Sermons on Gradual Growth:

Hinderances To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Colter on Apr 22, 2022

The things that hinder most Christians from maturing are things they know but do not do. This is 99% of Christian maturity. Too many Christians are looking for some big key that God is going to give them to straighten out everything in their life.

Growing Up Spiritually Hinderances To Spiritual Maturity Introduction Text Luke 6 : 39-49 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. ? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

The Habits Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Time-lapse photography will allow you to see physical growth over a span of years. But there are no photographs that can show you your spiritual growth.

For the next few minutes and the next few Sundays, I want to speak to you about forming some great spiritual habits. Today’s Scripture Passage “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Potholes That Hinder Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2023

This is one in a series about SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Let us study some of the issues that hinder spiritual growth. Personal Growth must become a priority.

POTHOLES THAT HINDER SPIRITUAL GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (There is a part #1 STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION?) Stupidity of sameness. #2 but grow in grace… This is part #3: POTHOLES THAT HINDER GROWTH. We need ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 22:29, Hosea 4:6, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon serves as a wake-up call for those who have been stagnant in their spiritual journey. It's time to be productive for the Kingdom of God!

Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It's time for a wake-up call in your life. You have been stagnant for far too long, and it's time to make progress for the Kingdom of God! Deuteronomy 1:6-8 (NIV) "The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, 'You have stayed long enough at this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Productivity In God's Kingdom

Journey To Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Making the decision to go from where we presently are spiritually to a new level in Jesus...the other side!

Today, I believe Jesus is commanding each one of us to go to a new level in our spiritual journey. He is saying, "Let us go to the other side." But what does this "other side" mean for each of us? It could be different for everyone, but it encompasses areas such as our prayer life, openness to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Topics: Discipleship

A Christians Checkbook- Growth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2023

This is the 175th sermon in the series Action". This is the 12th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#175] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: One of the most important things that people desire to see in any relationship, a job, or an organization is growth. Just surviving is not enough. The theme of Ephesians 4 is unity. Without unity, there is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Growth In Spiritual Awareness

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 11, 2025

The three healing stories in this passage of Luke is a great metaphor to show us that we must always be looking to increase of spiritual awareness of God and Jesus.

Growth in Spiritual Awareness Luke 8:40-56 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:40 And as Jesus was returning, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 And a man named Jairus came, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Birth And Growth Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore and understand the transformative power, birth, and growth of the Gospel in our lives.

Good morning, beloved! Welcome to a beautiful day of worship and fellowship. Today, we dive deep into the heart of the book of Romans, specifically Romans 1:16-17. Our focus will be on three vital aspects of the Gospel: The Power of the Gospel, The Birth of the Gospel, and The Growth of the Gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Topics: Impact, Gospel

#1leaking: Broken Cisterns Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2007

SEEMS WE WILL WASTE MUCH TIME ON THINGS THAT ARE NOT IMPORTANT? OUR ENEMY USES TIME SO GRADUALLY --- HE SNEAKS by PROCRASTINATION TIMES THAT CAN NEVER BE RECALLED. We must quit leaking God’s spirit.

#1 LEAKING --- BROKEN CISTERNS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #1 of 2. I did part 1 in 2 parts. I. LEAKING, BROKEN CISTERNS HAVE LITTLE VALUE. Jeremiah 2:13 For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Churches Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 20 – 21

Luke 13: 20 – 21 A Tale of Two Churches 20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” The first Gospel written came from the pen of the apostle Matthew. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Backsliding

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

Gradually backsliding is gradually dying,which can be avoided.

BACKSLIDING Luke 9:62 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. 2 Peter 2:20-22 20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Likes A Slow Working God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jul 3, 2014

Lesson: We are saved instantly, but the process of growing in our faith comes gradually

Introduction: Verses that I wish were not in the Bible, but they are and I must deal with it. Background: • It is very common for man to make multiple attempts to break a record, or to complete a major feat in life. For some of you, it may have take 2,3,4….times before you passed you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Myths Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Many Christians hold misconceptions of what spiritual growth is. These misconceptions can hinder or stop them from actually growing. Five of these myths are identified and explained. They are powerful points!

THE FIVE MYTHS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF VALUABLE WORDS 1. There was a wife who was very hard of hearing. Her husband had to repeat himself all the time. The husband tried, unsuccessfully to get her to get a hearing aid. 2. One day, after the man had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006

Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare