Sermons on Step By Step:

Sermon – Dangerous Steps To King Saul's Downfall

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 6, 2025

Yet, In this text, we witness the downfall of king Saul and his choice to rebel against God. Saul was chosen by God, anointed by Samuel and celebrated by the people, and given many victories against Israel’s enemies, but he fell from grace.

Sermon – Dangerous Steps To Downfall Scripture Lesson - 1 Samuel 15:10-29 “Then the Lord said to Samuel, “I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command.” Samuel was so deeply moved when he heard this that he cried out to the Lord all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-29, Proverbs 14:34, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 15:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Sustained And Ordained

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 21, 2010

Recently I was thinking about some of the different lessons the Lord has taught me and how he brought me up step by step. This section of Scripture in 1 John 2, kept coming up in my spirit. Over and over I would hear these words. What an awesome God we s

1 John 2:12. I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. 13. I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"Storms Don't Last Always!"

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 6, 2009

We will encounter storms in our lives, and we can allow these storms to make us bitter, or help us to be better Christians. It is how we react to the trials in our lives, not the storms, itself that is most important.

Mark 4:35-41. “Storms Don’t Last Always.” Dr. Marie Mason Illustration: A young woman, whom I will call Patty, told me a little about her life, and listening to her, I had a combination of emotions. As a parent, (1) hurt, because, as a child, she went through so much, (2) exhilarated, because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019

Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is ...

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Apr 5, 2016

Three Characteristics of Faith

Sermon on Faith “We need only a teeny weeny bit of it Yet, sometimes we don’t seem to have enough It doesn’t just see the obvious but takes hold of the unthinkable Sometimes it defies logic yet it’s not blind The courageous love it, the weak shun it, The intellectuals ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Our Spiritual Aid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 16, 2018

In John's gospel he refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter who will not leave us desolate. But when we look at different versions of the Bible different words are used, e.g. Advocate and Counsellor each having a different but significant meaning.

The Holy Spirit - our spiritual aid John 14: 15-17 Have you ever lived life dangerously by taking a step into the unknown? A step of faith, you were in a situation when you were not sure what to do, you had to make decision and had no idea about the consequences of your actions. It was the kind ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2017

Are you fed up with living a mediocre Christian Life? Do you want your days to be different? Do you want to be amazed and surprised as God draws you closer to Him each and every day? Then it's time to follow God's Divine Direction for your life.

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Its a new year, and we have a new preaching theme, Discovering Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Discover YOUR Destiny... Discover OUR Destiny... Maybe your thinking, “Sounds like a nice idea, it would be great to discover and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Deuteronomy 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Unlocking Your Destiny

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Every believer has a God-ordained destiny. However, many struggle to fulfil it due to ignorance, spiritual opposition, or wrong choices. To unlock your destiny, you must understand God's plan, overcome obstacles, and take intentional steps to walk in divine purpose.

UNLOCKING YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 60:1, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 60:1, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm 37:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Time Is It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012

A Message calling the church to step up for Christ.

What Time Is It? Haggai 1:1-11 / Romans 13:11-14 * (READ Haggai) In 1969 a rock album entitled “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released with huge success. One of the songs on that album was entitled “Does anybody really know what time it is.” Candidly, that song is considered a rock classic ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Four Down And Four Up Lesson 03 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down to hell; four steps up to Heaven.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9, NKJV). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Abraham

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

There are some steps that led to Abraham's success in his sacrifice.

Genesis 22:1-14 KJV And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. [2] And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal