Sermons on Stumble Or Step:

The Step Of Faith Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faith in Christianity, the challenge of overcoming fear, and the significant rewards and impacts that come from living a faith-filled life.

The French author Voltaire said, “Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “we walk by faith, not by sight.” And Martin Luther King Jr. preached, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Spiritual Rewards

Stepping Out

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Preparing in the peaceful times to step out when God calls.

A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40, 2 Samuel 21:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Steps Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002

Jesus sets out for us here the first steps in someone becoming a Christian - if these steps are not apparent, then a person is not saved!

John 17: 8 First Steps A Church Educational Officer was once sent into a particular community in America where he was to carry out a census of the people’s spiritual state there. In one home he got into asking the usual questions, "Do you attend church?" "Do you read the Bible?" and of course, "Are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Step Of Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Faith is about trusting in God even when things don't make sense. Overcoming fear can lead to great rewards and our faith can have a positive impact on others.

Today we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that makes us believe in God even when things don't make sense. It's like trusting your best friend with your deepest secrets. You can't see what they'll do with it, but you trust them anyway. That's faith. That's faith. Let's look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Courage, Fearless Living, Trust In God

In His Steps

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 11, 2004

According to Peter, Jesus is our Standard in life, our Substitute in death, and our Shepherd in heaven!

In His Steps by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel, "In His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

In His Steps

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

Today we are going to look at 8 steps that Peter fires off in these concluding verses, 8 steps that Jesus took as He walk this earth, 8 steps that are necessary for the church & the Christian to take if they are to live God’s way. (Living God’s Way - 9)

In HIS Steps Living God’s Way – part 9 1 Peter 5:1-14 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps Upward

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Step

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007

A sermon designed to highlight the importance of continually growing in Christian maturity.

The Next Step 5-6-07 Somewhere this morning a young man is standing holding on to the back of a pew with moist hands and a heavy heart. For quite awhile now he has struggled with a decision that he is about to make. He feels the calling of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:29-30

Denomination: Christian Church

In Step With God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 6, 2006

This sermon describes the lifestyle of the person who walks with God.

Introduction: When I was a boy my brother Gary and I each had a horse. I rode an old grey mare and Gary rode a quarter horse named Ben. Ben had an interesting story behind him. Ben had been trained as a polo horse. His trainers trained Ben to do a very interesting thing. When a rider got off of Ben ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite:

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Step

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 25, 2006

We are to move forward in faith.

TAKE THE STEP Joshua 3.1-4.24 S: Faith C: Purpose of the Community – Stepping forward in Faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH. TS: Our study in Joshua will direct us on how to handle obstacles that are in the way of God’s promises. Type: Inductive The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Down

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How to resign from ministry

Intro: One of the things no one likes is to be a failure. We live in a very “success-oriented” society. Many judge their value as an individual on the basis of their success. Yet there are some times in our lives when the world sees a failure and God sees a success. One of those times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Victory

Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Nov 28, 2005

How to Have Victory over Sin

Steps to Victory There Are No Victories at Discount Prices. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1. Vigilance A, 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Greatness Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

God’s blessings come as we obey Him, based on Ephesians 3

STEPS TO GREATNESS Ephesians 3:1-12 Ken Ritz Eph 3:1-13 NLT I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ Jesus because of my preaching to you Gentiles. 2 As you already know, God has given me this special ministry of announcing his favor to you Gentiles. 3 As I briefly mentioned earlier in this letter, God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Steps

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007

Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ