Sermons on Barriers To Growth:

Mastering The Art Of Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The Lord’s Prayer is more than a ritual recitation. It is a blueprint given by the Lord for prayer that is acceptable to God.

Today, we will delve into the topic of prayer and explore the significance of the Lord's Prayer. Often, we recite this prayer without fully understanding its purpose. However, Jesus intended it to be a blueprint for our prayers, guiding us in approaching God in a way that pleases Him. Let us now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Topics: Prayer, Spiritual Growth

Growing Up In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Guidelines for Youth on their Spiritual Journey

Today, I want to share some important reminders for the youth. In our modern culture, young people face many challenges. It is crucial for them to understand that they have the power to overcome these challenges. Sometimes, the real world can make us feel overwhelmed, but we must remember that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Topics: Youth, Spiritual Growth

Growing Through Service SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

It is not the high-powered executive, a celebrity or a prominent politician who receives honor in the eyes of God, but the Christian who lives for Christ and serves him.

As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another, it is a fitting time for personal reflection. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to continue doing what we have always done without pausing to consider if we need a change of direction. This is especially true in our spiritual lives, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-44

Topics: Christian Growth, Servitude

Growing In Faith: A Journey Through Psalm 1 SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

An in-depth exploration of Psalm 1, focusing on the theme of spiritual growth and deepening faith.

Read Psalm 1:1-6 The Psalm begins with the phrase, "Blessed is the man" or "Happy is the man." We all want happiness. But some look for it in all the wrong places and things. Some seek it in jobs, money, new homes and cars, sex, alcohol, and even drugs. These things are all temporary. What about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth

God's Blueprint And Your Role SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Explore the divine plans God has for you and understand how you can align your life with His will.

It is a blessing to know that God has plans for each one of us. Regardless of our age, gender, race, or social status, God has specific plans for our lives. In Jeremiah 29:11-13, God assures us of His thoughts of peace and not evil, with plans to give us hope and a future. 1. Prosperity: God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Topics: God's Will, Spiritual Growth

Don't Stop, Keep Going! SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Where have you parked your life? Illegal parking brings with it certain penalties such as tickets, towing, charges and fines. As disciples of Christ we need to be aware of where we have a tendency to park spiritually

Have you ever found yourself driving around, desperately searching for a parking spot? It can be frustrating, especially when you have important things to do. But just like in our physical lives, as followers of Christ, we need to be aware of where we tend to get spiritually stuck. Some of us tend ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Topics: Stagnation, Spiritual Growth

Bearing Fruit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

Abiding in Jesus, not striving, is the source of true spiritual fruitfulness; staying connected to Him transforms our lives and shapes our prayers.

If you walked in tired, tangled, and trying to hold it all together, you are in good company. Life can feel like a crowded trellis—obligations climbing, expectations twisting, emotions wrapping around us in every direction. Some of us carry quiet questions: Am I growing? Is anything lasting coming ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Discipleship, Spiritual Growth

Prepared With Peace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

10th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing spedivically witht he armor -- Peace

Chico Alliance Church October 1, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 10 “Prepared with Peace” I.Be Aware II. Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy Every piece of armor relates to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Through A Child's Ears

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

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THROUGH A CHILD’S EARS (1 SAMUEL 3) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking At Traditions

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Because You Said So

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Last week, I got home after the message and the question came that although I am preaching on spiritual growth, have i truly explained to what end is our spiritual growth? Today, I’d like us to consider why we need spiritual growth, and what purpose?

Key passage today is: Luke 5:1-11 we’ll get there shortly. Growing up, I spent a lot of time studying @ the school of “Because I said so”. In fact, many of you here today, may be graduates as well as teachers in the school of “Because I said so”. You know the school: You ask your mom: “Why do I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021

No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Problems And Prosperity Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 15, 2015

It was inevitable that with the unprecedented growth the church of Jerusalem experienced, conflict and problems would arise. But the disciples acted speedily, and in the process established the principle of shared ministry, which brought even more growth.

Problems and Prosperity Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 14, 2015 TEXT: Turn please in your Bibles to Acts 6. INTRODUCTION In our study of Acts we’ve seen how the church in Jerusalem grew from a small band of followers in the upper room to a large army of believers in a very short time. Look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 38 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 28, 2020

David, realizing the harmful effects of his sins on his health and overall well-being, implores the Lord to bypass the discipline he fully knows he deserves.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22, Psalm 17:1-9, Romans 7:14-25, Proverbs 3:11-12, Psalm 7:3-5, Psalm 6:1-2, Psalm 51:1-2, 2 Samuel 12:13, Hebrews 10:4, Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 51:17, 2 Samuel 12:10-13, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 28:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Free From Constant Disappointment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025

Disappointment is a painful experience that can leave a person feeling frustrated, hopeless, and discouraged.

BREAKING FREE FROM CONSTANT DISAPPOINTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 – “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse…” Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:12, Psalm 34:5, Proverbs 23:18, Isaiah 49:23, Romans 5:5, Mark 5:25-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God