Sermons on Grow In The Word:

How To Grow As A Christian

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 3, 2007

Four necessary steps to Grow Spiritually

“How to Grow Spiritually” June 3, 2007 The new couple in church went down to the second row and found a good seat to enjoy the sermon when old Mrs. Smith, who was a charter member of the church, in a demanding tone, said, “EXCUSE me! You are sitting in MY seat! You’ll just have to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2004

Marks of a growing church

Ready, Set, Grow! Acts 2:41-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 (This message was taken from Dr. Paul Powell’s book "The Nuts & Bolts of Church Growth" and personalized to fit our congregation) Introduction Today I want to take a quick break from our series in Esther and spend the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2006

Grow Up, Christian! 1) Cry more; 2) Rely more Mature children of God don’t run less to God, they run to God more...

“Grow up!” Did anyone say that to you this week? If so, why? My parents often told me to grow up when I became frustrated and started crying about something I should have been able to do by myself like tie my shoes or zip up my jacket. Parents regularly tell their children to grow up because they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In Christian Maturiy

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018

What are the marks of growing in Christian maturity

Introduction: Eph. 4-16 talks about Christian maturity- • The resources in verses 1-12 (church, common faith, God's grace, Ministers and servants, faith in Christ) • The purpose and results in verses 13-16 (Unity, maturity, protection against instability, growth, personal building up in love and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Growing Church

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 8, 2011

It is God made the church healthy, conscious, and strong so that it become unshakable church.

BECOMING A GROWING CHURCH I Corinthians 12:4-6 Introduction: The Golden Gate Bridge was built with a great foundation and structure as well. So as the church and God was its builder He made possible that His church would be healthy, conscious and strong so that it would become unshakable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Miracle Grow Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 25, 2014

Suppose there was something I could share with you that would produce incredible growth and increase in your spiritual life? Is there such a thing as God's Miracle Grow? Yes there is.

God's Miracle Grow PPT 1 Message Title Suppose there was something I could share with you that would produce incredible growth and increase in your spiritual life? PPT 2 video I want you to watch an incredible video. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAYIErVY84A (Note to Pastors, the video ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing A Beautiful Mind Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009

We need a new way of thinking. We need a new mind. We need to put away the pattern of this world and be renewed in our thinking to see life how God sees it.

GROWING A BEAUTIFUL MIND Do these words sound familiar to you? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Rom 12:2). You have heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Models For Growing Christians Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

1st in a series on Christian Growth

Almost every image used in the New Testament to describe the Christian life suggests growth and development. • We are to "pursue righteousness" (1 Tim. 6:11). • We are challenged to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). • We are to "press on toward the goal" (Phil. 3:14). • ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by David Holman on Feb 1, 2016

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

Growing In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2024

Today we want to think about the help of the Holy Spirit in our Journey with Jesus - a daily trek of discipleship that we never walk alone!

Journey With Jesus: Growing In The Holy Spirit Introduction In our series, we began with the foundation of following Jesus - the Beatitudes. Last week we considered the truth that Jesus Is Lord and the demands of discipleship that go along with that. Some of those seem difficult to obey, but we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, Romans 8:26, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow - Part Three Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

Third in a series through Colossians

OPEN: We continuing this morning in a series of messages called GROW. Our Christian life should be one that perpetuates growth in Christ. After we enter into a relationship with our God -- He desires for us to grow and mature in our faith -- yet that process can be so difficult and almost ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Closer To God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013

This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Call To Grow

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009

We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

Growing Closer To Jesus

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 22, 2024

Today, we gather to reflect on a deeply important aspect of our faith journey: growing closer to Jesus. In a world filled with distractions, it’s essential that we anchor our lives in Christ, allowing His presence to guide us, strengthen us, and draw us nearer to Him.

Growing Closer to Jesus Good morning, everyone! Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'll Grow Into It Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007

Part 5 of series Every Thought Captive. Here Dave takes on the lie, "I’ll Grow Into It." This is when people assume they’ll grow spiritually as they age physically. Contains an explanation of where the lie comes from, the problems it causes, and what t

“I’ll Grow Into It” Every Thought Captive, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 18, 2007 David Flowers 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist