Sermons on Step Forward:

Walking In Step With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025

This sermon is about recognizing and aligning our steps with the Holy Spirit and overcoming the obstacles and distractions that come our way

Good morning, church! Ya’ll ever watched a marching band in action? The way they move in precision can be mesmerizing. Every step is calculated, every movement is synchronized. But what if just one person decided to go their own way—it would throw everything off. Walking in step requires focus, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25, John 14:16-17, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing To Step Up

Contributed by Harold Ihua on Aug 24, 2024

The life of a believer in Christ Jesus, is one of choices. The believer can either choose to step down- be conformed to the world or step up- be transformed into the image of Christ.

The admonition in Romans 12:2 to the believers in Christ Jesus not to be confirmed to the world is a stern warning not to allow the prince of the power of the air ( i.e the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience- demonic spirits) to take hold of their lives and minds. As the prince ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-3, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, James 1:21, Ephesians 4:21-32, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Beginning - Ordered Steps Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2024

From the very beginning, GOD had ORDER for all creation. HE has ORDER for your life too. You were born for such a time as this. But we have a choice. We can choose to let HIS ORDER rule our lives, or we can choose our own.

2024.01.21. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING, ORDERED STEPS William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: From the very beginning, GOD had ORDER for all creation. HE has ORDER for your life too. You were born for such a time as this. But we have a choice. We can choose to let HIS ORDER rule our lives, or we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-3, Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 37:23-40, Acts 4:10-12, Romans 10:9-13, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Psalm 119:133-135  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Steps To Trouble Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 4, 2024

An interesting "two step" phrase is repeated three times in this passage. It gives us insight into how what we believe in our heart creates hurdles in real life.

TWO STEPS TO TROUBLE: 1. AN IDOL IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOD THAT WE PUT ON OUR HEART'S THRONE. - Ezekiel 14:3, 4, 7. - The triple repeat is interesting and significant. - An idol is the start of the problem. It’s a substitute God. - Let’s look at three examples. We’ll start with this step ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Spring In The Step

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 27, 2023

Spring is defined as the season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear, in the northern hemisphere from March to May and in the southern hemisphere from September to November.

Anne Bradstreet, an early English poet and author who resided in North America, once remarked: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Song of Solomon 2:11-12 confirms: “For behold, the winter is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:2, Proverbs 16:15, Zechariah 10:1, 2 Peter 3:18

When God Steps In Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

There are situations in life where human help becomes useless and efforts appear wasted. When Lazarus died, it was a hopeless situation. But when God stepped in, the story changed.

WHEN GOD STEPS IN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:39-44 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 43:2, Luke 7:11-16, Mark 4:35-41, Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: There are situations in life where human help becomes useless and efforts appear wasted. When Lazarus died, it was a hopeless ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practical Steps To Holiness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Holiness is attainable when you commit your life to God, renew your mind by His Word, purify your heart through repentance, and live daily under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

PRACTICAL STEPS TO HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:14, James 4:7-8, Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is a divine call and a continuous journey that every believer must embrace. While the call to be holy is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch Your Step PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon explores the power, benefits, and challenges of walking by faith in Jesus, not by sight, as guided by 2 Corinthians 5:7.

Good morning, beloved. I am so excited to dive into the Word of God with you today. We will be centering our discussion on 2 Corinthians 5:7, a beautifully succinct declaration of faith, which says, "For we walk by faith, not by sight." The power, benefits, and challenges of walking with Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Topics: Allowing Jesus, Walk With Me

The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Topics: Personal Evangelism

Keeping In Step With The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores surrendering to the Spirit, stepping into sanctification, and shunning selfish desires to deepen our relationship with God.

Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, let's pause for a moment, feeling the warmth of the fellowship that surrounds us, the shared love we have for our Savior, and the unity we find in our faith. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Topics: Sanctification

Shake It Off And Step Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002

When life seems unfair and hopeless, use the story of the donkey, shake it off and step up!

SHAKE IT OFF By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: BUT DAVID ENECOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-3, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Up To A New Level Of Power! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2009

In Christ we have the very power of God at our disposal, how do we use that power? What do we do with it? Power is all around us and must be used responsibly and with great discipline

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 28, 2009 Date Preached: November 1, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Steppin’ UP to the Next Level Sermon Title: Steppin’ UP to a new level of Power… Sermon Text: Matt 20:20-28 [NKJV] Introduction: What is POWER? Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Steps To A Divine Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 5, 2011

How to build a Christian life.

Eight steps to a divine life How to clime the mountain God has for us . 1. Step to humility (conscious need) Matt. 5;3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Step to penitence (morning for sin) Matt.5;4Blessed are they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service: Step-Up

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022

“Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer Of Healing Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

What the Bible says about healing.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:5, Mark 8:22-25, James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist