Sermons on barriers to growth: showing 5,356-5,370 of 29,628

The Peril Of Not Progressing Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 30, 2008

But if we don’t grow spiritually as we should, so what? Is spiritual growth really that essential? Is there a “danger” involved in not progressing spiritually?

The Peril of Not ProgressingHebrews 6:1-8Intro The normal Christian life is to be one of spiritual growth and progression.  Starting as babes in Christ, we feed on the milk of the word.  As our spiritual senses are exercised to discern good and evil, we are then able to progress to solid food.  In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Satanic Machineries Series

Contributed by Okuchukwu Chukwuka on Apr 1, 2018

This teaching reveals the new age trick of the devil against the church and it's growth. The Devil has been conquered and out rightly subdued.

BIBLE VERSE: MATHEW 13:25, HAGGAI 2:22 holy, holy, holy is the Lord, the one who was, is and is to come. As I write under the influence of the Holy ghost, it is my heart desire that this teaching will fulfill purpose and a actualize vision that is aimed at bring the truth at the forefront ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Years To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020

This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9, Mark 4:13-20, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Creating New Strongholds - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2019

Most teachings about “strongholds” tend to focus on how it hinders spiritual growth. But strongholds can also be the stabilizing force in spiritual maturity.

A number of years ago the founder of a well-known Christian organization responded to a question about tithing in his blog. The man asking the question was married with three young children. The family had no savings and about $75,000 in debt. They had been tithing, but said if they stopped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:17, John 1:17, 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:32, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Now Perhaps But You Will! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the urgency and importance of confessing Jesus as Lord in our lives, not as a one-time event, but as a daily surrender and process of growth into Christ-likeness.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive into a topic that is both urgent and timeless - the confession of our faith. Our focus scripture for today's sermon is Philippians 2:10-11, which says, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11

Topics: Confess, Will

Anchored In The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Explores finding hope, strength, and growth amidst life's storms through faith and trust in God, our ever-present refuge and help.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in His Word. We are here to find comfort and strength, to find an anchor in the storms of life, and to grow through the gales that buffet us. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2

Topics: Anchored, Storms

Leadership Side By Side PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores the biblical perspective on leadership, emphasizing its role in fostering cooperation, achieving goals, and enhancing spiritual growth within the Christian community.

Good morning, family. I'm so glad to see each of you here today. I love Sundays, don't you? It's our special time to gather together, to share in fellowship, and most importantly, to open up God's Word together. Today, we're going to talk about something that touches every area of our lives - ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:9, Ephesians 4:11-16

Topics: Cooperative Leadership, Goal Oriented

I Made It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores how trials and struggles are God's way of communicating with us, urging us to view them as opportunities for growth and closeness to Him.

Hey there, church family! We've got an interesting talk lined up today, something I think we can all relate to on some level. We're going to be chatting about trials, struggles, and testimonies...and not just any testimonies, but those that come right from the trenches of life's hardest moments. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Topics: Overcoming, Perseverance

The Gist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Encourages perseverance in faith and spiritual growth, despite failures or disappointments, drawing inspiration from the dedication and determination in Luke 2:22-40.

Good morning, church. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in this place of worship, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to draw nearer to Him. As we gather today, we find ourselves in the early days of a new year. A time of hope and expectation, a time when many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: New Year's Eve, Reflections, Resolutions

I Am Going Through But I Am Running Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

This sermon explores finding God's grace, growth, and gain in our trials, as exemplified in Psalm 23, encouraging trust in God's presence and protection.

Good morning, beloved family. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day to draw closer to our God and to each other. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-5

Topics: Grace, Valley

More Sermon Series: I Want More! (Part 2) PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon encourages us to emulate Elisha's resilience and desire for spiritual growth, seeking to be more like Jesus and trusting in God's rewarding nature.

A warm welcome to each and every one of you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today, united in our love for God and our hunger to understand His Word more deeply. In this sacred space, we come together as a family, a community, seeking to grow in faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9-10

Topics: Receiving More, Being Faithful

We Have Work To Do! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persistently follow God's call, utilize their strengths for His glory, and foster spiritual growth without looking back.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and in pursuit of the wisdom that can only be found in God's holy Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Topics: Work, Never Stops

Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Topics: New Year, Understanding Jesus, Emulating His Ways

The Eyes Have It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Encourages Christians to prioritize spiritual growth over material wealth, maintain moral vision, and engage in meaningful meditation for a Christ-centered life.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to be nourished by the Word of God. It's always a joy to see each one of you, eager and ready to receive the divine wisdom that God has prepared for us. We are here, not by chance but by divine appointment, not as strangers but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-22

Topics: Eye Health