Sermons on Stumble Or Step:

Time To Get Ready

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 5, 2008

God is waiting for us to take a step of faith in order for Him to bring His promises into our lives.

April 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 54:1-5 Subject: God’s Promise of Blessing Title: Time to Get Ready I want to pick up this week with where I left off last week. How many of you remember what I preached about last week? NO PRESSURE! Last week I preached about having a radical type of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Escape The Wrath To Come Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

Continuing with our series on Jude, Jude gives his readers four steps to maintain their walk with the Lord.

Escape the Wrath to Come Text: Jude 17 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As we’ve been going through the book of Jude we’ve looked at the false teachers that Jude mentions. We’ve seen how we can be aware of them, and that we as Christians need to stay alert. The title of my sermon this evening ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-21, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 10, 2007

This message explores the nature of self control and how to walk in it in partnership with God. Practical action steps are included.

SELF CONTROL Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 6, 2006 Read II Peter 1:1-11 and Galatians 5:16-25. Introduction: The writings of God through the apostles Peter and Paul could not be clearer on this matter of the Christian life. If a person genuinely comes into a saving relationship with the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out On The Water Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Election Is Over – Now What?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Challenge Of Radical Love Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 20, 2009

What are some of the practical steps of radically loving people. Looks at some of the teaching from the Sermon on the Mount.

This Sermon and Series based on sermon Series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Radical Love Slide Good morning. I hope everyone has been keeping up with the New Testament Challenge. If you missed last week, it is not too late to jump in. What the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Process Of Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 27, 2009

The 5 steps of faith. Before you can get the reward us must go through the process.

¡°The Process of Faith¡± By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 11:1, 6 & Hebrew 10:23. Scriptures read: ¡°Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6. But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Restoring The Romance Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2006

Applies Jesus’ steps to returning to the church’s first love, to marriage. Suitable for Valentine’s Day.

RESTORING THE ROMANCE (Marriage 5) Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to do? And say sweet nothings like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: A Legacy Of Child-Like Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Ruth, how she stepped out in faith, believed God’s promises, and was rewarded by God.

Legacy Ruth: A legacy of Childlike Faith Ruth Part Nine Matt 18:1-4 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2 He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive Guidance From God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2010

The 3 prerequisites and 3 steps to help prepare us to seek and meet the Lord in our times of prayer.

Last week we talked about Recognising God’s Voice. • Thoughts that come to us can originate from God, from ourselves or Satan. • We are called to TEST the spirits in 1 John 4, to check these impressions and thoughts. How do we do that? We went through 4 ways to test an ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Giants In Our Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

Facing up to our giants and stepping out in faith, believing God will help us overcome them.

Have you ever faced something so big, a problem, a trial, a difficulty, that it seemed impossible to overcome, insurmountable. It was/is your giant. No not literally a 9½ foot tall person. Your giant may be a sickness (like cancer), depression, worry, fear, an addiction, a habit, an attitude, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

Out Of The Ark And Into A New World - Noah As A Type Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 30, 2011

The steps that Noah took at the end of the flood teach us about our new beginning in the Christian life.

Illustrations explain complex things in simple ways. Like putting together a bicycle or piece of unassembled furniture. Or setting up a computer or electronics. If you want to learn how to tie a knot, or learn a new crochet stitch, the best way is to look at a picture. The Old Testament is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2013

An updated message on how to step out by faith and walk on water. Preached during a back to school Sunday.

Note: for my reference I used John Ortberg's book Becoming a Water Walker If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Understanding the importance of walking on water and exercising our faith. Preached at a Back to School Sunday about transitioning and trusting God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Tangled In Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Vandergriff on Oct 4, 2012

Part one of living worry free. A step to being untagled from the day to day demands of life.

Have you ever been tangled up in something? I can remember as a child going fishing and not getting much fishing done. While others were busy catching fish, I was busy getting tangled up in the fishing line. I had the line in the trees, on the ground, and all over myself. Although I can look back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist