Sermons on grow after the likeness of god:

" Must" For The Growing Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

If we are to see our churches growing like the early church, we must be like the Jerusalem church. Certain characteristics should be present in our churches today before growth takes place.

The whole process of growth is caused by God. A farmer plows his field, sows the seed and fertilizes and cultivates the plant--all the while knowing that, in the final analysis, he is utterly dependent on forces outside himself. He knows he cannot cause the seed to germinate nor can he produce the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Grow Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012

This lesson introduces a study in the book of James. This study will focus on how to "Be Prepared" for living in our current world.

1. Author Jack London made some observations from his adventures in the Canadian Yukon. One thing he observed was that beginners on the Yukon trail attempted to carry with them all of their conveniences which belonged to their old way of life. Packs would begin to get too heavy and the trail would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

First message in a series through Colossians. We are expected to GROW

OPEN: Today we are going to be starting in a new series of messages as we start to look at the letter to the Colossians. Every time a pastor starts a new year there is a great deal of prayer that goes into asking the Lord, "What is it that you want me to do with your people this year? On what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking After God; The Story Of Enoch

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk to you about Enoch, and how he walked with God. This man of God is first mentioned briefly in Bible in the book of Genesis in chapter 5 verses 18-24. His first appearance is in verse 18 and in verse 24 then he’s quickly removed.

Genesis 5:21 ¶ And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: (22) And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: (23) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Grow Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Third in the series on our church's Discipleship Path. Spiritual growth not about just getting me into the Bible; It is about getting the Bible into me

ENGAGE This morning I need some help from all of the kids that are here. What can you all tell me about Peter Pan? [Let kids answer]. Thanks for your help. All those things are true about peter Pan. But the one thing I want to focus on this morning is that Peter Pan never grows up. Now I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grow

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Dave departs from the Hearing Jesus Again series for a time of reflection, confession, encouragement, and visioneering.

Growing Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 28, 2008 This past week has been a really rough week for me. A lot of high emotion. A lot of personal difficulty. Ever have one of those weeks where it seems like no matter where you turn you keep coming to the end of yourself, where you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Growing Through Trials

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 14, 2005

God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind.

Growing Through Trials 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind. INTRO: It’s the time of year when the lawns are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011

Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Least Likely

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 15, 2001

God can do some of the greatest things with the least likely packages.

LEAST LIKELY Introduction: I want to talk about “Least Likely” today. It is important that some of greatest things can come from the least likely places, from the least likely people, in the least likely package. This is illustrated by the story of a Boy Scout who showed up at his troop meeting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After God's Own Heart

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2020

Let’s think about King David and why he is called ‘a man after God’s own heart”. What qualities of David led to that designation? How can we be more like David when he was at his best - and avoid the dangers of being like him at his worst?

How to Be a Person After God’s Own Heart Introduction The human heart weighs less than a pound. It beats 100,000 times a day. Without your heart your body would quickly cease to work. Jesus spoke a great deal about the heart. The heart is a metaphor for the inner life. It is the seat of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow In Grace. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 4, 2002

A sermon one of two that considers the call of the Christian to grow in grace and suggests what we can to to enable this.(Sermon central story in it)

How to grow in Grace. 2nd Peter 3 verse 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wonder what the greatest gift you have ever received was? I wonder if the most valuable gift was also the greatest!!!! I remember once getting a push bike given to me when I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sow, Grow, Prosper

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 16, 2019

One of the principles, given to Noah after the flood, was the principle of seedtime and harvest. Life begins by this principle. Harvest springs from the good or bad seeds we have sown.

SOW, GROW, PROSPER “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22. The first thing Noah did after the Flood, was to build an altar and make a sacrifice to the Lord. God was pleased with him and made promises to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 13 from 1 John focusing on the privilege of being children of God and abiding in Him.

Like Father – Like Son 1John 2:29-3:3 Review The first two chapters of John’s letter focus on the God of light. John passed on the message He heard from Christ that was still reverberating in his ears and heart – God is light with any speck of darkness. God is pure, God is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

After This

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 9, 2013

How did Job manage to make it through the trouble and trials without giving up?

AFTER THIS Job 42:16-17 Intro: You are probably finding it strange that I read those two verses and intend to preach a message on them. The reason I say that is because if a person were to just open their Bibles and read those two verses as “stand-alone” or “independent” ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational