Sermons on Church Growth Discipleship Witnessing:

Making Space For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 14, 2003

The Text is the Gospel Reading for Common Lectionary, Year B, the theme is characteristics of a Disciple as seen in this text.

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP—MARK 8:27-38 --by R. David Reynolds Billy Graham has said, “Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have” [--Edythe Draper, Drapers Book of Quotations for the Christian World (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1992)]. In our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Mark 8:28-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Concern For Representing Jesus The Right Way Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2013

Paul instructs believers here on what their life should look like!

Colossians 3:10-17 [NLT] January 30, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues to clarify his teaching on the proper attitude and action of those in the body of Christ: Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 22, 2024

Based on Colossian 1:28-29 - Helps hearers understand the components of personal discipleship.

“THE NECESSITY OF DISCIPLESHIP” Col. 1:28-29 FBCF – 1/21/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1996 – Fulfilled childhood dream of becoming a firefighter. I joined a fire dept. First 90 days – probationary firefighter – Wore an orange vest which identified me as someone who didn’t know anything about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Church Is Essential.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 29, 2020

It is the truth that binds all the other truths that are found in the gospel!

Trump declares churches 'essential,' calls on them to reopen I have heard people say, “Well, I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian.” Listen to this statement by Jesus (1)-Matthew 16:15-He said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting People Into The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007

When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnesses Abound PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores our role as Christ's witnesses, emphasizing the importance of sharing God's love and spreading His word in our daily lives.

Good morning, dear friends, I am overjoyed to see your familiar faces, and I am thrilled that you've chosen to join us today as we gather in the house of the Lord. I am reminded of a quote by the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, "I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Topics: Witnesses, Spread Truth

The Completeness Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2020

Disciples of Jesus must not compartmentalize their lives, but must allow Jesus to be Lord of all the spheres of our lives.

A. Today, I want us to turn our attention back to our sermon series: “I Am A Disciple of Jesus!” 1. Let’s briefly review what we have learned so far. 2. First, we have learned that being a disciple of Jesus involves a lot more than church membership and church attendance. 3. Second, we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 6:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

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

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

"Prayers For Growth" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Praying for Growth

“What Paul does in Ephesians chapter 1, and therefore encourages us to copy, is both to keep praising God that in Christ all spiritual blessings are ours and to keep praying that we may know the fullness of what he has given us in his son.” John Stott In verses 16-19 Paul gives special ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist