Sermons on Chrisian Growth:

“go For The Gold!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013

If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Formula For Growing In Christ - For If These Things Be In You And Abound

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 20, 2023

Peter said, Grace and Peace be multiplied in YOU in the Knowledge of GOD and JESUS our LORD. Then he gave us a "formula" for fruitful growth. Faith + Virtue + Knowledge + Self Control + Perseverance + Godliness + Brotherly Kindness + Love = FRUITFUL GROWTH IN FAITH

2023.03.19.Sermon Notes. For if these things be in you and abound. A formula for Growing in Christ William Akehurst, HSWC KEY SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 3:16-17, Acts 4:10-12, Psalm 34:1-3, 1 Chronicles 26:10-14, Acts 16:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repenting Of Idols (Genesis 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2024

What kind of idols do we need to repent of? Let's look at Genesis 35.

God is merciful. Families do not repent of past sins all at once. It often takes time. What sins of our families do we still need to grow past? Let’s look at an example in Genesis 35. Did God tell Jacob to leave the area? Did the family finally repent of having idols? Were even their earrings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prune Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the concept of pruning in a Christian's life, where God removes unhealthy aspects to promote spiritual growth, likening it to a gardener pruning a plant for better health and growth.

Take the potted plant you’ve been using throughout the series, hopefully it’s still alive, and get a good pair of garden clippers/snips. To introduce the sermon, which is about pruning, cut off part of the plant. Talk through the process, try to bring the illustration to life by talking about how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Gardening, Pruning Process

Sermon Series: Rooted

Pressing On Into The New Year

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A New Year’s message designed to encourage change and growth.

PRESSING ON INTO THE NEW YEAR Philippians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Will Tell The Praiseworthy Deeds Of The Lord

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 5, 2001

Growth in the Word is vital if we are to share the Word with our families

Sermon Text: Psalm 78:1-8 September 9, 2001 -- Christian Education Sunday WE WILL TELL THE NEXT GENERATION! I’m sure most of you have heard the story about the Christmas ham. It goes like this: One year, as mom prepared to put the Christmas ham in the pan, she cut a piece off one end. Her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need For Multitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002

Designed to stimulate believers to evangelize in order for there to be quantitative growth in the Kingdom

Victory Christian Outreach Church (Victorious Faith Ministries) The Need For Multitudes: Jn 15:16 by Bishop David Ibeleme Sunday 17th March 2002 The concept of evangelism denotes multiplication, however many are not too excited about this. Why Many Don’t Want Multitudes: 1) The “Few ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 24, 2006

Kindness is a nondescript fruit that is very important for our growth in Christ.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Today as we carry on with out look at the fruit of the spirit, we are going to take some time to examine a fruit that seems to be pretty nondescript on the surface. • Kindness seems like something that is pretty ordinary, but when you start to really think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evangelism - It's What We Do! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 15, 2007

This sermon gives three reasons evangelism and church growth are important.

Evangelism – It’s What We Do! The Importance of Outreach The Martins move into my neighborhood every spring. They show up about the middle of March and spend the summer with me. I enjoy having them around. They make a long trip you know? They fly in from South America. Spend the summer up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growing Process Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus used the process of seed growth to illustrate the Kingdom of God.

The Growing Process Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:26-27 (HCSB) “The kingdom of God is like this,” He said. “A man scatters seed on the ground; he sleeps and rises-night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows-he doesn’t know how…” The Miracle of Maturity * Man’s role * Scattering seed * Done ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Joy Of Progress Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Difficult And Not Tried

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Hold Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011

Our tongue can get in the way of our growth as a Christian

James 1:26-27-If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist