Sermons on One Small Step:

House Church Sunday

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 16, 2011

The church is a supernatural creation of God. Church-assembly of those who believe in Jesus Christ, a gathering of God’s people.

Today is House Church Sunday. I have some of our HCL’s up on stage with me today. I want to share today about the importance of the church from the aspect of community/fellowship. First, let me introduce our HCL’s and assistant leaders. What is the Church? You do not find the word church in the OT, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Reverence For The "irrelevant" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

If there was a "least likely to be the Messiah" award, Jesus would have been a contender for it.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 1. Well, this is the beginning of the last week of 2022, which means, of course, that every time you turn the TV on you’re going to get a “Best of 2022” list. I was scrolling through ESPN.com this week, looking at their top ten of 2022 list. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit Saith The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 24, 2010

God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory & service. The church's glory will not be acquired by human might & power but only by the Spirit of the Lord

ZECHARIAH 4:6-10 BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD [Ezra 4:1-5, 24] God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory and service. The lampstand for us today symbolizes the Church of God as it will shine in splendor when it is filled with the Spirit of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Still Need The Local Church?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012

This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Trust is key to living our lives in the power of Christ

Living Trust Matthew 17:14-20 One of the issues that we deal with on a daily basis is trust. Whether we admit it or not, we place our trust in a variety of things each day without thinking about it. We trust that the lights will come on when we flip a switch. We trust that the car will start when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Saints In Wrong Places

Contributed by John Hickman on Sep 1, 2013

Like the biblical saints, Noah, Abram, Jonah, David and Peter, who wound up in the wrong places and sinned, we also wind up in the wrong places and we look to Elijah for the answer.

Back in the 80's when the movie Urban Cowboy was released, even the most urban city folk traded in their baseball caps for Stetsons, listened to country music and learned how to line dance. One of the hit songs then was Waylon Jennings “Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Revivals Of A Meal, A Commander And A Lost Axe Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2021

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives?

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives? 1) Revival of a Bad Meal Does God care enough that His faithful servants eat well, to revive an unacceptable meal? A convention of the prophets met with Elisha. Stew was requested for their meal. Was it wise to collect unknown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A detailed look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

The Church - Unity September 27, 2015 Ephesians 4:4-6 A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. A short while later she heard the cats bellowing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024

Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 18, 2024

Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 18, 2024 Intro We are continuing is a series… allowing God to speak to us from the Biblical Book called 2 Timothy… chapter 4… verses 1-8. Coming to the final words in the final letter of the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Things Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

Through his first miracle, at the wedding in Caana, Jesus shows that he cares about the small stuff in our lives…we should care about the small stuff in the lives of others.

Introduction: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” We’ve all heard it. Many of us try to practice it. We encourage others to do it. There are even books about it. We are supposed to stop worrying about the small stuff and just let it go. There’s just one problem with that; most of life is made up of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can Explain The Trinity, Not I But … I Will Try?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version; with appendix.

Summary: Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version. This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Episcopal

The Grass Is Always Greener (On The Other Side Of The Sea)

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Feb 4, 2008

God rescued the Israelites through a series of miracles- but when the going got tough, the Israelites always wanted to return to Egypt.  When our going gets tough, do we trust God to provide or do we long for the "good ol’ days" of Egypt?

The Grass is Always Greener (On the Other Side of the Sea) Exodus 15:22-16:9; 16:35; 17:1-7 I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but some people are just never happy! No matter what you do – it’s just not right. These people can always find something to complain about! When I waited tables, I was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Death Has Taken My Loved One

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2010

Though unnatural, death comes to all. How shall we respond to death? We explore this neglected subject by looking at an incident in the ministry of Ezekiel.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down. Sigh, but not aloud; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban, and put your shoes on your feet; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023

This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Lutheran