Sermons on Stepping:

Step Into The Water: A Lesson In Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 18, 2005

The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.

Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Intimacy Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 4 of SPIRIT-led lifestyle. How can I get closer and really experience the relationship that I was created for?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 4: Steps To Intimacy John 17: 20-26 “In an effort to get the work of the Lord done we often lose contact with the Lord of the work.” A. W. Tozer Intimacy means connection from ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understan

Ten Steps of Christian Maturity Ephesians 4:15 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) "Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing 101: The Next Step Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 11, 2005

This is the third in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of getting intentional about our witness in the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 3 – The Next Step – Getting Intentional Acts 1:8; 3 - 4:4 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Giving--Steps Toward Generosity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

Giving from our finances and material possessions is an important spiritual discipline. It breaks money’s hold upon us, enables us to experience the abundant life, and glorifies God.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “Steps Toward Generosity” INTRODUCTION Today, Palm Sunday, two roads merge. One road is the path of Christian discipleship and Spiritual discipline—the path that we have been walking along this Lenten season. The second is the walk toward Calvary, which was really begun ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing God: The First Step Series

Contributed by Chuck Bernal on Sep 23, 2004

This is a sermon is Part 1 of a series based on Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. This material served as the basis for this message.

OUTLINE Jesus said that eternal life is knowing God . . . Jesus did not mean that eternal life is ¡§knowing about God.¡¨ . . . knowledge of God comes through experience. We come to know God as we experience Him in . . . You will never be satisfied just to know ABOUT God. Really knowing God only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Steps To Finding Truth

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 23, 2008

If we are to make the most of our Christianity, we must realize that we are starving, stand on God’s word and take steps to glorify God.

In verse 97, the author says, “How love I thy law…” The word love here from the original language can mean “a human love for another” or “a human appetite for objects.” Sometimes, our affections and our base needs are very different, other times they are one and the same. Many people would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Ready For The Next Step Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 24, 2008

If we would realize the Promises of God in our lives, the very first thing that you and I must be ready to do is to move ahead obediently into transitions - even with all the uncertainty that comes with change.

TITLE: Getting Ready For The Next Step TEXT: Joshua 3-5 THEME: Overcoming the grasshopper complex P.S. I would describe transition as a A Time of Change; A Time for Commitment; A Time to Choose how we will embrace the changes that God brings into our lives. INTRODUCTION: Life is full of turning ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

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

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Stones To Faith: Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

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

Denomination: Church Of God

Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 12, 2008

This is the fourth of the "Be" attitudes.

Starving For Righteousness – The Fourth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008

This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Steps To Effective Parenting

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message is helpful for parents, grandparents, and others who have input into the lives of children; but especially for parents.

TEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 17, 2008 Here are ten needed realities concerning the raising of the children God entrusts us with. Read, be blessed, use any way you wish! 1. You must love the Lord (Matthew 22:37-38) You must know the Lord and be walking with Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Toward A Biblical Burial

Contributed by Brent Bond on Feb 21, 2008

Since our burial practices say a lot about human worth and our view of the afterlife, we should think about it more often and make biblical choices.

MULTIMEDIA: Walking Across Egypt: The Casket (00:01:02) [wingclips.com END CUE: movie title then fades to black For those who have had to make funeral arrangements, the business of it can seem cold – as in the video clip, Walking Across Egypt. While many funeral directors and cemetery developers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 26, 2008

This is the sixth of the "be" attitudes. THREE STEPS TO HAVING A PURE HEART 1. Remember that God sees EVERYTHING. 2. Review my MOTIVES. 3. Realign my PRIORITIES.

Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture known as the beatitudes. They are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word – blessed. This word could also be translated – “Happy”. So as we have been making our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational