Sermons on Stepping Stones:

3. The Poverty Of Riches Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Scripture: Matthew 6:9-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magnify The Cross Of Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 28, 2022

Magnify the cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Because it was God's perfect plan. 2. Because it confirms God's prophecies. 3. Because it is the greatest proof of God's love. 4. Because it is the source of our greatest peace.

Magnify the Cross of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Is Not The Box

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025

God gave us a gift in His Son. That gift must be taken out of the "box" and utilized in order to get the full benefit of the gift. Many Christians keep Jesus in a box where He is not allowed to operate freely in their lives.

The Gift Is Not The Box Scripture: Proverbs 20:11; John 3:16; First Corinthians 13:11 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “The Gift Is Not The Box” and I want to focus your attention on spiritual maturity. Proverbs 20:11, from the New American Standard Bible, says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceived Church (Church Of Laodicea)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 25, 2025

Some good Bible teachers have spiritualized these letters to the seven churches and made each local congregation represent a particular era of church history.

But I strongly disagree with some of these good Bible teachers that I have a high respect for and I will explain in a few minutes why I disagree. For example, according to their view… • The first church on the list is the Ephesian church would represent the time when the apostles were alive and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger The Great Destroyer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025

The sin of anger is the product of other sins like pride jealousy and selfishness but it does all the damage these sins produce.

THE SIN OF ANGER Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net facebook "If you churn milk you get butter, if you twist a nose you get blood, and if you stir up anger you get trouble." (Proverbs 30:33) THE SERIOUSNESS Anger is both strange and serious. It is strange because we all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:17, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Dark Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 4, 2025

When you’re rocked by life, make sure the Lord is your Rock.

Praying in the Dark Psalm 18 Rev. Brian Bill August 2-3, 2025 I needed GPS to find my way back up here today! Let me explain where I’ve been the last three weekends. A couple months months ago, I asked the deacons if I could take some time off from preaching to expend extra effort on future ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Times Of Adversity

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

Has your faith ever wavered during times of severe adversity? This message is about how our response to adverse times can strengethen our relationship with Christ.

Faith In Times Of Adversity Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; Proverbs 18:21; Genesis 45:3-8 Hebrews 11:1 from the Amplified Bible says, “Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching On The Book Of Romans

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of the book of Romans

1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION I. Origin of the Church at Rome A. Neither Paul, Peter nor any other apostolic figure started it (despite what tradition says) B. It appears from Scripture that Peter was in Jerusalem at the time of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15; 49 or 50 AD) 1. Up until that point Peter ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does God Require? (Online) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 25, 2024

The Lord revealed His righteousness and gave commandments to us. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. The lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places and provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic, making it particularly relevant to America.

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will explore the profound theme: "What does God Require?" Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Too Impossible For God (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. We will discuss three. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can we reconcile this seeming error?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church 2. To forgive any without baptism 3. To show any respect of persons Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:47, Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James The Mutton Buster Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple James

Cowboy 9 James the Muttin Buster At many rodeos there is an event called “Muttin Bustin.” This event is designed for the little children, usually ages eight and below. The children will ride a sheep similar to a bull rider. The event is a crowd favorite as they watch these little ones compete. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that God calls upon teachers, and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message; not the style of delivery. This lesson, identifies a man skilled in the art of preaching, when, not yet converted!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to Ephesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identifying The Competitors For Belief-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2015

4 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-IV—John 1:19-28 Attention: There are many competitors for your belief. Identifying God’s servant(s) John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. *We must identify/concern ourselves with/ the spiritual niche of those vying ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Executive Obligation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014

1 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-I—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Tuesday is Election Day Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. Many, if not most, enter office with noble purposes in mind. But are they really ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 1, 2016

7 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-VII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Barefoot Gators... The lady expected the alligators to have/be something they didn’t or actually couldn’t! God RIGHTLY expects His people to have & be something they cannot have or be, apart from Him! A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist