Sermons on Barriers To Growth:

Grow In Spirit Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 16, 2018

Our last sermon in our series CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO. In this case, we Christians are to be becoming more-and-more CHRIST-LIKE, which requires that we Grow in His Spirit.

Today is the last sermon in our series It's titled CHRISTIANS OUGHT To Have Spiritual Growth We previously discussed How Christians were to SURRENDER TO GOD and then FREE FROM SIN was our next Objective And now we are going to look at SPIRITUAL GROWTH and what that entails. So, what exactly is ...read more

Denomination: *other

Child Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 10, 2016

When the Bible uses a name common in everyday language, like “children,” it’s an object lesson of our relationship to God or something about our nature as believers. This sermon examines how believers of God’s children with practical applications.

Names for the People of God #2—“Child of God” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 10, 2016 BIBLE READING: John 3:1-16 or Romans 8:14-21 TEXT: Turn to Romans 8:16; put a marker there; and then turn to Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Gives Wisdom

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 19, 2019

What Hat Are You Wearing?

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson 2 of 31. Proverbs 2:1-9. The Lord Gives Wisdom. Getting the most out of your church experience. There are three types of people that attend Sunday school class and church. The simple, the foolish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Godliness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Belonging To A Home Group Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

There are some great benefits of being part of a home group. I hope these inspire you to join one.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride. It finds its most fulfilling and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Llamados A Servir.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jun 4, 2019

No es el ejecutivo de alto poder, una celebridad o un político prominente quien recibe honor ante los ojos de Dios, sino el cristiano que vive para Cristo y le sirve.

Llamados a Servir. “Mas Jesús, llamándoles les dijo: sabéis que los que son tenidos por gobernantes de las naciones se enseñorean de ellas, y sus grandes ejercen sobre de ellas potestad. Pero no será así entre vosotros, sino que el que quiera hacerse grande entre ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-44, Matthew 20:25-26, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

First Timothy Chapter Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2018

This is a verse by verse look at First Timothy chapter two.

1 Timothy Chapter 2 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I am attending on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) PRAY FOR ALL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

Grade Yourself

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016

In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, Romans 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Hit The Wall

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 13, 2016

A message about our need to be able to handle things beyond our present capacity. 4 examples from David's life when his wine skin wasn't big enough.

When You Hit The Wall Powerpoint 1 Sermon title Illus: how much can you fit in the jar? Big Rocks Smaller Rocks Sand Water Is the jar full? Yes. If you don't put the big rocks in first you will have a hard time doing it later. Stephen Covey There is room for more. You can become a bigger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 9- " Stay Hooked" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 14, 2016

Part 9 of Believe in Jesus and live

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 9 “Stay hooked” John 15:1-8 For many years I have loved fishing All the way back to my very early years my fondest memories of my Dad and my Granddad on my mother’s side revolve around some type of fishing My Dad loved to fish for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 20, 2017

This message is part one of a two part series which focuses on our individual need to grow up spiritually. The Church is filled with baby Christians and babies cannot brings others to Christ as they require someone to take care of them!

It’s Time To Grow Up! Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 22:6; 29:15; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “It’s Time to Grow Up.” This message is part one of two. This morning I want to establish a foundation and give you a few thoughts to meditate on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Become Built Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 14, 2017

We are called to be built up in the faith

This month we are doing a series on “What is the church.” Last week we heard from Gregory that the church is made up of Called out people. Today we are going to see that the church is made up of called out people who are being built up in the most holy faith. So first we are called and next we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Christ Grows His Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-14 shows us how Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed