Sermons on Taking Steps:

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Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 7, 2010

In the midst of scarcity, God provides for our needs...

Title: SPAM Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (17-24) Thesis: In the midst of scarcity, God provides for our needs. (God will provide all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19) Introduction: In the 1930s, Jay Hormel noticed that there was some perfectly good, though ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility In A World Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 11, 2011

We live in a society of victims. Everyone has an excuse for the things that they do against God. It’s called THE BLAME GAME, and it is not new. It comes from our FALLEN NATURE. We discover the blame game in Genesis 3. It is the record of the sin, e

The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility in a World of Excuses Genesis 3:8-13 We live in a word of excuses. Here are some complied by the Readers Digest that have been offered for not showing up for work: "I dreamed I was fired, so I didn’t want to get out of bed." "I was up all night arguing with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Instructions Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 18, 2018

Israel was instructed to take only what they needed, Israel was instructed to take time to rest, and Israel was instructed to take time to remember.

TITLE: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TEXT: EXODUS 16:16-36 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - Last time we were together, we looked at God’s Provision. - We saw that God listens when we complain, God supplies better than we deserve, and God provides Salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:16-36

Denomination: Baptist

Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Message about giving.

Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Doesn't Take Long To Change The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003

Amazingly the world, entirely, or for an individual, can change dramatically in an incredibly short time. Although this is often hard for us, it’s going to happen again and we look forward to that time.

It Doesn’t Take Long to Change the World Easter 2003 It doesn’t take long to change the world in very dramatic ways. “The 1989 Armenian earthquake needed only four minutes to flatten the nation and kill thirty thousand people. Moments after that deadly tremor ceased, a father raced to an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

14 Stages Of The Pilgrimage Journey Of The Christian Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

We’re going to piece together the different pictures we created into a depiction of the Christian life from the moment we first find salvation in Jesus, to the moment we pass into the next life.

Growing up my mother’s favorite New Year’s Eve tradition was to start and finish a puzzle. The puzzles were big and difficult. We would race against the clock, trying to complete it by midnight. Even though we were all working together, the puzzle would take hours to finish. We watched the clock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

When Life Takes The Life Out Of Life Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Lessons on how we respond to times of loss and pain

WHEN “LIFE” TAKES THE LIFE OUT OF OUR LIVES Growing Through Loss: Luke 22,24 Introduction: Tony in the dryer. Explain loss (Swindoll) (Read text) Explain the loss felt by disciples. I.Times of loss require a control of your passions. (LK 22:49-51) A. Explain the context. 1.According to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy

Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 31, 2001

We live in a world of seminars and self help programs, but the greatest program ever created to help us become worry free and happy comes from Jesus.

The Four Step Program To Become Worry Free & Happy Introduction: We live in a world of seminars and self help programs. Just turn on your TV, and you can find a seminar in a city near you which will solve all your problems simply by attending and learning the latest successful program. The cost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Part 2 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

When I was a kid, and I do not remember how old I was but I was still in grade school, I ran away from home. I ‘ran away’ to a former neighbor’s home that had moved one street over from the street I lived on. I remember hiding under the bed in one the children’s rooms and having the mom and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Story Of A Little Spot, A Big Fear And A Giant Step

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 9, 2004

There is much about Naaman that applies to us. This sermon looks at his life and the seven bathings he took, and considers perhaps why.

THE STORY OF A LITTLE SPOT A BIG FEAR AND A GIANT STEP INTO A CHANGED LIFE. II Kings 5:1-14 (Living New Testament) February 8, 2004 Introduction 1. Have you heard of Naaman (II Kings 5, Lu 4:27) 2. When we first meet Naaman he’s living a wonderful life a. A friend of the king. b. Selected by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 18, 2015

Examining the proper steps toward restoration to a right relationship with the Father.

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part I) Psalm 51:14-17 Some weeks back there was a post on Facebook about a young man who was lost and could not find his way back home. Tricia El-Sharkaway posted a picture with this description: "My children and I have known (this young man) for several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 6

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2006

Part 6 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

(1)In the book, Living Your Strengths, we read, ‘One of the most common mistakes people make in their spiritual lives is to focus on the steps to spiritual growth rather than on the outcomes of spiritual growth.’ (2)Then in his book Ancient-Future Time, Robert Webber wrote, ‘As far back as I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 19, 2015

Examining the proper steps toward returning to a right relationship with the Father.

Necessary Steps On The Way Back Home (Part II) Psalm 51:14-17 Last week my father and I drove to Springville to look at a car. The man who was trying to sell it gave me his address and I put the information in my GPS. My trusty little technological boss lady (GPS) took me right to Springville. At ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025

When we begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed, misjudged or offended, occupied with our needs and self-gratification, take a few steps back and take time to look at the big picture

How many enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles? Normally, we turn all of the pieces face-up; set aside those that have a straight edge (the outside frame) and start assembling those first. Then we begin to assemble the rest of the pieces, looking for pieces that more obviously fit in a section, and work on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational