Sermons about Continual Growth

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

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A sermon on the Ten Commandments

Old Abbott and Costello skit. It doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This issue must be settled! If anyone, or anything, occupies first place in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other

Clean And Pure: A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

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Sermon on the Seventh Commandment

In the midst of marital disagreement it is not uncommon for a spouse to wonder if there isn’t somebody with whom they would be more compatible. Suleyman Guresci, of Izmir, Turkey, divorced his wife of twenty-one years after a bitter six-year court battle. In an effort to find the ideal woman, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: *other

A Mile Wide And An Inch Deep Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 14, 2007

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31st in a series on Ephesians. Paul gives Christians some instruction on how to avoid a faith with no depth.

Artemus Ward, an early American humorist, once described the South Platte River in northeast Colorado as “a mile wide and an inch deep”. It would be a considerable river, he mused, if it were turned on its side. Unfortunately, Ward’s description of the South Platte River could just as easily be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting People Into The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007

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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

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 6, 2003

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Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life

Proverbs 4:20-27 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003

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You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

“STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-49, John 20:19

Denomination: Apostolic

The Mind That Matters

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2003

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The mind that matters is the mind of Christ, the mind of God, and the mind of man.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man named Al Smith was a presidential candidate in 1928. Surely you remember him? Al Smith was making a speech when a heckler in the audience yelled, “Tell ‘em what’s on your mind, Al. It won’t take long.” Smith grinned, pointed at the man and shouted back, “Stand up, partner, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing Over To The Other Side

Contributed by James May on Jun 25, 2006

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If we really want to experience the power, majesty and glory of God in our lives, we must be ready to pass over to the other side where most of Jesus’ followers won’t go.

Passing Over to the Other Side By Pastor Jim May Mark 4:1-41 Life is a wonderful journey for those who know Jesus as their Savior and Lord. With each passing day, there are new joys to experience, new blessing to enjoy and a new opportunity to love Jesus even more. Even in the midst of tests ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Jul 22, 2006

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The 23rd Psalms and how we are to apply it to our lives today.

The Lord Is My Shepherd Psalms 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Christian

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

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Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aren't You Hungry? Series

Contributed by Tanya Alkhaliq on Dec 23, 2006

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Aren’t you tired of living a mediocre experience? This sermon focuses on taking your hunger and putting it in the right place...Getting God to Manifest His Presence in your life!

Aren’t You Hungry… This is the first teaching of the series entitled “Do You REALLY Want Him?” Giving all Glory and Honor unto the one who all Glory belongs; I would simply like to begin by saying THANK YOU GOD! Thank You for affording me the time and opportunity to seek after your presence and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relationship Or A Religion

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

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Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

A Tree And Its Fruit (Teaching)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 24, 2019

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“A Tree and its Fruit” – Luke chapter 6 verses 43-45 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • All Trees Bear Fruit (vs 43-44) • All People Bear Fruit (vs 45a) • Your Words are the Fruit (vs 45b) SERMON BODY Quote: "Remember God wants spiritual fruits and not religious nuts!" Quote: • Dr. Martin Kaonga, • Director of Science & Conservation for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Brethren

Be Strong In The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

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God meets us in our weakness, strengthening our inner selves through prayer and His Spirit, offering hope, comfort, and power for every circumstance.

Friends, if your week has felt like a whirlwind—emails stacking, dishes piling, deadlines looming—take a breath. Pull your chair up close to the kindness of God. This is a moment for your heart to be heard and your hope to be helped. Have you ever reached for strength like you reach for your keys, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Pleasing God Instead Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013

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Apart from public sin, nothing shatters the fellowship, the spiritual growth & the witness of a congregation so much as disharmony among its members. Romans 15 continues Paul’s teaching in the vital importance of unity in the church, here meaning the loc

ROMANS 15: 1-6 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF OURSELVES [Psalm 78:5-7] Someone once said, "The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog." Dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive. Don’t you wish people were more like that? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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