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Don't Stay In The Boat

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014

based on 5 ratings

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It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejection Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 8,541 views

part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without Shifting From Hope

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 12, 2008

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For Day of Prayer for World Peace: Peace is shattered because of social, personal, and spiritual relationship breakdowns. It is restored through spiritual healing, which leads to personal and then social healings.

Introduction A All around us lies the evidence that peace is a sometime, fragile thing. Everywhere we turn we discover that peace has been broken, peace has been shattered. 1 We have the international scene to remind us. A few years ago we hardly knew where Yugoslavia was, but now we are having to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

| 5,280 views

Having mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we really deserve.

Tonight we continue with the beatitudes—the attitude we are to be or have as a Christian. Let’s talk about being merciful. Having mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we really deserve. We live in a world where it's so easy to become callused and indifferent. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 11,384 views

In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,388 views

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith + Word = Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2001

based on 15 ratings

| 5,039 views

After professing faith in Jesus, the next step is to show that we have faith, we do this through good works.

First Baptist Church James 2:14-26 September 23, 2001 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is practical. James is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Today’s passage is considered one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in James. Where is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Harnessing The Power Of The Word Of God In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2004

based on 80 ratings

| 9,195 views

This sermon shares 5 steps toward more fully experiencing the power of God’s Word in your daily life.

- for too many, the Bible ends up being a coffee table decoration, but not something that is a powerful force in their daily life. - v. 12a - “powerful” - the Word of God is powerful. - I struggled at the beginning in writing this message about the power of the Word because I was looking more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 30, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 10,587 views

A that reveals the 3 steps to peace that are outlined in Philippians 4. Also contains a great picture object lesson for adults and children.

Philippians 4:4-7 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changing Direction

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 23, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 9,499 views

Paul clearly states that repentance is the first step in the salvation process but what level of repentance results in the new birth experience.

CHANGING DIRECTION “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…” Acts 3:19 NIV I. “Repent” is to feel sorrow for one’s actions. In our text, Paul clearly states that repentance is the first step in the salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

based on 29 ratings

| 21,296 views

Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Rocks

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,541 views

A look at our Christian Memory. Why it is God calls us to remember the times He has stepped into our lives.

We were sitting just night before last reminiscing about tv programs of old. Times change, times move on. Technology has changed, story writing has changed, and in the case of the A Team – people actually die in tv programs now. But I think that in even watching these introduction clips, you must ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

5 Strategies For Victory

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 9,333 views

Sermon helps believers take the steps needed to achieve victory in many areas of our lives, both spiritual and secular.

5 STRATEGIES FOR VICTORY By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Judges 3:12-30 Background. 1. Because of their sins, Israel were under the rule of ungodly nations around them. Judg 3:12 12And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab against ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30, Genesis 26:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith, Fear, And Failure

Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 9,710 views

There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

based on 15 ratings

| 5,882 views

Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

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