Sermons on Step 8:

How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 27, 2004

We can avoid our own Ichabod moments by knowing what to look for.

How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps 1 Samuel 4. 21-22 September 26, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction A When Ridge was born I remember looking at all the different names of babies on the walls. a Cletus, Octavious, Xavior, Mercedes, . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism - Entry In To A New Life

Contributed by Mike Dorrell on Jun 5, 2003

Step by step why the Bible says baptism is needed.

BAPTISM-ENTRY IN TO A NEW LIFE What is baptism? What is it for? It is a way that we enter in to a personal relation with God and Jesus Christ. When I was a young boy it was so I could eat the little bite of bread and drink the juice. The older I became the more I learned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Come To Jesus In Steps (John 1:29-42) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 4, 2022

No one starts of knowing Jesus, or who he is. And that's okay. What's important, is that you "come to" Jesus, and "abide" with him. You can't come to Jesus, while keeping your (objective) distance.

Beginning in John 1:19, we find ourselves reading the events of a single week in the life of John the Baptist and Jesus. Let's start today by simply rereading 1:19-28, day 1. (19) And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites in order that they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Seven Steps To Forgiving Someone Who Really Hurt You

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Feb 10, 2018

Forgiving someone who hurt you is hard work. It is easier to stay wounded and go around talking bad about them. It is easier to let bitterness put down roots and let our hearts get hardened, but Jesus said to forgive...

A preacher tells the story of inviting a guest lecturer to speak to a counseling class he was teaching and asked him to specifically discuss the topic forgiveness. He told a powerful story from his own life that day to illustrate his point that we should forgive. His brother had many struggles, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Risk: Baby Steps Part 2 Of 3 - A Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Sep 27, 2006

Faith without risk is a contradiction - This is part 2 of a 3 part series on faith using the backdrop of Abraham and Isaac to communicate trust, risk, and belief in matters of faith.

Baby Steps Part 2 RISK Last week we began a journey of baby steps… taking one step at a time to find true faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humility Of Christ: A Model For Transformation Philippians 2:5-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024

Philippians 2:5-8 presents a profound challenge to believers to embody the humility of Christ. By embracing His example, we can experience transformation and become vessels of His grace and love in the world.

The Humility of Christ: A Model for Transformation Philippians 2:5-8 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound humility of Christ as exemplified in Philippians 2:5-8. In this passage, the apostle Paul invites believers to adopt the mindset of Christ, who humbly served others and willingly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:28, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Mindset Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2019

Romans 8:5-8

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - What Mindset Do We Have? May 8, 2022 (Mother's day) Romans 8:5-8 Introduction: I did a survey with some folks I really trust with only one question. Ready…“Who controls your thinking?” And over and over again I got back this answer…“I do…but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

Are you a conformer or a transformer? Life can become frustrating? This obstacle can be a stumbling block or a stepping stone, this is up to you.

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this as a 3 part series. INTRODUCTION: A. Every person is one of two things: 1. CONFORMER: you are fashioned by pressure from without 2. TRANSFORMER: you are changed by powers from within... B. THE WAY WE PRAISE AND ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righting A Wrong Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Driven Death

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 17, 2014

There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. But surprisingly Jesus wasn't the only one that died that day. Gal.2:20

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go88lDdmVLo There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Without it we have no chance of gaining salvation, relationship with God or any hope of ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Ephesians 2:8-9

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024

A message about what it really means to be saved through faith.

Stand with me, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break The Cycle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

We are creatures of habits. Habits can become death traps. God has a plan to break the cycle. Study the eagle.

FLYING IN CIRCLES --- BREAK THE CYCLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CYCLE: Recurrent round, period of time, pattern... model, blue-print, Pattern you copy over and over, behavior pattern, reaction pattern, thinking pattern... (winter, spring, summer, fall; birth, baby, child, teen, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Da Un Paso De Fe Take A Step Of Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2020

Cuando damos un paso de fe, debemos hacerlo en obediencia a la palabra de Dios.

Da un paso en la fe11 / 10/2020 Daniel 1: 6-21 Mateo 14: 16-27 Sujo Juan Soy el segundo Estamos en el segundo mensaje de nuestra serie, Nueva temporada, Nuevo comienzo, Nueva mentalidad. La semana pasada, el pastor Toby nos animó a soñar de nuevo. A menudo nos vemos obligados a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:6-21, Matthew 14:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed