Sermons on Step Change:

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006

If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Step Above

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 15, 2006

A survey of Romans chapters 1-11, giving reasons for the "therefore" in Romans 12:1. Reasons for godly living.

LIVING A STEP ABOVE - Romans 12:1-2 Verse 1 of chapter 12 includes the word, “Therefore.” In the Holman Christian Standard Bible, the verse begins with the word “Therefore.” One of the things we must learn when we read our Bibles is that whenever we see the word “therefore,” we must look back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out On Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the faith of Noah and what it has to do with us.

Stepping Out on Faithfulness! Men have tried to appease the “gods” for centuries Aztecs (volcano god), Canaanites (fertility gods) Genesis 6:13-22 The way to please God is through faithfulness Heb 11:6, 7 Pistis- faithfulness or faith Faithfulness is acting on your faith (beliefs) Noah was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Steps Of A Good Man Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Final Part

THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN (ESTHER 8-10) Do you know the safest cities to live? SustainLane, a San Francisco research group, used primary research as well as information from Risk Management Solutions to determine what cities are less vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking The First Step

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 30, 2006

Every Journey in life has to begin with the first step. Our first step when learning to walk was not easy (for most) we had a tendency to fall and get up and fall and get up again and again and again until we finally could keep our balance and walk. So it

Taking the first step A grocer was down in the cellar of his shop when he noticed his small son standing at the edge of the open trap door. He called up, “Here I am, Sonny, jump down.” But the boy hesitated. “I can’t, Daddy; I can’t see you.” Up came the answer, “No, but I can see you; trust me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Next Step

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Taking the next step God has for you is vital to your growth; so how do you know what that step is our how to take it?

Major misconceptions in modern Christianity. Going deeper: Getting fed: Growing closer: Knowledge vs. Action. 1 Cor.8:1 – Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. James 1:22 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. The action is the next step. 1 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

This sermon will define steps to receive answered prayers from God.

James 1:22 1. You need to make a decision what you want from God in prayer. You shouldn’t be praying aimlessly. 2. Read scriptures that relate to the the answer you want (Joshua 1:8). You should have a scritpure for what the answer should be. Many are praying amiss because they don’t know God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Stones Of Faith

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for your faith.

STEPPING STONES OF FAITH Text:Matthew 12:28 This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith. 1. Come and receive salvation. John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

6 Steps To Salvation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 6, 2008

easy to follow plan of salvation with a sinners prayer at the end

Intro: the other day I came across a simple tract with 6 steps to accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior. It is so clear in it’s presentation that I wanted it included with my sermons on sermon central. 1. Acknowledge--For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 You must ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps To Peace With God

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 29, 2005

An expanded sermon on the popular ’Finding Peace with God’.

STEPS TO PEACE WITH GOD First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org • Step One - God’s Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life--abundant and eternal. The Bible says... Romans 5:1 "We have peace with God through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Steps To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2006

The Why & How of peresonal devotions

Steps to Intimacy With God Ps 19:7-14 Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Steps Of Faith”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

We begin the Christian life by faith, and that is how we must walk with the Lord daily.

II Peter 1:1-11 October 15, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Steps of Faith” Introduction: Simon Peter: the two names are appealing to the Hebrew and the Greek audience • Those he is writing have not received an inferior faith (same as the apostles) • They didn’t do anything to earn this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Step To Move Forward

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Mar 26, 2009

Learn from Peter’s experience as he walks on the water and strive to get near to Jesus.

Baccalaureate Sermon March 28, 2009 CLAA GREETINGS Good morning everyone. You all look good in your gowns. I could still remember the time when I also sat in that place where you are seated right now. Seven years ago, I also wore the same gown you are wearing right now. Well, that wasn’t long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Adventist

Steps To An Overflowing Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2008

Jesus calls us to come and drink deeply of the springs of eternal life. The work of the Holy Spirit is to fill us and overflow with the fruit of the Spirit.

Steps to An Overflowing Life Steps to an Overflowing Life John 7:37-39 Have you ever been so thirsty that all you could think about was getting a cool drink of water? I can remember times when I was driving a combine cutting and thrashing wheat when I became extremely thirsty. Cutting wheat in ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Beauty Of The Next Step

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

How beautiful are the feet... Beautiful feet are feet that are moving. Encouraging the congregation to simply take the next step, wherever they are in their walk with God.

8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal