Sermons on Full Grown:

Spiritual Growth Or Bust

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016

Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

“SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Temptation - In The Ring With The Devil Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020

We can ruin our lives or our witness in one careless moment. To overcome temptation we need to remember the price, resist ahead of time and run away from temptation.

TEMPTATION – IN THE RING WITH THE DEVIL Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com James 1:13-15 “A person is tempted when he is lured (a fishing term) away and trapped by his own evil desires. His evil desire conceives and gives birth to sin. And sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope - Our Strength

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008

"while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Orthodox

How Jesus Revitalizes

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

No matter where you are, ¾ full, ½ empty, ¼ full or the ‘e’ light is on, you need to fill up. Today we’re going to look at how Jesus refills our tank, revitalizes and re-energizes us when we’re running on empty.

How Jesus Revitalizes When You’re Running On Empty John 20:19-31 Background image of tank on empty We’ve all done it. We’ve set our mind to something. We committed ourselves. We let others know our intention. We research and studied. We trained and prepared and when the moment came, we hesitated. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Easter 2016: Empty Promises

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

On the first Easter Sunday, instead of promises full of emptiness, God gave us emptiness that is full of promise. There are at least three of them—an empty cross, empty clothes, and an empty cave. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures us that God’s promises are not.

EASTER: EMPTY PROMISES Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/27/2016 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10, Romans 6:23, Colossians 3:13-14, John 20:5-7, Matthew 28:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Angels Part 1

Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016

That’s speaking of Christ who was full of joy. The “oil of gladness” means leaping for joy. Jesus was full of life and joy. Never think that Jesus was a pale, sanctimonious recluse. He was a Man among men, the Son of God, the Savior of the world.

This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on June 5, 2016 Hebrews, chapter 1, verses 6 through 9: 6) And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” 7) Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

There Will Be A Price

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2006

Three things Christians cannot be - using various Scriptures and illustrations.

You have heard me say on many occasions that there is a difference between churchgoers and true bonafide Christians. The difference is not in how often they attend church or even how involved they get within the church. The difference is where their hearts are. The bonafide Christian’s heart ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: *other

"A Perfect Example Of A Perfect Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 6, 2007

Do you want a full Church house with new converts? Here are four principles given to us by the example of Rahab. Her house of harlotry became a haven for the lost!

Title: An Old Testament Model of a New Testament Church Text: Joshua 2:8-24 Introduction: God has a desire that his house may be full. There is a picture of a full Church found in the Old Testament. It is the house of Rahab the Harlot. Can you imagine the great transformation that took place ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of The Wise Men: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 14, 2000

Within people there is a desire for meaning in life. This is a sermon for those who are searching.

Introduction . . . Illustration: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It’s also been made into a video. Many of you know the story which happens in the town of Who-ville. The Grinch hated seeing and hearing all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

After Death, Then Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 7, 2014

To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prepared for death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 (Amplified Bible) 9:27 And just as it is appointed for [all] men once to die, and after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy Conflict Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Dec 21, 2011

Conflict and struggles are bound to happen but there are benefits to conflict and healthy ways to handle it in a godly and biblical way.

“UP-rooted ~ Healthy Conflict” 9.25.11 There’s nothing like a good wind storm to remind us how fragile life can be: It’s always disheartening to wake up & find a magnificent tree that once stood tall for literally decades, that has been UP-rooted overnight by a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Fruitless Because You Rootless Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Nov 12, 2015

HAVE YOU ever HEARD OF THE Six ginkgo biloba trees that survived the atomic blast of Hiroshima n Japan, everything else was oblitararated THESE TREES WERE PLANTED THATS WHY THEY SURVIVED,IF THEY WERE JUST LYING ON THE GROUND THEY WOULD OF BEING BURNT UP. Taken from Google

FRUITLESS BECAUSE YOU ROOTLESS Genesis 2:8 And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. GOD IS A PLANTER HAVE YOU ever HEARD OF THE Six ginkgo biloba trees that survived the atomic blast of Hiroshima n Japan, everything else was ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Benny Paul on Jan 16, 2016

Trust is Faith in ACTION!!! It is the manifestation of our faith in our thoughts and actions. It is far easier to have faith in God; there are unbelievers who have this. It is a lot harder to exercise trust in Him...

Trust in the Lord Proverbs 3:5-6 Faith vs. Trust: Is faith the same thing as trust? If not, what is the difference? Faith is a noun: It is something we HAVE... (Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."). but faith is not trust... Trust is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Resist Temptation

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 12, 2016

Jesus' temptation teaches how to handles life temptations.

Luke 4:1-13 How to Resist Temptation Welcome on this Valentine’s Day. It is ironic that this is also the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is generally that season of the year when people have chosen a favorite treat or some vice to give up for these six weeks. One man said his children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Parables Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Topics: Hearing, Luke