Five Stones Church

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5:4 NIV) 1. God appears uniquely to us in pain. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.  36  Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.  37  They were stoned, they were sawed in two, f  they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sh...

Matthew 5:1-12 NIV 5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,     for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,     for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek,    for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirs...

6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  7  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable...

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21 NIV) 1. Eliminate the scarcity mindset. A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) 23  Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. (Proverbs 4:23 GNT) And my God will meet all your needs according to the rich...

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12 NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  23  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians...

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” (Acts 19:1-2 NIV) 1. The Holy Spirit is a Him. and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from...

Stress  - An outside force applying pressure. 34  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:34 NIV) 1. Learn to manage your monkeys. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 NIV) 2. Be cool with your own cucumbers. “ Comparison is the thief of joy.” -  Theodore Roosevelt Therefore, sinc...

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2  There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.  3  His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.  4  The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became l...

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. (John 13:1 NIV) 14  Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.  15  I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (John 13:14...

We had the incredible opportunity to hear from Pastor Derek Dale, who is launching Brighthouse Church in Athens, GA this September! We are so excited for them as they are in this launch phase, help us by praying for them, their team, and this new journey!

13  When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”  14  They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”  15  “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:13-15 NIV) Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.  2 ...

3 Types of Toxic People 1. The Chronically Negative 2. The Controller 3. The Tempter 1. Set Healthy Boundaries 2. Close and Lock the Toxic Door 

5  Abraham gave everything he owned to his son Isaac. (Genesis 25:5 NLT) A severe famine now struck the land, as had happened before in Abraham’s time. So Isaac moved to Gerar, where Abimelech, king of the Philistines, lived.  2  The Lord appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt, but do as I tell you.  3  Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I he...

Welcome to Five Stones Church Online! Sunday Service will be streaming live so if you can't join us in the building, you can join us either on Facebook or YouTube. Our services will begin at 9:30 and 11AM and we want YOU to be there! We look forward to seeing your family at Five Stones Church.

1. Sex is God's idea 2. Keep your door closed. 3. Have more sex 4. Eliminate the doggy door

1. Manual Doors 2. Revolving Doors 3. Automatic Doors

1. We need real relationships. 2. We need each other 3. You need to be there for someone

1. Remove all the barriers. 2. Ask God to give you all He has. 3. Make the Holy Spirit your best friend.

After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward. (Genesis 15:1 NIV) 1. Choose faith not fear. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come fr...

1. God wants your first. 2. God wants your best 3. God wants your everything

Such a special moment of candlelight while worshipping our King!

Welcome to Five Stones Church Online! Sunday Service will be streaming live so if you can't join us in the building, you can join us either on Facebook or YouTube. Our services will begin at 9:30 and 11AM and we want YOU to be there! We look forward to seeing your family at Five Stones Church.

This past Sunday Pastor Tom shared the importance of the wise men in the birth of Jesus, and how it can directly relate to you. 1. We can give God our hope 2. We can give God our fervent pursuit. 3. We can give God our worship.

Pastor Tom gave us the importance of having peace in the middle of the pain. The people in our Christmas story were actual, real, authentic people, who felt real things, but chose peace to fulfil the great role God called them for. 1. God brings His peace in the middle of our pain 2. God brings purpose to our pain. 3. God promises to be with us in our brokenness

Ever wonder why we do the traditions that we do? This past Sunday Pastor Tom gave us some key details on the importance of Christmas Lights. 1. Light helps you see. 2. Light exposes things 3. Light inspires you.