Sermons on Step Forward:

Expanding Your Horizons: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace God's plan, inspired by the Prayer of Jabez before it became popular.

We all have our comfort zones, where we feel safe and satisfied. But staying in our comfort zones can make us complacent and distant from God. Jabez, however, prayed a powerful prayer that challenged him to step out of his comfort zone. Let's take a closer look at his prayer. Jabez's place in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Embracing God's Plan, Stepping Out Of Comfort Zones

Kiss The Wave Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Before God reveals the next step, you must take the first step of faith.

Have you ever heard of a guy named Nahshon? In Jewish tradition, he's a big deal. Picture this: the Israelites are stuck between a rock and a hard place, or more accurately, an army and a sea. Nahshon, this brave guy, decides to step into the water. And guess what? The Red Sea splits! Sometimes, ...read more

Topics: Courage, Risk Taking, Fear Management, First Steps

Letting Go To Move Forward: Trusting God's Way

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2025

This is a message about overcoming the suffering and hardships of life by following God's path as we see in today's passage.

April 6, 2025 Sermon - “Letting Go to Move Forward: Trusting God's Way" - Isaiah 43:16-21 Today, we’re diving into this powerful passage from Isaiah 43:16-21 because, let’s face it, life can be challenging. The journey from captivity to freedom is never easy. We all experience seasons ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 77:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward In Faith 2: God Is Faithful So Have Faith In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2013

There may be many different things you have placed your trust in, but do you show a real trust in God in your everyday life?

Our new series is called, “Forward in Faith.” And this morning I want us to spend a few minutes thinking about the What? How? and When? of faith. Faith is a fundamental requirement of life. All of us have faith in something. When you went to bed last night you had faith in the alarm ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward In Faith 8: Who Do You Have Faith In? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

Two simple points, Who? and Why? Who is Jesus? and Why should we believe in Him?

This morning we are continuing in our series on moving forward in faith. Sometimes for us to move forward we actually need to understand where we are starting from. So this morning I want us to take a step back and pause on our journey of faith to consider a couple of fundamental truths about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundance- Traits

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011

Solomon and the people of God are dedicating God’s temple. God is well pleased, so He gives Solomon some instructions pertaining to His expectations on how His people should live and obey in and out of His temple. God even tells Solomon how the Hebrews sh

Abundance- Traits 2 Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Solomon and the people of God are dedicating ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rise Again...and Run!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Up In Grace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010

As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

Life can be hard. Christianity can be a struggle. But the strength to go on comes from God

Hebrews: Chapter 10b November 16th, 2008 Pressing On It is not about how you start. It is about how you finish. Have you ever seen a young couple in love? It can be one of the most beautiful things to watch. Seeing these two young people that are absolutely captivated by each other is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

Moses Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Perhaps no person in history, outside of Jesus Christ, has made such a profound impact on the world as Moses. There are four lessons of life and faith we learn from Moses

Moses Exodus 2:1-10 Both secular and religious sources document the Exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt and the man who led them through the wilderness, Moses. Muslims revere him as a prophet, messenger and leader in Islam. In fact, Moses is mentioned more in the Quran than any other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Cut It Off Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 1, 2014

Before you can go any further there are some things that need to be cut off in your life.

“Cut it Off” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Joshua 5:2-9 & Matthew 5:29-30 BACKGROUND:- The Children of Israel have been wondering in the wilderness now for forty years, Moses is dead, all the original ones that came up out of Egypt are dead except Joshua and Caleb. This is now a new ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic

"Is This Really Worth Fighting Over?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 14, 2012

When I am offended, how can I "build a bridge and get over it?"

Paul mentions two women by name who were involved in some sort of conflict. Paul doesn’t indicate what the issue was. We can assume that it was not a matter of heresy or immorality. For we know from Paul’s other epistles that if that were the case, Paul would have confronted it head-on. Since this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting On The Past, Embracing The Future Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 3, 2024

Our scripture sets the stage for a spiritual journey that encourages us to glean insights from the past, comprehend the biblical concept of pressing forward, and eagerly embrace a renewed vision for the coming year.

1. Reflecting on the Lessons of the Past Year: • Acknowledging both victories and challenges. • Extracting wisdom from experiences. • Seeking God's guidance in understanding our journey. 2. Understanding the Biblical Concept of Pressing Forward: • Exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Quit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2021

Life has a way of hitting you at times that will break your heart, crush your spirit, cause you to question God, and even wonder is it even worth going forward.

“Don’t Quit” By Bishop Melvin L Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Earlier this week I had a friend of mine text me and in the text they said, “I went to the doctor and he told me it is C pray for me Melvin I am scared”. As I began to text back and forth with my friend and try to encourage them and pray with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Bless You!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2020

In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows the way of the believer. As we follow Christ daily, we will be blest. Our focus should be on the blessing, not the circumstance, and we should share the blessing with others.

Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! Today is a sermon on a sermon, perhaps the most famous sermon of all: the Beatitudes, part of Jesus’ longer Sermon on the Mount. The word “beatitude” means “blessed” in Latin. The Beatitudes are all about finding blessings in unexpected places. Who would expect to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 12:48, Matthew 24:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist