Podcasts about living stones

In Joshua 4, God commands Israel to take twelve stones from the Jordan River and set them up as a memorial. These stones were meant to remind future generations of what God had done—how He made a way when there seemed to be no way and faithfully brought His people into the Promised Land. As believers today, we are called to be living stones—people whose lives testify to the faithfulness, power, and presence of God. Like the stones Joshua commanded Israel to set up, our lives should point others back to what God has done.

Sermon By: Pastor Mike Kelley (1 Peter pt.8)

In this message, Pastor Aaron continues the Awakening series by looking at the prodigal son and the role regret can play in bringing us back to God. Regret can lead us in two very different directions: toward shame and pride, or toward conviction, repentance, and real change. Your past may carry consequences, but it does not have to define your future. When we take ownership, turn toward Jesus, and lay our shame at the cross, He can begin to redeem the story.

In this series, Pastor Trenton Cruse takes a journey through the book of 1 Peter. Peter when writing to the Gentiles in Asia discussed how to remain strong, even in the midst of persecution; these same principles can be applied today...(1 Peter 3:8-12)

Like Living Stones, a Royal PriesthoodS8E10~~~In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks continue to discuss the role of the laity as those who bring the world to God & God to the world.~~~Reference materials for this episode:https://pomog.org/prayers-after-holy-communion-en/ - Post communion prayer about fire & cleansingScripture materials for this episode: Exodus 19:1-9 - The calling of The Children of IsraelLuke 4:16-22 - Gospel for the ecclesiological new year~~~#orthodoxChristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #laity #spirituallife #royalpriesthood The Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago.Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://x.com/podcast_saintshttps://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.socialIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comAll music in these episodes is a production of Generative Soundshttps://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2026

Destiny Christian Center September 20, 2026 Be A River, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

Our lead pastor Ben Chase shares a vision update as he finishes off our series in the book of 1 Peter. Sunday 20th September, 2026.

First Peter Ch. 2 uses two vivid metaphors to describe what it means to follow Christ: milk and living stones. Just as a newborn craves nourishment, we are called to desire the Word of God so that we can grow spiritually. Jesus is the cornerstone, and we are living stones being shaped and fitted together by God into a spiritual household. Peter describes the church as a chosen family, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation called out of darkness into God's marvelous light. This identity is not earned but given, rooted in the same grace that God extended to those in Hosea's time who had no claim on Him. The call for each of us is to receive the Word, lay aside bitterness and envy, and actively contribute to the community God has placed us in.

Before God builds something through us, He often does a work in us. Israel had to pause, remember the covenant, and prepare themselves for what God was about to do. Likewise, God calls us to lay down the things that no longer define us, renew our identity in Him, and allow Him to shape us into the people He has called us to be!

In this message, Pastor Ron continues the Awakening series by looking at the prodigal son and the restlessness that can live in the human heart. We all long for purpose, joy, belonging, and satisfaction, but those desires can never be fully met apart from the Father. If you've ever felt like something is still missing, this message is a reminder that the ache in your heart may be pointing you back to God.

A @Christadelphians Video:Description: This is a deep-dive study delivered to encourage Christadelphians in their faith, - may not be suitable for 'all' esp those with little knowledge of the Bible. A detailed comparison of the First Letter of Peter in the New Testament and the life of King Hezekiah in the Old Testament reminds us that trusting completely in the God of Israel will bring us eternal salvation. This is how the Lord Jesus Christ was able to endure his sufferings. And it will help us too. [Actual, provable Bible Truth]: The Apostle Peter, writing to believers facing intense persecution, does not promise an escape from suffering. Instead, he offers a profound, counter-intuitive strategy for enduring it: we must learn to fear God more than we fear man. This is not a fear of terror, but a deep, reverential awe that reorients our entire perspective, allowing us to see our trials through the lens of God's eternal purpose.This expositional study of 1 Peter chapter 2 is a truly outstanding and thought-provoking journey into the heart of what it means to be a disciple under pressure. We go beyond the surface to uncover the hidden treasures of the Old Testament that Peter masterfully weaves into his message of hope. Prepare to be amazed as we reveal how Peter uses the lives of Old Testament heroes—David, Hezekiah, and Daniel—as the ultimate pattern for our conduct in a hostile world.This isn't just a history lesson; it's a powerful, revealing blueprint for our own lives today. Whether you are facing subtle pressures or profound suffering, this analysis will strengthen your resolve and deepen your trust in the God of all grace. We break down the key themes of the chapter, from our identity as "living stones" and a "royal priesthood" to the ultimate example of Christ's patient suffering. Discover how the call to "sanctify God in your hearts" is the single most important principle for navigating the fiery trials of our age.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction to Suffering in 1 Peter01:55 - The Key Theme of Persecution03:30 - Context: The Calling of the Saints05:03 - Nero's Persecution & The Fiery Trial06:45 - Newborn Babes: The Call to Grow11:05 - Psalm 34: Fearing God Over Man14:52 - Living Stones: The Hezekiah Connection17:43 - Isaiah 28: Trusting the Cornerstone22:44 - The Stone of Stumbling & The Fear of God27:54 - A Royal Priesthood & Our High Calling36:04 - Strangers and Pilgrims in Gentile Lands38:40 - The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 5344:39 - Conclusion: The Daniel Connection & Resisting Babylon**Bible Verse Category:**

Destiny Christian Center September 13, 2026 Called, Gifted, And Forgiven, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

In this message, Pastor Ronnie kicks off the Awakening series by looking at Saul's life-changing encounter with Jesus in Acts 9. Saul wasn't searching for Jesus, Jesus found him, stopped him in his tracks, and completely changed the direction of his life. Pastor Ronnie reminds us that God is still searching for lost people today, and our role is simply to recognize where He is already working and respond in obedience.

Geoff Patterson | Based on Ephesians 4:11-14

Geoff Patterson | Based on Ephesians 4:11-14

Destiny Christian Center September 6, 2026 Distinction Without Division, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

Speaker: Pastor Richard Salazar Date: 9.6.26

In this message, Pastor Ron reminds us that following Jesus was never meant to end with us. God is always at work, the harvest is great, and every believer has been called to join His mission. You don't have to be perfect or have it all figured out—just be willing to follow Jesus, grow in Him, and help someone else do the same.

In this series, Pastor Trenton Cruse takes a journey through the book of 1 Peter. Peter when writing to the Gentiles in Asia discussed how to remain strong, even in the midst of persecution; these same principles can be applied today...(1 Peter 3:1-7)

Destiny Christian Center August 30, 2026 The Gifted, Mobilized, & Decentralized Church, Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

August 30, 2026 AM Service

Antioch Norman is a community church located in Norman, OK. We are a spiritual family with a global mission to make disciples, plant churches, and work for the peace and prosperity of our cities. As part of the Antioch Movement of Churches, we all share a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth.Website | https://www.antiochnorman.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/antiochnorman/1330 E Lindsey St Norman, OK 73071‎

In this message, Pastor Ronnie helps us look at what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus. Discipleship isn't a separate level of Christianity—it is the Christian life. Through God's Word, His Spirit, and His people, Jesus continues to shape us to become more like Him and help others follow Him too.

We've been talking about the gifts Jesus gave to equip the church.  This week, we celebrate how Jesus, the master builder, is building us into a house of living stones!

Continuing their study in Hebrews 3:1–6, Shelley and June Volk from For Zion's Sake unpack what it truly means to live out our heavenly calling as "holy brethren." Comparing Moses—the great deliverer and prophet of Israel—with Yeshua (Jesus), this episode highlights how Christ brings a superior deliverance. While Moses built a physical tabernacle and served as a faithful servant in God's house, Jesus is the divine Builder and Son over the house, forming believers into living stones and a spiritual temple indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Key Takeaways: Becoming Holy Brethren: Holiness is not earned through human effort; rather, believers become "holy brethren" through the Holy Spirit living within them as they yield their lives to Christ. The Prophet Promised by Moses: Fulfilling Deuteronomy 18:15–19, Jesus came as the prophet like Moses whom God raised up, speaking God's complete message to Israel and the world. Moses vs. Jesus in Deliverance: Moses led Israel out of physical bondage in Egypt, but Jesus delivers humanity from spiritual captivity and sin, transforming believers from the inside out. Living Stones and the Spiritual House: Believers are built together as living stones (1 Peter 2:4–5) to form a spiritual house, demonstrating the reality of the resurrected Messiah to the world. Featured Bible Passages: Hebrews 3:1–6 – Contrasting Moses as a faithful servant in God's house with Christ as the Son and Builder over His own house. Deuteronomy 18:15–19 – God’s promise through Moses regarding the coming Prophet whose words must be heeded. 1 Peter 2:4–5 – Describing believers as living stones built into a spiritual house for a holy priesthood. Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Destiny Christian Center August 23, 2026 What Got You Here Won't Get You There, Pastor Chris Neisent destinyokc.com

1 Peter 2:4-5

August 23, 2026 AM Service

In this message, Pastor Aaron explores what it really means to belong to Jesus and His Church. Looking at Jesus' call to His first disciples, he shows that following Christ is more than belief—it's an invitation to be changed, live with purpose, and become part of something bigger than yourself. You were made to belong, grow, and help others follow Jesus. If you've been sitting on the sidelines or wondering where you fit, this message is an invitation to take your next step.

Destiny Christian Center August 16, 2026 Stones Not Bricks Pastor Lawrence Neisent destinyokc.com

August 16, 2026 AM Service

What does it really mean to be part of the Church? In this message from Acts 2, we look at God's design for biblical community—a church devoted to truth, fellowship, prayer, generosity, and mission. Following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. We're called to belong, grow, and help others take their next step with Christ. If you've ever felt disconnected, overlooked, or unsure where you fit, this message is for you.

August 9, 2026 AM Service

In this powerful message, Apostle John Tetsola explores the biblical process between receiving a promise from God and actually experiencing its fulfillment. Using Joshua 21, Joshua 23, Luke 1, and Obadiah 1:17, Apostle Tetsola reminds us that God is faithful to fulfill what He has promised, but there is a process we must walk through. He unpacks the significance of Mount Zion and the progression described in Obadiah: dependence upon God, deliverance, holiness, and ultimately possessing what God has promised.

As we dive into PART 2 of this sermon, ask yourself this question: How do you remain standing when life brings pressure, adversity, delay, sickness, financial challenges, or unexpected battles? In this powerful message, guest speaker Apostle John Tetsola teaches on how to develop a strong spirit for difficult seasons. Drawing from scriptures including 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, Proverbs 18:14, Proverbs 24:10, Psalm 112, Matthew 7, Ephesians 3:16, and Hebrews 4:12, Apostle Tetsola explains why our ability to endure adversity is connected to the strength and capacity of our inner man. A strong spirit anchors you to the promises of God, fuels your perseverance, and gives you the strength to remain faithful even when circumstances seem to contradict what God has spoken.

Apostle John Tetsola joined us for a special session Saturday morning to minister, share the word of God, and move in the prophetic with our congregation here at Living Stones.

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August 2, 2026 AM Service

What does it really mean to live by faith? In this message, Pastor Keith Tucci unpacks Hebrews 11 and 12, showing how true biblical faith connects us to God, pleases Him, and empowers us to endure life's challenges. Discover the stories of faithful men and women who ran their race with endurance, trusted God beyond what they could see, and found approval not in their circumstances—but in their confidence in God's promises. Learn how you can move from being a spectator to a participant in God's story, and why faith is more than belief—it's the substance that creates your future.

What if Jesus didn't come to fix you — but to completely remake you? Pastor Ron unpacks why your old identity has to go before your new life in Christ can truly begin. Your one takeaway: identify one "grave cloth" to let go of this week.

Discover your true identity as a living stone in God's spiritual temple and learn how this transforms your daily life and witness. This powerful biblical teaching explores 1 Peter 2:4-8 and reveals how every believer becomes a walking temple of God, carrying His presence wherever they go. Key topics covered include understanding what it means to come to Christ as the living stone, why Jesus is called the cornerstone, and how believers form a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices. Learn about the fundamental shift from Old Testament come and see religion to New Testament go and tell evangelism. This message explains the priestly language Peter uses for all Christians, the significance of the torn temple curtain, and how our identity flows from Christ's identity through faith. Discover the three types of spiritual sacrifices believers offer: our lives as living sacrifices, prayers and praise, and sharing the gospel with others. Explore why Christ serves as both cornerstone for believers and stumbling stone for unbelievers, and understand the scandalous nature of grace that seems unfair by worldly standards. Learn practical applications for living as God's temple in everyday interactions, workplace relationships, and evangelistic opportunities. Perfect for Christians seeking to understand their identity in Christ, church members learning about the priesthood of all believers, and anyone interested in biblical teaching about the church as God's spiritual house. This teaching provides fresh insight into living stones, spiritual temple, holy priesthood, cornerstone theology, and practical Christian living.

Sunday June 21st - Living Stones in an Age of Bricks

What if everything holding power over your life is just a counterfeit? Pastor Ronnie breaks down why so many Christians never experience the life Jesus actually promised—and it comes down to this: rival lords. Catch the moment where he unpacks Colossians 3 and flips how you see your sin. Your one takeaway: next time temptation hits, ask—what am I trying to get that only Christ can give?

Peter calls us living stones, built together into a spiritual house. We trace God's presence from Eden, to the temple veil, to the cross, to the Spirit in His people... and ask what it means that YOU are part of that house.

Scripture declares that God has laid a tested and precious cornerstone in Zion—a sure foundation for all who rely on Him. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that Jesus Christ is that cornerstone, the foundation upon which the Church is built. In the ancient world, the cornerstone determined the strength, shape, cohesion, and symmetry of the entire building. If the cornerstone was wrong, the structure would eventually collapse. In the same way, every life, home, ministry, and church must be built in relationship to Christ. He is the Living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to Him. Peter also tells believers something remarkable: those who come to Christ are living stones, being built into a spiritual house. That means Christians are not meant to live detached from the Church. A stone is made for building, and a “rolling stone Christian” is not fulfilling God's purpose. It is in the gathered, Gospel-shaped community of the Church that believers become effective witnesses for God's Kingdom. Dr. Youssef reminds us that every person who receives Jesus as Savior and Lord becomes part of a holy priesthood and a royal priesthood—related to God by redemption, calling, and adoption. When you grasp the magnificence of this identity, you will never see yourself as average again. Prayer: Father, forgive me for neglecting my role in Your Church. Use me in Your living temple for its strengthening and Your glory. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon I Belong, I Belong in Fellowship: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Peter reminds believers that they have been called to much more than simply escaping judgment—they have been called into God's eternal purpose. Centered on 1 Peter 2:4–10, Pastor John Carter reveals in this message, Jesus as the rejected yet chosen Chief Cornerstone and explains how every believer has become a living stone in God's spiritual temple, called to proclaim His glory and build their lives upon Christ alone.

Following Jesus makes you different. That difference most commonly and brilliantly shows up when life gets hard.This week, we'll be studying 1 Peter 2:4-10 under the theme “You're Not Doing Life Alone.” From the moment we're born, we crave connection—and in Christ, God gives us something better than independence: he makes us part of a living family, built together on a living Savior.Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.