Sermons on Step Nine:

Honest Thanks

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 24, 2009

Is our thankfulness, honestly thankful? A brief look at thankfulness at a thanksgiving service

One morning a woman who was a known atheist stepped out of her home on the hillside and was taken back by what a beautiful morning it was. The Cook Inlet sparkled, the air was fresh and crisp, the sky was a blue as she had ever seen it and Denali loomed over the whole scene. She was so overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Like A Game

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This is a funeral sermon for a longtime and well respected Coach, who lived a great Christian witness!

Because I do some football officiating, especially as Umpire, it puts me out there in the middle of the game! When I moved to Uvalde, I first recall meeting Coach King on the Football field. I was officiating and Coach King looked at me with a bewhildered look and asked, “Are you my new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

What A Mighty God We Serve Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, forward, into the realm of the spiritual. I have been teaching on war. War against an unseen enemy. To help you understand his devices and h

Sunday March 2nd, 2008 Series: the Fight part 9 Conclusion Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Sermon: What a Mighty God We Serve Speaker: Pastor Michael West For nine weeks now, I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Peaceably Amid An Evil Culture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount reveals the Gospel of Our Lord as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. To follow the Messiah, all of his disciples are challenged daily to take the narrow path, to pray without ceasing, and to seek blessedness by living and serving just as Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Of Wealth, Williams And The Waters...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 14, 2014

Focusing on the relationship with Christ which alone can guarantee fulfilling joy in this depressing World !!!

Of Wealth, Williams and Waters… The World woke up to the shocking News on August 13th 2014. The King of Comedy-Robin Williams- who lit-up so many smiles in many a countenance of his “global audience” had apparently committed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Of Joshua And Acts-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 2, 2012

To glean lessons from the amazing similarities that exist between two action-oriented Books of Joshua and Acts.

Of Joshua and Acts-Part 2 In the second part of my message on the similarities that exist in the Books of Joshua and Acts, we shall cast the spotlight on some "NEGATIVE INCIDENTS" to start with. Firstly... RETRIBUTION... Oh yes, there was Achan, who grossly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Christmas Through Joseph’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

See what Christmas was intended to be as you see what Joseph saw and experienced.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through JOSEPH’S Eyes” Luke 2:4-5; Matthew 1:24-25 Introduction: What does Christmas mean to you? If you ask the average person it probably has something to do with presents, family, trees, etc. Stevie Wonder recorded a song entitled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful Time Management Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 28, 2019

How can I manage my time in order to make the most of my life for God?

Psalm 90, we are told, is a prayer of Moses, the man of God. And among the requests that Moses made of the Lord, he asked God to teach him how to manage his time. (READ TEXT) Time is a great leveler. It doesn’t matter if we are wealthy or poor, educated or uneducated, a manager or a laborer, male ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Grace

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 29, 2022

Often, we, like the Corinthian believers, fail to remember the abundant grace which has been given to us through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We look more like the culture around us than the nature of Christ within us.

“Abundant Grace” Acts 18:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Each one of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are experiencing the abundant grace of God. Your salvation has three stages: past, present, and future. The theological terms are justification, sanctification, and glorification. The moment you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Dec 12, 2022

A look into the benefits of being truly grateful.

Benefits of Gratitude Thankfulness glorifies God This alone would be reason to give thanks to God. To bring glory to God is an amazing accomplishment. Our true thankfulness does exactly that… it is not about talking about the blessings as much as it is about the one who gives the blessings… Think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Talks About Divorce

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 31, 2021

How does Jesus' words about divorce in Mark 10:1-12 effect us today?

Jesus Talks about Divorce Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 10:1-12 Mark 10:1 aGetting up, He *went from there to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan; crowds *gathered around Him again, and, baccording to His custom, He once more began to teach them. Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Presidents' Day

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 12, 2025

Washington / Lincoln

1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings (basilewn) and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity 1 Tim 2: 1,2 (Vineyard / GE Ladd – the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Vineyard

It Is Time To Seek The Lord

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

God calls us, like Asa, to seek Him wholeheartedly so His peace, power, and perseverance can shape our lives and witness.

(Revival Under Asa) Introduction — God Works in Every Season Good morning, church family. Open your Bible with me to 2 Chronicles chapters 14 through 16. Before we even read a verse, let’s set our hearts on one truth: God is not limited. He isn’t tied to the economy, or politics, or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2-7, 2 Chronicles 15:2-7, 2 Chronicles 16:7-9, Jeremiah 29:13, Isaiah 55:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Oct 4, 2025

Why we should be worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season — and what we can do to cultivate that kind of worship.

A Grateful Heart Summary: Why we should be worshiping with joy and thanksgiving in every season — and what we can do to cultivate that kind of worship. Opening Transparency OK, a little transparency here. I’ve read Psalm 100 many times before. I felt led to preach on it, but honestly, I couldn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Stand Firm And Move Forward"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 19, 2008

Before we can move forward when facing fearful challenges in our life we first need to stand firm in the Word of the Lord.

Stand Firm and Move Forward Exodus 14:10-14 Remember the times you experienced fear? The times when your breath was taken away and your adrenalin shot way up? I experienced fear when I was eleven years old and we lived on a farm taking care of the farm for one summer. When a neighbor drove ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist