Sermons on Stepping:

A Unity That Guides Our Steps Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Purpose, unity, direction, impact

A UNITY THAT GUIDES OUR STEPS Acts 2:42-47 (p 772) February 27, 2011 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 space…but it was one of my favorite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Mastering Our Money

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

Either we master our money or it masters us

Steps to Mastering Our Money Luke 16:1-13 October 23, 2008 Morning Message Over the past few weeks, we have seen a dramatic shift in our financial and economic stability. The stock markets are down, the outlook is not promising and the bailout seems to have failed. People are angry with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

Learning To Take Baby Steps!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2005

We undervalue the importance of little things. We must learn that faithfulness in the little is love motivated.

LEARNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Remember several years ago there was a movie that dealt with a group of people and their personal fears and their daily problems. A. The psychiatrist had one patient that had a great fear of elevators. The doctor was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 8, 2005

This message looks at some of the excuses that Pharaoh used to justify not obeying God. How many of these do we use?

Seven Steps Of Bargaining With God: - these are the true and only 7 steps, but they are instructive. 1. “Absolutely not.” - Exodus 5:2, 4, 6-9. - don’t even want to think about or talk about God. 2. “I can make it without God.” - Exodus 7:11, 22, 24. - thinking some of God, but convinced ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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

One False Step…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2012

Many are led into false ways by one false step of a good man! If you are the leader of a church, youth leader, parent or in any position of authority, watch out, you need to be a good example.

One false step…. Judges 8:21” Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.” Many are led into false ways by one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Steps Of Sin In A Believer's Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

God’s word and experience tell us that Christians do sin. The Bible makes it clear that sin has consequences even for believers. God does not intend for His children to sin once they have been born again. Sadly, some believers bring shame to themselves an

Intro: God’s word and experience tell us that Christians do sin. The Bible makes it clear that sin has consequences even for believers. God does not intend for His children to sin once they have been born again (1 John 2:1). Sadly, some believers bring shame to themselves and God by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: *other

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

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

One Giant Step For God

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 18, 2012

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something. Some will mistake your faith for fatalism, but God is looking for you to step out and completely rely on Him.

STEP OUT AND DO SOMETHING 2 Kings 7:3-9; 13-16 The children of God (living in Samaria) had been surrounded by the enemy. The enemy was using tactics to conquer this people. Besieged = to crowd around, surround, with the purpose of making harsh demands. Vexed = to afflict, to annoy, to torment or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16

Denomination: Pentecostal