Sermons on Step Forward:

Sincerity

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 24, 2005

At times we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with the Trinity and assess its sincerity.

Sincerity Introduction: Sometime we use the opposite of something to define it. A. Feigners 1. Epitome and personification of insincerity. 2. What constitutes a feigner or feign person? a. A pretender i.e. “The Great Pretender” by the Platters b. An inventor of fabrications c. A copier or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Divorce Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2005

In James 1:21-27, James shows you three steps in building a faith that really works.

Scripture Andras Tamas is the name officials gave a certain man decades ago in a Russian psychiatric hospital. He’d been drafted into the Army, but the authorities had mistaken his native Hungarian language for the gibberish of a lunatic and had him committed. Then they forgot about him—for 53 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does A Mature Christian Handle Open Rebuke

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 25, 2005

THIS OUTLINE DEALS WITH STEPS ON HOW TO HANDLE OPEN REBUKE. I WORTE THIS AFTER I WAS OPEN REBUKE

Praise the Lord all of my beloved Brothers and sisters in our FATHER and Savior Jesus Christ. This message is solely about me and it will explain how I handle an open rebuke for bringing honor upon myself and not honoring those that deserve honor. I was rebuke for plagiarism. As many of you that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out On The Water Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planned Parenthood Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

Talks about the lack of respect for parents so prevalent in our society today and steps for regaining their respect.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:12 “Planned Parenthood” We’ve been looking at the Ten Commandments in a series called "What If They’re Wrong." So far we’ve looked at the first four Commandments. These first four Commandments deal with our relationship with God. Once Jesus was asked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Control

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 10, 2007

This message explores the nature of self control and how to walk in it in partnership with God. Practical action steps are included.

SELF CONTROL Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 6, 2006 Read II Peter 1:1-11 and Galatians 5:16-25. Introduction: The writings of God through the apostles Peter and Paul could not be clearer on this matter of the Christian life. If a person genuinely comes into a saving relationship with the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Process Of Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 27, 2009

The 5 steps of faith. Before you can get the reward us must go through the process.

¡°The Process of Faith¡± By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 11:1, 6 & Hebrew 10:23. Scriptures read: ¡°Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6. But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Be The Best Dad You Can Be

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 21, 2010

Father's Day message, encouraging dads to step up and be the men our families need us to be.

Be the Best Dad You Can Be Various Scriptures June 20, 2010 THE AUDIO FOR THIS CAN BE HEARD AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG. NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Six weeks ago I preached a Mother’s Day message, and I was pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:2-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Victim To Victory Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

This message is #1 in the road to recovery. It covers the ’first step’ to true freedom from habits, hangups, and hurts.

Genesis 37:23-24 / Psalms 40:1-2 * Most of us have been around long enough to realize this isn’t a perfect church – full of imperfect people. Wow! A Revelation * Most of us feel comfortable generalizing our imperfection and faults. o Its easy to say, “yeah, we all have hurts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 23, 2009

Gideon shows us what it is like to to step out in faith despite the doubts that you may have.

Heroes of the OT: Gideon Judges 7:7-15 March 22, 2009 This morning we are going to look at another hero of the OT: Gideon. Have any of you ever felt incompetent, or ill-suited, or like a “fish out of water,” or ill-prepared, or ill-equipped, or maybe you felt like you were just not good enough? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In God's Presence

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 18, 2011

You can live your life in God's presence knowing His will for every step of your life.

February 20, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Subject: Living for God Title: Living in God’s Presence I have been speaking to you for the last three weeks about the presence of God and how you respond to His presence. The bible is full of references of people who encountered ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Ark And Into A New World - Noah As A Type Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 30, 2011

The steps that Noah took at the end of the flood teach us about our new beginning in the Christian life.

Illustrations explain complex things in simple ways. Like putting together a bicycle or piece of unassembled furniture. Or setting up a computer or electronics. If you want to learn how to tie a knot, or learn a new crochet stitch, the best way is to look at a picture. The Old Testament is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Results Of Discouragment)

Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012

This sermon is intended to help all of us who are going through a time of discouragement, to see the steps to recovery.

A Spiritual Drop-Out I Kings 19:1-12 FROM a true spiritual standpoint the unusual events of this familiar chapter presents one of the saddest stories and all of the Bible. And yet a story with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Deal With Opposition Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2007

Serving Christ requires sacrifice. What steps must we take in order to serve Christ effectively?

How to Deal With Opposition II Timothy 4:5 Purpose: To describe the hard realities of sharing the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to renew (or start) a commitment to sacrifice in order to serve Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time To Get Ready

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 5, 2008

God is waiting for us to take a step of faith in order for Him to bring His promises into our lives.

April 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 54:1-5 Subject: God’s Promise of Blessing Title: Time to Get Ready I want to pick up this week with where I left off last week. How many of you remember what I preached about last week? NO PRESSURE! Last week I preached about having a radical type of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God