Sermons on Stair Step:

Forgiveness And A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021

Forgiveness allows us to leave the suffering and guilt of past offences and step into the bright hope of tomorrow.

March 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:1-11 Forgiveness and a Fresh Start Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Offenses chain us to the past. This is true for both the victim and the wrongdoer. The victim is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Battle Plan: Evangelism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides a three-step strategy for sharing our faith in Christ effectively.

The Battle Plan - Evangelism Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2016 Last Sunday I started a short, two-part series I’m calling The Battle Plan. If we want to be successful in whatever we do, we need to have a plan. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When you fail to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Going To The Well Alone

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to talk to you about going to the well alone. The steps from a sinner to a saint.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about going to the well alone. The steps from a sinner to a saint. I. Outcast! A. From the text we are introduced to a Samaritan woman whose heritage is less than one to be desired. 1. By that statement let us look into the past of the Samaritans. During the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-24

Understanding Divine Visitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way.

UNDERSTANDING DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-12,  Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 28:12-15, Acts 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation refers to a moment when God steps into the affairs of men in a personal and supernatural way. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer That Invites God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise—it is an invitation to the Almighty God to step into our lives and situations.

PRAYER THAT INVITES GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16-18 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Acts 10:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise—it is an invitation to the Almighty God to step into our lives and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caring For The Weak Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2022

Refrain from becoming a stumbling block to the weak in faith and be stepping stones of faith for one another.

Paul has been talking about love since chapter 12. • Our salvation in Christ leads to our love for God and one another, for our neighbours as well as for our enemies, those who are against us. • Paul touches on the various aspects of loving others and putting them down in practical terms. To read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23, 1 Corinthians 8:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Remedy For Worldliness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2022

Based on James 4:1-10 - Encourages hearers to consider a 3-step remedy for worldliness.

“THE REMEDY FOR WORDLINESS” James 4:1-10 FBCF – 10/30/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hance Dilbeck – New CEO for Guidestone. Bible Treasures at Ms Baptist Convention. Told story of time when he & his wife were taking care 3 of their 8 grandkids one weekend so son & daughter-in-law could go on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three Ways To Heal From Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022

3 Steps toward healing: Face the trauma, Adjust your attitude, and Live a victorious life

Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith For Exploits Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 14, 2025

Faith is the spiritual force that empowers believers to step into realms of exploits and manifest the extraordinary works of God.

FAITH FOR EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Key Verse: “But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” – Daniel 11:32b Supporting Texts: Mark 9:23, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Comfort Zone?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

Are we stuff in our 'comfort zone' or willing to step out of it to follow Jesus?

There is a popular term that I would like us to consider: “comfort zone.” A person’s comfort zone refers to any place where the person feels comfortable, safe, free from threat or even challenge. Life there is marked by ease and familiarity. It’s natural to like one’s comfort zone, but most of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas: When Heaven Came Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas is the divine moment when God stepped out of eternity and entered humanity to redeem mankind.

CHRISTMAS: WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:8-14; Philippians 2:6-11; Galatians 4:4-5 INTRODUCTION Christmas is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Barrier Of Fear Into Bold Advancement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026

This sermon reveals how believers can overcome fear and step boldly into their God-given destiny.

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF FEAR INTO BOLD ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 Key Verse: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:9; Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 41:10; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Resurrection Of A Generation Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in a long series on Joshua. This topically looks at the number 3, and how it often means that God will bring back to life. Step into the 3rd day!

Joshua 1:10-11 – The Resurrection of a Generation (Many thanks to Audio Adrenaline for the title, and John Eldredge for the thoughts...) An article by Pat Barnes appeared in the March 1995 issue of Guideposts. It went like this… It was a beautiful spring day, and a sense of peace stayed with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unbelief Removed

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 23, 2007

Unbelief removed looks at three steps in which we see unbelief being removed, three steps which we can still see in the world today. Involving 1. come and see, 2. go and tell, and 3. stand in awe.

Mark 16:9 -20. Unbelief removed. Marks gospel has come to abrupt end - very much in the style of the pen writer Mark to have stopped it as he has done with the fear and bewilderment of the women in awe of the resurrection, leaving us all to make or own decisions. But at the very start He made it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Likes You

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 25, 2007

God likes you. The only way to obey God over the long haul is to love him. The first step to loving Him is to receive His love for you. The first step to receiving his love for you is to understand he likes you.

A few months ago I had an interesting email conversation with a woman who has attended our church for a few years. She told me that she hadn’t been coming for a while because of some personal issues that were going on. When I asked her to clarify what she meant, she said basically coming to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational