Sermons on Church Maturity:

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

What the church needs are leaders who will follow the example of Christ and be an example themselves of what it means to be a servant.

- You've heard from Katie, Annie and Darren... but now it's my turn. Why am I thankful for Berean CC? Well there are many reasons, I am thankful for the love and support that you have all shown us over the past 2 and a half years. In our moments of discouragement, and frustration you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, John 13:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping A Hurting World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 24, 2006

The world we live in is filled with people who are in need of what the church has to offer. The world is hurting and we have been commissioned to go to it with a message of compassion, restoration and reconciliation.

Introduction: Christ prayed in John 17 that God would not remove the believer from the world but that the believer would have an impact on the world in which he lives. The world we live in is filled with people who are in need of what the church has to offer. The world is hurting and we have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Double Net Harvest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

Explores how belief in Christ leads to bountiful blessings and how these blessings can be used to strengthen the Christian community.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more. As we gather here today, let's remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-11

Topics: Church Growth

Loving Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

4. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 28, 2010 Loving If one word was all that was allowed to describe the person of God and the essence of who He is, if we had only one word we could use to show His character that word would have to be love. God is love. This is without a doubt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: *other

Can You Trust Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

Do we have a faith that can be trusted in difficult times?

Can You Trust Your Faith? James 1:2-8 Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.” That is precisely what God’s Word is telling us in our text. James is encouraging us to understand that faith must be, and will be tested. But let’s think ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Of Christanity 101 Series

Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 27, 2007

The 4th sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

Instruction about Baptism Basic Christianity 101 #4 in a series of 7 Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

John had experienced adversity in life and great spiritual challenges. He realized that a close relationship with Christ and continued growth were vital for victorious living. Many lack growth due to spiritual immaturity. Growth is key for victory.

The Path to Spiritual Victory 1 John 2: 12-17 The love and concern John has for the church is evident as we continue to read this epistle. He began by exalting Christ, reminding the believer of whom they have believed. He offered a challenge regarding our fellowship with the Lord and shared the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Encouragement - Philippians, Part 8 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 18, 2022

If God already has the plans for your life, what are you holding onto? If we are called to fix our thoughts on what is true, isn’t Jesus the truth? Isn’t Jesus all that we need in order to draw others to His grace? Shouldn’t we continue putting into practice what God has called us to do?

“Words of Encouragement” - Philippians, Part 8 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 8 Philippians 3:15 – 4:9 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Game Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015

The final message in this series deals with the End Game of our walk. What is the goal, duration, process, and task of this lifetime walk? From John 2:5-6.

The End Game (Our Spiritual Walk #8) John 2:5-6 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series about Our Spiritual Walk. We’ve talked about where we walk – the broad way that leads to destruction or the narrow way that leads to life. We’ve talked about our preparation for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009

Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2023

Simon Peter shares with his house churches how they can not only endure tests and trials but that in God's hands those tests and trials can lead to a more victorious life.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 11:32-39 Title: This is a Test Tests and trials are a part of life – Simon Peter shares with us how to deal with those tests. INTRO: How many of you remember that interruption/message of the Test of the Emergency Broadcast System. Suddenly, you would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 11:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Immature Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

How does grace help you grow?

One of the gifts of God is this progression of life…We all know that there is this progression of life…there is an expectation that when young you are going to grow up… Baby in the womb…infant wanting to walk…child wanting to be a teenager, a teenager wanting to be an adult… Do you remember…Did ...read more

It's Time To Come Off The Playground

Contributed by Pastor Cordell Starks Sr on Apr 30, 2016

To help the believer to mature and spiritually grow up in God and to know his word.

Intro: I often reflect back on my childhood memories and I think about how fun and exciting it was being a child. I reflect back on the times when I was in elementary school and how exciting it was when we would get the opportunity to go outside at recess and play on the playground. There we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Church Lost Its First Love

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

Church started with Penticost, ends in heaven.

EPHESUS: THE CHURCH THAT LEFT ITS FIRST LOVE. Revelation 2:1-7 There are many different ways to look at these letters to the seven churches. We could consider them first of all prophetically. To do so means these letters represent the stages the church will go through. It started from the day of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist