Sermons on Growing In Christ:

Perspective In Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2019

Perspective in Christ - Philippians 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I have you in my mind (vs 3-6): (2). I have you in my heart (vs 7-8): (3). I have you in my prayers (vs 9-11): (3a). Grow in love (vs 9). (3b). Grow in knowledge (vs 9). (3c). Grow in holiness (vs 10). (3d). Grow in fruitfulness (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

You Make Pizza, One Layer At A Time

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

Our spiritual life must grow as we grow in the Lord. You don’t start with a finished pizza, you must continue to add each layer until you put it in the oven.

You make Pizza, one layer at a time. Pizza, what a topic to preach about? I suppose that the only real connection we have with pizza and the church is that pizza came from Italy and Paul’s preaching took him to Italy. That is a pretty far stretch, or is it? Ancient Greeks ate flat, baked bread with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

Desiring Eternal Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2013

Birth must be followed by nurture. Just as a natural baby requires milk in order to be nourished & to grow, so must a spiritual baby have the milk of God¡¯s Word in order to be nourished and to grow up in Christ.

1 PETER 2: 1-3 [Renewing Hope Series] DESIRING ETERNAL GROWTH [Philippians 3:7-14] God's imperishable Word stands forever. This imperishable Word was the content of Peter's preaching (1:12, 25). He preached the Word for God's Word has life. He preached the Word for God's Word gives life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2020

The 1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), the 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

Ephesians 4:12-16 [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13]until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14]so that we may no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Other

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2022

Paul teaches us to be established or rooted in Jesus by knowing who He is, knowing What He has done, and living connected to Him.

Colossians 2:6-15, 16-19 Rooted in Jesus 1. Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Live rooted in Jesus Christ, “rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:6-7). • Paul desires that the folks in Closse to be rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025

Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Psalm 95:10, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ Is Christmas" Luke 2:1-14 After Jesus was born, He was wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a manger. A manger, of course, is a feeding trough from which donkeys, horses, and other animals eat. I don't know about you, but when I think of the manger I picture it made out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Body Of Christ

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 30, 2018

A sermon that reviews the importance of the church as the body of Christ

Ephesians 4:1-16 New International Version (NIV) Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blooming In Christ

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on May 8, 2007

Our church has been suffering from spiritual apathy for a while now. This message is a good seed to plant for any church to seek true repentance.

“Blooming In Christ” Text: Colossians 2:1-10 Objective: Every Believer must be rooted, built up, & strengthened in the Faith and can begin this process through genuine repentance. HAVE JOHN READ THIS TEXT DURING OPENING 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015

1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Other

Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores our identity as God's children, the sufficiency of His grace, and our call to live godly lives as new creations in Christ.

Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day to gather together, to celebrate the goodness of our Lord, to bask in His grace, and to grow in His wisdom. It is a day for us to come together as a family, a family not bound by blood but by the love of our Father in Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Identity, Guesswork

We Are In Christ And Christ Is Within Us

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 2, 2025

The Bible in several locations mentions we are IN CHRIST as believers. • Galatians 3:26 • I Peter 5:14 • Romans 8:1 • Colossians 3:3

What does this mean we are IN CHRIST? Because we cannot stand in these sinful mortal bodies before a holy God of heaven, He has to clothe us in the sinless body of Christ. • In II Cor. 5:21 when we accept His sacrifice on our behalf, that is we give Him our filthy righteous and He gives us His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes On Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to live by the law of Christ, which involves gently restoring those caught in sin, carrying each other's burdens, persistently doing good, and trusting that they will reap the benefits of their actions in due time.

Good morning, church family! I hope you're all feeling blessed today. I am excited to share a word from the Lord with you this morning. We're going to be talking about something that seems simple but holds so much depth and meaning - living by the law of Christ, sharing and caring for each other, ...read more

Topics: Keep Doing Good

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican