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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A Communion Meditation and the First of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’
I begin this morning with a couple of questions that I am asking you to reflect on: (Slide 1) Who is the most humble person you know and what makes them that way? Is humility a weakness or a strength? What is humility anyway? A man prayed this for his son, ‘Build me a son, O Lord, who will be ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 11:2
Denomination: Church Of God
This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith.
STEPPING STONES OF FAITH Text:Matthew 12:28 This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith. 1. Come and receive salvation. John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” Luke ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:28
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for your faith.
STEPPING STONES OF FAITH Text:Matthew 12:28 This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith. 1. Come and receive salvation. John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in ...read more
The Second Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’
(Slide 1) If you could ask Jesus one question what would it be? If you were able to have 10 minutes face-to-face with Jesus, alone, what would you ask Him? In the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John there were many people who asked Jesus questions. But there were two men who asked ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34
The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’
(Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4
The fifth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’
John Rowan Claypool once shared the following story in his sermon entitled “The Future and Forgetting:’ “Two Buddhist monks were walking in a drenching thunderstorm. They came to a stream, and it was swollen out of its banks. A beautiful young Japanese woman in a kimono stood there wanting to get ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30
Like Barnabas, we can either be stumbling blocks or stepping stones for Christ.
Acts 4:36-37; 11:23-26 On the path of life, do you tend to be a stumbling block or a stepping stone person? Are you living for Christ in such a connected and convincing fashion that you pick people up instead of tripping them up? Does your winsome witness help others step up to faith in Christ, or ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:36-37
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon will focus on events in the lives of three people from Scripture that illustrate how God takes the stumbling stones of our lives and turns them into stepping stones to Him.
FROM STUMBLING STONES TO STEPPING STONES Romans 8:28 Introduction Often, events come into our lives that seem to be almost unbearable. Events that we may or may not know are direct attacks against our faith in and walk with God. It is in these times that we are able to see more clearly Gods ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
The seventh and final sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’
About 10 years ago on a July 4th I went with the family to a minor league baseball game. We sat in the grassy area of the ballpark down the first base line and during the game a fowl ball game my way. It was spinning pretty well and I had a tough time getting a hold of the ball. Finally, I got a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22
Apostle Paul discusses the believers' responsibilities and treatment toward those brethren who are "baby Christian" or weak in faith.
I. Avoid Ourselves To Be STUMBLING Block 1. We must SUSPEND our judgment *verse 10, (we have no RIGHT to judge and RIDICULE anyone) "You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat." 2. We are SUBJECT ...read more
Scripture: Romans 14:10-23
The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)
(Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
The things that we think get in the way of us serving God are the very things he can use to help us progress.
MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Two : Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Many of us resist stepping out in ministry or involvement because of perceived stumbling blocks in our lives. We feel there are issues that stand in the way of God using us. Of course there are those who do not want God ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10
Denomination: Pentecostal
Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others.
Acts 27:1, 6, 9-11, 14-15, 18-25, 31, 40-44 Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others. I Corinthians 1:18 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” I Corinthians 1:23 ...read more
Scripture: Acts 27:1-44
the benefits of failure
I. Failure leads me from confidence to reluctance 2. Failure leads me from what to Who 3. Failure leads me from my resources to God's resources ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:24-25
This sermon urges believers to choose love over judgment, removing obstacles for others and fostering a gentle, supportive community that reflects Christ’s kindness.
Friends, welcome. Take a breath. Let your shoulders drop a bit. I don’t know what you carried in today—opinions that feel heavy, tensions that won’t unwind, or that low ache that comes from wishing people saw things your way. Church can feel like a crowded dinner table where everyone brings a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 14:13
Topics: Situations, Good, Detriment
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