Sermons on Growing In Christ:

The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013

Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ground That Want Grow.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2019

We are living in dry times as Christians.

GROUND THAT WANT GROW Isaiah 44: 1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: 2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Our Faith

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 13, 2015

Sometimes, our troubles and trials are there to bring us to Jesus. If it hadn’t been for the terminal sickness of his son, this nobleman never would have come to Jesus

I make no claims as this being an original sermon as I have read and studied multiple accounts, some on Sermon Central in the development and flow of this message. TITLE: GROWING OUR FAITH SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 4:46-53 Before we deal with this text there is one area I would like shine some light ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Risk And Grow Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2016

Take the risk; take the challenge; take the grace and grow.

Thursday of 21st Week in Course St. Paul’s words to Corinth today are like a commentary on the Gospel. Simon and the boys have been fishing all night, casting and pulling, casting and pulling. All they got was garbage. But at the word of Jesus, they put out into deep water–not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Miracle Grow For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 15, 2023

In Mark 4, Mark continues to record Jesus' short parables about the growth of God's kingdom. In this sermon, we learn four "miracle grow" principles for kingdom growth.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a question: How many of you like to garden? 1. Let’s ask a follow-up question: How many of you consider yourselves good gardeners? 2. There is a difference between liking to garden and being good at it, right? 3. I don’t consider myself a gardener, but let me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘miracle Grow’ For The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023

how can we 'fertilize' the world to make it the Kingdom of God

Matthew 5:13-20 Unlike some scripture that strikes fear in preachers' hearts, this scripture has way too many topics that someone could use. But I want to strike at the core of what Jesus tells us who we are. But first, I must ask you a question: Has anyone ever told you that you are a pile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12-30, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Crisis Vs Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's storms as opportunities to grow closer to and trust more deeply in Jesus Christ, our Savior who calms our fears.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are bound together by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon us, and it is in this spirit of unity and love that we come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Topics: Crisis Response

Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009

Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On To Maturity

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Feb 14, 2009

The sermon teaches us how we can leave the elementary teachings about Christ and move on to maturity.

Introduction: The Lord encourages us to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who we are made to understand grew physically and spiritually to perfection before returning to heaven seating at the right of His majesty. And our text today which is taken from Heb 5:7 to 6:3 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It,s Time To Plant

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 2, 2010

Plant the SEED of the Spirit in your life.

IT,S TIME TO PLANT Isaiah 53: 2For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Experienced Travelers

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2013

Gaining knowledge of Christ means knowing Him intimately through your lifetime.

Experienced Travelers 2 Peter 1:5-9NKJ But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdoms Work: Maturity Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 22, 2012

Paul gives a roadmap to maturity. God's desire and goal that is revealed throughout the New Testament is maturity. Maturity is likeness to Jesus Christ. We as the church need to ask is wisdom working are we becoming more like Jesus.

Intro: What signs are the Corinthians showing? Division, arrogance, an extreme focus on what they can do? They are immature believers. Paul desires that they will grow and mature. God also wants us to grow and mature and the way that happens is God’s wisdom and the working of His Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Christian Maturity By Growing Through The Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 8, 2011

n this sermon outline we list the reasons and ways that we can be fruitful and receive the blessings of the Lord and some of the ways we can and will grow to be more like HIM.

STEPS TO CHRISTIAN MATURITY BY GROWING THROUGH THE WORD! In this sermon outline we list the reasons and ways that we can be fruitful and receive the blessings of the Lord and some of the ways we can and will grow to be more like HIM. 1 Pet 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 12, 2001

As we grow in Christ, there exists within us a "faith" that grows. It is beyond just believing. It is a way of life. Sometimes it seems we grow weary, we can become faithless, and it is in these moments that we must know the Lord loves us, and is preparing us to do His will.

KEEPING THE FAITH? SCRIPTURE TEXT: LUKE 22:28-30 3/10/2001 ELDER P. J. LENNEY HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMEONE SAY THAT BEFORE, OR HAD SOMEONE ASK YOU THAT? I BELIEVE ITS SOMETHING SOMEONE SAYS WHEN THEY ARE RESPONDING TO “HOW YA DOING”. ONE MIGHT REPLY, I’M ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-30, Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Apostolic

True Follower Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of being a true follower of Christ, constantly growing and transforming to become more like Jesus, as we persevere and press on towards the goal of our heavenly calling.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore what it means to be a true follower of Christ. As believers, we are called to emulate Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions, but what does that really look like? C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The Christian does not think God will love us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14

Topics: Committed Followers, Christ