Leonard Stone with "God Is Bigger Than..." - 25 October 2026

Summary

Leonard Stone’s message, “God Is Greater,” encourages listeners to face real difficulties—such as illness, financial hardship, and relationship problems—with faith rather than fear. A problem can feel overwhelming when viewed on its own, Stone argues, but it is “relative” when compared with God’s power and presence.

The sermon’s central message is that believers are not alone. They can bring their concerns to God in prayer and draw confidence from God’s promises and past faithfulness. Stone uses biblical accounts—including Elisha and his servant, Daniel in the lions’ den, and Moses at the Red Sea—to illustrate trust in God during danger and uncertainty.

Key Strategies and Practices

• Separate real problems from “what if” worries. Distinguish current challenges from imagined future scenarios, and don’t let worry dominate.
• Put problems in perspective. A difficulty may be serious, but it is not greater than God.
• Recall your faith and identity. The sermon teaches that believers are part of God’s family and have spiritual authority. Stone suggests resisting the devil directly or speaking relevant Scripture aloud.
• Remember that you are not alone. Even when God’s presence is not felt or seen, trust that God remains with you.
• Trust rather than trying to figure everything out. Drawing on Proverbs 3, Stone encourages trusting God wholeheartedly, not relying solely on one’s own understanding, and bringing concerns to God.
• Pray instead of worrying. Bring every concern—not only major problems—to God. The sermon encourages asking specifically and boldly for help, healing, provision, or change.
• Recall God’s faithfulness. Look back on past experiences of help and protection, and remember biblical accounts of God’s work to strengthen faith for present challenges.
• Build faith intentionally. Spend time with Scripture, listen to sermons, and reflect on God’s faithfulness.
• Keep hope for the future. The message points to biblical promises about God’s care and purposes, while encouraging listeners to trust God through uncertainty.

Presenters and Sources

• Presenter: Leonard Stone
• Biblical sources cited: Ephesians 1; James 4; Luke 10:19; Proverbs 3; Isaiah 46; Hebrews 4; Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Peter 5; James 5; Psalm 55; Philippians 4; Psalm 34; Psalm 118; Ephesians 3:20.
• Biblical stories referenced: Moses and the Red Sea; Paul and Silas in prison; Daniel in the lions’ den; David and Goliath; Elisha and his servant.
• Illustrative anecdote: A Vietnam War soldier sheltered in a cave, where a spiderweb reportedly helped conceal the entrance.