Sermons on Step Forward:

Straight Talk About Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Mar 18, 2005

A straight forward sermon on sex, faithfulness, purity, masturbation, emotional affairs, and God’s desire to redeem our sex lives!

Straight Talk About Real Life Straight Talk About Sex For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. ~ I Thess. 4:3&7 We’ve been engaged in a series of discussions that we’ve entitled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

More Faith, Less Cynicism Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

Cynicism is the loss of trust and support of goodness. Cynicism is the loss of faith in the possibility to change, improve or move forward. Cynicism is the loss of hope.

Intro Today Super Bowl Sunday. There will be 22 players on the field who desperately need rest... being watched by about 100 million people who could use some exercise. It's okay that most of us aren't playing that game... we aren't fit for it. But the tragedy is that it can reflect the way we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Weapon. Isaiah 54:17

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 17, 2022

This is a message for moving forward in the tough world we are living in and using what the Lord provides for us to get us through the hard times.

No Weapon Good Morning Stand with me and lift 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 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Faith’s journey moves through surrender and grace — where Jesus meets us at the wall, restores our love, and sends us forward.

There’s something quietly deceptive about the word arrival. We love the sound of it — the sense that the journey’s over, the destination reached, the work done. “I’ve arrived,” we say. The culture trains us to think in terms of achievements and milestones, success stories and finish lines. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Luke 22:61-62, Galatians 2:20, 2 Timothy 4:7, John 21:15-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

The first step of a blessed life is the recognition that we are poor in spirit, that we have a deep need in our lives, a need caused by our sin. The second step is to mourn over our sin.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN Matthew 5:4 The first beatitude confronted us with our deep need. "Blessed are the poor in spirit." The first step towards God is the recognition that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. That idea is frowned upon by the world today. However it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Wallowing! 3 Steps To Strengthen Yourself In Your God - 1 Samuel 30:6-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

1 Samuel 30:6 – The Pivot Verse That Changed Everything for David. David turned agony to victory in ONE verse—watch how YOU can too!

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction The world handles distress in a million different ways. Tranquilizers. Alcohol. Physical exercise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-31

The Worship Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 9, 2023

I realize that we are already past the Christmas season, but the action of the wise men and their desire to worship our Lord Jesus should be an example to us as we begin this new year.

Alba 1-8-2023 THE WORSHIP OF THE WISEMEN Matthew 2:1-12 Three small boys were in a Christmas play. They were the three wise men, and they had to give their gifts to Jesus. The first boy stepped forward, held out the gift in his hands and said, “Gold.” The second boy stepped forward, held out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring The Romance Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006

Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 6, 2007

Examining Joseph’s life and how he gave us an example to forgive, see God’s hand in a situation, and move forward!

God meant it for good! Genesis 50:17-21 (This sermon is actually based on a devotional I received from several weeks ago.) Turn to Genesis, Chapter 50 Allow me to give you some background information on this passage before we read it. In Genesis, Chapter 37, Joseph had a dream that one day his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 15 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 14, 2011

Very rarely will one sinner be willing to die another; but even with all of our imperfections and rebellion against God, Jesus Christ willingly gave His life for everyone.

Romans, Part 15 Romans 5:5-8 Introduction - Access to God is something that mankind has not had since the Garden - In Romans 1:18-32 we saw God’s wrath and what He is capable of bringing - But through the sacrifice of Jesus we now have access to God’s love and mercy - Ephesians 2:18, “For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Under The Power Of Precious Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 3, 2019

Don't allow anything to control you on this earth. Let Precious Holy Spirit be the only Person who controls and directs you in all you do

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE UNDER THE POWER OF PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT* 1 Corinthians 6:12 King James Version (KJV) 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Ruled By Peace, Anchored In Christ - Colossians 3:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

Peace is one of life’s most sought-after treasures. The world offers temporary peace through distractions, possessions, or fleeting moments of calm. Embrace the peace of Christ as the ruling force in your heart, allowing His presence to transform every part of your life.

Ruled by Peace, Anchored in Christ - Colossians 3:15 Main Idea: Embrace the peace of Christ as the ruling force in your heart, allowing His presence to transform every part of your life. Introduction Peace is one of life’s most sought-after treasures. The world offers temporary peace through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Colossians 1:20, John 14:27, Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, John 17:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Progress In Christlikeness Lest We Regress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2004

Forty factors that lead to spiritual regression and how to counter-act them with steps toward Christlikeness

Let us Progress in Christlikeness Lest We Regress Ephesians 4:10-4:15 Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal, especially maturity in Christlikeness. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Go To Church? Matthew 5-6-7

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 1, 2023

A message on why we are called to fellowship by having church together. What is it all about and what do we do to look forward to it?

Why do we go to church? Good Morning Stand with me and lift 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational