Sermons on Step 4:

Homily At My Step-Father's Funeral

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The homily I preached at my step-father's funeral.

R. Joseph Owles Layton’s Funeral Home June 2004 An aged and bitter Mark Twain wrote shortly before his death: A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;……they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:1-58

Denomination: Catholic

Three Steps To Finding Your Directions

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

Helps in directing a young persons walk with Christ.

This passage gives us a very simple but sometimes hard outline for us to follow as human beings to receive direction in and for our lives. I. The first step we need to follow to receive direction from the Lord is "Trust in the Lord with all of our heart." Trust means: Webster says: " Having a firm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

You Have To Take The First Step

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

Just like the Israelite priests carrying the ark into the Jordan river, Christians must take the first step in faith to move forward with God's plan.

Joshua 3:1-17 Pray Did you ever notice that as people, we’re kind of obsessed with weight? We are always talking about how people in Hollywood are too skinny. She's so skinny she must have to jump around in the shower just to get wet. And even more than being obsessed with being skinny, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Sleeping With Your Step Mum Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

The Corinthians were Paul's favourite church, but what a mess! Sexual sin was rife, including one young man sleeping with his step mum. So Paul has a fight on his hands...

In the middle of what I think is Paul’s second most combative letter to one of his churches. The first is Galatians – where he is tackling the issue of Judaizers who want to take the believers away from grace and back to the law. The Corinthians were going the opposite way. They had ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A One Step Guide To God's Grace

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Jan 23, 2011

A new look into the phrase "Is it I Lord?"

Jesus sat down at what the early church dubbed the Last Supper, for somereason they all sat on the same side of the table staring towards us the audiance as if we began to watch them. However Leonardo Davinci might have just painted under hope not as an observer. The traditional passover supper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008

Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Congregational

Confession: The First Step Towards Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2021

Ash Wednesday's confession of sin is our first step towards wholeness

February 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 51:1-17; Confession: The First Step towards Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we turn the corner and a new season stands before us, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Step Five - Go Tell It On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Confession is good for the soul we are told bu if you have never done a fifth or haven’t done one in a while, How free do you want a be? How strong do you want to become? How is it with your soul?

In the scriptures we heard earlier, James was trying in his own way to provide advice to a set of new Christian Churches after his step brother, Jesus’ resurrection. The Way, as the early Christian movement was called to try and enlighten new Christians but also to manage and lead a whole new set ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Steps To Live The Word Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 11, 2020

"Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace thee." In this outline six steps to help the Word of God be living, growing and working in Christian lives. will make the Bible alive in us.

SIX STEPS TO LIVE THE WORD OF GOD! "Bestow upon me, O Lord my God, understanding to know thee, diligence to seek thee, wisdom to find thee, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace thee." Thomas Aquinas. In this outline we give six steps to help the Word of God be living, growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:14, Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 7:24

Unlocking Blessings: Three Simple Steps SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Discover the power of consistent prayer, diligent obedience, and sacrificial giving in unlocking God's blessings. Experience an open heaven as you commit to these three simple steps.

When we commit ourselves to seeking the Lord regularly through persistent prayer, obedience, and sacrificial giving, we will begin to experience an open heaven from God. Let's explore three key elements that can help us unlock an open heaven. Isaiah's Cry for an Open Heaven: In Isaiah 64:1-2, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Topics: Blessing, Prayer, Obedience, Giving

Stepping Into Faith: Trusting God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Its only when we remove ourselves and the word 'if' from the equation, and trust God to do the impossible, that we truly step into faith. The story of David is not a question of 'if', but a testament to his faith. Are you willing to do the same?

Introduction: Imagine a scenario where a king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates. He hired both individuals and instructed them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well. The king promised to inspect their work in the evening. One of the men became discouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Topics: Faith, Trust, Healing

Mastering Time: Simple Steps To Efficiency SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Explore five simple yet effective principles for mastering time management. These include setting clear priorities, nurturing relationships, planning ahead, organizing effectively, and embracing flexibility.

Think about the biggest stressors in your life right now. Chances are, they involve feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities at home, work, school, church, or a combination of these. The constant ticking of the clock can make it seem like time is our enemy, always running out. The solution to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Time Management, Efficiency

Guided Steps: Learning From Moses SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Drawing lessons from Moses' life, we explore how to progress under God's direction.

The life of Moses provides clear examples of how to move forward under God's guidance. On August 24, 2003, during morning worship, we focused on Exodus 33:12-23. The sermon was titled "Where Do We Go From Here?" and explored the importance of hearing from God, waiting on Him, and experiencing His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Topics: Unity, Guidance

David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

David went into the cave discouraged but came out victorious.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 5 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 4” Text: Psalm 57:1-11 The past few weeks we have been talking about caves. A cave is a type of a dark hour, a struggle, or a serious valley that you are facing. This series has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple Man

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2012

God gives us three simple instructions in order to reconcile ourselves and our nation to Him.

Simple Man Micah 6: 3-8 Intro. A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." . We have the privilege to disagree. We ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist