Sermons on Step 8:

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2011

The crossing of the Jordan River reminded us of the need to have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe Him fully, and the courage to act on His Word. God will do His amazing works, very often, beyond what we can see or imagine.

[The sermon thoughts here taken and adapted from Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith] God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are obstacles and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nominal Christrians

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Feb 12, 2017

This sermon seeks to define what a "real Christian" looks like as opposed to the world's definition.

Nominal Christians When I was a kid, the Apollo missions were in the news daily. I still remember sitting in front of our little black and white TV watching Neil Armstrong take that first step onto the surface of the moon. Having watched all of the launches, I remember a saying the astronauts would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 2) When You Meet Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

How does bonding occur? The Danger of the One and Only Theory

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE II. WHEN YOU MEET Remember physical proximity, attraction, temperaments, beauty, and types of love. A. Bonding refers to the emotional covenant that links a man and a woman toghether for life and makes them intensely valuable to one another. It is the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved By Grace, Changed By Grace - Repentance, Faith, And The Life That Follows Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

“How can a sinful person be made right with a holy God?” That question sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not theoretical. It is personal. It is eternal.

Saved by Grace, Changed by Grace - Repentance, Faith, and the Life that Follows Introduction – The Most Important Question You Will Ever Answer There are many important questions in life. What career will I choose? Who will I marry? Where will I live? But none compare to this one: “How can a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Sinking Feeling Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2011

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

In his article, "Ten Years Later", R.C. Sproul said: "A full decade has passed since America suffered the tragedy of 9/11. Ten years ago, I repeatedly heard the question raised: “Where was God in all of this? Where was God on 9/11 when the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Re-Think And Re-Phrase Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2021

We need to pursue renewal by re-thinking and re-phrasing our mindset and words. The tongue unchecked has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks.

Sermon: Renew 2021 – Re-thinking and Re-phrasing! Video: Transition a Needy World from sermoncentral.com Everywhere you go there is a need. In our cities, our nation, and our world. People are struggling, addicted, broken and lost. If Jesus is the hope of the world, then His church should act as ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10, Proverbs 12:18, James 1:26, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Great Faith!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 3, 2001

A scriptural view of THE FAITH.

This Faith Issue among religous denominations should be, and can be ,verified and justified by God’s Holy Word. Saving Faith is what ALL men need today. Serving Faith is Christ living through Us. Scriptural Faith is the Topic We want to look at. After all, when you stand before the Lord, and one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Living Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 23rd study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #26: RIGHTEOUS LIVING Psalm 26 In many of the psalms of David, we hear cries of anguish and despair; but in this psalm, David is speaking of how spiritually good he is. Is David bragging? I don¡¦t believe so. As sinful creatures, isn¡¦t it wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God’s Plan of Salvation

Follow The Instructions I remember getting my first model for Christmas when I was 8 or 9 yrs old. On t/outside, top & all 4 sides, picture this beautiful car. Was 1967 Corvette (new at t/time). Inside box, set of instructions. #1, identify all parts - who needs to do that? I’m putting wrong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 2:36-39

The Challenge Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009

Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Journey

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

An evangelist sermon asking what happens when we get to the point in our journey when we realize we are missing out.

The Great Journey August 13/95 INTRO: Do you ever feel like there really must be more to life than what you’re experiencing presently? Last year my wife and I took a weekend to go camping in the Kananaskis country west of Calgary. Now, being an athlete, Joanne was looking forward to some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2018

Jesus on Trial – John chapter 18 verses 19-24 & 28-40 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Jesus before Annas: • Two High Priests: Annas & Caiaphas (B). Jesus before Pilate: • Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): • Step2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): • Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) • Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day, a youngster was really excited ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-40

Denomination: Brethren

Truth: Gospel, Not Emotion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

True worship happens when our hearts and minds align with God’s truth, allowing authentic praise regardless of our changing feelings or circumstances.

Friends, pull up a chair and take a deep breath. Some of us walked in today with hearts humming like a racing engine, others with batteries barely blinking. Some of us feel God’s nearness; others wonder if our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. Can I encourage you? You are not here by accident. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Topics: Emotion, Faith

Spirit-Empowered Boldness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

The sermon urges us to cherish our inherited faith, overcome fear, and boldly nurture and protect the gifts and gospel entrusted to us by God.

If you hold this letter up to your ear, you can almost hear the heartbeat behind it. Paul is nearer to the end than the beginning. Cold walls. Thin blankets. Thick memories. He is thinking of a young pastor with tender tears and a tough assignment. He remembers a grandmother’s prayers and a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Topics: Boldness, Faith