Sermons on Renewing Our Steps:

Our Response To The Unexpected

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about how we respond to the unexpected events of our lives. As children of God, our core responses should always focus our attention on the One with the answer, not the problem before our eyes.

Our Response to The Unexpected Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; First John 3:21-22; Second Chronicles 20:1-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of the message this morning is “Our Response to the Unexpected.” I am going to open with a story recorded in the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Canceling Our Debts Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 14, 2003

Finding the ability to leave the past behind.

Canceling our Debts John 8:1-11 In Max Lucado’s book, He Still Moves Stones he writes of this incident we find in John 8:1-11, and he begins with this illustration I’ve used before. But it is so powerful, it is worth using again. Rebecca Thompson fell twice from Fremont Canyon Bridge. She died ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Stewardship is not only about how we manage our money; but we are also stewards of how we manage our tongues. The powerful influence of our words is examined in the light of James’ exhortation.

Stewardship of Our Words James 3:1-12 6-29-08 Intro When I was about 8 years old my friends were joining the Cub Scouts. I wanted to be with them so I asked my mother if I could join too. I didn’t know why at the time; but she tried to talk me out of it. But then I would see my friends at school ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiving Our Failures Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2011

Christ cleanses when we confess.

Forgiving Our Failures 1 John 1:5-2:2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/11/11 It was a happy day when my dad built me a bedroom in the basement. I loved my paneled ‘man cave’ and especially enjoyed having a refuge from my four sisters where I could listen to my 8-tracks in peace. One result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Jewish Roots Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2014

A study of the book of Romans chapter 2 verses 17 through 29

Romans 2: 17 – 29 Our Jewish Roots 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, 18 and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revival In Our Time? Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Revival starts with the church, and then affects the world. The world does not need revival, the church does. The world needs evangelism. Evangelism does not bring revival, but revival always brings evangelism.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Let’s look now at one of the largest revivals in human history. It’s the story of the spiritual awakening of one of the wickedest cities ever—Nineveh. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Rescuer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 23, 2015

God will not spare unrepentant sinners but will rescue the righteous.

God is our Rescuer 2 Peter 2:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill May 23-24, 2015 Love Comes Down – Jill Henderson When you have nothing left to hold onto Love comes down when your heart is lost When you need it most Lift up your voice and let Him hear your cry I lost my voice this week. I think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming Our Inheritance

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

This message uses the story of Caleb to show how Christians can claim their inheritance in the Lord. Caleb had a different spirit and that's why he succeeded where others failed.

“Claiming Our Inheritance” (Eph 1:13-14 NIV) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, {14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Get Controlled By Your Own Thoughts But Be Transformed By God’s Thoughts. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 17, 2024

Have you ever found yourself lost in your own thoughts, consumed by worries, fears, and doubts?

It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of our own minds, isn't it? But today, we are reminded that we don't have to be controlled by our own thoughts. Instead, we can be transformed by God's thoughts. In Romans 12:2, Paul urges us to renew our minds, to let go of the patterns ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 12:2

Enduring Faith Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

renew your confidence.

Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Faith is fully invested in that which is only hoped for. Faith believes what it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Our Attention

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 4, 2014

This message focuses on the judgment that tok place during the establishment of the early Church and why such judgment is not taking place today.

Getting Our Attention Scriptures: Acts 4:32-5:11; I Corinthians 5:1-7; 2 Peter 2:21 Introduction: After Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to His Father, He left His disciples with some work to do. They were responsible for establishing His New Testament Church. To accomplish this task, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Song Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Embrace the new year as an opportunity to grow in faith, sing a new song of praise, and impact the lives of others through our decisions and actions.

So, you know how we all love new stuff, right? New clothes, new gadgets, new experiences. There's just something exciting about starting fresh. Well, a new year is like a blank canvas, full of possibilities. What will this year bring? What will we paint on this canvas? What will be different about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Renewal, Worship Music, Faith Journey, New Beginnings

Turning Our Failures Into Victories Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 25, 2015

Failures can be transformed into victories if we only learn how to persevere and correct our mistakes. In this study, we will look on how Joshua faced his past failure and conquer that small city of Ai resulting into deeper commitment to serve God.

Have you ever failed before? Of course, we all do because we are human beings of flesh and blood. We all face failures in life. We all have failed at some point in life. But it is what you do after you failed that counts. Because there are people after failing lose sight of the goal, never correct ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Watching Our Words Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

What comes out of our mouths can either energize someone or wipe them out. As we utilize words of life, we’ll build one another up instead of tearing each other down.

Watching Our Words A young man arrived early to pick up his girlfriend for their date. She ran to the door with wet hair and no makeup on her face. She was embarrassed and tried to make the best of the situation and so she smiled and said, “Well, what do you think?” He grinned and very wisely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19-20, Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Land Of Our Own

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 6, 2005

Uses self-proclaimed country of Sealand to discuss earthly vs heavenly kingdoms. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[A LAND OF OUR OWN] Slide Graphic – picture of Prince Roy and Princess Joan in front of Sealand (see www.sealand.gov or search internet for Sealand images) Zipporah gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, "I have become a stranger in a strange land." (Exodus 2:22) In England, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:22

Denomination: Baptist