Sermons on Steppping Stone:

Peace Be With You

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

In Bethlehem's fields the angels sang, "Peace on earth." The crowd in Jerusalem reply, "Peace in heaven."

PEACE BE WITH YOU. Luke 19:28-40. EXEGESIS. (Luke 19:28). Jesus had already ‘set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). Now His hour had come, and He confronted his destiny. (Luke 19:29). “The mount of Olives” - the direction from which Messiah was expected to come into Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2023

A town gathering and a few word pictures help us understand what is meant by the word church.

What is the church? A Gathering The early church borrowed a Greek term, ?????s?a (ekklésia), meaning a gathering of citizens. Thus we call the study of the church ecclesiology. Can it describe a local church? To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

From Nothing To Something PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores our identity as God's chosen people, the significance of being a spiritual priesthood, and living according to God's plan. Key

Good morning, family! It's so good to see all of you gathered here today. We're about to get into something really special, something that's at the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. It's all about understanding our spiritual priesthood, the significance of being chosen by God, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Topics: Chosen, God

The Desire For God To Go Among Us

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 12, 2010

God's children must repent and desire to have God go among us.

I. The Deficiency of Man A. We Face the Broken Law - James 2;9-10 B. We Face an Empty Stone - Ezekial 36:26-27 C. We Face the Mountain (Judgment) 1. Present thyself - Ec 12:14 2. Stand alone - no man cometh with you - Ro 14:10-12 II. The Declaration of God A. The Presence of God - Gal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Innocent Series

Contributed by Emmanuel Onwuaroh on Oct 25, 2024

An innocent believer who knows his place in God can never be defeated.

Apostle Paul suffered so many oppositions and persecutions from wicked men as he propagated the kingdom of God on earth; yet he remained unruffled and finished his course on earth (2 Cor I1:23- 30, 2 Timothy 4.6-8). "And there come thither certain Jews from Antioch and iconium who persuaded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Acts 14:19-20

You Will Win!

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jun 14, 2025

A message to encourage you and strengthen you as you go through the battle.

(I). When we read the David and Goliath story we realize the following: 1. Goliath thought because David had only a stick, that he was easily going to defeat David. (1 Samuel 17:41-44) 2. David did not respond to Goliath in fear or doubt. But in faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. And he even claimed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50

A Genuine Miracle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Sermon contrasts the characteristics of this miracle with magical phenomena in much of the popular media of today such as "Harry Potter" "Crossing Over" etc...

A Genuine Miracle Fortifying the Foundations # 26 John 11:38-54 1-4-04 At the beginning of the service we read our text in John 11:38-54[1]. It is the story of Jesus’ last great miracle before his crucifixion: The resurrection of Lazarus. Miracles play a central role in John’s gospel. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, John 11:38-54

Denomination: Charismatic

You Are A Giant-Killer But Don't Know It. Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When God chooses a man, He will present that man with an opportunity to vindicate his call before men. David is called by God, but that call is private until God brings him to the surface. Goliath becomes that means of public exposure for David.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 5: You Are A Giant Killer But Don¡¦t Know It (1&2) 1 Samuel 17: 1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Jesus Is Hated Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017

Are you ready for God to get the glory as you respond to His goodness and grace?

I wanted to apologize for something. I feel badly that I’ve let something slide. Many of you are no doubt wondering about it so I thought I better make it right. Pardon me for going a couple months without showing pictures of our grandson. Here’s a recent picture of Pip on a swing at a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of His Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2018

Traveling Christian evangelists in the first century, according to the custom of the day, carried letters of recommendation. With these a poor preacher would be given, at least, a place to stay, a meal, and an opportunity to speak to the congregation.

April 23, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.1.a: The Credentials of His Ministry. (3:1-5) 2nd Corinthians 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Caught Than Taught

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 3: 1 – 27

2 Kings 3: 1 – 27 More is caught than taught 3 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah and reigned twelve years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Can Overcome Our Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Here was a man, for 38 years unable to walk, a burden to others, & probably with little sense of self-worth. Let's see how Jesus dealt with this man and his needs.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 5:1-15; Matthew 11:28-30 A. When you look around at the people who attend church on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see remarkable people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You’re Taking Her Back? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 54 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 54: 1 – 17 You’re Taking Her Back? 1 “Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, you who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finally – We Can Begin Anew Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 21 verses 1 through 27

Revelation 21: 1 – 27 Finally – We Can Begin Anew 1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Brave Grace

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2003

We can experience and exhibit a brave grace.

A BRAVE GRACE John 8:1-11 S: Grace Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE AND EXHIBIT A BRAVE GRACE. ?: Inductive KW: Movement TS: We will find four movements in the narrative found in John 8:1-11 that demonstrate how Jesus handles conflict. The _____ movement is… I. CRIME (1-3) II. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist