Sermons on In Step With The Spirit:

Follow-First Step

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 7, 2017

Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow.

Title: Follow-First Step Place: BLCC Date: 3/19/17 Text: Matthew 4.18-22; Luke 5.1-11 CT: Following Jesus begins with a first step to listen and then trust enough to follow. [Screen 1] FAS: Much of the world looks upon the adrenaline junkies who jump out of "perfectly good airplanes" as crazy, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Take The Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Each time we take a step out we see more of who God is.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are just so excited… that you are here… and I hope it’s been a great weekend for everyone… so far. Last weekend… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

God Directed Steps

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Apr 30, 2017

The Lord directs our steps so why try to understand everything along the way. We can be assured of the fact that everything works for good

Greetings in the eternal, everlasting name of the Lord, The one who calls you is faithful. In our life we all have many questions, Why this and why not this? But Bible says in Proverbs 20:24 “A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand in his own way?” The Lord directs our steps ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23

The First Steps Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2017

In this sermon, we look at Abraham's first steps of faith as God makes promises and gives commands to Abraham.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a minute that you are lost in the desert. 1. Your throat is parched and your tongue is dry. a. You tell yourself, “Just one sip of water, I’d give anything for just one sip!” 2. Then you see something up ahead – a water pump is sitting there in the middle of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2020

This is the 11th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#11] STEPPING OUT IN FAITH John 4:43-54 Introduction: Anytime we are going to do something that we are not sure about, we say that we are stepping out in faith. What does that really mean? John 4:43-45 (NIV) 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Steps Out

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2018

A look at Joseph of Arimathea and his decision after the death of Jesus to go public with his faith. What holds us back from being public with our faith?

- Who is Joseph? - Joseph of Arimathea is the main person we’re going to look at here. The gospel of John tells us that Nicodemus accompanied him, but we’re going to focus on Joseph. Some details about him: a. He was a prominent member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Chad Stephenson on Apr 2, 2018

Daring to live the life that God has for you!

Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Turn your bibles to Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In talking to a lot of people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Back Unbeliever

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019

When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, 2 Kings 7:1-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Over The Line

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 11, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 15

July 10, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 10:25-37 Stepping over the Line Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Ole worked as a bank teller. One afternoon a couple of robbers entered the bank, brandishing guns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Stepping Out In Faith.

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 16, 2025

A message about taking the true step in life with not knowing the outcome in advance but trusting the Lord anyway.

Good Morning. Please stand with me, lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping On Higher Ground

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

God desires that His children continually progress and rise above limitations. He wants us to step onto higher ground spiritually, physically, financially, and in every area of life.

STEPPING ON HIGHER GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:33 – “He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2 INTRODUCTION God desires that His children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33, Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Steps To Trouble Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 4, 2024

An interesting "two step" phrase is repeated three times in this passage. It gives us insight into how what we believe in our heart creates hurdles in real life.

TWO STEPS TO TROUBLE: 1. AN IDOL IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOD THAT WE PUT ON OUR HEART'S THRONE. - Ezekiel 14:3, 4, 7. - The triple repeat is interesting and significant. - An idol is the start of the problem. It’s a substitute God. - Let’s look at three examples. We’ll start with this step ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 27, 2025

Don’t let fear keep you from trusting Jesus.

Introduction: Naming the Storms Good morning, church. Let me start with a question: What’s the scariest ride you’ve ever been on? Maybe a roller coaster that jerked you around so fast you wondered if you’d make it out alive. Or maybe, for some of you, it’s not the roller coaster but just getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love That Steps Forward Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

The Redeemer steps forward when others step back—paying the price to restore our place, rewrite our story, and reveal God’s unfailing love.

(The Kinsman Redeemer) Introduction — When Love Takes Initiative We live in a world where people often step back when things get complicated. But in Ruth 4, we meet a man who steps forward. This is the moment redemption moves from promise to reality. Boaz doesn’t just feel compassion—he takes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Galatians 4:4-5, Titus 2:14, John 19:30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On A Spring In The Step

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 27, 2023

Spring is defined as the season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear, in the northern hemisphere from March to May and in the southern hemisphere from September to November.

Anne Bradstreet, an early English poet and author who resided in North America, once remarked: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Song of Solomon 2:11-12 confirms: “For behold, the winter is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:2, Proverbs 16:15, Zechariah 10:1, 2 Peter 3:18