Sermons on Twelve Stones:

Thanksgiving 2013 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014

How do we give thanks in the midst of life's storms? Twelve disciples stuck in a leaky fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee may have wondered the same thing. Be thankful for God's Purposes, Presence, and Power.

Thanksgiving 2013 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/24/2013 If you’re like me, you were probably a little distracted last Sunday when the weather alert system kept going off during worship. Thankfully none of the bad weather struck too close to home, but intense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Choosing Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We are going to look at the church’s first business meeting if you will. We are introduced to the remaining eleven apostles tonight. We are going to look at the replacing and the replacement for number twelve, and why this is significant.

The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. Now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That was a big opening to fill. In the past two weeks, we have studied the Great Commission and the Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Worker's Message, Ministry & Method Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 26, 2015

After training and empowering His twelve Apostles, Jesus gives them some specific guidelines concerning this specific short term missionary assignment. This section closes with a declaration concerning the seriousness of their gospel message & ministry

MATTHEW 10: 7-15 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] KINGDOM WORKER'S MESSAGE, MINISTRY, AND METHOD The King has trained and empowered His twelve Apostles to carry out His ministry. Now He gives them some specific guidelines concerning this specific short-term missionary assignment (CIT). The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

But The People Were Silent

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The people of God must never keep silent in the midst of attack on the message of the gospel. Elijah took a stand even in a hostile and homicidal environment. The people had so much compromised that they could not choose for Jehovah God.

BUT THE PEOPLE WERE SILENT 1 Kings 18:17-39 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And Elijah answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Amazing Trust Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

Elijah lived out a life and ministry of amazing trust in God

Amazing Trust Selected Passages from 1 Kings 16:29-18:46 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Evening Service Introduction Olympic gold medalist Darrel Pace was to give an archery exhibition in New York City’s Central Park, and the event received coverage by all the news stations. Shooting ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005

So, just why did David pick up "5" smooth stones? It was because long before Scouting began, David understood the Scout Motto "Be Prepared"

OPEN: A bricklayer had an accident at work and filed following insurance report: On the day of my accident I was working alone on the roof of a 6-story building. When I completed my work I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leper Healed; His Response Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2017

Leprosy was believed to be God’s chastisement for sins that were committed by the person. That type of thinking removed compassion and sympathy for the leper. They were likely to be stoned, if they got too close.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Galilee Title: Leper Healed; His Response (Leviticus 13:44) Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16 Whenever Jesus came into contact with disease or misery, He was moved by compassion to remove it by his touch, His presence, or His word. This was part of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Belong Together Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 9, 2018

God never called any to be a lone ranger Christian. We are called to come together as living stones to build up the New Temple of God, to be His dwelling place.

I brought this brick with me this morning. Now there is really nothing special about this brick all by itself. It’s not much to look at. But if we take a whole bunch of these bricks and put them together, the results are much more impressive. These bricks do not build a building all by themselves. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Come & See! Go & Tell!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 21, 2025

Easter sermon based on Matthew 28:1-7 - Challenges hearers to come & see the cross, the tomb, & the stone. Then go & tell that Jesus is alive!

“COME & SEE! GO & TELL!” Matthew 28:1-7 FBCF – 4/20/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – 2 things we’ve been praying about for today: That those who are here today who have never truly trusted in Christ alone for their salvation will be blown away by the love, GRACE, & mercy of God & be saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024

From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hand And Hem Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 9, 2013

Jesus' miracles and ministry reveal Him to be the promised Messiah and the "Word Incarnate.

“The Hand and Hem of Jesus” Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56 Jesus continues to demonstrate the awesome Power of the Living God in His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Content To View From Afar

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

Encourages the audience to go ALL THE WAY across Jordan - like Elisha, while all of the other prophets were content to view Elijah’s end from afar.

1 When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel." But Elisha said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So they went down to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2016

To establish that the Lord was moved by the touch of a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years, that made her unclean. It was her touch of faith that removed her social disgrace. This lesson explains how that is possible, even today.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Incurable Health 2. The Woman’s Insistent Hope 3. The Woman’s Incredible Healing Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme, “Who touched me?” Our Lord asked this question because “virtue” went out of Him because of that touch. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Unemployed

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 1, 2020

Jesus was laboring day and night. The Twelve were beside Him but that was not enough to work the vast, ripe harvest. He calls to the Father for more workers, but what does that look like? What should we pray for?

It seems like we need more laborers. What does this look like? This was my QT this weekend: Never Unemployed. Praying for Laborers? Matthew 9:35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 9:37, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 19:10, John 12:49, Mark 10:44, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

How Effective Are Your Prayers?

Contributed by Michael Moulder on Feb 23, 2005

This sermon challenges us as Christians to evalute the effectieness of our prayer lives and prayerfully causes us to improve upon them.

Michael Moulder 10/24/2004 How Effective Are Your Prayers How Effective Are Your Prayers James 5:13-18 Introduction: T. J. Bach once wrote this prayer: I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things, I asked God for strength that I might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible