Sermons on chrisian growth:

Ingredient For Growth

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

=Prayer is essential for spiritual growth. =Jesus Christ the key for spiritual growth.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US August 25, 2002 Matthew 7: 7,8 Ingredient for Growth By: Rev. Sol B. Madlambayan The Filipino Mission Fellowship is almost 19 months old. If we try to analyze our situation I know you will agree with me that we need an additional ingredient for growth. I believe that even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Growth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 12th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at growing as Christians.

LIVING IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but spiritual growth is not automatic. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Growth Factor Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

A look at how God grows His church.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Growth Factor February 3, 2002 Mark 4:26-32 And he said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. The earth produces of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Growth Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on how the promise of God grows in your life.

THE GROWTH OF THE PROMISE Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him. Isaiah 43:1-3 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planned Growth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 5 of 10.

PLANNED GROWTH (GEN 17:1-19) Twice Michelle Kwan failed to land the big prize at Winter Olympics Figure Skating Championship. In 1998 she was placed second, and in 2002 she dropped to third. Each time she bravely congratulated the winner, evaluated her condition, and announced her participation in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blueprints For Growth Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

Sermon in series BLUEPRINTS

Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 1: Blueprints for Growth Hebrews 6:1-3 Retarded growth is tragic in every area of life. Birth is wonderful. It is one of the mysteries no one really understands. But it does not matter how beautiful an experience of birth is, if there is no growth after birth we would be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Growth Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power.

The Gospel of Mark #12: The Growth of the Kingdom Text: Mark 4:21-34 Thesis: To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power. Introduction: (1) After stressing the importance of our preparing ourselves to receive the Word, Jesus now emphasizes the way that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Certainty Of Growth Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003

The second in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

A young minister about to deliver his first sermon asked a retired pastor for advice on how to capture the congregation’s attention. "Start with an opening line that’s certain to grab them," the older man said. "For example: ’Some of the best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptations And Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Of Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growth In Christ

Contributed by John Nayadley,jr. on Sep 17, 2002

How we can grow through Christ .

GROWTH IN CHRIST Romans 8:28 “ We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. “ What does it mean to be called by God? Is it like when one of our children are down the road or at a neighbors house and we call them home? No it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001

More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 15, 2000

: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord

Kingdom Growth Thesis: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 5-24 I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational