Sermons on Divine Growing:

For Growing Love Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024

Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2024

In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.

Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grumble Or Grow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 24, 2024

When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow!

Several years ago (2009), Louis C.K. was on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, where he described today’s entitlement culture. He said in our culture, “Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.” Take a look (show Louis CK video). Louis talks about how he was on a plane that offered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 16:1-30, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 8:28-29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Called To Grow Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 11, 2025

Looking at our calling in Christ.

Called - How to Grow Ephesians 4:17-23 February 16, 2025 For the past weeks we’ve been looking at God’s call in our lives. It starts off with a call to WHO we are, not necessarily to be a doer in the beginning. We’ve looked at the fact that we have been called by God. In fact, as Paul told ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Deeper Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024

We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyone Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2023

Spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

EVERYONE Growing 2 Peter 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2023 Dr. Charles Stanley graduated to glory this week at the age of 90. He served as pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for 51 years, authored over 60 books. His sermons have aired daily on the internet, television, and radio for many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Grow Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Spiritual growth is all about responding to God's great love. God invites, we enter. God invests, we engage. God intercedes, we endure.

DARING TO GROW Back in 1855, Edward Kimball was an ordinary Christian who taught Sunday school in his church and made a living down at the shoe store. One day Edward determined that he was going to look for an opportunity to explain the gospel to a salesman named Dwight, who had just joined the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Growing Old

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2025

Isaiah tell the people there will be a day of growing old.

Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord himself will give a sign: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Old

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2025

A some point we will all grow old and enjoys days to the fullest.

Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Train To Grow

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 27, 2026

There is a difference between trying and training... Both our physical bodies as well as our spiritual self need to train in order to grow... here are four spiritual disciplines that I like to call the exercises of a godly life. And don’t worry you can start practicing them today

1 Timothy 4:7-8 "Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." Introduction – Training vs. Trying You know, in powerlifting, I quickly learned the difference ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 10:24-25, Mark 10:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the early church's approach to community grievances, growth, and the importance of prayer and preaching, offering guidance for our faith journey today.

Good morning, my dear friends in Christ. We are here today, gathered in His love, to share, to learn, and to grow in faith. We are here to listen to His word, to understand His teachings, and to seek His guidance. Our scripture today is from Acts 6:1-6, "In those days when the number of disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Topics: Serving, Roles, Church

Growing In Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of fostering friendships based on faith, practicing benevolence, and giving generously, all underpinned by God's boundless love.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather here today, in this sacred place. A place of love. A place of hope. A place of faith. We gather to share in the Word of God. To draw strength from His teachings. To find comfort in His love. Opening Scripture Reading – Let us turn to the Holy Scripture, John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Topics: Growing In Love, For God

Not Growing Weary Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

WE must realize the freedom we have in Christ and walk close with Jesus

Life Choice Series Not growing weary Galatians 6:1-10 Good morning church, we are glad that you are joining us and we pray the Lord speaks to you in a powerful way as we gather to hear his word. Prayer- We have been in a series called Life Choices- We’ve looked at the most important choice and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#5] GROWING UP 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction: What happens after you’re saved? Does life get easier? Do you feel all tingly inside? See, this is where many people struggle because living the Christian life every day is extremely difficult. As a Christian, you should be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 29, 2024

There are so many ways that we can try to strengthen ourselves. The writer of Hebrews charges us to allow our hearts to be strengthened by grace. Growing in grace is learning to turn to the Lord in trying times over any other external source of strength.

Growing in Grace Hebrews 13:9 says, “Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.” (NKJV) Growing in grace is about allowing our hearts to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9, Ephesians 2:9, Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 5:10, John 16:33, Isaiah 36:6  (view more)  (view less)