Stepping Stones Church Norman, OK
This world is not our home. We have no reason to act like ugly tourists. Out goal should be on get other into heaven as well.
This is not our world. Part of our focus should be on making sure that not only we get to heaven, but our family and friends get there as well.
This world is not our home. As we pass through we must remember that we, as Christians, are given a first class ticket by God, even thought we did not earn it or deserve it.
This world is not our home. As we pass through there are things we encounter. Vacationing is part of our lives, but how we vacation in this world is a reflection of our eternal lives.
It's a new year. A time for us to reflect on the past and look toward a new year.
Tis the season to submit everything to God. To give it all over to Him and submit to His will.
Tis the season for giving and receiving. Jesus came to this world as a gift to us, to cast out our sins so that we may know the gift of the Heavenly Father.
A message to encourage people during the Christmas season. Help for those who are struggling and a reminder for those who are doing well to remind them that there are those who are struggling. It is our responsibility to remind those around us that God is in control and He does love us.
Throughout the rebuilding of God's temple in Jersuselm, we see that God Has a Sovereign Plan, God Possesses Supreme Power and God in His infinite wisdom has Selected some Special People.
God's chief concern was not the brick and mortar and wood and trim that comprised the rebuilding of the temple. First and foremost, God wanted to see the relationship between Him and His people restored.
There are times we all want to quit. But God tells us if we stay the course He will be with us and He will reward our efforts.
It is time for our country to stop voting based on emotion. It is time to stop voting based on rhetoric. It is time to stop voting based on what is in it for me. Time to start voting the Bible. Time to start voting God.
We often find it easy to say Sorry, but hard to actually mean it. In life we need to forgive in order to move forward. Forgiveness is the key to truly saying sorry.
The story of Gideon is one that is told often. But as we focus on the story, we have to look at the stories within the story. We need to have courage and fear not. Sometimes we have to move forward in courage.
In life we all have to deal with conflict. How we handle that conflict says a lot about how we as Christians reflect God's word.
Sometimes in life standing still is the strongest step you can take.
Sometimes we need to take a step toward love, even when we don't feel like we want to. Love is a freewill choice, that God has given us freely and as such we too should give love freely.
Sometimes in life we need to take a step of faith.
Sometimes in life we need to take a step of hope. A step that leads to a better future. That step rely's in trusting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savor.
The story of Naaman and how a Jewish slave girl took compassion on him. The story shows how a simple act of obedience toward God can bring healing into our lives.
There are two things we all need more of in our lives, Patience and Prayer. James gives some practical advice on ways to achieve both.
How rich is rich enough? Don't let worrying about building treasures here on earth keep you from missing the treasures God has for you in Heaven.
Focus on James 2. Faith. It drives us to be better people. It drives us to want to help those in need. If we are faithful to God than let our actions display the Glory of God.
Focus on James Chapter 1. Christians we will face trials, but the rewards of those trials provide fruits not only in our everyday walk, but in what God has planned for us in the future.
Where are the family bibles? How do we teach our kids to remain faithful?
Fathers Day Sermon for 2016. This sermon also marks our very first Sunday service for Stepping Stones Church in Norman, OK.