Living Stones Church Reno

This powerful exploration of Galatians 5:1 challenges us to examine the subtle ways legalism creeps into our spiritual lives, robbing us of the freedom Christ purchased for us. We discover that the Christian life is not about doing more, trying harder, or measuring up to impossible standards. Instead, we're invited into a radical truth: the work is already done. Through vivid contrasts, we see how...

The parting of the Red Sea stands as one of Scripture's most powerful demonstrations of divine glory, yet its familiarity can sometimes dull its impact on our hearts. This exploration of Exodus 14 invites us to move beyond mere amazement at the miracle itself and encounter the character of the God who performed it. We discover three dimensions of His glory: sovereign power that orchestrates even o...

This powerful exploration of Exodus 11-12 takes us to one of the most pivotal moments in biblical history: the final plague and the institution of Passover. We encounter God's people after enduring brutal slavery in Egypt, crying out for deliverance while Pharaoh's heart remains hardened through nine devastating plagues. The tenth plague stands apart as uniquely terrifying: every firstborn son wou...

This powerful exploration of the ten plagues in Exodus reveals God's ultimate sovereignty over every false system we trust in. We witness how God systematically dismantles Egypt's entire pantheon of gods, striking at their sources of provision, fertility, protection, and power. Each plague isn't random violence but a calculated demonstration that there is one God and He is the Lord. The Nile turns...

This powerful exploration of Exodus 7 confronts us with a sobering reality: seeing miracles doesn't automatically produce faith. When Moses and Aaron stood before Pharaoh, they witnessed something extraordinary. Aaron's staff became a serpent that devoured the magicians' serpents, a clear demonstration of God's superior power. Yet Pharaoh's heart remained hard. This ancient account reveals a timel...

This powerful exploration of Exodus 5 confronts one of the most challenging realities of faith: what happens when obedience to God seems to make everything worse? We journey with the Israelites through a devastating 24-hour period where celebration transforms into crushing disappointment. After worshiping God for seeing their affliction and promising deliverance, they wake to find that Moses' obed...

Exodus 4 confronts us with two critical misunderstandings that can cripple our spiritual effectiveness. First, we often believe God cannot use us because of our weaknesses and limitations. Moses argued with God, citing his inadequacies, his past failures, even his speech impediment. Yet God's response is stunning: He asks who made the mouth, who gives sight or hearing, who allows disabilities. God...

When suffering stretches on for years, even centuries, it can plant seeds of doubt deep in our souls. We begin to wonder: Does God even exist? Does He care? Is He powerful enough to intervene? The story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3 speaks directly into these questions with resounding clarity. After 400 years of brutal slavery in Egypt, God reveals Himself in fire—not consuming but pre...

This exploration of Exodus 2 reveals a transformative truth: God's redemption requires us to be drawn out of our self-reliance and into complete dependence on Him. We journey with Moses from his miraculous preservation as an infant to his failed attempt at being a savior through his own strength. The message confronts our tendency to see ourselves as the main characters in our salvation story, whe...

The opening chapter of Exodus confronts us with a sobering reality: we live in a world marked by oppression, suffering, and the desperate need for redemption. As we enter the story of the Hebrews enslaved in Egypt, we're invited to see ourselves in three distinct roles. First, there's the uncomfortable mirror of Pharaoh—a warning about what happens when we forget God's testimonies and begin to ido...

This message from Ephesians 3:14–21 reminds us that God is able to do far more than we ask or imagine. Looking at Living Stones’ journey toward a building, we’re encouraged to remember that God is active—but the building is not the mission. Throughout Scripture, God consistently does the impossible, showing His power at work in and through His people. In the same way, He is still working today—not...

This exploration of John 14:6 takes us into what it means when Jesus declares, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life.' Throughout the Gospel of John, the word 'life' appears 36 times, revealing that this isn't just a theological concept but the very heartbeat of our faith. We discover that life with Jesus unfolds in four profound dimensions. First, Jesus is the beginning of life—the One who spoke...

This Palm Sunday message challenges us to reconsider what we're truly chasing in life. We see that the crowds waving palm branches had a specific vision of what they wanted from Jesus: an earthly kingdom, free meals, and physical healing. Sound familiar? We often approach Jesus the same way, viewing Him as a means to get what we think we need, rather than recognizing He IS what we need. The sermon...

The story of Jonah takes an unexpected turn in its final chapter, revealing uncomfortable truths about our own hearts. We discover that the prophet who survived being swallowed by a great fish now sits burning with anger—not because God failed to judge Nineveh, but precisely because He showed them mercy. This scandalous grace offends Jonah so deeply that he wishes for death rather than witnessing...

The story of Jonah takes us deep into one of Scripture's most powerful truths: God pursues us relentlessly, even when we run from Him. In this exploration of Jonah chapter 3, we discover that God's love for wicked cities and sinful people never wavers, despite our failures and rebellion. The Ninevites—sworn enemies of Israel, known for their violence and wickedness—received what might be the worst...

This week we discover that Jonah's downward spiral—into the ship, into the sea, into the belly of the fish—isn't just an ancient story but a vivid picture of what happens when we run from God's calling. The sermon reveals how our sin always takes us deeper than we expect, yet even in the darkest depths, God's mercy is present and pursuing us. What's particularly striking is the connection between...

The story of Jonah and the sailors presents us with a stunning portrait of God's relentless pursuit of humanity. As we encounter these seasoned sailors caught in a supernatural storm, we witness their journey from fear of the tempest to fear of the Lord himself. What makes this passage so compelling is the irony at its heart: pagan sailors grasp spiritual truths that God's own prophet has rejected...

The book of Jonah opens with a powerful confrontation between divine calling and human resistance. We encounter a prophet commanded to travel east to Nineveh, the capital of Israel's brutal enemies, yet he immediately flees west toward Tarshish. This isn't just simple disobedience. It's a deliberate flight from God's presence itself, fueled by deep-seated hatred and unforgiveness. Jonah knew the A...

What if the Christian life isn't about trying harder to earn God's love, but about living from the security of already being His beloved child? This exploration of Ephesians 5 turns our typical understanding upside down: we don't imitate God to become His children—we imitate Him because we already are. The passage reminds us that before we did anything good or bad, God chose us, predestined us for...

As we close out 2 Corinthians 13, we’re reminded that a real encounter with Jesus changes everything. This passage gives us six practical ways to live the gospel daily—rooted in our identity as God’s children, grounded in true joy, pursuing restoration and maturity, comforting one another, seeking peace in what matters most, and walking in the grace, love, and power of the triune God.