Sermons on Growing Church:

Possess The Land: Vision 2020

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jan 9, 2020

The Call to possess the land for a church rebuilding. This was the vision sermon for a small church needing to grow again.

Vision 2020 Possess the Land Introduction Welcome and prayer BEGINNING AGAIN The opening lines of a poem by Louisa Fletcher express this plaintive wish: I wish that there were some wonderful place Called the "Land of Beginning Again," Where all our mistakes, and all our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Physical Intimacy In Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Growing Physical Intimacy in Marriage

Growing Physical Intimacy in Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage November 5, 2017 – Brad Bailey & Marlo Blandford Intro Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on relationships…entitled “Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage.” Making relationships work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Engaged In Learning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 7, 2017

Growing in the Faith of the Bible requires many things, and one of the most important of them is a growing familiarity with God’s Word.

Faith Engaged in Learning (Hebrews 5:11-6:3) 1. Paul Henning — nonsense comedy: Burns & Allen, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and, of course, the Beverly Hillbillies. 2. Jethro Bodine (still in 6th grade). Instead of being embarrassed — a grown man and just graduated from the 6th grade, he ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Help Your Friends Grow In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust.

HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS GROW IN FAITH INSTEAD OF FRUSTRATION Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Ways To Grow In Your Relationship With Christ

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 17, 2002

This expository message will help Christians better understand how they can grow in Christ.

Introduction: In our text today Peter is writing to Christians and is giving them 3 ways that they can grow in their relationship with Christ. Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Strength Grows Out Of Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 22, 2008

If you are afraid about your weakness, here is the Word of God for you. Carry on with Jesus...

“Our strength grows out of our weaknesses” Ralph Waldo Emerson, I would like to start with this quote and boast about weakness. When we boast we always boast of our achievements and never in the slightest idea of boasting our weakness. We are scared to share that we are weak in some areas of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginnings - Pt. 4 - Gardens Grow Pansies Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 4 – Gardens Grow Pansies! I. Introduction I have asked some tough and challenging questions during this series. Questions like “What is the indicator to those around you that God is at the beginning of your entire life?” In week two, I asked you if you have a Word? Then last week I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Through Your Quiet Time With The Lord

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

One of the most important focus’ that I have in ministry is to teach people how to have a quiet time, how to spend time alone with the Lord Jesus. How do you access what He has for you in your life? How do you understand and recognize the riches of His

II Timothy 3:15-16 makes it clear that God’s word is applicable to every part of our lives. To get the most out of this or any study of God’s word, we must understand the basics of these four basic principles: 1. Reverence If you are going to have a relationship with God, it begins with an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019

First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2019

This first-fold-cord-of-sanctification takes place the moment you’re born-again.

The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness Colossians 1:11-15AMP 11 [we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Grow Up Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 22, 2017

This message focuses on the importance of studying the Word of God for truth so that we are equipped to answer questions as we tell others of our personal message about our acceptance of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 6 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12 This is part six of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up.” Last Sunday I shared with you that Paul told Timothy to take the Word of God and entrust it with faithful men who could take that Word and teach it to others. Paul told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Grow Stronger Than Our Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing stronger and stronger against your enemies? Yes II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker. IV. TEXT: Judges 4:24 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018

This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through What You Go Through

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

Whatever you're going through is not the end—it’s the process. Growth often hides in the soil of affliction. Do not curse the season you are in; rather, lean into God and allow Him to mould you. You are growing through what you go through.

GROWING THROUGH WHAT YOU GO THROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 34:19, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with seasons—some filled with sunshine, others with storms. It is not always the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God