Sermons on Church Growth And Development:

God’s Idea Of Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2011

Church Consultants probably wouldn’t have started a church like God did... but His worked. How can we do Church today like He did back then?

How many of you have ever read the magazine called “Reminisce”? Several years ago there was an article in that magazine by a woman who told of her father having returned from the war. He, like many men, wanted to buy tools for his worksho, and one of the tools he wanted was a drill press. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In It For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Perspective "V-I-E-W"

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

God’s V – Vision God’s I – Instruction God’s E – Enduring Love God’s W – Witness The KINGDOM of God was Administered by the Arch Angel Lucifer (It was in PERFECT ORDER, until in him that iniquity was found). Ezekiel 28:12-15. Lucifer allowed

God’s V – Vision God’s I – Instruction God’s E – Enduring Love God’s W – Witness SCRIPTURE: Mark 4:21-25, Jesus asked them, “Would anyone LIGHT a lamp & then put it under a basket or under a bed to shut out the light? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its LIGHT will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: *other

"Virtue": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Let us make every effort to add to our faith moral excellence.

Have we ever said these words? “I know my life doesn’t look like a Christian’s life should look, but I do believe in God.”[1] People who say those words are what Pastor Craig Groeschel called Christian atheists or “people [who] believe in God but live as if he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A F.a.t. Christian Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004

Discovering the Champion in You Part 2. This message focuses on three characteristics a Christian needs to exhibit to edify the local church and strengthen their walk with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we began a series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You”. As we looked at Philippians chapter 4, we found four practices every champion must exercise in order to maintain a winning attitude. Just as a review we must practice the “praise principle”, right praying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Direction Are You Traveling?

Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002

God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-34, Jeremiah 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defense And Weapons Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

The final section of 2 Corinthians begins here. Paul’s toughest words in scripture are in this section as he goes to war for the souls of the saints in this church.

1 Corinthians 10 7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s. 8For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like The Family Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Will Not Go Back To Moab

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This message was used after an outstanding revival in our church. Much spiritual transformation had occurred and I used this message to encourage forward progress.

Ruth 1:14-18 KJV And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. [15] And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. [16] And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Plus Jesus Means A Lot

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 26, 2004

The reason theat many of us go liking in the Church is, we go away spiritually hungry, we have Bread and Fish but no Jesus.

A LITTLE PLUS JESUS MEANS A LOT MATT. 14:15-20 NOW, I DON’T MEAN FOR YOU TO THINK THAT THE ORDER IN WHICH I NAMED THEM HAVE ANYHTING TO DO WITH THEIR IMPORTANCE. IF IT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THEIR IMPORTANCE, I WOULD SAY JESUS, BREAD AND FISH. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT BREAD AND FISH FIRST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025

Spiritual maturity is the process of growing in Christlikeness, developing discernment, and living in obedience to God’s Word.

SPIRITUAL MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 5:13-14 Key Verse: “For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What I Really Need Is...spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

This is part one of a series of what we need from God to live a active and productive life for the kingdom of God.

What I really need is.... Disclaimer: This sermon prepared by prayer and credit given to Dr. Reeder for thoughts from his sermon. Selected Scriptures Mark 12:30 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Introduction- I am beginning this morning a mini series called what I really need God is... I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Gift Of Service Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Difference Jesus Makes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2009

When we come to Christ, we are born again into God’s family, through which we find help and hope.

(Show video - The Church) In our passage for today, Paul tells of a love relationship that makes an eternal difference. It is a love relationship with the God of the universe, Jesus Christ. Let’s consider what Paul tells us here about the difference Jesus makes. Verse 13 is the pivotal verse in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

#6 - Spiritual Hypochondria Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 26, 2009

The sixth in this series. Inspired by the book "Why Churches Die" by Mac Brunson & Ergun Caner. Thank you men!

#6 – Spiritual Hypochondria Numbers 11 (Begin with reading the story of “Clara” from the book “Why Churches die.” Pages 185-190. Once again, I’ll say that I am grateful for Dr. Brunson and Dr. Caner’s book. It is an incredible resource from which this series has, by design, been taken) * Think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist