Sermons on Stepping:

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008

This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Faithfulness – The Ninth Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 14, 2008

This is the last sermon in this series. Faithful Christians are: 1. Faithful in their TRIALS. 2. Faithful in their TESTIMONY. 3. Faithful with their TREASURE. 4. Faithful with their TALENTS. 5. Faithful with their TIME.

Faithfulness – The Ninth Step To Happiness We have been looking at a section of scripture in the gospel of Matthew known as The Beatitudes. It is found in Matthew chapter five. Each of The Beatitudes begins with the word “Blessed.” As you recall – blessed could also be translated “happy” – so as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Steps To Submitting To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 22, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. This sermon looks at seven practical steps that a person can take to submit to God.

Submitting To God – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. God tells us: "Be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) The path that the Christian travels is to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Steps To The Safety Zone

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

SPIRITUAL EXHAUSTION---Prayer is a very vital part of recovery

02/01/09 FOUR STEPS TO THE SAFETY ZONE 2 Chr 7:14 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (KJV) INTRO. SPIRITUALLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Step One; Sign Up Series

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009

When we join a sports team, start a new job, or join with a group of people, we wear the "colors." On a job, you may have to wear a uniform, have a dress code, or wear a name tag or badge. This identifies who you are "loyal" to. Baptism tells the world wh

Seek First; Step One Matthew 3:13-17 I. The Coronation vs.13 a ceremony marking the investment of a monarch with regal power through, amongst other symbolic acts, the placement of a Crown upon his or her head. Where the monarch is anointed. A. Why did a sinless Jesus have to be baptized? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Step Down From The Bench!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

God is the Master at making things right. Trust God for His justice in this situation and don't mess things up by sticking your hands in it.

Step Down From the Bench! Text: Romans 12: 18-20 Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? You meet in a jury assembly room. While there, you are placed on a panel of jurors. From the assembly room, you are taken to a courtroom. You are seated in the courtroom waiting for the judge to enter. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ordered Steps-Numbered Days Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2010

1) Life before Death (Job 14:1-6) 2) Life after Death (Job 14:7-14)

One of the most difficult situations to deal with is the time of suffering and death. Not only is the situation difficult to comprehend, it can be difficult to help others in distress. Currently, the Bothwell’s are dealing with the apparent immanent death of Scott’s mom. We have been praying for ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Other

What's Your Next Step?

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

A message to urge our listeners to avoid playing the moral game of Frogger with our lives.

I remember one holiday sitting in the living room chatting with my in-laws, when the subject of high school reunions and old classmates came up. In the course of our conversation, my brother-in-law started laughing when he proceeded to tell us a story about one of his classmates who had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Failure: The Stepping Stone To Success Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 5, 2015

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

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:16, Psalm 119:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Unity That Guides Our Steps

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2018

Unity, Devotion, Joy, Awe

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - A Unity That Guides Our Steps February 25, 2018 Acts 2:42-47 (p. 759) Introduction: When I was 6 years old my family took a trip out west…we traveled in a Dodge Van that converted into a little camper…5 of us crammed into this little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Forward Or Sliding Backwards

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 25, 2017

to walk forward on our own or to chose to walk with God in order to avoid sink holes

STEPPING FORWARD OR SLIDING BACKWARDS(picture of sandy sinkhole going forward and backwards a crumbling cliff) How many of you have come to church today cross with someone or have had words with someone already, ok who of you have come to church with that person you have had words with, well is it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-109

Denomination: Charismatic