Sermons on Church Growth Plan:

There Is Destructive Power In Strife

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014

Strife, friction, bitterness can thrive and limit the growth and plan of God. Unity must be our goal.

THE STRONGMAN OF STRIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. I. DO WE REALY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your In The Church But Is The Church In You

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 15, 2004

This sermon stresses the importance of having true conversion and not just being active in the church.

I know your in the church, but is the church in you · Many people today are wasting their time in church. What I mean by this, is that they are in the church but the church is not in them. · Amazingly people come to church and see other people get blessed, healed, and delivered but it is never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Philippians 4:19

The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Philadelphia

The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giant Killers

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008

The Scriptures teach us that God’s people are in a spiritual warfare, and as in any warfare there is need for a plan of battle so we can effectively fight against our enemy (Satan) and gain the victory over him.

Giant - Killers Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17 Scripture Text: Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? [36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Where There Is No Vision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a God-given vision or plan to navigate life's challenges with purpose, power, and protection.

Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the presence of the Lord, bound by our shared faith and love for His Word. As we gather in His name today, let's turn our hearts and minds towards the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18-19

Topics: Clear Plan

A Place Where Everyone Can Fit In

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 17, 2008

Ever think about how you "Fit In" in the church and in the world. This message will show us how we need to "Fit In" God’s way in the church, in the Lord, in the world, and in our relationships.

A place where everyone can fit in Romans 15:7 Before my sermon, I showed a video clip from bluefishtv.com entitled "Fitting In" this hilarious video clip was a great lead in for my message! A. “Fitting in” …in the Church You can fit in at most churches if you live like most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Danger In Staying The Same...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014

We can face many hidden dangers, on is the DANGER OF STAYING THE SAME. We need to make on the course adjustments daily as we stay focused on eternal issues. Change is essential.

FACING THE STRONG MAN OF STAYING THE SAME... CAN GOD CHANGE A MAN? ARISE MY LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeds In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Aug 1, 2012

This message was given to Camacop pastors for the December 11, 2011 church planting Sunday.

SEEDS IN YOUR HAND By: Dr. Kenneth Gerada Church Planting Sunday December 11, 2011 Preparation: The pastor must prepare a seed (preferably a small seed that grows into a huge tree like kapok or doldol, inyam, mustard etc.) Introduction: Good morning to all of you! Can you see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year A New You Part I

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 14, 2008

New Years is always the perfect opportunity for us to reflect on the past to recommit to the present and to plan for the future. The great intellectual giant Socrates once said “an unexamined life is not worth living.” And so at the end of 2007 and the

A New Year, A New You. Part I Well Christmas came upon us so fast and now it has passed. And now comes the season of Deck the Halls with piles and piles of bills to help us remember what we did this Christmas season. Maybe you heard the story of the young college student and she came running in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2018

Does the sinlessly perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church the perfect church to be in? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17.

Does the perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church a joy to attend? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17. Colossians 3:12 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007

Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Effective Treatment Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 17, 2009

The concluding message of the series on the Local Church.

An Effective Treatment I Corinthians 3:1-11 * Over the past couple of months we have been in a series of messages entitled; the local church, dead, dying, or dynamic. Think about it, which condition do you prefer for HBC? It is my belief that most, if not all of us desire this to be a Dynamic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan To Make Us Free Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2016

Exodus is a continuation of God's story. Genesis has a focus on creation with all of man's failures and faults. Exodus has a focus on redemption with God dealing with man's sin failure to live up to God's good design. God's plan is to make man free.

Intro: Exodus is a continuation of the story of Genesis. In Genesis we see the constant and consistent failure of man. It is the creation story In fact in the Hebrew the word and or now begins this passage. However if the emphasis in Genesis is creation then the emphasis in Exodus is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Explosive Growth In Global South Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

The greatest growth of Christianity today is in the Global South, and the Orient Crescent.

A. REEXAMINING THE MISSIONARY MAP 1. The greatest growth of Christianity today is in the Global South, and the Orient Crescent, i.e., Africa, South America, Indonesia, India, China and Korea. 2. Happening with church planting, i.e., second generation of original western foreign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Potential Of A Seed---- God Has A Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2025

This is a 4 part lesson on the potential of the seed. God hides an oak tree in an acorn.

THE POTENTIAL OF A SEED? THE GIFT OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (This is a 4 part lesson) We purchased a difficult 1,000 piece puzzle. For several services we set up a table near the altar. Two or three weeks I gave each person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31, Matthew 17:20, Genesis 1:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God