Sermons on Verbal Stoning:

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 31, 2021

What the World Needs Now "is love, sweet, love." But what does that kind of love look like, especially in the context of the great sin? Jesus provides us with a powerful lesson about the kind of love we need to receive and offer to others.

Most of us here are familiar with that hit song written by Burt Bacharach, “What the World Needs Now.” And of course, as bad as I am with notes, I’m even worse with lyrics, but in this case, I do remember the next few words—“Is love, sweet, love.” And admittedly, the song strikes a chord with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Deuteronomy 17:6-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Before The Rocks Cry Out

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 6, 2003

This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”.

This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”. Luke 19:28-40 This portion of scripture gives the beautiful account of the triumphal entry of Christ into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The Shadows A New Day Dawns Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 24, 2005

This is the fourth in a series but can be used stand alone. It looks at the bright new morning that dawns to dispel the shadows of the cross. A stone rolled away, a tomb standing empty, and a promise fulfilled.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 4 From the Shadows a New Day Dawns Luke 24:1-12 It was early dawn – the sun not yet above eastern horizon. Three women make their way quietly toward the tomb of Jesus. As they make their way down the road their eyes might have been called again to a hilltop called Golgotha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Opening The Door To Your Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005

An introduction and first sermon in a three part Advent Series developed loosly from The Chronicles of Narnia. Additional Sermons: Turkish Delight, Trickes of the Evil One and Miracle at the Stone Table.

Narnia: Introduction & Explanation It may seem a little strange that we are building our Advent series around a “fairy tale” as C.S. Lewis called his novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me set your mind at ease, we’re going to do what Lewis himself hinted at concerning all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2007

Peter was a little stone in the church built on the Rock, and by the Rock! The church’s Foundation, The church’s Function, and Future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

A Chip off the Old Block Matthew 16:17-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChipOffBlock.html Here we find the first mention of the church in the New Testament, coming from the Greek word  [ecclesia], which means “a called out assembly.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorable Reminder

Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007

As we celebrate Memorial Day, let us pause to remember the help that God has provided for us in the past. This sermon uses stones as a visual reminder of God’s help

A Memorable Reminder: Memorial Day 2007 Joshua 4:1-9; 21-24 CBC May 26, 2007 Opening Worship Joke: A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and advised him that all was well. However, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Putting A Finger On Life

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 11, 2013

God's finger wrote His laws on tablets of stone. God still puts His finger on life through His Word. How is it that His Word points the way to life?

“Putting a Finger on Life” Ps. 19:1-14 You graduates have completed a major chapter of your life – which deserves congratulations and celebrations. Hopefully you’ll have an ample supply of both. But the end of one chapter also signifies the beginning of another. If you had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Says The Teacher Everything Is Meaningless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes (Outline and material adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work, chapter 4 The Pastoral Work of Nay-Saying)

HoHum: There’s a guy who's looking for the meaning of life, and he goes to India to finds a guru, and he climbs the mountain, and there on the top in his cave, sitting cross-legged, is the guru, and the man says, "I've come from America to ask you the meaning of life." The guru says, "Ah yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Seems Like A Deep Disappointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2024

Life is about the choices we make. When we face disappointments they might be a stumbling block or a stepping stone? This disappointment could be an opportunity to trust God's plan.

WHEN LIFE SEEMS LIKE A DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@ol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 2 Kings 5:11, John 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God’s Plan

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out.

Knowing God’s Plan 1. Acts: 9: 1-6 2. Isaiah 55:8 Plans are important! Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out. Others ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Word Working Four Ways In Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 14, 2008

We are living in a day when good is evil spoken of and we that do well are being called evil. Christians not only being attacked spiritually, but all verbally and in some cases physically. We must do all we can so we can stand in this day. Romans 8:31 Wha

THE WORD WORKING FOUR WAYS IN US! We are living in a day when good is evil spoken of and we that do well are being called evil. Christians not only being attacked spiritually, but all verbally and in some cases physically. We must do all we can so we can stand in this day. Romans 8:31 What shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

The Spirit Gives Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2014

God gives maturity & Christian growth as we follow His Spirit not as we follow the law. The Spirit gives life, the letter of the law kills

2 CORINTHIANS 3: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SPIRIT GIVES LIFE [Acts 15:1-11 / Jeremiah 31:33 & Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26] Whose endorsement is more important to you, the endorsement of men or the endorsement of God's Spirit? Would it be an endorsement of a letter of reference or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

# 4 - Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 16, 2025

This is a sermon on the letter to Church at Thyatira

Letter # 4 – Letter to the Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18 - “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:’” Son of God As Jesus commences His letter to the Church at Thyatira, He introduces ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:15, Revelation 19:12, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 2:9, Revelation 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Peter 1:22-2:8 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 22, 2023

Since we've been saved by the enduring word of God, we're now required to live a life that reflects the life of Jesus who is also our chief cornerstone in a spiritual house where we are living stones.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/88Y4oixNriA For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JkU0luk7HGtlmpWBlpC70?si=4f3e5b9936ac4a9d 1 Peter 1:22-25 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Galatians 3:16, Isaiah 40:6-8, Matthew 21:42, Psalm 118:22, John 1:11, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Romans 12:1, Isaiah 28:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024

One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist