Sermons on Step Eight:

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2019

“Do I really want to be changed.” Jesus asked a very serious question. Let's discover why!

Sermon “Do you want to be made well?” John 5:1-14 Introduction: Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it!” At different times, I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Dont die with regrets

2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: How you think about God will determine who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Josiah - Victor Or Victim? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

I avoid being mastered by my circumstances by entrusting my circumstances to the Master

ENGAGE This morning I’d like to begin with a short quiz. There ae really no “right” or “wrong” answers to these questions. This is more of a self-evaluation tool, so I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or make you turn in an answer sheet, but for your own good, it is important that you answer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

New Direction

Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001

If you stagnate in the Christian Life you die - This is Biblical help to move forward!

Let me begin with this: It is called “Life’s Tough Questions to ponder!” 1. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? 2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we even know it? 3. Why do we say that something is out of whack? What is a whack? 4. Why does “slow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Friends

"The Danger Of Routine”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger of routine” 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Writing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Remedy For Stress Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

By suffering the punishment of our sins, God has given us a lasting remedy for the stress caused by guilt.

Stress. Anxiety. Pressure. It comes in many forms. The cry of a baby at 3:00 in the morning. A huge presentation at work. A sound system that doesn’t want to work when you’re about to have your first services in Doral. The loss of a spouse. The news that your father has alzheimers. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pharisees- No Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2018

If one is not careful, one's heart can drift so far away from God that we end up with no heart.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine a unique group of people as we continue with our A Drifting Heart series. • Today we will see how the scribes and Pharisees ended up with the worst-case scenario when it comes to a drifting heart, a heart that drifts so far from God that one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Bug But Hug

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 5, 2002

What is the meaning of mercy in the Bible?

Back in my high school years in Korea, I had a really great friend named ¡°Jong-Sun¡±. We were like the closest friends not just in school but also in the world. Literally we did everything together during that time. We ate, we played, we studied, and sometimes we even slept together. Don¡¯t get ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling The Thirsty

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2005

Jesus calls the thirsty to come to him, and drink.

Calling The Thirsty John 7:37-39 Background : Jesus often used what was taking place around him as an opportunity to teach a spiritual lesson. Remember as he walked with his disciples, he told his disciples to look at the fields because they were white unto harvest. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of Jesus' power to heal, the necessity of faith to receive healing, and the opportunities God gives us to receive healing.

Hey Church family! We're diving into John 5:2-8 today, a passage that speaks volumes about the power and compassion of our Savior. As we look at this Scripture, we're going to be exploring three key themes: The Power of Jesus to Heal, The Need for Faith to Receive Healing, and The Opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8

Topics: Healing

Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 5, 2015

We must not merely talk the walk, but also walk the talk.

Doers of the Word January 4, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not merely talk the walk, but also walk the talk. Focus Passage: James 1:22-25 Supplemental Passage: By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Wage War

Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007

A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrecking Crew ( Fifth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 11, 2022

Nothing in all the world is more important to the world but the Blood of Jesus! Nothing but the blood of Jesus matters because [our own] “ … flesh and blood cannot enter the kingdom of God” (I Corinthians 15:50 NIV).

WRECKING CREW Text: Acts 11:1 -18 Act 11:1-18  Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God.  (2)  So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him,  (3)  saying, "Why did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of A Present Opportunity

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 30, 2001

There’s no time like the present to be involved in the Kingdom of God!

The Power of a Present Opportunity Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. An ostrich with its head in the sand is just as blind to opportunity as to disaster. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity. When one door closes, another opens; but we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Mediocrity is the greatest enemy of greatness!

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Microsoft goes for "station domination," and wallpapers a San Francisco metro station with recruiting ads. By Katharine Mieszkowski March 2, 2000 | "You could spend your whole life trying to change the world." The ponderous message looms above hordes of commuters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible