Sermons on First Steps:

Three Steps To Victorious Living

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jan 11, 2002

IT IS NOT GOD’S WILL FOR HIS CHILDREN TO WALK IN DEFEAT, BUT TO LIVE DAILY IN VICTORY.

Title: Three Steps To Victorious Living Text: I John 5:4b Intro: ABC Wide World of Sports use to come on with the words “The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat.” There is nothing as exciting as winning. The taste of victory in our lives is sweet. Victory is essential to our health and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tomorrow - Forward Steps 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth and final week of our Stewardship Series 2009. Based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand," we know we can step out boldly since God will always walk beside us.

We are closing out our 2009 Stewardship Series. I thank everyone who has made a point of making their commitment of time and talents for this next year. I remind those of you who haven’t… there’s still time to be one of the cool kids! As we close out our stewardship series this year, there is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 1 Steps To Unity Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 18, 2019

In a competitive society that demands we choose sides only promotes division. The Body of Christ must understand the power of unity and the destructive power of division.

THE VITALITY OF UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 PART 1 STEPS TO UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10 I. INTRODUCTION: We live in a very competitive society and we take our competitions very seriously. We are competitive in every area of our live from our jobs to our sports. No only are we competitive, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The 7 Backward Steps Of Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2019

Peter, the greatest of the 12, a man of faith & power, took 7 backward steps that nearly ruined his ministry. But God's love & grace was greater than his sin. He was restored and again became God's prime mover. Look for these 7 steps in your life.

THE 7 BACKWARD STEPS OF PETER Mk. 14:30-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student went into a large pet supply store and approached the pet food counter, “Hi! I would like to order 30,000 cockroaches to be picked up tomorrow, please.” 2. The astonished clerk said, “What in the world would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:30-72, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sermon On The Mount / The First Three Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 3, 2022

In the Beatitudes, Jesus states eight or nine things which result in us being 'blessed' - meaning, happy or fortunate. They are right at the heart of being right with God and they are very different to the things which most people think will make them happy or fortunate.

INTRODUCTION Last week we finished our series of six talks on the theme ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’re now starting a new series of talks on the Sermon on the Mount. I don’t know how many talks we’ll have on it, but it will be more than six! What is ‘the Sermon on the Mount’? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Priorities: How Seeking God Brings Everything Else

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Apr 6, 2025

This sermon talks about how seeking God first, His kingdom and His righteousness, leads to provision.

Life constantly tempts us to chase after many things — success, security, approval, comfort. Jesus knew this. In Matthew 6, He addresses our human anxiety about daily needs — food, clothing, and tomorrow. Then He drops a revolutionary command: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Evangelism to those who have an animistic worldview or set of assumptions or perspectives

STEPS TO BRINGING ANIMISTS TO CONVERSION AND BEYOND Guidelines - 1. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God would open their eyes to turn from darkness to light and the from the dominion of Satan to God. Paul prayed this prayer of Acts 26:18 to help people find Christ as the only One who can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving Differences In Six Steps

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Resolving Differences in Six Steps - Acts 15:12-35

Resolving Differences in Six Steps - Acts 15:12-35 Illustration:While a $100,000 fire truck stood by unused because nobody knew how it operated, fire destroyed a power plant in the tiny village of Akiachak, Alaska. Damage to the plant was estimated at $250,000. Too many people fail to realize ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

The things that we think get in the way of us serving God are the very things he can use to help us progress.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Two : Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Many of us resist stepping out in ministry or involvement because of perceived stumbling blocks in our lives. We feel there are issues that stand in the way of God using us. Of course there are those who do not want God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Steps To More Grace Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: *other

Learning To Take Baby Steps!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2005

We undervalue the importance of little things. We must learn that faithfulness in the little is love motivated.

LEARNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Remember several years ago there was a movie that dealt with a group of people and their personal fears and their daily problems. A. The psychiatrist had one patient that had a great fear of elevators. The doctor was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 8, 2005

This message looks at some of the excuses that Pharaoh used to justify not obeying God. How many of these do we use?

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God: - these are the true and only 7 steps, but they are instructive. 1. “Absolutely not.” - Exodus 5:2, 4, 6-9. - don’t even want to think about or talk about God. 2. “I can make it without God.” - Exodus 7:11, 22, 24. - thinking some of God, but convinced ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of Shadow Into Light

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on May 17, 2004

This is a message to encourage and challenge women to move out of the shadow and be transformed into the glory of the LorD.

Pastor Victoria Oladipupo Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: STEPPING OUT OF SHADOW TO LIGHT TEXT: GAL. 3: 26 - 29 I give God the glory for this privilege He gave me to be his vessel to minister this word. The topic of this message is “stepping out of the shadows into the Light. This is a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Intimacy Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 4 of SPIRIT-led lifestyle. How can I get closer and really experience the relationship that I was created for?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 4: Steps To Intimacy John 17: 20-26 “In an effort to get the work of the Lord done we often lose contact with the Lord of the work.” A. W. Tozer Intimacy means connection from ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist