Sermons on Step 8:

How To Have A Happy Year

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 1, 2003

This sermon explains steps neccessary in having a happy year and explains that God wants to effect our lives all year long making the entire year joyful and not just the beginning of the year.

“How To Have A Happy Year” For New Years Day-- night Wed. Jan. 01st 2003, Communion Following Sermon OPENING TEXT: Rev 3:8 (KJV) God says to the Church in Philadelphia 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, 1 Corinthians 7:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In The Spirit (A Journey Of Divine Transformation)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 29, 2025

The Christian life involves constant tension between flesh and Spirit. Victory comes not through human effort but through daily dependence on the Holy Spirit's power and guidance.

Walking in the Spirit A Journey of Divine Transformation Introduction The Christian life presents a profound paradox. You possess both a new nature in Christ and the lingering presence of your old nature. Paul addresses this reality with striking clarity in Galatians 5:16-17, where he describes an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:16, Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 5:18-20, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, John 15:13, Hebrews 12:2, John 14:27, Mark 8:17-21, Matthew 9:10-13, Matthew 14:14-21, Luke 24:44, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:15, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:17, Romans 7:15-25, John 16:13, John 16:12, Acts 8:26-38, John 16:14, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Colossians 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:11, Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Simply Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024

Pray simply focused on Matthew 6:7-8 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 3 of same title)

HoHum: I step into an elevator on the ground floor. One other person- much taller than me- stands against the back wall. I turn as the elevator door closes and find my floor number on the elevator control panel. I hear a voice behind me- friendly but in a language I don’t understand. I turn, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8, Luke 11:1, Luke 18:10-14, 1 Samuel 3:10, 1 Kings 18:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things We Learn About God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 25, 2016

God gives us the freedom to obey or disobey Him. When we choose our way, God does not abandon us. God directs the steps of those who delight in Him.

1 Sam 9:15-17 - THINGS WE LEARN ABOUT GOD We get to know more about God, in seeing the way He deals with His people Israel. God had a plan for Israel, but the people felt they know better. • 8:6 “Give us a king to lead us…” They wanted a king for all the wrong reasons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Alone Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Jesus (John 20:24-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 21, 2022

The goal of the gospel: step up, and be strengthened in your faith. Here, Jesus shows kindness to Thomas, and gives him what he needs to come to full "belief."

Let's start today by rereading last week's passage. John 20:19-22. This is the moment Jesus first reveals himself to all his disciples after rising from the dead: (19) Then, when it was evening on that day-- the first day of the week, and the doors having been shut where the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Don't Give Up...great Things Take Time

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018

True believers can't give up. That what we feel is a setback is only a setup for the Savior to step through. Don't give up...great things take time!

Scripture Reference: Psalm 137:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 10, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction: Israel had been in captivity as slave in Egypt. After nearly 400 years of captivity, they were allowed to leave and follow Moses to the Promised Land of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From The Dominion Of Death

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CHAPTER 8 -- FREEDOM FROM THE DOMINION OF DEATH / ETERNAL SECURITY IN CHRIST THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION BUT FREEDOM TO LIVE A NEW LIFE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BY THE POWER OF HIS SPIRIT 1.

CHAPTER 8 -- FREEDOM FROM THE DOMINION OF DEATH / ETERNAL SECURITY IN CHRIST THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION BUT FREEDOM TO LIVE A NEW LIFE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BY THE POWER OF HIS SPIRIT 1. (:1-2) In Christ, We are No Longer Condemned (under the controlling power of Sin and Death); Instead We Are Freed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living To Your True Potential

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 7, 2007

This is a look at Romans 12:1-8. In view of God’s mercy, Paul sheds light on our personal responsibility to live to our true potential.

Romans 12:1 - 8. “Fulfilling our true potential .” When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stand In Awe Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 17, 2006

Starting in chapter 8, the people of Jerusalem band together to rebuild the city spiritually. The first thing to nitice is thier reverence and awe towards thier creator.

As we found last week as we looked at Nehemiah 7, the walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt. The main task that Nehemiah had set out to accomplish was complete. The work as a whole though was not finished. The people now had to come together to revive their relationships with God, restore the city ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cast A Vision Of A Better Kingdom Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 7 of 8 of a Lenten series on Jesus with this message dealing with Jesus’ vision for the world and our lives, a better vision than we can imagine.

JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM Sunday, April 14, 2002 TEXT: Matthew 4:23-5:12 We’ve have been doing a series during this Lenten season leading up to Easter which climaxed on Easter Sunday on celebrating Jesus. As I looked at the series, I realized we didn’t have enough time to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Better Ministry, Covenant, And Promises Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 11, 2003

Hebrews 8 shows how God’s covenant in Christ has outstanding features that are shocking to consider. Who would ever have believed it!

Hebrews 8:1-13 Spiritual vegetarians be warned! We are entering the meat department of God’s word! After introducing how Jesus is high priest after the order of Melchizedek, we continue unpacking the glory of Christ as seen in the shadow of the Old Testament, which is fading away. Better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003

8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating A Life

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004

This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational