Podcasts about living stones

We are Spiritual Contributors, Not Spiritual Consumers

August 24, 2025 AM Service

We must tell the story of the mountains we climb, because someday, it will be the survival guide for someone else. In this encouraging message, Ps. Natalie shows us what it means to have heaven here on earth. 

We Are Real Messy People

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This week Pastor AJ talks about Guarding the Garden!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Guarding the Garden   Important Points: The Fruit reveals God's Work, The Armor Protects it! Every Piece of Armor Shields a Specific Fruit! Maturity comes from Guarded Fruit that Survives the Battle!   Important Scriptures (NIV version unless stated otherwise):   Galatians 5:22-23 Ephesians 6:11 1 Corinthians 13:6 Matthew 5:9 Psalms 37:7 Psalms 51:12 John 15:2 James 1:4 Ephesians 6:18-19

August 17, 2025 AM Service

This week Special Guest Raymond Richards talks about what it means to have "Ears to Hear"!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Have You Not Heard?   Important Points: What Have You Heard? Who Told You? I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life!   Important Scriptures (NIV version unless stated otherwise):   Isaiah 40:21 Isaiah 40:28-31 Isaiah 6:8-10 Matthew 13:10-23 Mark 4:21-24 (NLT) Mark 7:31-37 John 8:42-47 Colossians 2:6-8 John 8:31-32

This week Pastor Sara will give us an update on the state of Living Stones, then along with Melissa will give us an update on all that God did during their recent trip to Estonia!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Estonia Missions Update (08/03/2025)  

This week Special Guest Minister Shaleem Manno talks about the Love of the Father in our lives!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Our Father Our Love (Our Father Pt. 4)   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) John 15:13 (NIV) John 13:34-35 (NIV) 1 John 4:19 (NIV) James 1:2-4 (NIV) Romans 12:2 (NIV)

This week Special Guest Minister Shaleem Manno talks about the strength of the father in our lives!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Our Father Our Strength (Our Father Pt. 3)   Important Points: God's Pruning Addictions Sin Vain Imaginations Worldly Pursuits Unbelief Distractions Fear   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Isaiah 40:28-31 (AMP) Romans 8:19-22 (NIV) Isaiah 36:4-5 (AMP) Isaiah 37:3 (AMP) Nehemiah 4:10 (AMP) Nehemiah 4:17-18 (AMP)

August 10, 2025 AM Service

August 3, 2025 AM Service

1 Peter 2:4-5

This sermon from First Peter Chapter 2 explores what it means to be part of God's royal priesthood as Christians living in a post-Christian society. Pastor emphasizes that believers are called to live set apart in the world to reveal the One who set them apart. Just as the early Christians faced persecution under Emperor Nero, today's believers must maintain their distinct identity while conducting themselves honorably, even toward authorities they may disagree with. The sermon highlights Jesus as the cornerstone of our faith and explains how Christians are living stones being built into a spiritual house.The pastor mentioned that 'our mouth reveals our heart.' How have you seen this play out in your own life or in the lives of others?In verse 2, Peter compares our need for God's Word to a newborn's need for milk. How would you describe your current hunger for Scripture? What practical steps could you take to develop a deeper desire for God's Word?What does it mean that Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith? What happens when we build our lives on other foundations?The sermon emphasized that we are 'living stones' being built into a spiritual house. How does this metaphor change how you view your role in the church?Peter calls believers to 'honor everyone' and even to honor authorities we might disagree with. Why is this so challenging, and how can we practice this in today's polarized society?What does it mean to be part of a 'royal priesthood'? How should this identity affect our daily lives outside the church walls?The pastor stated that 'any gospel that does not require submission to Christ and the denial of our flesh is a false gospel.' How have you seen this truth challenged in today's culture?How would you answer the pastor's reflection question: 'What has changed about me since becoming a disciple of Christ?'Support the show

Why do some people rest their faith in Christ while others reject Him to their destruction? From his expositional series in 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul considers how God sovereignly calls His elect out of darkness and sends them into the world with the light of the gospel. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on 1–2 Peter for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4170/donate   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the 1–2 Peter commentary for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Destiny Christian Center July 20, 2025 Disciples Are Living Stones, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

We have a collective purpose in our exile – to live built-up lives together, craving God's word, worshiping and giving our lives, all while proclaiming Jesus to a hostile world.

This week Special Guest Shaleem Manno talks about what it is like to live in the Father's house!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: What is it Like Living in the Father's House? (Our Father Pt. 2)   Important Points: There is Competition for the Father's Attention! Everyone is Uniquely Loved and Irreplaceable! Everyone is Celebrated! Discipline is Embraced and Cherished! We Enjoy God's Justice! We Enjoy God's Protection! There is Room to Grow! He Loves to Reward Us!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   1 Corinthians 12:1-26 Proverbs 3:12 (NKJV) Luke 18:7-8 (NKJV) Isaiah 43:2  Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 6:17 (NIV)

WE are living stones built on the Foundation.

This week Special Guest Shaleem Manno starts a new 4 part Series: Our Father, starting with Our Father's House!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Our Father's House   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬-‭7 (NIV) Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ (NIV) Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬ ‭(NIV) Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭11 Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭(NIV) John 14:11 John 14:20 ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭(NIV) Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭33‬ ‭(NASB2020) 1 John 5:20 ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭(NIV)

Jesus is the Foundation. We are also living stones.

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This week Pastor Justin talks about being marked by God for a purpose no matter what season you might be in now!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Marked   Important Points: I am marked by His Grace not My Grind! I am Marked in the Middle! I am Marked to Make a Mark!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Ephesians 1:13 NIV 2 Timothy 1:9 Isaiah 43:2 Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 6:17 NIV

You are a living stone—chosen, called, and placed by God.In this episode of our Living Hope series, Pastor Mark Groen preaches from 1 Peter 2:1–12, showing how believers are built together into a spiritual house with Christ as the cornerstone. This passage reminds us that we've been called out of darkness and into light—not just individually, but as a people, united in purpose to proclaim God's glory.Watch and reflect on what it means to live out your calling with holiness, humility, and hope.

This week Pastor Justin continues our series “Forgiven: The Freedom You Didn't Know You Needed” by talking about how none of us deserves it!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: The Gift You Didn't Deserve (And Neither Did They) (Forgiven Pt. 4)   Important Points: I am Holding what I should be Giving! I will not let Offense keep me from God's Presence! I don't Deserve grace Either! What I Release releases Me!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Luke 6:37 Matthew 6:14-15 Hebrews 12:14-15 Hebrews 12:15 Romans 5:8 Ephesians 2:8-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Colossians 3:13 2 Corinthians 5:17

Brandon Williams concludes our series, Living Stones.

The stones that built the temple in Jerusalem point to believers who are called “living stones.” And God is building His people up for an eternal inheritance.

This week Pastor Justin continues our series “Forgiven: The Freedom You Didn't Know You Needed” by talking about how to forgive the things we can't forget!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Forgiving What I Can't Forget (Forgiven Pt. 3)   Important Points: I can't Change the Memory but God can Change the Meaning! I will Let God write the Last Word! I will give God's grace Editing Rights over My Pain! God's Grace is the Greatest Interpreter!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Genesis 50:20 Romans 8:28 Isaiah 43:18-19 Hebrews 12:15 Revelation 21:5 2 Corinthians 12:9 Joel 2:25

A message from 1 Peter 2: 4-10.

Jordan Thigpen continues our series, Living Stones.

This week Pastor Justin continues our series “Forgiven: The Freedom You Didn't Know You Needed” by talking about the importance of boundaries and forgiveness!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: I Forgive You But I Don't Trust You (Forgiven Pt. 2)   Important Points: Forgiveness is Commanded, Reconciliation is Optional, and Wisdom Knows the Difference! My Forgiveness doesn't mean Your Access! My Boundaries are Biblical! My forgiveness doesn't require My Fellowship! Our Healing doesn't require Our Harmony!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Matthew 10:16 Proverbs 4:23 Luke 17:3 Matthew 10:14 Galatians 6:2-5 John 2:23-25 2 Timothy 4:14-15 Romans 12:18 Mark 6:4-6

Brandon Williams, Jordan Thigpen, Chris Miller, and Russ DeMott dive deeper into 1 Peter 3.

Brandon Williams continues our series, Living Stones.

This week Pastor Justin kicks off our new “Forgiven: The Freedom You Didn't Know You Needed” Series talking about how we can not be Ok, but we are still forgiven!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: I'm Not OK, but I'm Forgiven   Important Points: I will Stop Covering what God wants To Cleanse! My Forgiveness starts with Facing It! My forgiveness isn't a Feeling, it's a Fact!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Isaiah 1:18 1 John 1:8-10 Psalms 32:5 Psalms 51:1-19 Romans 8:1-2

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 6/1/25 God and Jesus Christ are Master Builders. Throughout the Bible, we see them designing. Jesus is said to be a craftsman. Both He and we are called living stones. What is the process by which a stone is transformed into a piece of a temple? What does it mean for us to

Chris Miller continues our series, Living Stones.

What does it mean to be a "living stone" in God's Church? How can we live as a royal priesthood, and build communities that truly reflect the love and unity of Christ? In this episode, Fred explores the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter and unpacks our identity as chosen people—called not just to believe, but to build. Drawing from Acts, Revelation, and John's Gospel, we'll dive into what it means to be part of something eternal and radiant: the Kingdom of God.

This week Pastor Justin talks about how we built by God in the secret place!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Battle Built   Important Points: My Private Fight builds my Public Faith! I have the Right Confidence from the Right Source! My past Prepared Me, but God Promotes Me!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   1 Samuel 17:32-33 1 Samuel 17:34-36 Matthew 6:6 1 Samuel 17:37-39 2 Corinthians 3:5 1 Samuel 17:45-47 James 1:12 Romans 8:28

This week Pastor Justin talks about how we can draw near to Jesus who makes all things possible!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Only Need Possible   Important Points: My Condition is not my Conclusion! I will be Louder than my Limits! I will Throw Aside so I may Come Beside!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Mark 10:46-52 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Mark 10:48-49 Psalms 34:17 Mark 10:50 Hebrews 12:1  

Connection Dublin's Go Pastor, AJ Wright continues our series, Living Stones.

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We're not just a church. We're a Family.Our Vision is clear, simple, and unique. Our vision is Jesus in you. Our vision is for the people of God to have a faith that holds them. The kind of faith that vanquishes doubt, verifies identity, and voraciously contends for inner peace. A faith that removes the past, clarifies the present, and breathes life into the future. Our vision is the Kingdom of God built within the people of this obscure, yet mighty generation. A kingdom so great that its purpose destroys the common lack of self worth. A kingdom that sharpens the eyes, tenses the muscles, and readies itself for the battle against darkness. A Kingdom that brings purpose and healing to those who have failed more than succeeded, who are sinners more than saints, and who have known more pain than pleasure. Our vision is to challenge the weak and unproductive church of our day. To step beyond those who are religiously immature and search out those who for their love for Christ cannot be offended. Our hope is to raise warriors instead of those who think God only exists to keep bad things from happening. To raise those who know that following Christ means suffering loss yet gaining all things. Our vision is clear, simple, and unique…. It is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Jamie Fullington continues our series, Living Stones.