Sermons on Growing In Christ:

"What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

“What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Active Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025

The Church continued to grow

The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Riches In A Clay Pot

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“FOR GOD, WHO SAID, ‘LIGHT SHALL SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS,’ IS THE ONE WHO HAS SHONE IN OUR HEARTS TO GIVE THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF CHRIST. 7 BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD AND NOT FROM ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

Grow to be like Jesus

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel . . . set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For Living SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Growing your faith

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His Word. We are here today to embark on a journey, a journey of faith. We are not here to simply skim the surface of our beliefs, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Topics: It's In You

Will He Find Faith?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotional for growing believers

“And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unrighteous judge said; now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:6-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith In Him

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 30, 2009

Growing in your Faith.

Faith In Him Do you need to grow in your Faith? Do you want to be stronger in Him? Do you want to be able to handle any situation in your life with confidence? Do you want to be overflowing with the love that God has for you that you infect others? Today, we are going to learn from Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practice Of Confession Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.

In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

Heavenly Scent

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

Joy becomes the fragrance of a heart touched by the gospel, where obedience grows not from pressure but from Christ living within us.

INTRODUCTION — CHILDREN’S SONG I want to begin tonight with something simple— something every one of us learned before we could spell “theology.” A children’s song. We didn’t realize it at the time, but that little song was preaching to us long before we understood it: “I’ve got the joy, joy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, John 14:15, Hebrews 8:10, Romans 8:13, Psalm 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Speaking Truth With Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 5, 2024

Main Idea: To grow in maturity and build up the body of Christ, we must learn to speak the truth in love to one another.

Alright, guys, let's dive into Ephesians 4:1-16. It's all about living a life that's all about love. And not just any love, but God's love. One way we can do this is by keeping it real with each other, but doing it with love. Speaking honestly, but with kindness, helps us experience God's love. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Topics: Honest Communication, Compassionate Honesty, Truthful Love, Loving Truth

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Co- Laborers With Christ/ Church Growth

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Oct 22, 2024

1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building.

1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Our purpose as a church is to win souls to Christ, connect them to the body of Christ, train disciples, and send leaders to every nation of the world.

Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! Acts 4:31 NKJV And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. I. “When they had prayed, the place was shaken” Acts 4:31 NKJV A. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational