Sermons on Steps To Christ:

Written For Our Learning

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 31, 2024

Apostle Paul mentions on occasion why the Old Testament was important to us. It was written of the ways God treated His chosen nation for our learning.

Apostle Paul mentions on occasion why the Old Testament was important to us. It was written of the ways God treated His chosen nation for our learning. It was instruction of things good versus evil. It taught Israel the difference between right and wrong. The Law of Moses was filled with individual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14, Numbers 25:1-9, Numbers 21:4-6, Exodus 12:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loyalty Lost?

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 18, 2024

Loyalty, by definition, means unswerving in allegiance: such as faithful allegiance to your country, to your spouse and family, to your school, to your church, to your work.

Friends in Christ, Loyalty, by definition, means unswerving in allegiance: such as faithful allegiance to your country, to your spouse and family, to your school, to your church, to your work. Loyalty is not this: In heaven they faced God, who wanted to know what they believed in. The German ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song In The Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2024

Psalm 42:8 carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul.

The Song in the Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Introduction Today, we dive deep into the rich waters of Psalm 42:8, a verse that carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul. Psalm 42:8 (NLT) says: “But each day the Lord pours ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:8, Psalm 136:1, Romans 8:38-39, Acts 16:25, Psalm 77:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer 4 - Learning To Call God Father: Our Father Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 24, 2024

We start the Lord's Prayer in a very personal way, calling God our Father - what a privilege but it goes even deeper than that as we are taught to call God, Abba Father where Abba means daddy. All this shows us how unique the Lord's prayer is, the prayer jesus taught us to pray.

Learning to call God Father: Our Father; who is in heaven. Do you know the wonderful thing about scripture is that you can read, re-read and read again the SAME passage and each time get something different from it! Many times nothing at all but sometimes there is that flash of inspiration when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7, Revelation 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

Lost Art Of Repentance? If? Then?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2023

IF? THEN? Why do we hear so little about repentance in the church world today? The Bible calls for real Godly sorrow and a broken and contrite heart. CAN WE HEAR THE CALL TO REAL REPENTANCE FROM GOD'S WORD?

WHERE IS THE REPENTANCE? REPENT= CHANGE OF MIND, HEART AND ACTIONS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SIDE BAR: Music is so influential on your brain and thought processes. The type of music you listen to actually has the power and ability to change your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 30:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Written On Our Hearts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 30, 2023

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, Year A

October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 8:31-36 Written on Our Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of our metaphors involve the heart. For instance, you can ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Visionary View: Journey Through Wonderland - Unveiling Hidden Treasures Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2023

November 26, history beckons us to explore its corridors, where tales of wonder and archaeological marvels intertwine. Let us delve into the whimsical world of "Alice in Wonderland," published in 1865, and the awe-inspiring discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

Title: "Visionary View: Journey through Wonderland - Unveiling Hidden Treasures" Introduction: Today is November 26, history beckons us to explore its corridors, where tales of wonder and archaeological marvels intertwine. As we embark on our visionary journey, let us delve into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Colossians 2:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:22, Jeremiah 29:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Faith Brings Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2023

This part of Paul's argument gets into what exactly Jesus does for us.

- [Don’t read the whole passage to open the sermon.] - Review of the sermons up to this point: a. Overview. b. We are all sinners. - Having established the problem, we are now starting to get into the answer and how exactly God is working in that. WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR SALVATION? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray - Do You Pass This Prayer Test? Series

Contributed by Carlton Berry on Aug 11, 2022

What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes his writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one from history.

When you Pray - Do you pass this prayer test? James 5.13-20 What’s your prayer life like? Have you seen mountains moved in your life? We see little when we ask little. As James closes hi writing He challenges the scattered church to pray in faith. Share a personal story of answered pray or one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Yielding Wild Grapes: Prophet Margins Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 12, 2022

How is God calling us to address grapes gone wild in our contexts? Be mindful, however. Jesus did this in his opening homily in Nazareth after reading from this very book, Isaiah.

When I was in seminary, I was introduced to Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This place well above my pay grade Spanning 3,500 acres of rolling hills and wooded forests, Chateau Elan reigns as North Georgia’s premier destination resort. A favorite for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Repairer Of The Breach

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 22, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 21

August 21, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 13:10-17; Isaiah 58:9b-14 Repairer of the Breach Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In chapter 58, the prophet Isaiah is speaking to a people newly returned to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Isaiah 58:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 13, 2022

What's our motivation to be generous?

  • The author of Hebrews instructs us to: Hebrews 13:16 NLT 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. • The Proverbs remind us: Proverbs 11:24 NLT 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. And in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

Unanticipated Direction Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Six Truths for Unanticipated Storms

Jonah was a prophet of God from the northern kingdom of Israel. God called him to go to wicked and cruel people and preach judgment and repentance. Assyria was a rising world power in the mid 740’s BC and was expanding its territory with ruthless invasions of other nations resulting in torturous ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthmark Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

God calls us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are as close to God today as we want to be. Where are you spiritually?

Hungering and thirsting after righteousness. God always meets a man at the point of his desire. God will do just as much for your life as you desire for him to do. You were just as close to God today as you want to be. The marvelous thing about the Lord is you can have all of him that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:9-34

Denomination: Baptist