a “cycle path.”

    Come to the Living Stone “2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. The Living Stone and a Chosen People 4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping Stones To Faith: Purity Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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     | 3,505 views

    The fifth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    John Rowan Claypool once shared the following story in his sermon entitled “The Future and Forgetting:’ “Two Buddhist monks were walking in a drenching thunderstorm. They came to a stream, and it was swollen out of its banks. A beautiful young Japanese woman in a kimono stood there wanting to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Building To Unite PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 977 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to be living stones, building their lives on Christ's foundation, and to let God's Word deeply influence their daily lives.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred assembly, where we are united in the love of Christ, bound by the ties of shared faith, and drawn together in the pursuit of spiritual growth. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, to offer praise, and to learn ...read more

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    Harden Not Your Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 911 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and provision during times of struggle, using disappointments as fertile ground for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. We're gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles, our disappointments, our ...read more

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    Live Like A Rock Star

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 18, 2014
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    Live Like A Rock Star (Not like a Rolling Stone, but like the Living Stone.)

    Screaming fans. Fat paychecks. Private jets. Caribbean villas. Roadies and personal assistants ready to serve you hand and foot. That’s my impression of what life must be like for a rock star. It sounds glamorous to be surrounded by people who keep telling you that you’re the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Monumental Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    We must not forget the blessings of the past because they serve as powerful reminders that whatever we face now or in the future as individuals or as a church, God is able

    [NOTE: This series uses stones as visual cues for our journey through Lent. This is actually the first sermon in the series. Each week, I have the ushers make sure that everyone has a stone. I ask them to hold the stone during the service and then, at the end, I ask them to come forward and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The 12 Stone Memorial Part 8: What Do These Stones Mean? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,433 views

    In the 8th and final part of this series we look at what these stones represent for us as believers.

    -- It was customary to set up some type of stone monument at the site of God’s miraculous intervention. -- The monuments would serve several purposes, but the primary purpose was to remind future generations about God’s ability to save and deliver. -- The stones would remind future generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Will Roll The Stone Away?

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
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    We all go through life collecting, sorting, and storing information, which comes into our lives. What was capturing the thoughts of the women that first Easter Sunday?

    "Who will Roll the Stone Away?" Text: Mark 16:1-3;Mt.28:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 16:1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,409 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Stones David Chose

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,930 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rolling Stones: Leverage Or Fear?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harry Potter And The Living Stone

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    The Harry Potter story is used to draw paralles with the Gospel. PowerPoint slides available by e-mail. "Not Helpful" if you want Anti-Harry!

    Harry Potter and the Living Stone Or Don’t Be a Muggle! William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. NOTE: E-mail me at bill@easthill.net and I will e-mail you the PowerPoint slides I prepared to go with this message. You may also download the Harry Potter fonts at http://www.harrypotterdesktop.s5.com and at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do These Stones Mean

    Contributed by Randy West on May 25, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 16,003 views

    What do we leave our children? A memorial? or a memory?

    What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-8 Intro: 1. Let’s go back in time 800 yrs before Christ. a. Father and Son traveling in Israel b. Son sees a pile of stones near the Jordan River c. He looks up to his father and says, "What do these stones mean?" d. The Father and son stop find a place to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rolling Stones And The Risen Rock

    Contributed by James May on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,823 views

    Easter Message on the Resurrection of Jesus and the resurrection of sinful man who is covered by the rolling stone of sin.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible