Sermons on Step 8:

I Got Mess, But God... Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 2, 2019

I began this series by talking about how God and I are not on the same page when it comes to timing. I am an impatient person who likes everything done now, and our God is an extremely patient God waiting to the last moment to act. And that left me with a question. "Why?"

Introduction: I began this series by talking about how God and I are not on the same page when it comes to timing. I am an impatient person who likes everything done now, and our God is an extremely patient God waiting to the last moment to act. And that left me with a question. "Why?" It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Can God Do With A Small Congregation

Contributed by Lester Potts on Nov 17, 2025

What can a small church do? How can we possibly make a difference in a world that seems to be collapsing?

It took just one person, Jesus Christ, to spark a movement that changed history. His ministry on earth lasted only three years, during which time Jesus chose twelve men to serve alongside Him. Who were these individuals, and what inspired them to boldly share the message of the Gospel—even at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free,

Introduction • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishing And Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?

Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 5, 2026

Faith is more than words. I can say that I believe all day long but at some point, I have to actually step out in faith. That's how I know that my faith is real but that it is strong enough to hold me up and sustain me no matter what's going on in my life.

Basically, I grew up in upstate New York. There were some woods at the end of the street and there was a pond more or less in the middle of it. In the winter, we would skate on it and play hockey. The thing is ... as we gathered on the edge of the pond, we always had the same debate: Was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Genesis 41:31-36, Exodus 1:9-11, Isaiah 43:2, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Do We Go From Here ?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 6, 2025

We all face changes and transition in our lives and sometimes ask the question; What's next? This message helps us understand if we just keep following God we will get to the destination that He has planned for us.

( I used this with a group that I meet with weekly But it could easily be modified for your church setting) Introduction: Every one of us is in a transition. Some of you are starting college. Some may be going back for a GED. Others are stepping up into new roles and responsibilities you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Closer Walk

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jul 29, 2023

We can learn from Enoch to walk with God, that God expects us to walk by faith and that without faith we cannot please God or enter heaven

“A closer walk” Hebrews 11:5-6 I didn’t know I was competitive: - until I got this new watch that tracks my steps - It told me I was supposed to walk about 5700 steps a day - I did that, and then I did 10,000, 14,000 camping Last Thursday: - I started walking south and got to about 4000 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 3, 2008

In step 4 we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Text: Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord At a very young age I was first exposed to the drudgery of taking an annual inventory. First at the family ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40

Denomination: Lutheran

Husbands Love

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011

This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Me - Psalm 51:8-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025

Learn the strategies Satan uses to prevent you from enjoying God's forgiveness.

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-11

4 Steps To Win The Battle Over Worry

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 14, 2017

This sermon highlights 4 insights given by Jesus to win the battle over worry and to overcome anxiety.

Winning the Battle Over Worry (Matthew 6:25-34) A man was constantly worrying that somebody was under his bed. He went to a Counselor who was willing to help him, but at a high fee, over many months. A few weeks later the Counselor met the man on the street and asked him why he had not returned. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Steps How To Lead Person To Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 6, 2008

Every Christian should know the steps needed to lead a person to Christ. Here are some basic steps all Christians should know. God bless you and yours and may this outline of scriptures be in your mind and heart and always be ready to give a reason for th

FIVE STEPS HOW TO LEAD PERSON TO CHRIST! Every Christian should know the steps needed to lead a person to Christ. I remember back in a western town in Australia being stopped by 6 teenagers when they heard me say hello to them. They asked me if I was an American and what was I doing in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31-32

Bible Research #3 - Step #1 - Observation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2008

Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This third session deals with the first step of Bible study: Observation

SESSION #5 – 10 STRATEGIES OF OBSERVATION “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: *other

The Feast At The House Of Levi

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Jesus came not to call the Righteous but Sinners to repentance.

THE FEAST AT LEVI’S HOUSE. Mark 2:13-22. 1. The call of Levi (Mark 2:13-14) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and the constant suspicion of theft. Levi ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Solemn Responsibility Of Christian Witness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2014

The person who receives you, dear Christian, receives Jesus - and He says that “the one who receives Me receives the One who sent Me” (Matthew 10:40).

THE SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS. Matthew 10:40-42. This is the continuation of what I have called the ‘little commission’ - the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42). We turn now from the missionaries to those who receive them. a) The attitudes and actions indicated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational