Sermons on Steps To Christ:

Getting Feelings In Line

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

If our feelings are often misleading because they spring from thoughts that are not grounded in God-reality, then how do we know which feelings are legitimate and which ones are not, and what do we do with this?

Getting Feelings In Line Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2008 We talked last week about the role our thoughts play in determining how we feel. The relationship between thoughts and feelings is undeniable and we cannot pay enough attention to it. We’ll be talking more about it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living On God's Holy Hill Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008

The Psalm shows us six characteristics that the person who lives on God’s holy hill will examine in his/her life.

INTRODUCTION A. Process is more important than product. Joseph Stowell who was president of Moody Bible Institute tells about chatting with a man who consults with some of the largest U.S. companies about their quality control. Because ministry is a form of human quality control, he thought he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A Sex-Rated World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008

The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Final Thoughts Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2008

This sermon examines a man who did not compromise even when virtually everyone around him did.

Scripture Some of you are familiar with Maxine, the cartoon character who has an irreverent outlook on life. Recently she said, “Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, and alligators attacking people in Florida. Not me. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Agony Is Not Defeat Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

For three years Jesus had taught, for three years he had healed and performed miracles and for three years he tried to make a difference in his world and to point people to his Father. And now it had come down to this. Jesus and the disciples had arrived

Agony is Not Defeat Mark 14:27-42 Anticipation can be the worst part of any experience. Anticipation is often the most painful of experiences. Throughout the week as Friday loomed nearer and nearer, Jesus’ sense of anticipation must have grown exponentially. You’ve been there. You know how you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

This Is War! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 11, 2008

Soften your heart and align yourself to God’s plans.

THIS IS WAR! Exodus 7.1-11.10 S: Change C: Judgment Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: ALIGN YOURSELF WITH GOD’S PLANS. Type: Inductive I. WAR PLAN (7.1-7) II. WARNING SHOT (7.8-13) III. WAR (8.1-11.10) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t underestimate God. • Soften your heart, ask for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Overcomes The World

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 13, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE FAITH THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD AND HOW WE CAN BECOME STRONG IN FAITH AND ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF GOD.

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD ****************************************** OUTLINE 1. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY IN OUR BATTLES AND DESTROY THE ARROWS OF THE ENEMY THROUGH OUR FAITH. 2. WE SHOULD NOT LOSE OUR FAITH OR PATIENCE TILL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE FULFILLED. 3. THERE IS NO RELUCTANCE ON THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fight Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 2, 2008

It’s the fight from finding out God’s purpose in your life to fulfilling God’s purpose, as illustrated through David’s journey (anointed - King). Also helps to define purpose in life.

The Fight of your Life Grant van Boeschoten March 30, 2008 PAST WEEKS TOPICS -Sanctify Yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you. -Strong & Courageous - The Christian life is not an easy life, but it is the BEST Life. -The Purpose in Easter, which is that through Jesus life and ...read more

The Devil Wants To Eat You Alive

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

Understanding that satan wants to do nothing but destroy us.

There was a young man name CJ who walked home after school every day. CJ would walk down the same street whenever he walked home. He never changed his path or his routine. There was a blue house on this street that he would walk down that he passed all the time and behind the house was a big dog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Belief That Is Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

How can these things be? That was the question Nicodemus asked Jesus in our passage today. Do you ever find yourself asking that question?

A few weeks ago, when we looked at 2:23-25, I titled the sermon, “Belief That Isn’t.” This morning, I’m using the title, “Belief That Is.” Before John introduced us to the person of Nicodemus in chapter 3, he took just a few verses to describe the vast majority of people who were around Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2008

When you have a bout with doubt, remember that doubt doesn’t disqualify you.

Christmas Questions: Doubt Luke 1:34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/7/08 Can you tell me who said the following? This person was asked if he believes that after he dies, he will hear God say to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ After a long pause, he responded, ‘I hope so.’ (Billy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34

Denomination: Baptist

When Revival Comes Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 2, 2010

Revival is the Sovereign hand of God responding to the expressed need and prayer of God’s people.

PREACHER: Ralph Juthman TEXT: Psalm 85:4-6; various THEME: Revival comes at the sovereign, gracious decision of God to send a fresh movement of His Spirit among his people TITLE: When Revival Comes INTRODUCTION “The single greatest need in our land today is heaven-sent revival! In his annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something To Give Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jan 22, 2010

Power in the kingdom of God has an entirely different purpose to power in the world… the power that Jesus promised and the power that Jesus provided through the Holy Spirit is not power to intimidate people, nor is it power to impress people… it is power

One day a large male lion decided to make sure that all the other animals knew he was the master of the jungle so he went to the gazelle and roared, ’Who is the king of the jungle?’ Trembling, the gazelle answered, ’Why, you are, mighty lion.’ He went next to the zebra and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2010

We don't want Satan to outwit us with his scheme of keeping the church from welcoming those who repent and return to the fellowship.

Introduction: A. We all know that God is at work in the world, and that Satan is busy trying to destroy and work against everything that God is doing. B. For instance: 1. And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so humankind ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ