Sermons on Both Grow:

Keeping And Being Kept Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church?

Introduction How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church? How does he arrest the sin’s spread and kill the virus? Jude presents a case study of one pastor’s effort. He has revealed the sin – perverting grace into sensuality and denying Christ’s lordship. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle A Scandal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008

In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Edify The Saints Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the third sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s church is to help Christians grow in their relationship with God so they can grow to maturity.

EDIFY THE SAINTS Hebrews 10:19-26 INTRODUCTION: ILL> There was a church in a small town in Tennessee that had a most interesting name. The sign in front of it said, "Left Foot Baptist Church." There was a young man who passed by the building several times, and he always got a good chuckle from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of Image

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023

What does it mean to be the image of God? Is it doing or being or a combination of both?

A few nights ago I attended a Shabbas - Sabbath - celebration at Temple Aaron, a Conservative Jewish synagogue in St. Paul. If you’ve never been to one try to get an opportunity; it’s a wonderful experience. But this one was a little different than most. To celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42, Matthew 25:40, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007

What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practical Biblical Teaching Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009

God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual War Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008

The only way to strengthen both the physical and spiritual nature is through the actual battle.

WMD’s – A Spiritual War We as believers have weapons of mass destruction Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Myth Of Self-Importance Series

Contributed by Don Walker on Jan 25, 2001

As healthy family relationships are established, individuals and society grow stronger.

Don’t You Believe It: The Myth of Self-Importance Exodus 20:12 Morning, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker Over the last two weeks we’ve been dealing with the topic of ¡§Don¡¦t You Believe It.¡¨ The basic idea is that our society accepts a number of myths as truth. They have become accepted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Construction Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maturity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002

This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2013

The Church is called to be “one” people, so we are to grow in unity. The Church is also called to be a “holy” people, so we are to grow in purity.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 48, Grace at Work 18 April 14, 2013 Purity 1 Ephesians 4:17-5:21 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Making Jesus My Lord Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Genuine salvation requires making Jesus “Lord” in both words and deeds

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment Or Committment?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 3, 2003

The Ten Commandments are both a command of obedience and a statement of commitment to God.

As we continue our summer series, “Classic Chapters of The Bible,” we come to one of the most discussed chapters of the Bible. Its content deals with personal beliefs and behaviors that are assumed by many to be important ones and have been foundational to our thinking and way of life in this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Mother's Day 2001

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2001

We should both appreciate and imitate our godly mothers.

MOTHER’S DAY - 2001 II Tim. 1:3-5 INTRO.- I am reminded of your sincere faith which lived in your mother Eunice and now lives in you. TIMOTHY GOT SOMETHING GOOD FROM HIS MOTHER! He apparently got some of his faith in Christ from his mother. Should that surprise us? Men, can you ever be too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

God created both rich and poor for His reasons, not ours.

GOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Proverbs 22:2 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:2

Denomination: Baptist