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The Stones
by Floyd Foster
"The Stones" is a ministry of Living Stones Fellowship. We speak to relevant topics through a biblical worldview.
Episodes
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Blessed Biblically
What does it mean to be blessed—biblically? In this message from Matthew 5:3–12, we trace the biblical meaning of blessing from the Old Testament to the Beatitudes, discovering that true blessing is not found in favorable circumstances but in God’s presence, favor, and transforming work in the…
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The Christian is a Slave
Mark 10:45 This sermon uncovers the rich biblical meaning of the Greek word doulos—a word often translated “servant,” but more accurately meaning “slave.” Through Mark 10:45 and key New Testament passages, we explore what it truly means to belong to Christ, revealing that Christian service is not...
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Bible Study Promo: The Theology of Work
What if your work is more than just a paycheck? What if it’s part of your purpose? In this episode, we explore a biblical vision of labor—one that begins not after the fall, but at creation itself. Work isn’t a curse; it’s a calling. Even in a world marked by toil and frustration, our daily…
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The Unexpected King
Matthew 21:1-11
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Suffering: Amplified
Turning down the volume on suffering. 1 Kings 18-19. Amplified Suffering explores how pain, fatigue, and despair are often intensified when the body and soul are out of alignment. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and whole-person insight, this message calls listeners to hope…
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Why God?
Why would God create a world like this? If God is sovereign, why allow the fall, suffering, judgment, and even hell? In this teaching, we step back from starting with human fairness or emotional comfort and learn to see reality through the lens of Scripture. Rather than placing ourselves at the...
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Ephesians Chapter 1
Title: Made Alive: Understanding the Grammar of Grace (Ephesians 1–2) Description: In this powerful expositional message, Pastor Floyd Foster walks through Ephesians 1 and 2, showing how Paul’s grammar, structure, and praise reveal the beauty of God’s eternal plan. Discover how the Father’s...
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Letting the Text Speak
In Made Alive, Pastor Floyd Foster takes us inside Ephesians 2:1–10 — showing how the very grammar of Scripture reveals the miracle of grace. Through the literal, grammatical, and historical approach, we discover that God didn’t improve us; He resurrected us. This study traces the movement of the...
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God's Enemy
🎙 Do You Know His Enemy? — A powerful expositional sermon revealing the unseen battle between the Rock of Salvation and the deceiver of souls. Pastor Floyd Foster exposes how Satan operates in both believers and unbelievers, how sin mirrors his nature, and how the gospel transforms enemies of…
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Can we trust the Bible?
Scripture: Psalm 119:1–88; 2 Timothy 3:16 In this lesson, we explore the foundation of Christianity: the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Together we unpack the meaning of revelation, inspiration, and inerrancy, examine common false views, and see why Jesus Himself trusted Scripture as the Word of...
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The Only Rock
Knowing Him as the Everlasting Rock When everything around us shakes—politics, economies, families, even our own hearts—what foundation holds? In Isaiah 26:3–4, God reveals Himself as the Everlasting Rock. This sermon takes you on a journey through Scripture, showing why He is called the Rock…
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Our Help
Many today say, “God doesn’t seem present when I need Him.” It’s not because He isn’t — it’s because we’re often looking only for an escape. We want the lions removed, the fire extinguished, the prison doors opened, the stormstilled. But Psalm 46:1 declares that God Himself is the help — not just...
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Acts 2:23,36-27
From Indicted to Invited | Acts 2:23, 36 What if the greatest crime in history — crucifying God in the flesh — became the very doorway into salvation? In this message we follow Peter’s Pentecost sermon and discover that the words “you crucified Him” extend beyond the first-century crowd to every...
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The Real Perpetrators
Who Really Crucified Christ? This message confronts us with the sobering truth that our sins placed Jesus on the cross. Through Acts 2, Isaiah 53, Romans 5, and Hebrews 6, we see that every thought, word, and action of rebellion is a hammer strike that nailed Him there. Communion reminds us of…
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Saved to Proclaim
What does it mean to have a mind stayed on Christ? It means living out the Great Commission in every circumstance of life. In this teaching, Pastor Floyd Foster walks through the five Great Commission texts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts) and shows how together they give us the full picture...
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Do you know Him?
Isaiah 26:3 In this in-depth sermon, Pastor Floyd C. Foster, Jr. walks through all 66 books of the Bible—revealing the true identity of the “You” (God) and the “him” (us) in Isaiah 26:3. From Genesis to Revelation, discover the sovereignty, grace, providence, and holiness of God, and the...
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The Blessing of a Thorn
“The Thorn Is a Blessing: How Weakness Reveals Real Contentment” By: Pastor Floyd Foster 📝 Episode Description: What if the very thing you're praying to be removed is God's greatest gift to you? In this powerful expositional journey through 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, we unpack Paul's surprising...
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Expectations
Anchored Expectations: Finding Contentment in a Disordered World In a culture driven by emotional highs and constant disappointment, how do we anchor our souls in true stability? In this powerful message, Pastor Floyd Foster explores how dopamine-driven expectations—when not aligned with God’s...
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Forgiveness:
Title: Repentance & Forgiveness: The Transformed Mind as the Christian Life Scripture: Colossians 3:13; Ephesians 4:32 In this message, we move from the biological consequences of unforgiveness to the biblical command to forgive and repent as a way of thinking, not merely feeling. Using a…
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Torrents of Truth
By: Pastor Floyd Foster “When the Waters Rose: Judgment, Mercy, and the End of Human Reason” Why would a loving God flood the world? How do we reconcile divine judgment with divine mercy—especially when children and entire families perish? In this powerful message, Pastor Floyd Foster challenges…
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🎙️ Heart Surgery of the Soul
🎙️ Heart Surgery of the Soul – Sermon Preview 🗓️ Pastor Floyd Foster | Sunday, May 5th What if Christianity wasn’t about becoming a better person—but about becoming a new person? In this episode, Pastor Floyd Foster gives a preview of tomorrow’s powerful sermon: “Heart Surgery of the Soul:...
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Trading Worry for Trust: A Deep Dive with
🎙️ Episode Description: Today, Pastor Floyd Foster takes us deeper into God's invitation to trade our worry for trust. Discover how Scripture addresses anxiety, why trust in God is the only true remedy, and how reaching out to others is part of God's design for our healing.
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Transformed by the Spirit: Sermon Trailer
Sermon by Pastor Floyd Foster at Living Stones Fellowship titled "Transformed by the Spirit: The Mark of True Power." The sermon, based on Acts chapter 2, explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as seen on the Day of Pentecost. Foster's message emphasizes how believers can move from...
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When abundance becomes a test
Scripture: “So He gave them what they asked for, but sent leanness into their soul.” —Psalm 106:15 (NKJV) Devotional Thought: Why would a loving God give us something that might draw our hearts away from Him? It’s a question worth pausing to consider—especially when we begin to desire things like...
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Strength Perfected in Weakness: A Biblical Study
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) In this sermon, we explore the five biblical forms of weakness—physical, emotional, moral, circumstantial, and suffering—and how God uses each to display His power. Why does God allow weakness? How…
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"A Call for Families to Return to God's Design"
In this powerful expositional teaching on Ephesians 5:22–6:9, we examine God's divine blueprint for the Christian home and workplace. Paul’s instructions to husbands, wives, children, parents, and servants are not merely cultural guidelines but a Spirit-filled mandate for living under Christ’s...
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"A Heart That Desires God's Will" James 4:13-15
Podcast Devotion: "A Heart That Desires God's Will" Welcome to today’s devotion. Let’s begin with a few questions: How often do you make plans based on what you want rather than what God has revealed in His Word? Do you seek Scripture to determine if your plans align with His will? Are your...
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Ephesians 2:7 Common and Saving Grace
Ephesians 2:7 reveals the immeasurable riches of God’s grace—both common grace extended to all and saving grace given to those in Christ. This song reflects on how God’s kindness reaches every soul while His redeeming love transforms His people for eternity. 📖 Key Verse: "So that in the coming...
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Self-Serving or God Serving
Philippians 2:3
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Union with Christ
The union of Christ’s divinity with human flesh parallels the union of Christ’s resurrection life with those dead in sin. Both reflect God’s sovereign initiative to bridge the divide between the holy and the fallen, overcoming death, restoring life, and initiating a new creation for His glory.
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Ephesians Series: "No Mo"
This study explores the emotional attributes of God as revealed in Scripture, examining His capacity for sorrow, joy, anger, and more. It further investigates how our sin affects God, both before and after salvation, and considers whether Christ's death shields God from feeling displeasure over…
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Rescued in Christ
Title: In the Trespasses and Sins Teachers: Calvin Young, Avery Belton, Tyler Weger Summary: This teaching from Ephesians 2:1 unpacks the reality of humanity’s condition apart from Christ: dead in trespasses and sins. Using a literal, grammatical, and historical approach, Calvin Young, Avery...
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There is healing in confession Hebrews 3:13
Confession is not a punishment—it’s a gift. Vertically, it restores fellowship with God, allowing His grace to wash over us and renew our spirits. Horizontally, it repairs relationships, strengthens community, and fosters healing. Together, these dimensions free us from the chains of guilt and…
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The Praise of the "Oncewere's"
Ephesians 2:1 In Ephesians 2, Paul presents a compelling picture of humanity’s state before Christ’s intervention, emphasizing the magnitude of God’s mercy in rescuing us from spiritual death. Paul’s argument illustrates that the origin of our praise, testimony, and love for others is deeply tied...
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The "Once Were's"
An intro to Ephesians 2
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Ephesians 1 - Paul's use of the word GRACE
This sermon explores the transformative power of grace as presented in Ephesians 1:1-7, distinguishing between common and special grace, and emphasizing how special grace not only forgives sins but also empowers believers to live according to God’s will. Through an examination of Paul's writings,...
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God is in Control - Ephesians 1:1a
God's two-fold will, working together for His purposes.
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AssasSINation Filled Hearts
Join us in this compelling sermon as we delve into the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Through the lens of faith, we explore the profound implications of this event and what it signifies in the broader context of divine protection and God's plan. Whether you are a...
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Returning to Our First Works – Acts 2:42-47
Speaker: Avery Belton
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Introduction to the Book of Ephesians
Selected Scriptures
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Biblical Repentance
Isaiah 55:6-8 and selected scriptures.
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A Biblical View of Death
How should we view death? Selected scriptures.
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The Consequences of Disputing and Complaining
Philippians 2:14-15
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Lord, open our minds to the scriptures.
Luke 24:45
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The Physical and Spiritual Consequences of Worry
Matthew 6:25
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Does Baptism Save?
Various Text
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The Return of Christ
Matthew 24:38, Rev 21
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The Effects of the Resurrection on Believers
Acts 4:1-22
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We have everything
Ephesians 1:1-14
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Every Spiritual Blessing In Christ
Ephesians 1:3
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"The Stones" is a ministry of Living Stones Fellowship. We speak to relevant topics through a biblical worldview.
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