Sermons on Faith And Growth:

Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

o Do you have an intentional plan for your own spiritual growth? o Do you know what spiritual growth is? o Have you asked God how you can serve in His church and in His Kingdom.

Last week after our church meeting, Crystal prayed us out, and as she was praying the word “nesting” came to her. What a perfect way to describe the situation for CPC and perhaps THE church as well. Also, during our meeting, discipleship was discussed. CPC is a young church in terms of our launch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:3, Colossians 1:9-10

A Year Of Growth

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014

A New Years sermon that focuses on the early life of Jesus. All of us ought to grow in wisdom, statue and favor with God and people.

A YEAR OF GROWTH Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/29/2013 Another Christmas has come and gone. Perhaps, the tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Trash bags stuffed with wrapping paper line the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 15, 2000

: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord

Kingdom Growth Thesis: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 5-24 I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Faith

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002

What elements are necessary for a Biblical Faith?

Biblical faith involves 3 things: our minds, our emotions, and our wills I. Our Minds A. Biblical faith is first of all belief based on evidence 1. Christianity is firmly set in history 2. A reasonable and honest inquiry with our minds leads us to believe that the Bible is too accurate to be a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20, James 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Gateways To Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 19, 2003

Mary of Magdala searches, Peter examines and makes sure, John believes, and Jesus finds all of them with the gift of a new life, hope, strength and orientation.

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Through his resurrection Jesus becomes Christ to the world. Resurrection is the certainty and proof of the truth of his message. If his message did not contain the eternal truth of human life, his resurrection would not have been possible. In fact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Matters Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 18, 2003

The faith we inherit thanks to Jesus, is multi-coloured, full of mystery, and conquers the world.

Sermon for 6 Easter Yr B, 25/05/2003 Based on I Jn 5:4 “Faith Matters” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, AB By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.” An atheist fell off a cliff. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Living By Faith

Contributed by Paul George on May 27, 2003

Faith is one of the most ambiguous words in the Christian vocabulary. True Christian faith is not only to believe that the Bible is true, but also have a sure trust in Jesus Christ.

The author of the Letters to the Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). If we beleive this it should have an influence on our reaction toward the Lord when His will is not our will. How do we react when events happen in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Holiness

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 7, 2004

The first of a study in Faith.

What is Faith? Hebrews 10:32-11:6 Genesis 4:1-8 Genesis 5:21-24 As we begin our walk as a church, Walk By Faith Christian Fellowship, we need to set a strong foundation on our faith. Over the next 2 months, we are going to be studying the word of God, and what it tells us about our faith. There ...read more

"Overcoming Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Faith Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 7, 2004

Where do we place our ultimate trust? In mortals or in God?

Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr C, 15/02/2004 Based on Jer 17:5-10 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Way of Faith” One devout Protestant had parked his car near the railroad station ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Believable Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

A look at the types of Faith that James describes. Dead faith; Your saved but your not doing anything for the kingdom of God. Devils faith; you don’t work for Him, although you may believe in Him from a distance, but that is as far as it goes. Active (Doi

Believable Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction There are three things I want to accomplish this morning using this text. First I want us to look at the scriptures to what Paul says about works and what James says about works and see if they contradict each other or compliment each other. Second I ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father's Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

The development of faith in Christ is examined in the light of this father’s experience. His feeble faith moved to firm faith and full faith through this crisis.

A Father’s Faith Fortifying the Foundations #11 John 4:43-54 6-29-03 Our text this morning is from John 4:43-5:1 43After the two days he left for Galilee. 44(Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) 45When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, John 4:43-54

Denomination: Charismatic

The Characteristic Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

Faithfulness is not optional in our relationship with God, but is an integral part of our relationship with Him as it is with a marriage.

Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “FAITHFULNESS” We have been talking about developing Christian character. We have said that character is what we portray to the world. It’s not what we do in church, but what we do when no-one else is around. The fruit of the spirit are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Faith & Hope

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2004

In the same way that Radio waves and Telephone waves are running through the air and in order to receive them we must have a transmitter so it is in the Spiritual realm with the spoken word of faith.

Faith and Hope True Glory revealed. In Exodus, Deuteronomy and Psalms when God was delivering a message the Children of Israel had to receive it and then repeat it and in doing this they established the word or sealed the word. By speaking it out it cannot be broken but is forever in the Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal