Sermons on Step Forward:

From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024

From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 1:27, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 12:7, Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Reward

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 23, 2005

Though we look forward to glad heavenly reunion with Christ Jesus and with God at the end of our lives, we need not wait for that time. We can experience that nearness and relationship in the here and now. That is our reward for "receiving" God’s messen

Reward - Matthew 10: 40 - 42 Intro: Crime stoppers – reward for information leading to an arrest – getting a reward for returning something that was lost. The reward is usually tied to some thing or someone. Like links in a chain. I. William Barclay in his commentary on this passage points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Up The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 2, 2003

Paul teaches us how to be strong in Lord in this lesson on taking up the full armor of God. Too many Christians are defensive minded when Paul lists armor that is completely used for soldiers who are in forward motion in the good fight of faith. There is

The Armor of God, My Protection from Satan and His Demons – Eph. 6:10-18 Illustration: Today I learned that my Mother has a deadly form of c-121 ovarian cancer. More than ever I need to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. But I need something more. I need to continue to march forward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Churchgoers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Present Suffering Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

The believer’s future is connected with Christ’s. Christ is the faithful Son and is the Father’s rightful heir. The Christian by means of his adoption is a joint heir with Christ and may look forward to eternal glory in the presence of the Son (cp. John 1

For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too (2 Corinthians 1.5). Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God; they have received the Spirit of adoption whereby they approach God as “Abba! Father!” Their adoption is sealed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

John The Baptist And What He Said And What He Heard

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014

John the Baptist, the last of the OT prophets or the first of the NT, proclaimed Law and the need to repent, but also Gospel and how to be forgiven. He looked forward to Jesus and must have been elated when he was told what Jesus said and did

Matthew 11: 2-15 The message John the Baptist preached and the message he received Lutherans are very firm on teaching Law and Gospel and emphasising the correct distinction between the two. We need them both, Law and Gospel, God's Law, rules, duties and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guided By God Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 13, 2024

Are you committed to letting God guide you, are you taking hold of His Word and letting Him speak to you? What steps have you taken after hearing His call on your life?

We are in Genesis 24 in our Dust to Life series. Sarah had died and Abraham knew that it was time to prepare Isaac to carry on the blessing that God had promised him. He had learned through the school of hard knocks to trust God and be guided by Him throughout his journey. And now in his old age he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Ain't Done With Me Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching.

Series: Philippians Sermon: “God Ain’t Done with Me” Philippians 1:3-8 A sermon for June 21, 2020 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of The Law 030324 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Explores the call to reject personal idols, serve God alone, and embrace His liberating love as revealed through Scripture.

Good morning, dear family of God. I feel a warmth in my heart as I stand here before you today, looking at the sea of familiar faces eager to discover more about the infinite love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Today, we find ourselves standing on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Idols, Laws

When A Sinner Meets Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

An in-depth look at the emotional and spiritual workings that take place in the heart of a woman who comes in contact with the Son of God.

WHEN A SINNER MEETS JESUS Luke 7:36-50 INTRO. Note the order of events briefly. (vs. 1-10) Jesus at Capernaum - heals the centurion’s servant. (vs. 11-17) Jesus in Nain (20 miles from Capernaum) - The widow’s son raised from the dead. (vs. 18-23) John the Baptist sends disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004

David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's On First? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Who’s on First? The old Abbott and Costello routine asks a pertinent question about perspective and priority!

Who’s on First Matthew 19:28-20:16 Matthew 19:28-20:16 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Experience; Making Everday Memorial Day

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2008

Looking into our lives and wanting it to be a memorial for others to see christ.

5/26/2008 EXPERIENCE; MAKING EVERYDAY MEMORIAL DAY Joshua 4:1-9 Deuteronomy 29:1-15 INTRO- THIS MORNING I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal