Sermons on Faith Growth:

How 'tidy' Is Your Spiritual Bedroom Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

We must live a life of faithfulness and fidelity to Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 19, 2007 Date Preached: May 20, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: How “Tidy” is your Spiritual Bedroom? Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:1-2; 23-29 Introduction: This morning I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We must be courageous in standing firm for our faith!

Date Written: April 18, 2006 Date Preached: April 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Taking a stand for the Gospel Sermon Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction: I want to ask you a question tonight… is it important for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7, Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Mountains

Contributed by James May on Sep 11, 2005

What kind of faith does it take to move mountains?

MOVING MOUNTAINS By Pastor Jim May Do you feel like you have the faith to move a mountain this morning? I have spoken to those who claimed to have that kind of faith. I have also met many who look at this passage of scripture and wonder if they have any faith at all, because they feel like they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serve With Purpose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#4] SERVE WITH PURPOSE 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8 Introduction: 1. As we conclude this series, we want to look at a 4th aspect of serving God. 2. We have studied serving God with effectiveness, endurance, and focus. Today we will study serving God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In His Righteousness Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

If we want to Kick-start our faith, we must learn to rest in God’s righteousness (Part 4 "How to Kick-start Your Faith")

How to kick-start your faith Part 4 4:1-2 Rest in His Righteousness. INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dilemmas in the Christian faith is to accept that God loves us yet still sends some people to hell. It’s a problem that can paralyse our faith, if we don’t it get sorted out early in our journey. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

“Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Seven Doors: Pathways To Personal Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In this sermon, we explore seven opportunities God provides for our personal and spiritual growth. We'll learn how God not only opens doors for us, but also empowers us to walk through them.

Seven Doors that God Opens for Us! In this sermon outline, we will explore seven open doors that God has for our lives and personal ministries. We can trust that God will make a way for us even when it seems impossible. It's important to remember that when God opens a door, He also gives us the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Topics: Holy Spirit General

Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Our pursuit for our spiritual growth calls for cooperation with God, commitment to grow and constancy in the process of growth.

We live in an instant world. We have instant noodles and instant coffee. Whenever we needed something, we can now have it delivered. We want to have what we want right here right now. That instant mentality is carried over even in our Christian life. We want instant growth. We want instant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Touch Those Landmarks

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon emphasizing the importance of maintain the key areas of the Christian faith.

Do Not Touch Those Landmarks TEXT: Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Job 24:1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days? Job 24:2 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Art The Man

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message encouraging Christians to be more faithful in their daily walk with God

THOU ART THE MAN 2 Samuel 12:1-10 INTRO: We all have heard GOOD NEWS and BAD NEWS jokes. ILLUS: Did you hear about the man who went to the doctor because he had a severe obesity problem? The doctor examined him very carefully, and said, “I have some good news and some bad news.” “The good news ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Two Wisdom's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Confession & Ours Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 18, 2003

A sermon on the implications of Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus and ours.

Sermon for 11 Pent Yr B, 24/08/2003 Based on Jn 6:56-69 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a few years ago, I went into the local paint store to get some keys for the church cut. The storekeeper told me the following story. A woman came into the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Above Mediocrity

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 27, 2007

Discover the value and approach to rising above a mediocre lukewarm faith.

(As an introduction show the clip "Wholehearted" from “Facing the Giants.”) In this clip the high school football coach asks his star player, Brock, to give “his best. That movie clip represents what Jesus Christ desires from us. He wants nothing less than our best. Are you giving Him your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Toeing The Poverty Line Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006

Poverty of spirit - humility before God - is essential to authentic faith.

Toeing the Poverty Line Over the past few weeks we’ve seen picture after picture of devastation and loss, desperation and helplessness. Responses have ranged across the spectrum from courage and compassion and generosity to greed, exploitation, and headline-grabbing. But one thing it has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed