Living Stones Church Reno

Living Stones Church Reno
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Living Stones is a family of churches in Northern Nevada, this podcast is the weekly Sunday sermons for the Living Stones Reno location. Living Stones is a community of faith centered around Jesus Christ. Come to Him, Be Built Up, and Become a Holy Priesthood (1 Peter 2:4-5). For more information, please visit www.livingstoneschurches.com

  1. 3d ago

    God Frees Us to Form Us Into Healthy Community

    Israel's first battle is won as Aaron and Hur hold up Moses' weary arms. Shortly afterward, Moses' father-in-law Jethro confronts another problem: Moses is trying to carry the burden of leadership alone. For only the second time in the Torah, something is called "not good." Moses needs help. God shows His people that freedom is not meant to be lived in isolation but in community.

  2. Jul 12

    God trains us to trust Him

    While they are not at the Promised Land yet, God's people are free. Immediately after their redemption, however, they begin to complain. Through bitter water, lack of food, and lack of water, God teaches Israel an important lesson: He will be their source of provision. He will not provide everything they need at once, but will teach them to depend on Him daily. True freedom is trusting God's provision.

  3. Jul 5

    Freedom In Christ

    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 legalism whispers lies that we must perform for God's approval, while the gospel declares we were chosen before the foundation of the world, before we had any results to show. The message confronts our cultural addiction to busyness and comparison, revealing how we've become like ill-taught piano students, so focused on avoiding mistakes that we miss the beautiful music God is creating through our lives. Most profoundly, we're reminded that Jesus didn't just make salvation possible if we meet Him halfway. He went all the way to the cross with us specifically in mind, earning our place in God's family while we were still spiritual orphans. This isn't just theological theory but an invitation to cast off the armor of performance we've built up and stand before Christ with arms open, receiving the rest, identity, and freedom He offers. The question isn't whether we struggle with legalism, but where we've allowed it to steal our joy and bind us in chains Christ already broke.

  4. Jun 28

    The Redeemed of the Lord Rejoice Through Song at the Victories of God!

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  5. Jun 21

    God's Glory For All To See

    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 our most confusing circumstances, salvation that requires nothing from us but everything from Him, and justice that ensures evil never has the final word. The Israelites found themselves trapped between an impossible sea and an unstoppable army, questioning why God would lead them to such a vulnerable place. Yet this was precisely where God chose to reveal Himself most fully. When we face our own Red Sea moments, feeling stuck between our past and an uncertain future, we're challenged to remember God's faithfulness rather than fixate on our fear. The Israelites contributed nothing to their rescue except obedience to move forward. God's presence became their defender, the waters became their pathway, and their enemies met divine justice. This ancient story finds its ultimate fulfillment in the cross of Christ, where God's justice and mercy converge perfectly. Just as the same waters both saved Israel and judged Egypt, the cross both satisfies God's righteous judgment against sin and provides salvation for all who believe. We're called to worship a God whose glory shines through His complete control, His gracious salvation, and His perfect justice.

  6. Jun 14

    He Never Leaves Us... He Always Guides Us

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  7. Jun 7

    Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!

    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 would die unless protected by the blood of a spotless lamb. What makes this passage so profound is the theological depth beneath the narrative. This isn't arbitrary divine cruelty, but rather God bringing all humanity to account for sin. The firstborn son represented the entire household, and in striking the firstborn, God was calling every family to face the reality that all have sinned and the wages of sin is death. Yet in the midst of judgment, we find breathtaking grace. God provided a way of escape through the Passover lamb, which had to be perfect, killed, and consumed. The father would slit the lamb's throat, watching an innocent creature die in place of his guilty family, then paint its blood on the doorposts as a declaration of faith. This becomes the ultimate foreshadow of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. When we understand that Jesus died on Passover at twilight, when the lambs were being slaughtered, and that He transformed the Passover meal to point to His own body and blood, we see God's redemptive plan woven throughout history. The message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: one day, the only thing that will matter is whether the blood of the Lamb covers our lives.

  8. May 31

    There is one God and He is Lord.

    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 to blood, challenging their god of provision. Frogs swarm their homes, mocking their goddess of fertility. Darkness covers the land, proving their sun god powerless. What makes this passage so relevant to us today is the reminder that our modern idols, whether career, comfort, health, or financial security, can be stripped away just as quickly. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. The beautiful tension in this narrative is that while God's wrath is certain, it's also calculated and purposeful. He's not flying off the handle but patiently giving opportunity after opportunity for repentance. Even more compelling is how God makes a distinction between Egypt and His people in Goshen, where there's light in the darkness and protection in the storm. This foreshadows the ultimate refuge we find in Jesus, who took the full strike of God's wrath on the cross so we could live in the light. The challenge for us is to examine whether we're like Pharaoh, wanting relief from consequences without actually wanting God Himself, or whether we're truly seeking Him with broken and contrite hearts.

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Living Stones is a family of churches in Northern Nevada, this podcast is the weekly Sunday sermons for the Living Stones Reno location. Living Stones is a community of faith centered around Jesus Christ. Come to Him, Be Built Up, and Become a Holy Priesthood (1 Peter 2:4-5). For more information, please visit www.livingstoneschurches.com

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  • Creator
    Living Stones Church Reno
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    302
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Living Stones Churches
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