Sermons on Grow After The Likeness Of God:

Growing In Grace - Evidences And Benefits

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

this sermon is about the blessings in the life of a beleiver as he grows in the Grace of God

GROWING IN GRACE - EVIDENCES AND BENEFITS. OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SUPPLY 4.SHIELD 5.STABILITY 6.SHINING 7.STRENGTH THE MESSAGE 1.SALVATION Ephesians 2;5 The fundamental blessing we receive through the grace of God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is Like...

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 9, 2011

Life is like many different things that we experience in this world.

INTRO.- One thing we all know is that life is not easy. There are hills and valleys. There are good days and bad. There are positives and negatives. There are ding bats and ding dongs who get in our way in life. There are saints and ain’ts who enter our lives for good or evil. There are good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm (Sunday After 9-11)

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 29, 2004

A message of challenge to Stand Firm no matter what is going on around us. A challege to put your hope in God, and to grow stronger in your faith.

STAND FIRM Pastor Glenn Newton 9-16-01 EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

How The Word Grows In Power

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2015

We’re going to look at the 3 repercussions of Jehoshaphat's actions, instances of the Word “growing” in the N.T., and look at why the Word can gain power.

HOW THE WORD GROWS IN POWER 2 Chron. 17:7-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A father, teaching his son about the beauties of nature, pointed out a glorious sunset and said, “Look son, isn’t that a beautiful picture God has painted?” 2. Son said, “It sure is, Dad, especially ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Up And Building Up

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

This message is designed to prepare believers for ministry, to promote spiritual growth, to see that they become like-hearted and to help them find what their gifting is and use it for the glory of God and the building up of His church.

Growing Up and Building Up Intro.: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose?" In Acts 2, the church began with 3,000 members, by Acts 4 it had grown to 5,000 men plus women & children. The Lord added to the church daily "those who were being saved." Their concern was, "How do we take care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Time To Grow Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 20, 2013

Salvation is a life changing event. When a person receives the gift of salvation the Bible states that they have become a new creation and have been born again.Too many have remained infantile and need to grow up.

Time to Grow Up Hebrews 5:12-6:3 Salvation is a life changing event. When a person receives the gift of salvation the Bible states that they have become a new creation and have been born again. 1 Corinthians likens the life of a born-again believer to laying a foundation and then building upon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After The Honeymoon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015

If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to embrace humility and follow Jesus' example of selflessness and obedience, leading to transformed lives and relationships that glorify God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of Scripture that has the potential to transform our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. It's a passage that reminds us of the incredible example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, challenges us to embrace an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Topics: Christ, Like

The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

Prayer: God's Delays Are Not God's Denials

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Jul 27, 2006

There are Christians who seem to be always getting on. They grow like grass after rain. They are ever adding grace to grace. Every time you meet them, they seem larger and their spiritual stature bigger, taller and stronger. What is the secret?

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: PRAYER: GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT GOD’S DENIALS JAMES 5:13-18 TEXT: "THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH" (JAMES 5:16) There are Christians who seem to be always getting on. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

"What Are You Like?" Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 11, 2002

The answers to knowing what God is like are found in Jesus.

“An Interview With God” WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? John 14:7-11 May 11, 2002 Introduction Have you ever had a pen pal? In past school years, my wife has had the students in her class form pen pals with the students from a class from a different state. Usually, the other class’ teacher is a friend of my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Father, Like Son

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT SUMMARY: The children of God, who have been adopted by grace (Gal.

TEXT SUMMARY: The children of God, who have been adopted by grace (Gal. 4:4-7), have been given incredible privileges; as a result of their new birth (John 3:3), God's children purify themselves from wickedness and strive to conform their lives to that of Christ's. OUTLINE OF THE PASSAGE: I. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

After The Storm

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 27, 2021

In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point.

After the Storm By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point. Matthew 5:45 says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Matthew 5:45, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Like A Hand In A Glove

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Sep 1, 2004

I read a devotional by Corrie ten Boom and it stirred my imagination. This is really a children’s message/object lesson but certainly could be expanded to challenge any group of believers to fully surrender to God’s work in their lives.

(For the object lesson, I found thin, inexpensive food service gloves in the church kitchen. If you want to expand the illustraion...the fragile, temporary nature of these gloves makes a point that a cotton or leather glove would not!) What is this? A glove. Actually, it is a specific kind of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13, Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Your Labor

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2001

A Labor Day message about work and learning to like it.

LIKE YOUR LABOR Col. 3:23-24 INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ