Podcasts about living stones

What does it mean for the church to be built on divine revelation? Explore the significance of identity in Christ and how being a living stone creates a strong foundation for believers.

Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day's scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

The best way to know your true estimation of Jesus is by how you respond to him. In this message we will consider the two possible responses to Jesus: Either we see his true value and come to him as more precious than anything in this world, or we underestimate him and stumble into eternal shame. Sermon Outline:I. Those who see Christ's true value come to him and are built into God's temple.II. Those who reject Christ stumble into eternal shame.Sermon Discussion Questions:1. How would you honestly assess your own estimation of Jesus? What evidence in your daily life reveals whether you truly see him as precious and chosen, or whether you've underestimated his worth?2. Peter describes the church as being built together into one spiritual house. How does this image challenge our tendency to view faith as a private, individual experience? What might it look like for us to live more consciously as living stones connected to one another?3. Why is it significant that our worship is only acceptable through Christ and not on its own merit? How does knowing that Jesus perfects and presents our worship encourage you in your service to God?4. Where do you see pressure today to compromise biblical convictions to avoid shame? How can we encourage one another when identifying with Christ brings social cost?5. What does it mean for Jesus to be the cornerstone of your life? Are there any areas where you've been tempted to build on another foundation? What would it look like to realign those areas with Christ?

Believers are called to be "living stones," built upon Yahshua, the precious cornerstone, showing their belonging to Yahweh by living according to His Torah and proclaiming His set-apart name. 

Join us as we gather live for our Sunday Service. Today we hear from Brother Crispin as he continues the series "Building on a Firm Foundation" with "Community: Living Stones Built Into One Body, One Table". Join him on his deep dive into what the bible says about stones and how does it relate to the believer and the body of Christ? We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers during our live chat. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov...

In this episode, we explore what Peter says about the simple gospel message of belonging, being built as ‘living stones' into God's spiritual house.

Homily for the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran (November 9, 2025) Total Time: 11m48s

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"...They replied, "Let us start rebuilding." So they began this good work." Nehemiah 2:18 (NIV)A visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 Peter You are the temple of God and because you are built on Christ and so in response bring your sacrifice of praise to Him.

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"The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Exodus 33:14 (NIV)A visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The land of milk and honey is actually a land full of rocks. There are stones everywhere and used for everything! As such, stones are a predominant theme throughout our faith and a metaphor for how we are to understand our identities and discipleship. Being a living stone is an apt description of our commitment to the Way of Jesus.

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.

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"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147:3 (NIV)A visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Summary: Jesus demolished every wall of separation through the cross, making peace and building one new people into God's dwelling.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 4 - No Walls, Just a CrossDate: 10/8/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - The Night the Wall Fell03:55 - Humanity's Wall of Separation08:25 - The Cross That Demolishes12:15 - From Separation to Nearness17:05 - From Walls to Peace22:40 - Jesus, Our Peace26:55 - One New People in Christ31:40 - From Strangers to a Sanctuary35:10 - Living Stones and the Builder's Plan

"Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many" 1 Corinthians 12:14 (NIV) A visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire. 2. When the Tabernacle Was Dedicated, the Divine Smoke Kept Everyone out. 3. When the Temple Was Dedicated, the Divine Smoke Kept Everyone out. 4. When the Second Temple Was Dedicated, There Was no Divine Smoke. 5. The Presence of Jesus Was the Glory of the Second Temple. 6. The Second Temple Was Destroyed When it Had Fulfilled its Purpose. 7. We Are the Living Stones of the Third Temple. 8. God Comes to Put Covenant Breakers on Trial. 9. The fear of Yahweh is the key to this treasure. 10. There Has Always Been a Godly Remnant Within an Ungodly People. 11. Our God Is a Consuming Fire. 12. Our Lord Jesus Is the King in his Beauty. 13. The King Takes away our Sin and Heals us. 14. May our Consuming Fire Consume all our Evil.

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I'll focus on the phrase "foreigners and exiles" or, "strangers and aliens" to begin. We have all probably been places that left us all feeling what it feels like to be a stranger in a strange land. In the context in which Peter is writing to these early Jesus people, they felt like strangers in a strange land because of their connection with Jesus - they would have avoided cultic rituals and would have been seen as different - people would have been suspicious of them. We definitely know what that's like. It used to be easy to give examples of this - us living in this culture. Now, it's extra difficult and weird - we now feel like strangers among our own Jesus people. This is where that video comes in. The images of violence being punctuated by the Lord's Prayer really just makes our skin crawl, if we think about the context of that prayer and who Jesus asks us to be. So how do we make our way in this environment? Peter's answer - living stones. We need each other and together we remain connected to the cornerstone, Jesus. We need each other now more than ever in these "unprecedented times." We NEED each other. Speaker: Aaron Vis Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12 http://bible.com/events/49499623

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure..." Hebrews 6:19 (NIV)A visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're reminded of our calling to be 'salt and light' in the world. Drawing from Matthew 5:13-16, we explore how Christians are meant to preserve goodness and illuminate truth in our communities. Just as salt preserves and enhances, we're called to fight moral corruption and share the wisdom of Christ. As light, we're meant to reveal what is good and point others to Jesus. This isn't about shining for our own glory, but about serving for souls, not for show. We're challenged to examine our motives - are we living to be seen by others, or to glorify God? The message encourages us to share our faith journey through both action and words, reminding us that even small acts of integrity can open doors to share the gospel. As we go forth, let's consider: How can we be salt and light in our daily lives, preserving what is good and illuminating the path to Christ for others?

In the concluding message of the Living Stones series, Pastor Chris dives into what it means to be a Kingdom Adventurer. He reminds us that "success" in the Kingdom is us continuously becoming more like Jesus, demonstrating the Kingdom of God here on earth - the greatest adventure we will ever be a part of. 

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As part of our Living Stones series, Pastor Olu explores the story of the Good Samaritan and what it teaches us about becoming Compassionate Neighbors. Genuine spiritual growth isn't about busyness or religious checklists—it's about having a tender heart, taking action when others are in need, and making space in our lives for those on the margins. Ultimately, the story points us to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who heals, carries, and restores us.

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This week we continued looking at the three images of the church found in scripture, with a focus on the church as a house of living stones as described in 1 Peter 2.

Dear Living Stones Family, both Past and Present, We want to share with you that Living Stones Church held its final service on September 7th. This was a bittersweet moment, and while we grieve the closing of this chapter, we are also deeply grateful for the many ways God has been at work in and through this community. As we look ahead, we hold onto God's promise: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). Thank you to everyone who found and listened to the podcast, whether it was the sermons in Living Stones church, or the conversations in the HereWeGrow Podcast, we love and appreciate everyone. With love and gratitude, Living Stones Church

Did you know the concept of “Home” and “Making” has existed before the world began? In this message, Pastor Holly dives deep into our second Living Stone, Courageous Homemaker, challenging us to broaden our view of “homemaker”, a mostly American term and largely defined by culture. She defines who is a Kingdom Homemaker (everyone), why we all need courage to step into our roles as homemakers, and what does a Courageous Homemaker do? You will be challenged and encouraged to press into God, The First and Best Homemaker and ask, “What does this look like for me for where I am now?”

In this powerful message, we delve into the heart of discipleship and its vital role in our Christian walk. The key scripture, 2 Timothy 2, paints a vivid picture of spiritual multiplication. Just as Paul mentored Timothy, we're called to pour into others and help them grow in faith. This isn't just about gaining knowledge; it's about transformation through intentional relationships. The analogy of living stones from 1 Peter 2 reminds us that we're not meant to stand alone, but to be built together into God's spiritual house. As we reflect on this, we're challenged to consider: Who are we pouring into? Who's pouring into us? Our faith isn't meant to be static, but dynamic and ever-growing. In a world that desperately needs hope, we're reminded that our mission is critical. We're called not just to gather, but to be launched into the world, sharing the love and truth of Christ with those around us.

In this message Pastor Chris begins our new series exploring the calling on our House to raise and release disciples, or ‘Living Stones'. Each week we'll be looking at one of the unique areas God is raising up ‘Living Stones' in our House and what it means to live into that.  So what is a relentless worshipper? Unpacking Luke 7, the story of Jesus being anointed by the sinful woman gives us a vision of what relentless worship can look like in our lives.

In this powerful exploration of John 15, we're reminded of the vital importance of abiding in Christ. Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to illustrate our relationship with Him - He is the source of our strength, and we are called to remain connected to Him. This connection isn't just about personal growth; it's the foundation for our ability to love others deeply. As we abide in Christ, His joy and love overflow in our lives, enabling us to fulfill His command to love one another. This message challenges us to examine our own connection with Jesus and how it impacts our relationships with others. Are we truly abiding in Him, allowing His love to flow through us to those around us? It's a call to deepen our spiritual roots and bear fruit that lasts for eternity.

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This week Speaker John Anderson talks about Faith!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: I Believe, But I Have Doubts   Important Points: There's always something to Learn in Failure! It's not the size of our Faith, but the power of our God! The more we Know the more we Grow!   Important Scriptures (NIV version unless stated otherwise):   Matthew 28:19-20 Psalms 23:4 Matthew 10:1  Mark 9:14-24 Hebrews 11:6 Matthew 17:20 Mark 1:40-42 John 20:29

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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. 

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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