Sermons on In Step With God:

Testing God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:7, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiness Of God

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Feb 3, 2004

This is a topical sermon dealling with the Holiness of God and man’s response to His Holiness.

The Holiness of God Introduction: How does a person preach on a topic such as the Holiness of God? I have been asking that question myself since I accepted this assignment. On several occasions as I have been reading and praying about this I have asked the question “the Holiness of God” I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44-45, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 9, 2004

1st of 5 messages on John 3-4: Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it changes your life immediately and forever!

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Breath of God – John 3:1-8 Circle of Life – John 3:9-21 Accepting God’s Plan – John 3:22-36 Satisfying Water – John 4:1-26 Pleasing Food – John 4:27-42 Birth Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Valentine

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 18, 2004

This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. It is a day of celebration of Love. God showed us His love that day on a hill called Calvary.

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And Caesar

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Is God Real?

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

That's a strange question for a preacher to ask, isn't it? Yet, it's a question that is asked by many, even those who profess to be Christians, especially during a time of trial and tribulation.

That's a strange question for a preacher to ask, isn't it? Yet, it's a question that is asked by many, even those who profess to be Christians, especially during a time of trial and tribulation. My sermon today is not an argument for the existence of God. My personal belief is that any God I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Will Be Done

Contributed by Nikki Shipley on Oct 18, 2000

We must put all in the hands of God.

We must put all in the hands of God. We need to wait for God’s timing and not try to make things work to our convenience or in our timing. We find God’s timing and His will in our lives by reading and studying his word and by setting a special time aside to be in his presence minus the world around ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Questioning God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is o.

Thesis: It is o.k. to question God, just don't get stuck there. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about a Jewish tailor named Lev Ashram who goes to a synagogue to pray. On his way out he meets a rabbi. "Well, what have you been doing in the synagogue, Lev Ashram?" the rabbi asks. "I was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Jurisdiction With God

Contributed by Istvan Albert on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: The wittnesess in this court (Natrure 1-2vs) I.

Introduction: The wittnesess in this court (Natrure 1-2vs) I. The Charge against God (v3.) - the fact of Exodus (v4.) - God's help in the conquest(v5.) - conclusion: there is no charge II. The transgression of Israel - false measures (vs10-11) - false speach (v12b.) - false gain ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1

The Majesty Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTY

BIG IDEA: WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTY INTRODUCTION: On March 23, 1743, when "The Messiah" was first performed in London, the king was present in the great audience. When the majesty of the Lord was proclaimed by the words of the Hallelujah Chorus, "For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit) I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR GOD?" Cut off from the worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD I. (:1-3) WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS ENTHRONEMENT IN HIS ROYAL CITY A. Call to Worship "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised" B. City of God’s Enthronement "the city of our God" "His holy mountain" "Mount Zion in the far north" "beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY

BIG IDEA: THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY "Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God." (:3) INTRODUCTION: City of God = place where God has chosen to dwell cf. our body = the temple of the Holy Spirit ode to Zion as the center of worship for the world I. (:1) FIRM FOUNDATION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 87:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible