Sermons on Our Steps:

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

His Shame, Our Glory

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Oct 3, 2002

A message that examines the spiritual truth that Christ was unclothed so that we might be clothed upon.

Introduction: Today we continue our studies through the most exciting but also the most dreadful story in all the Word of God - the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I started off with the idea of comparing the four soldiers of verses 23-24, and the four saints (women) of verses 25-27. But as I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Our President And America

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2002

The Bible teaches that in the last days before Christ’s return our world would become perilous. It is during times like these that we need to become people of prayer. The call to prayer for our leaders and our nation is clear from the pages of God’s Word

PRAY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND AMERICA I Timothy 2:1-4 I Timothy 2:1-4 "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Love Our Church!

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying The Traits Of Our Mates

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jan 8, 2001

Gives biblical and practical advice tohusbands and wives on creating a strong long-lasting marriage.

“Enjoying the Traits of our Mates” Do you remember when you first saw him or her? You turned to your friend and said “whooooo is that?” (real slow) I remember the first time I saw Julie. She was walking; I luuuuuuved her walk. Do you remember meeting for the first time? You knew there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Battle Armor 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

We are engaged in a spiritual battle. It is as if the school bully has called us outside to fight. Like it or not, we must deal with the situation.

"Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 5 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:13-15 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 23, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-15 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Awesome Weapon, Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.

"Our Awesome Weapon - Prayer!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 7 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:18-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 13, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:18-20 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Favorite Indoor Sport Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

The things that divide the body: are they worth it?

THE THINGS THAT DIVIDE US Rom 14:1-12  The favorite indoor sport of most Christians is sizing up each other, identifying the differences, and slicing up the body of Christ. 1) In case you have not looked around lately we are very different. We look different, we act different, we talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Knows Our Needs!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Jesus knows & cares about us. He knows what is inside us. He knows how we think. He knows when we're telling the truth & when we're lying. He knows who & what we really are, & He loves us anyway.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL,KANSAS, OK (revised:2016) TEXT: Mark 1:40-2:12 ILL. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful songs in our hymnbooks is #528, entitled "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus." Notice the words in verse 1: I would love to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For Our Unity

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 12, 2000

Jesus prays for the unity of his disciples and the church.

“JESUS PRAYS FOR OUR UNITY” JOHN 17:20-26 (NASB) The billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to project a united ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, John 17:20-24, Revelation 22:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Hope For Our Kids?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

With the tragedies surrounding our youth today we must ask the question -- "Is there any hope for our kids?"

"Is There Any Hope For Our Kids?" The past two weeks have been a tragic time of upheaval, uncertainty, and insanity in the lives of our young people. When the news came forth about the shooting in Littleton, Colorado we were all stunned by the news of two students carrying out their plan of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love - And Our Response Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 18, 2000

The priests and people of Judah had grown slack and queried God’s love and how they had Despised God’s Name, Defiled God’s Altar and Defrauded God’s Treasury.

GOD’S LOVE - AND OUR RESPONSE Some people are never happier than when they’re having an argument - especially over religion! The people that Malachi was addressing fell into that category. The prophet had found it necessary to take issue with the people of Israel. He’d been inspired by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist