Sermons on Stepping Out By Faith:

Four Simple Steps To Serving God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon simplifies the process of serving God into four easy steps: 1. Cultivating a mindset of service. 2. Being determined to serve. 3. Making a commitment to follow God. 4. Serving in your current circumstances.

If I were to ask you, "What is the simplest definition of a Christian?" what would you say? The answer is being a follower of Christ. In the book of Matthew, Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, and this call extends to all believers. To be a successful follower of Christ means becoming a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Topics: Discipleship

Played Out Or Prayed Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2001

We are given to frenetic activity, most of it characterized by wrong priorities, a lack of partnerships, and the failure of power. We get played out unless we are prayed out.

Is there a lawyer in the house? Somebody who can give me a little legal advice? I need to know what the statute of limitations is on destruction of church property. Can somebody tell me, is it possible to prosecute fifteen years after the crime? And especially, is it possible to prosecute a pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Selling Out Or Holding Out

Contributed by James May on Nov 17, 2002

The Rich Young Ruler Held Out but Paul Sold Out. What will you do?

SELLING OUT OR HOLDING OUT Matthew 19:16-22, "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 15, 2023

While many Christians prefer to stay in their comfortable pews I think it is time to get out of the boat of self-reliance and complacency and with our eyes fixed on the pioneer and perfecter of our faith do whatever He asks for His honor and glory!

Getting out of the Boat Matthew 14:22-36 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Britannica Dictionary defines risk as doing something that has the potential to have harmful consequences. There are many things in life that many people consider to be too risky in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

From Faith To Action Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

What does “a leap of faith” look like? Ask... Declare... Take steps...

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Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Holiness

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

Message for the International Day for the Persecuted Church. This was delivered a week after the actual Day of Prayer, since I was out of town on November 14.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Hebrews 13:3 November 21, 2010 Me: This is probably going to be a shorter message today, because I want us to spend a bit of time actually praying today. Last week was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I delayed our participation in it until ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Great things come out of your obedience and faith

Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Backward Steps Of Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2019

Peter, the greatest of the 12, a man of faith & power, took 7 backward steps that nearly ruined his ministry. But God's love & grace was greater than his sin. He was restored and again became God's prime mover. Look for these 7 steps in your life.

THE 7 BACKWARD STEPS OF PETER Mk. 14:30-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student went into a large pet supply store and approached the pet food counter, “Hi! I would like to order 30,000 cockroaches to be picked up tomorrow, please.” 2. The astonished clerk said, “What in the world would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:30-72, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not

Introduction • If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not to blend in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Elements of Faith

FAITH HEB 11 VS 1-3,6,32-40 Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen ...read more

Denomination: *other

Sell Out Or Sold Out

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with our commitment level to follow Jesus Christ. How much are we willing to give up for Him?

Sell Out, Or Sold Out 7/28/2002 Genesis 26:1-11 Luke 14:25-33 Matthew 13:44-47 If somebody asked you, on a scale of one to 10, with one being very low and 10 being the highest rating you could have, “how sold out to Jesus are you”, what number would you give yourself? Now if the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-48, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Results Of Discouragment)

Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012

This sermon is intended to help all of us who are going through a time of discouragement, to see the steps to recovery.

A Spiritual Drop-Out I Kings 19:1-12 FROM a true spiritual standpoint the unusual events of this familiar chapter presents one of the saddest stories and all of the Bible. And yet a story with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Freedom From Fear-Get Out Of Your Shell!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 27, 2012

God"s way to live without fear in your life

FREEDOM FROM FEAR – Get Out of Your Shell! 2 Timothy 1:7 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJ) For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: John Ortberg writes in his book, If You Want to Walk on Water You’ve Got to Get Out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jun 23, 2008

God has a timetable for everything that He’s doing and that include the time for Him to answer our request in prayer Him.But Mary got an answer eventhough her request is out of time and out of line.

A.God is always moved by our faith(Hebrews 11:6). B.God emphasized that we should have faith always. Mar 11:22 Jesus told his disciples: Have faith in God! ,Joh 6:29 Jesus answered, "God wants you to have faith in the one he sent." C.Don’t you know that God cant work if we don’t have faith? Mat ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ