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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.
GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14
Denomination: Methodist
If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.
Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-36
The Beatitudes are markers of growth for the Christians.
INTRODUCTION How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life? Today we are going to start a series on what many have called the greatest teachings that have ever been taught. What Jesus gives to us here is a pathway to being blessed or happy. What is the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A message on how each of us are called to grow in Christ and live an life as a testimony to Christ.
To Grow In Christ Philippians 1:21-30 Prayer Introduction Many go through life denying different aspects to God’s word because it does not fit into their idea of how God should think, do, or say. They say this is what God really meant or that was for then this is now and the world is different ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Denomination: Baptist
Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.
Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:20-31
Denomination: Assembly Of God
In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.
Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29
Encourage us to celebrate God's faithfulness, grow in our knowledge of Him, and live our lives rooted in His fullness, as guided by the teachings in Colossians 2:6-10.
Good morning, church family! I'd like to start today with a quote from A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author, who once said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." This reminds us of the importance of growing in our knowledge of God and living ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10
Topics: God's Plan, Wonderful Future
Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.
How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Allowing Christ First Place in Your Life
How to Grow in Christ John 3:30 I rarely preach one verse at a time which makes this a topical sermon. But if there were ever a topical sermon to preach I believe this one verse will help us to grow in Christ. Let me lay out what is going on in John the baptizers ministry beginning in verse 22. ...read more
Scripture: John 3:30
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.
Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Message about how we need to be growing in Christ. God gives us the grace to work for His kingdom.
Title: Christian Growth Theme: Show the importance of growth in finding our purpose Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 7 Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Denomination: Church Of God
The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ.
If you would like the powerpoint and word file for this sermon, just email me with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 4:13-16 “The Church: Growing towards Christ” The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ. Sunday Morning ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16
Using the idea of desire or crave milk to grow in Christ, then illustrating the idea with Demas and John Mark as one who did not grow and one who did grow in Christ and the results of that
The Apostle Peter talked about milk and its value to us in our spiritual growth. Please turn with me to I Peter 2:1, 2 READ. I am so excited for Mitch, Taylor and Tyler this morning. You have the opportunity to begin your commitment to Christ today. You have your whole life ahead of you and the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3
Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12
Denomination: Brethren
God desires that every Christian grow to maturity in Christ. Three areas that we often need to grow in are worship, witness and work.
Introduction: A. Last Sunday, We spent some time trying to get a clear and simple vision of our God-given mission for our congregation. 1. I introduced a vision statement that I believe will give us a needed handle for pleasing God. 2. So what is it that God wants us to be as a church? God wants ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
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