Sermons on Act Maturely:

Discipleship Involves Growth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2021

We're either moving forward or backwards. There is no such thing as a static, status quo, Christian. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Malnourished Christians is a real problem today. In a few weeks I’m going to be preaching about our world-view. A world-view not based on the Word of God invites disaster for the Christian and the church. A survey done by Probe Ministries a year ago among 3,000 Americans reveals among U.S. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Business

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 21, 2022

We don’t know very much about Jesus’ process of maturation. The Gospels are rather silent about his growing up years, with Matthew being the only other canonical gospel that even offers a birth narrative, and he is silent on the years between birth and baptism.

TITLE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:49 It was just two months ago we gathered here in the sanctuary as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. We had special programs like Candlelight Service, attended Christmas Sing Along over at Macedonia Baptist Church, and of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Baptist

Adulting Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 4 - Adulting SERMON BUMPER I. Introduction I remember learning in school that there are a lot of types of question. There are loaded questions. There are leading questions. There are the ones we hated on tests . . . multiple choice questions. Let's not forget the type of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, 1 Corinthians 13:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cheaper By The Dozen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15, Genesis 3:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Portait Of A Spiritual Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 4, 2022

As we read Psalm 27, we see the heart of a spiritual man

There are a lot of things that people identify with spirituality: • There are some like the Pharisees believe that certain outward observations (washing hands, praying on street corners) were clear evidence of spiritual life. • There are some today who view spirituality as adherence to certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty And The Process Of Sanctification

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

Sanctification is a lifelong process that happens as we walk with God personally and in community with other Christians.

Last week we talked about God’s sovereignty and salvation: His hand in and His heart for His creation. When we understand God’s sovereignty, we can face the future with courage because His plans for us are good and perfect in every way. Though we are responsible for our choices and will answer for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Piece Of Work (Who Am I Becoming)

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 27, 2024

Oh LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our Potter; And all we are the work of Your hand. ~ Isaiah 64:8. A study in how God is at work in our lives.

A Piece of Work - (Who am I Becoming) 1. We are God’s ‘Piece of Work’ – Created by God, Individually unique, ? Your hands have made me and fashioned me. (Job 10:8) ? For you formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Job 10:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

God has united us and now we are called to maintain that unity.

BI: God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16). We are in the second half of our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based on the New Testament letter to Ephesians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Will Of Contentment? Enough?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2024

Seems many are so focused on materialism they miss the discipline of CONTENTMENT. Maturity will be found in content people.

THE WILL OF CONTENTMENT? ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MATERIALISM: The tendency to consider possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual values, putting less importance in faith, more importance in things. Psalm 23:1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024

Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

Deep Cries Out To Deep Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 28, 2025

You know we love the shallows—where it’s safe where we do not have to trust as much, where we can know the basics and stick to that., manageable, predictable. But God doesn’t call us to ankle-deep faith. He calls us to the deep.

So, I want to you to think back. I want to ask can you remember the first time you ever went into the ocean, you know when you get onto the sand and you see the waves, I want you think back on that day. The smell of the breeze, some of you are like man I rather want to be at the coast now. Right. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:7, Ezekiel 47:3-5, Psalm 139:14, Luke 5:4, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Path To Healthy Emotions Prt 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 14, 2025

Paul’s desire for the church was that they would teach the truth and do it in love so that the church would not be like babies but instead grow in spiritual mature.

Last week we spoke about what it means to find deep rest in Christ in the many areas and levels of our lives. Today, we will be talking about the Path to Healthy Emotions. Our summer sermon series is: Church on Mission but if we are to be fruitful, we need to be a healthy church. For the next ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Old

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2025

A some point we will all grow old and enjoys days to the fullest.

Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Disciplined Christian living comes naturally to mature kingdom dwellers who instinctively know right from wrong and act accordingly.

Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” The Apostle John put it more succinctly than anyone: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18