Sermons on Discipline To Spiritual Growth:

More Than We Bargained For Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

What happens when we try to bargain with God? We get more than we bargained for! We get to build our character, confront our past, and learn how to cope with difficult people.

MORE THAN WE BARGAINED FOR—Genesis 29:1-30:24 The young man gets into the car, and hits the steering wheel with his palm. His girlfriend—the light of his life—has dumped him. How could God let this happen? He has loved her well, and honored God in his courtship. What has it gotten him? The man ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014

There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Surgery For Total Freedom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 12, 2025

Just as a surgeon identifies and removes harmful growths to restore health, God performs spiritual surgery to heal us, deliver us, and restore us fully.

SPIRITUAL SURGERY FOR TOTAL FREEDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:12 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26, John 8:32, Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 12:2 INTRODUCTION: Many people are held back in life not by physical chains, but by invisible, spiritual strongholds—deep-seated wounds, hidden ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Away With Childish Things

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2018

We must grow in our relationship with God.

Do Away with Childish Things May 6, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must grow in our relationship with God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Some Finial Reminders”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2019

Four Things Paul reminds the Church of

“Some Finial Reminders” May 26, 2019 1 Corinthians 15 Last week I was finishing up the book of 1st Corinthians in my daily devotions. It is a good book to study. It deals with a lot of basic theology and elementary spiritual principles and guidelines. Paul concludes his letter to this immature ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Stages Of Spiritual Life According To 1 John. Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 20, 2021

A study of The Stages of Spiritual Life set forth in 1 John 2:12-14 will inform us as to what they are, and will instruct us on how spiritual growth comes about!

1 John 2 (NASB) 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Tim. 4:10-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 1, 2021

Concluding our series on spiritual disciplines, we look at the discipline of decision making, and why it matters to live a life of visible holiness.

The Last Habit: That All May See Your Progress (1 Timothy 4:10-16) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4 Today we are wrapping up our series on developing spiritual disciplines. Next week, Cody will be preaching as part of our DNow weekend, and after that, we will be starting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Suiting Up For The Armour Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2018

God calls us to be strong (do those things that contribute to being strong) and to put on the armour He provides for the battle.

May 20, 2018 Sermon - The Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Fasting Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

It's one of the most ancient of spiritual disciplines but the most neglected today. This sermon seeks to answer why we should fast and how to do it

Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 Carl Lundquist was President of Bethel College for almost 30 years. In the latter part of his life, he began to study the Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian faith and build them into his life, especially those he had not practiced, including the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Fundamentals Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 1, 2016

Built around the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6 regarding prayer.

“FUNDAMENTALS OF PRAYER” Matt. 6:5-15 INTRO – “God has strategically chosen to establish & utilize prayer as part of His sovereign plan for us. It is like oxygen to our spiritual lives. It provides the needed wind in our sails to propel everything we do as believers, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Christians To Follow Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon explores cultivating a steadfast, fruitful faith through fostering fellowship, obedience to Jesus, and spiritual growth, as exemplified in Acts 11:22-24.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, I want to ask a simple question for us to consider: How do we cultivate a faith that is not only steadfast but also fruitful? It’s been said: "A good character when established is not easily overthrown." And this is the essence of our discussion this morning. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Topics: Spiritual Obedience, Growth

How To Prepare For A Spiritual Confrontation Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2025

How should a church or believers deal with gross sin which is found in their midst? Ingore it? Cover it up? Tell your friends? Gossip? Why not find out what God's Word says about the subject?

One of the most important questions any Bible-believing church must ask itself is this: How will we respond when we find that gross, even unrepentant sin is present in our church body? Many of us who fashion ourselves as born-again Bible-believing Christians might respond something like this: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:3-12, Deuteronomy 17:6-7, Deuteronomy 19:15-19

Denomination: Bible Church

The Source Of Spiritual Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

That’s what happens when we believe in, and trust, and accept Christ. Every need of life, of nourishment, and of growth is met. Nothing is left out or lacking. This doesn’t mean that the person will never again hunger after righteousness. Because a pe

READ the whole passage. I read verse 36 and have to wonder how many people today would be the same way. If Jesus Christ walked into this sanctuary right now and told us who He was, would we believe or would we require a sign. It makes me wonder how many people REALLY believe that Jesus is a real ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013

1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Other

Fasting Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

This sermon addresses the reality that Jesus fasted so we should fast. Jesus understood the importance of fasting when it came to spiritual warfare, and he also understood the importance of fasting when it came to intimacy with God. It is a spiritual practice that still has validity for today.

Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. A series that is based on the extended passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The past few weeks, we have been looking at chapter 6 that really speaks of the obstacles to living life in the kingdom. A few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church