Sermons on Grow Up:

How To Have More Faith Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

How do you know if you believe? How do you know if you’ve got faith for something? What if faith isn’t something you can just systematically build? What if it doesn’t fit a system?

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Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Wade In The Water

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 14, 2022

Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple.

Introduction: In this text, Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple. I. The Source Of The Water Before we go with Ezekiel into the water, I think it would do us well to see where the water was coming from. Ezekiel said, “I saw water coming out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Don't For Your Own Good.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 11, 2020

Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.

Don’t—For Your Own Good Proverbs 23:1-18NLT “Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.” P.H Proverbs 23:1-3NLT While dining with a ruler, pay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dreaming God-Sized Dreams

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 28, 2009

When we dare to dream the dreams God has for us, we will be amazed at what He does in and through us.

Dreaming God-Sized Dreams 2 Kings 13:14-19 14 Now Elisha was suffering from the illness from which he died. Jehoash king of Israel went down to see him and wept over him. "My father! My father!" he cried. "The chariots and horsemen of Israel!" 15 Elisha said, "Get a bow and some arrows," and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wake-Up Call From Complacency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive deep into the words of Jesus found in Luke 16:19-31. I’m sure many of you are familiar with this parable, often referred to as the story of the rich man and Lazarus. It's a powerful tale that warns us about the danger of complacency, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Wake Up Call, All

How The Church Must Live According To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We’re to please God, not ourselves and we’re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.

I think Christians often struggle with knowing how to respond to the pressures we feel to lower our standards of behaviour. And there are two extremes that we come across among Christians. One extreme thinks we should forget those old fashioned mores and get with the times: after all, this is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Prayers Of Paul Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017

Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stretched And Strengthened

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Nov 24, 2009

If we will discipline ourselves to stretch spiritually, we will be strengthened to do God’s Will.

Stretched and Strengthened Luke 5 The spiritual journey of the Apostle Peter has often motivated me: • A down to earth-regular guy- so much so his friends probably called him Pete… ‘Peter’ would have been too formal for him • A commercial fisherman • An ‘ear’ for authentic spiritual truth tho ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Heals A Mother's Child Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing by Faith

A. INTRODUCTION This is the last year of ministry and Jesus will constantly withdraw from the masses and take at least four trips away from Galilee. (Mark 6:31; Mark 7:24; Mark 7:31; Mark 8:13). The reason: 1. Hostility from the Jews. 2. To prepare His disciples for His departure (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -3 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

God says in Isaiah 43:19 “I am going to do something new. It is already happening. Don't you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will make rivers on dry land.”

God Is an Agent of Change In the present world we are perplexed as we are unable to make proper decisions. But when God becomes our guide; the Bible assures us that we will hear the voice behind us saying “this is the way. Walk in it”(Isaiah 30:21)He even instructs and teaches us in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prune Till You Bloom

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Dec 30, 2004

Most believers think that God is mad at them, when it’s only His loving hand that strips away the dead works of flesh to reveal the fruit that will never perish

Prune until you bloom I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t bear fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful, (John 15:1-2). Most believers think that God is mad at them, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rise Up O Men Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Many wrongly conclude that church is for women and children. They conclude that it’s not manly to be religious. That idea is as false as anything can be. But that doesn’t keep many from believing it. I want to set the record straight by highlighting t

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Rise Up, O Men of God 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Today, we salute our Fathers. In the process, we want to honor all of our guys. This is a much needed emphasis in our day. Many wrongly conclude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Psalm 71:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

IF CHRIST IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, then a world without CHRIST IS DARKNESS.

All of us has a default hatred in darkness!!!! We don’t like being in the dark!!!! We don’t want to be in the dark!!! We get annoyed when we are put in a dark place! No one wants to be in dark! Yet, this is the dilemma of the world! This is the dilemma of human nature. We are in darkness! With ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Goodness And Mercy Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Two "hound dogs" from Heaven: Goodness and Mercy.

A. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 1. Stopped following. “He leadeth me.” 2. Straying. “Yea though I walk through the valley.” 3. Death shadows. “The valley of the shadow of death.” 4. Protected. “I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.” 5. Deliverance. “He leadeth me beside still ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Mess Up Your Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 2, 2003

We look at some of the those from the Bible and how they messed up their life?

HOW CAN I MAKE A MESS OF MY LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. Psalms 119:12 Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might sin not against God. Judges 14:1 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32, Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God