Sermons on Growing Christians:

Twelve Steps: A Christian Process For Healing And Transformation Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

Our lives are beautiful, astonishing, powerful series of moments that end up defining who we are and what our legacy in life will be. We live in a miraculous world, and we live lives of miracles, victories, defeats, and transformations.

Our lives are beautiful, astonishing, powerful series of moments that end up defining who we are and what our legacy in life will be. We live in a miraculous world, and we live lives of miracles, victories, defeats, and transformations. Though many in our world today chock up their lives to random ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3, Romans 8:5-6, Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can You Hold An Intelligent Christian "Conversation”?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 16, 2002

A look at how we are to act as living "Bibles", based on the meanings that the writers of various books ascribe to the word, "conversation".

Sermon Title: Can You Hold an Intelligent Christian “Conversation”? Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 19, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have often heard the phrase, that you are what you eat, and perhaps there is something to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8, Psalm 37:14

Denomination: *other

How Should We Relate To Carnal Christians?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2004

Remember, the source of most quarrels begins within one’s own desires. James writes, "You quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask. When you ask, you do not receive because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on yo

Galatians 5:17-5:21 What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? Illustration: Where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? —1 Corinthians 3:3 Why do we hear of Christians who are pitted against Christians over such ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

Developing intimacy with God is the highest pursuit of the Christian life. It requires intentionality, consistency, and a deep hunger for His presence.

DEVELOPING INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 27:4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Positive Leadership Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

A leader is not content just to be a Christian. He wants to be a good Christian, and the best Christian he can be. They put forth effort in order to grow. They are ever reaching up to find better ways to apply God's Word in their lives.

Late one night in Philadelphia and elderly couple came into a little third class motel. The husband said to the night clerk, "Please don't tell us you don't have a room. My wife and I have been all over the city looking for a place to stay. We didn't know about the big ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

5 Tips For Christian Living In The New Year

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024

Pray, ask God for guidance, and then write a simple statement on a piece of paper as a guidepost for the coming year. Put it on your fridge, and let it be a reminder to you through the year.

As we head into a new year, I want to give you some tips for how to live your life in the coming year. As people we should always be growing, always learning more about God, and always attempting to see ourselves becoming more like Jesus. That takes intentional decisions, decisions to live a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does A Christian Gain When They Die? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 1, 2006

Four Things A Christian Gains at Death. 1. An Incrediable Life. 2. An Eternal Life. 3. A Golrious Home. 4. Perfection

What Does the Christian Gain When They Die? When we speak of funerals we usually don’t think of gaining anything do we? The word gain is usually not in our funeral vocabulary. Most of the time we speak of our loss – and that is what we concentrate on. People tell us how sorry they are for our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Form Of Our Test And Trials

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 12, 2007

Trials / test are the very soil in which we grow! What form do they come in? For-warned is forearmed.

Form of our Test, Trials, and Temptations James 1:2,3 I heard about a pastor who placed this sign on his door: "If you have problems, come in and tell me all about them. If you don’t have any problems, come in and tell me how you avoid them." In my opinion, verses 2-4 are some of the most ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dos And Don'ts Of Christian Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2022

1 Timothy 4:11-16 shows us the dos and don'ts of Christian ministry.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul wanted Timothy to stop the false teaching that was taking place in the churches in Ephesus (1:3-4), and also to teach believers how to behave in the household of God (3:14-15). In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Ii: God's Word Essential For Becoming A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming mature in the Christian Faith, remain true to the Word of God as personified by God's Son and our Savior Jesus Christ, making the Word a "lamp unto our fee, and a light unto our paths".

YOU CAN’T BE LIKE A RED DELICIOUS APPLE WITHOUT THE WORD 2 Peter 1:12-21 Mature Christians are like red delicious apples. If you have reached the highest level of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Christians: We Must Love One Another! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 25, 2023

In today's Scripture God wants us to know: 1. That this is an old commandment (vs. 7). 2. That this is a new commandment (vs. 8). 3. That this is the only way to walk in the light of the Lord (vs. 9-11).

Christians: We Must Love One Another! 1 John 2:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 25, 2023) MESSAGE: *Christians: Are you walking in the light of God's love? *Somewhere, I have an old cartoon where the pastor is closing out the service. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To A Complacent Christian Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What would Jesus say to a lukewarm Christian? The letter to the Laodecian church tells us.

1. Illus. of D. W. brother • In a tough time of life. Drove car out to lake he loved, and used a pistol to commit suicide. • Autopsy performed to rule out foul play. Showed it was indeed suicide. • Autopsy revealed an ironic fact. He had liver cancer advanced enough that it would have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Filipino Christian Families Amid The Diaspora Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 11, 2024

This sermon explores these challenges and provides biblical principles and practical steps to help Filipino Christian families remain strong and united despite physical separation.

In the Philippines, the diaspora of families due to overseas employment is a common reality. Many Filipino husbands or wives leave their families behind to work in other countries, seeking better financial opportunities. While this decision often comes from a desire to provide for loved ones, it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would Jesus Say To A Backslidden Christian? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 15, 2008

Jesus writes a letter to the church at Ephesus, revealing their backslidden heart and prescribing a cure.

1. Illus. of Robert Robinson • Wrote, “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” when he was 23. • Third stanza contains the line, “prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” Proved prophetic for Robert Robinson, who grew cold and indifferent, abandoned any pretext of living for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 2 in a series debunking some popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

Introduction Last week we talked about the problem of sin in the life of those apart from God (it leads to death/Hell) and in the life of a child of God (it brings a barrier into the relationship God never intended—a lag in the Christian life). We found that the Bible says sin is a condition (from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Wesleyan