Sermons on Step Forward:

Step One - Admit It Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Why talk about recovery? Well, The 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group.

Why the Twelve Steps and the Bible?? It makes sense because 1) 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group. This group was founded by Sam Shoemaker at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11, Romans 3:21-24, Acts 9:1-9, Psalm 6:6-10, Proverbs 28:26, Matthew 9:36, Romans 7:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Over The Line

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 11, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 15

July 10, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 10:25-37 Stepping over the Line Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Ole worked as a bank teller. One afternoon a couple of robbers entered the bank, brandishing guns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Steps Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

by Carter (PhD) and Minirth (M.D.) https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Forgive-Workbook-Frank-Minirth/dp/0785282556

1. Openly recognize wrong deeds to be wrong deeds. 2. Recognize that your anger is not only normal but necessary. (Jesus, “after looking around at them with anger” Mark 3: 5; “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Ephesians 4: 26) 3. Realize how ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:5

Denomination: Vineyard

Stepping Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2020

This is the 11th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#11] STEPPING OUT IN FAITH John 4:43-54 Introduction: Anytime we are going to do something that we are not sure about, we say that we are stepping out in faith. What does that really mean? John 4:43-45 (NIV) 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

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

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

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

Stepping Into Divine Purpose

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

Every one of us lives by a clock, but God works by seasons. Your watch may say January… but heaven may be saying, “Now.”

INTRODUCTION Every one of us lives by a clock, but God works by seasons. Your watch may say January… but heaven may be saying, “Now.” Some moments in life are ordinary, but some moments are appointed. You may not feel different today. You may not look different today. But that does not mean this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Into The Unknown With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2026

Walking with God often requires stepping into unfamiliar territory with complete trust in His guidance and promises.

STEPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:4-9 Key Verse: “So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.” (Genesis 12:4) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:8; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Stepping Into The New Year

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025

The literal suggestion to "refresh yourself" can be viewed as a metaphor for our spiritual life. Often, we seek refreshment and rejuvenation in worldly comforts or recognition, which may momentarily satisfy but do not truly fulfill the deeper needs of our soul.

1. REFRESH YOUR HEART 1 Kings 13:7 "The king said to the man of God, ‘Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.’" In this narrative, King Jeroboam attempts to entice the man of God, who has just challenged the idolatrous practices at Bethel, with hospitality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:7, Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Nine - Not Saying I'm Sorry? Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step 9 is making direct amends except when to do so would injure those or others. It’s also the place the writers tell us of the promises come true when one earnestly works the steps of recovery.

I have been thinking about Step nine over the last few days. I really think the writers knew how much humility and courage it takes to do a 9th step amends and it’s the reason, they made sure the other steps of getting right with oneself and then God came before reconciling with others. Step 9 is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2007

Choices we must make if we are to enter abundant life.

Joshua 3:15-17 Put Your Best Foot Forward Woodlawn Baptist Church December 31, 2006 Introduction Read Joshua 3:15-17, It is a great day to be in the Lord’s house – a day of celebration, perhaps some contemplation, and even the end of some holiday frustration! With a new year come new ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

He How Much More Gospel

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 26, 2013

This word changed muilitudes; I hope it's a blessing for you. Howard

The How Much More Gospel 1 John 4:17NKJ  Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. A young man who dives for exotic fish for aquariums said that one of the most popular aquarium fish is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal