Sermons on Step 9:

In His Steps Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 17, 2014

Christians should make the best employees...and employers.

In His Steps 1 Peter 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill November 15-16, 2014 Following Jesus Video Imagine that a homeless man walked into a service and interrupted the sermon by saying, “I’ve been wondering since I came in here, if what you call following Jesus is the same thing as what He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Step Into The Son

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 31, 2015

Like Lazarus we sometimes become dead spiritually and must rely on Christ to free us from the death and bondage of the world

This is a familiar story that we all know, Jesus raising His friend Lazerus from the dead. Some of us have learned our first Bible verse from this text; Jesus Wept. As Jesus reaches Bethany his friend Lazarus has been in the tomb four days now. People are still mourning and as Jesus is arriving ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Stepping In The Light" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016

To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.

In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Step Into The Water" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 25, 2016

A step of faith can change everything. It did for Joshua and can for you too!

MOVING TO THE PROMISED LAND “Step into the Water” Joshua 3:1-17 Every one of us at some point in our lives reach a time when we are called to make critical decisions-decisions that can be life-changing. We come to an intersection; a crossroads and we have to make a decision as to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

First Steps

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold.

December 23, 1776 Thomas Paine wrote “These are the times that try men’s souls” in reference to “summer soldiers” who fought well in Spring and Summer but gave up and went home in the cold. It was a statement read to the Colonial army at Valley Forge before they crossed the Delaware and attacked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 13:32-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guarded Steps Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 1, 2022

The Bible gives us clear instructions on what our heart attitude should be as we walk into the house of worship for Jesus Christ.

Guarded Steps Steps Toward Enjoying God’s Favor Listening The Word of God gives clear instructions of what heart attitude we should have as we enter into the Church of Jesus Christ for true worship. “Guard your steps when you go into the house of God. Go near to listen... Do not be quick with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping In The Light

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 12, 2025

Are we ‘Stepping in the Light’? Are we walking in the footsteps of Jesus? Are we keeping the commandments of God?

3 If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; 4 Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. 5 And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Leviticus 26:3-5, John 14:15, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is The Time For Stepping

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2025

Can you be at the right place at the right time where God is moving, and miss receiving from God? We answer that question in this sermon.

John 5:1-4  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep In Step Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 21, 2016

The Apostle Paul encourages the readers to "keep walking in the Spirit." This is good advice for today's Christian.

Introduction In last week’s sermon, “Life in the Spirit”, I introduced this passage as Paul’s example of living in the flesh or living in the Spirit. While it may seem like I am doubling up on this text, but I want to focus on the message of the 16th and 25th verses; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 11, 2020

Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ B- Bible Reading C – Communication (Prayer) and Communion (Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper)

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme: How to Be Your Best Title: Steps to Greatness Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

‘steps Of Faith’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2023

‘Steps of Faith’ - John chapter 4 verses 43-54. – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Faith is central to all of life. • For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. • And whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen before. • He gives you a chemical compound ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Brethren

The Step Of Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

Faith is about trusting in God even when things don't make sense. Overcoming fear can lead to great rewards and our faith can have a positive impact on others.

Today we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that makes us believe in God even when things don't make sense. It's like trusting your best friend with your deepest secrets. You can't see what they'll do with it, but you trust them anyway. That's faith. That's faith. Let's look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Courage, Fearless Living, Trust In God

Steps To A Turnaround PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the intertwining of divine providence and human initiative in Ruth's faithful actions, guided by Naomi's wisdom and trust in God's sovereignty.

Good morning, beloved family of God! I'm delighted to see each one of you here today, ready to receive from the Lord, ready to be filled with His Word, ready to draw closer to Him. Isn't it amazing how He always meets us right where we are, in our moments of joy and in our moments of sorrow, in our ...read more

Topics: Nothing, Happens

The Step Of Faith Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faith in Christianity, the challenge of overcoming fear, and the significant rewards and impacts that come from living a faith-filled life.

The French author Voltaire said, “Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “we walk by faith, not by sight.” And Martin Luther King Jr. preached, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Spiritual Rewards

9 The Awakening Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 5, 2020

This is the 9th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah. Today's devotion is about Jonah being awoken by the Captain, to call on God for mercy and deliverance.

The Awakening Jonah 1:6 – “So the captain came to him, and said to him, “What do you mean, sleeper? Arise, call on your God; perhaps your God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” So the captain came to him, and said to him A Rude Awakening When the news of Jonah sleeping got to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6, Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 26:40-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible