Sermons on Steve:

The Highest Priority Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for a short or a long time, it’s good to take stock of your goals and priorities.

Introduction Many of the New Testament letters were written to address problems in the churches. A good illustration is 1 Corinthians when Paul offers counsel on issues like division in the church, immorality, lawsuits among believers, spiritual gifts and the resurrection. 1 Corinthians deals with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ultimate Endgame Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Nobody’s perfect. The words are both true and of some comfort. But as Christ followers the Good News is far better. Jesus is perfect. and if we pursue him passionately, that rubs off on us in this life.

Introduction Billy Graham is now in his late 80’s and he suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His worldwide evangelism ministry has spanned more than sixty years. Awhile back, Billy was invited to speak at a luncheon in North Carolina. After many wonderful things were said about him, Billy stepped to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Enters The Temple

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2007

When Jesus enters the temple (a person’s life) things begin to happen.

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The What,how,& Why Of Our Business Here Today.

Contributed by Steve Dunning on Feb 4, 2007

Deacon ordination sermon

Acts 6:3 The What, How, and Why of our Business Here Today (Deacon Ordination Sermon) Over 200 years ago the founding fathers of this nation set out to build a Christian nation. Today in this nation it seems that their intentions are being thwarted on all sides. Where school children aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Demonstration Of Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2007

1- Love is kind 2- Love is giving 3- Love is forgiving

INTRO.- According to this text we must be devoted to loving others and our love must be sincere or genuine. ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. One said, "I thought I was in love three times.” "How so?" his friend asked. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step By Step His Way

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 14, 2007

So often we believe we are on the right path, just when we think all is in line with God’s plan, we run into a road block.

Step by Step - His Way by Steve Keeler Scripture Jeremiah 29:11 If you’ve been to a bookstore in the past fifteen years you’ve noticed the “…for Dummies” series of books out there. There are “…for Dummies” books about almost everything: “Quilting for Dummies,” “Hang Gliding for Dummies,” “Nuclear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Amazing But Real

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 15, 2007

Allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us we discover how Real and Amazing God’s grace is. Then we can pass that Grace on to others.

Grace – Amazing Yet Real! By Steve Keeler Scripture Colossians 3:12-17 Philip Yancey wrote: “Grace comes free of charge to people who do not deserve it and I am one of those people. I think back to whom I was – resentful, a man wound tight with anger which was just a single hardened link in a long ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants You To Know Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2007

God has planned you to be a masterpiece with a perfect plan for your life but we must allow Him to work through and in us!

INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered, - how do I know the will of God for my life? - Who do I marry? Direction of career? - Buy that house? Date that person? - ETC! How about you? Been There? NEXT 4 Weeks: “DISCOVERING & EXPERIENCING GOD’S WILL” Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) 10 For we are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Expect From Us Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 21, 2007

In order for us to "Discover & Experience God’s Will", what does He expect from us regareding a) our relationship with Him and b) our relationship with each other.

INTRODUCTION We have begun a series to Discover & Experience God’s Will, and I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. What we are striving to discover during our February study is what type of conditions are necessary in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Fruit

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008

Jesus teaches us the definition and requirements for finding "true joy" - joy that will last! Are we a ’no’ fruit, ’more’ fruit, or ’much’ fruit Christian? Your fruit determines your joy!

INTRODUCTION Last week – - Giving up the “bondage in our lives” that satan uses with his “bag of tricks” to rob our joy: - What is the “bag of tricks” he uses on your life? sickness, disease, temptations, habits or addictions, failures, relationship hurt, children, etc. Today – What do we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Loosed!

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008

Seeing one who was suffering from Satan’s trickery, Jesus reminded us that we do not have to ’live in bondage’ but can ’be set free’!

INTRODUCTION After our Deacon’s Mtg, and on the way home, I began to think about our Prayer Time and discussion The Lord over the rest of the night began to really tug and speak to my heart. In fact, this message has been being formed all throughout the week It speaks to us as individuals It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's Happening In America?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 3, 2008

What is causing Americans great concern about our country? 1- The economy 2- The moral decay

Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance." Don’t you wish that the Lord was the God of America? INTRO.- What’s good about America? How about peace and security? ILL.- A lady said: Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where's The Juice?

Contributed by Steve Wiehl on Jul 13, 2008

Making a realtionship through prayer and fasting is the first step.

Where’s the Juice? Or What ’Secret’ Jesus told His disciples behind closed doors. Sermon Mark 9: 14-29 ( reflection on Mark 6:6b-13) Routines.... I wake up and the very first thing I do is make the coffee. Stumbling through the pantry to find the filters and scooping the coffee. Some in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational