Sermons on Growing In Grace:

How Do We Grow

Contributed by Richard White on May 2, 2008

Like the nursery rhyme; Mary Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? This passage gives us the essentials for growing individually and corporately.

How do we Grow? Acts 2:36-47 There is a very popular children’s nursery rhyme, Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Today we might say Christian, Christian quite contrary, how does the Church grow? The Early Church had great growth because of several convictions, today I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009

Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Growing The Church” - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2009

If a church is to grow, it must have gifted leadership and a committed membership.

It has been said that the same law which God has instituted in nature which declares that healthy living things will grow naturally, applies to the growth of the local church. Since the church is an organism, rather than an organization, if it can maintain its spiritual health and vitality, it will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Growing The Church” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2009

What are the biblical characteristics of a growing church?

Last time, as we focused on verses 11 and 12, we made note of the two essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). A church will never rise higher than the skills of the leadership and will go no farther than the commitment of the membership. Gifted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009

Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pray To Grow In Spiritual Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2008

You must have a spiritual existence to understand the Holy Spirit’s gifts and teaching.

Tuesday of 22nd Week in Course Sept 2, 2008 The mystery that God includes us in after baptism is so profound, so wonderful, that the only way we can understand anything of it is through faith, and the only way we can explain it is through analogy. In this letter to the Corinthians, Paul has just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Catholic

Why Churches Should Grow

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007

here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Refuse To Grow Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2009

Jesus’ admonition to become like a child blends with Proverbs solemn command to get wisdom. Refuse to become bland and careful; to be closed to new truth; to be cynical.

Without question the clowns were the hits of our Vacation Bible School a month or so ago. Fonzie the clown got things off to a rollicking start on Monday night, and the kids cackled at his fright wig and squealed with astonishment at all the wonders of his brown paper bag. Every joke was hilarious, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up And Building Up

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

This message is designed to prepare believers for ministry, to promote spiritual growth, to see that they become like-hearted and to help them find what their gifting is and use it for the glory of God and the building up of His church.

Growing Up and Building Up Intro.: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose?" In Acts 2, the church began with 3,000 members, by Acts 4 it had grown to 5,000 men plus women & children. The Lord added to the church daily "those who were being saved." Their concern was, "How do we take care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Grow In Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 19, 2007

This was addressed to the men of our church

Title: How to grow in your relationships Text: Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Introduction I came across a list of 10 reasons why it is good to be a man 10 You know stuff about tanks. 9 You can go to the bathroom without a support group. 8 If someone forgets to invite you to something he can still be your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Relationships - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 10 in Hebrews Series

Growing Relationships We must Grow in our Relationships How to Grow in relationship with God Have faith Confess sins Obey Him How to Grow in relationship with God’s People Consider one another Encourage one another Meet with one another Failure to Grow is Evidence of a Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping The Baby Grow Up Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

2nd. in series on 1 Thessalonians (2 of 8).

HELPING THE BABY GROW UP 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: Just as God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost, so He uses people to nurture the babes in Christ and help lead them to maturity. The church at Thessalonica was born through the faithful preaching of the Apostle and his helpers, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2014

This is a Thanksgiving message that focuses on how the true worship of the living God leads to a disposition of gratitude can give us peace in all circumstances, even the worst

What do you think might inspire an 18-year old, young woman, to write in her diary: "Sometimes when I stand in some corner of the camp, my feet planted on earth, my eyes raised towards heaven, tears run down my face, tears of deep emotion and gratitude"? This isn’t a passage from a young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013

Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Cold On The Eve Of Destruction

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2016

The Last Days is a time of cold, darkness, evil, and danger. It’s the worst time to let down your guard, because the enemy is about to attack!

GROWING COLD ON THE EVE OF DESTRUCTION Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes intrigues, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it. 2. But before he could say a word, the cabbie said, “Where to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God