Sermons on Church Growth And Development:

Commitment To Christ Requires Growth

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This is a sermon about moving your life beyond the place where you came in at the door.

(1) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" "Nope", The old man replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing Up Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 9, 2006

Paul tells the believers growth.

GROWING UP IN THE CHURCH (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 I. Jesus Christ Is the Only Foundation (vv. 10, 11). A. I laid a foundation—Paul spent about eighteen months in Corinth. He was the one who laid the foundation (v. 10). B. He laid the foundation that was already given by God, Jesus Christ (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away Childishness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2018

We have a problem in many churches called perpetual childishness. We seem to hear petty, trivial pursuit. The body of Christ needs to develop a spiritual growth pattern. Growth is seldom by accident...

PUT AWAY CHILDISHNESS? GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. PERPETUAL OR ETERNAL BABYHOOD… From LIVING WITH ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001

To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Get It

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2009

The need for the Church to develop a hunger for the presence of God to be able to carry out the mission of Christ in the world.

Scripture: Psalms 34:1 – 8 Title: “Come and Get It” Introduction: David had been on the run many times during his life time. Each time he had discovered how wonderfully God had taken care of him. / In 1 Sam. 21 David was being chased by King Saul and He and his men sought refuge in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Growth In Strange Places!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2019

Often growth opportunities are found in some strange places. Seldom is healthy growth an accident. We need preparation and focus to promote personal growth.

FINDING GROWTH IN STRANGE PLACES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (MSG) Come home, hope-filled prisoners! This very day I'm ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, 1 Corinthians 14:20, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Increase Our Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Even the tiniest mustard seed of faith is capable of monumental things. Jesus encourages us to expand our understanding, belief, and trust in Him.

Today, we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that helps us believe in God and trust Him even when life gets tough. We're going to see how even a tiny bit of faith can make a huge difference in our lives. So, let's dive in! What I want you to walk away with is this: Even the tiniest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith Development, Biblical Understanding, Prayer Life

Looking At Traditions

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pbc Revealed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 4, 2008

Sermon incorporates results of Reveal Survey and closes with what Jesus thinks about our church.

PBC Revealed Acts 2:42-47 Rev. Brian Bill 5/4/08 Pastors get asked a lot of questions, they receive a lot of requests and sometimes people just need to share their ideas. Here are some actual letters from some children to pastors. “Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012

A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

“Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2taking The Things Of God Too Casually Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004

We can develop the tendencies to take the the presence of Jesus too casually. It is an honor to know the Son of God.

#2 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. TEXT: Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and courageous, that thou mayest observe to DO according to ALL My law, which Moses my servant commanded ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unstoppable Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 3, 2020

God uses people and problems to accomplish His purposes.

The Unstoppable Church Acts 5:33-42 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2020 Video: Spread of Christianity As I watched that video my mind immediately went to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 16:18. Using the word “church” for the first time, Jesus made this unchanging, unwavering and glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 2, 2001

An accurate view of yourself come from 1. an understanding of God’s view of who you are. 2. knowing the truth of who you are. 3. having a humble view of who you are.

In the Scripture reading today, we hear the Lord saying to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” It seems that when most people think of God coming to them and saying something, they think of him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Developing 39 Godly Traits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational