Sermons on Stumble Or Step:

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Truth In The Psalms Stemming From The Third Epistle Of John To Gaius About Truth

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 25, 2024

The Apostle John featured TRUTH often in his writing and in his letter to Gaius (3John). This time we look at TRUTH as it is revealed in the Psalms. Walking in truth is what Gaius did and what God requires. The Psalms teach about truth.

TRUTH IN THE PSALMS STEMMING FROM THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN TO GAIUS ABOUT TRUTH This message/study is in conjunction with 3John and walking in truth. That one is found here - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:14-15, John 14:6, John 8:44, Psalm 15:1-2, Romans 3:10-11, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:160, John 17:17, Psalm 26:2-3, Psalm 26:4-5, Psalm 40:11, Psalm 40:9-11, Psalm 43:3, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 85:10-11, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:142, Psalm 132:11, Zechariah 14:9, Psalm 138:2, Psalm 145:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Singing Sister Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2008

Miriam was a very Godly woman who had a special ministry of song in Israel. That didn’t make her perfect, but it did serve to help her even when she stumbled.

OPEN: (I had the people stand as we sang the "Star Spangled Banner") O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Climbing The Ladder Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

Life is a one step at a time process to maturity.

Climbing The Ladder of Maturity [Ephesian 4:12] … prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up [13] until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedient Faith

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Faith is more than feeling but step of obedience

Man walked up to vending machine, put in coin and pressed button labed, ’Coffee, double cream, sugar’. No cup appeared but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. All disappearing down the drain and the machine turned off. ’That is real automation..this thing even ...read more

Learning To Be A Reconciler Series

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006

Describes the necessary steps to be a peacemaker as described in the beatitudes.

LEARNING TO BE A RECONCILER REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RELATIONSHIPS. I. RESOLVE TO FOLLOW CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN SET IN THE BEATITUDES. Matthew 5:3-12 In humility recognize your spiritual bankruptcy. Mat 5:3; Rom 3:9-20. Have remorse about your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got What It Takes

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 19, 2006

Three steps to joining Christ on the adventure of a life.

Luke 3:21-38 You’ve Got What It Takes Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 19, 2006 Introduction What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you remember being asked that question when you were growing up? Some of you still ask me that question. A few weeks ago Mrs. Coffin asked me how tall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Not Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Steps to avoiding your God given potential

The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 13, 2005

Four steps to overcome depression like Elijah.

Overcoming Depression 1 Kings 19:4 Introduction: A. Illus. Debbie Downer - Jingle: "You’re enjoying your day, everything’s going your way Then, along comes Debbie Downer! Always there to tell you about a new disease A car accident or killer bees. You’ll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Walls And Hanging The Gates

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008

Prayer is the first step to achieving desired results.

Building the Walls and Hanging the Gates October 29, 2006 Penn Yan NY Neh 1:1-5 In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Accurate Mindset For Evangelism

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008

Some simple steps Needed to reach the lost

Accurate Mindset for Evangelism Jn. 15:16; Lk. 19:13 Bishop David Ibeleme God’s heartbeat is Evangelism/soul-winning – Lk. 19:1-10; Mt. 9:35ff. Jesus was a soul winner – 1 Tim.1:15; Lk.19:10. Soul Winning is the greatest call. Every other call can only be second to this call – Eph.4; 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Setting Goals For Success Series

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jan 10, 2012

Goal setting - a vital step to success in life.

SUCCESS DIGEST WITH PASTOR SESAN BANJO E-mail:pastorsesanbanjo@gmail.com Phone:+234-8035546154; +254-701519052; +254-774276133 SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS What is Success? Success could mean the progressive realization or actualization of a predetermined worthwhile goal. Success in life, family, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Time Is It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012

A Message calling the church to step up for Christ.

What Time Is It? Haggai 1:1-11 / Romans 13:11-14 * (READ Haggai) In 1969 a rock album entitled “The Chicago Transit Authority” was released with huge success. One of the songs on that album was entitled “Does anybody really know what time it is.” Candidly, that song is considered a rock classic ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Tither You Secretly Desire

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

Encouraging people to take the next step to tithing.

Theme: Tithing Task: To help God’s people make this the year of their tithe. Title: Help for Becoming the Tither You Secretly Desire Time: November 12, 2006 I am so very excited to be able to preach today. I get to proclaim one of the most exciting activities in the Christian life. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Methodist