Sermons on Steve Millikan:

What Happens When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023

The way I want to attack this conversation is by looking at 3 statements: 1) What Prayer Is 2) What Prayer Can Do 3) When the Church Prays (6 awesome things happen)

What Happens When The Church Prays Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storing Up Treasure

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2023

In this conversation we will answer 3 very important questions in regard to our treasures... 1) Where’s your heart? 2) How’s your vision? 3) Whose your master?

Storing Up Treasure Matthew 6:19-24 Welcome to church. Welcome to day 50 of the year 2023! So – how is the new year going for you? NOW – I want to begin our time this morning... by reading the passage of Scripture that we will unpack today. It is Matthew 6:19-24... let's take turns reading it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is A Sausage (Mini Sermon For A Barbecue)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 13, 2025

I used this sermon at a community event where we were serving sausages. It was a fun way to get people to think about their life

Today, we’re going to talk about sausages. Yes, sausages! These humble, delicious links have more to teach us about life and faith than you might think. Sausages are a blend of ingredients, seasoned to perfection, and then encased in a skin to create something greater than the sum of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Finding Direction In Life

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 13, 2025

So many are wondering, "What is my purpose?". This message allows people to think through that question

Introduction We’ve all asked the question at some point: *What is my purpose?* Life often feels like a winding road with twists, turns, and uncertainties. Sometimes we wonder, "Am I on the right path?" This morning, we’ll explore how to find direction in life through faith in God. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Luke 22:42

The Question That Changes Everything

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 14, 2025

An Easter Morning sermon that focuses on the resurrection of Christ and its significance for us today, addressing key questions like "Is the resurrection true?", "What does it mean for me?", and "How does it give hope in my life?".

Introduction: The Big Question of Easter • Every faith journey has questions: Is there a God? Does He care about me? Why is there suffering? • But Easter poses the ultimate question: Did Jesus rise from the dead? • If the resurrection is true, it changes everything—it transforms our understanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Gossip V Grace

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 22, 2025

Gossip -that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. Today we'll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace

1. Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I want to talk about something we all encounter in our daily lives – gossip. You know that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. And we’ll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace. So, let’s dive in! Imagine a church community ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 18:21

The Road Of Hope: When Expectations Meet Surrender

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 30, 2025

A look at the Palm Sunday event, with practical application for our lives today

Introduction: Palm Sunday is a day of contrasts. It’s a day of celebration and expectation, but also a day that points to the deeper, often uncomfortable, realities of faith. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds waved palm branches, laid down their cloaks, and shouted, "Hosanna to the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

The Meaning Of Communion

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 17, 2025

A sermon to preach before the sharing of communion

Introduction Today, we gather around the Lord’s Table to partake in Communion. It is a sacred act, one that has been observed by believers for over two thousand years. But why do we do this? What do the bread and the wine mean, and how does this ancient practice speak to us today? As we reflect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

The Burden Of Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 20, 2025

What’s weighing on your heart today? What worries are pulling you back at the moment? This week, we’re starting a new series about worry.

Today, we embark on a journey that I believe will speak to every single one of us. It’s a series on worry. Today we start by unwrapping what worry is with the title - “The Burden of Worry.” Worry is something we all experience. It’s that • heavy weight that sits on our chest, • the nagging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

The Antidote To Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 20, 2025

The key to overcoming worry isn't necessarily about changing our circumstances, but about changing our perspective

Last week we started our series looking at - how much worry is a heavy burden. It keeps us up at night, steals our joy, and drains our energy. Our worries are often about things we cannot control. I spoke on how worry has quite a lot to do with trust issues. Worry often shows that we do not fully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Good Friday Reflection: "the Weight Of The Cross"

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 25, 2025

This is a reflective sermon, in short sections to enable pauses and prayers

1. The Love of Christ Scripture Reference: John 15:13* "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Reflection: Today, we remember the greatest act of love the world has ever known. Jesus, the Son of God, willingly laid down His life for us. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:4-5, Luke 23:34, John 19:30, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Casting Off Your Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 3, 2025

This was message preached in a series about worry. This one called for action

During this message write down one of your main worries on the sheet (given out). If you change your mind during this message – ok, just rewrite it. • NO ONE WILL SEE YOUR WORRY!! PROMISE. Introduction: We all carry burdens. Some are visible, like financial struggles or health ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

To Judge Or Not To Judge Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2024

In this text Jesus is like "when it comes to judging others the world and the religious do it this way, but I say to you do it my way"

“To Judge Or Not To Judge, Now That’s A Really Good Question” Matthew 7:1-6 OKAY - I want to start off our time together this morning by reading 2 passages of Scripture, and then I will pray us into our time of study. The first passage is in Luke 18 beginning at verse 9... To some who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 15, 2024

Starting the series mainly focusing on darkness in the world, but then pointing to The Light

Introduction We are going to light up August! Light is a reoccurring theme in the bible, and for good reason. Light is something we all need in our lives, right? But also light is something our friends and community need. I believe that, through Christ, we can offer that light, that will lift ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Give Thanks

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 20, 2024

A Thanksgiving Message that answers 2 questions: #1 - Why we should be thankful to God and #2 - How do we say thank you to God.

Give Thanks! 1 I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. 6 In my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ