Sermons on Growing In Physical Stature:

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

A growing Christian life has no place for pride. A humble life is one of the best way to witness and acknowledge Jesus to the world we live in.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go To Antioch Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

If we want to grow as a church we have to go and tell people about Jesus, and then we need to teach them how to follow him.

Let’s Go to Antioch Text: Acts 11:19-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

For Increasing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 11, 2024

Paul gives thanks for the church at Thessalonica because they were growing despite persecution. How can we learn to pray from his example?

From time to time, I enjoy reading prayers parents share that were prayed by their children. Here are just a few prayers of thanks that I have come across. Dear Lord, thank you that we can come to church today and thank you that no one got their head crushed or lost their arm on the way here. Dear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On To Perfection (Hebrews 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2024

Should we be stuck in the elementary principles of the Christian faith, or grow beyond them, moving on to perfection? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 6.

Should we leave discussing elementary Christian teachings and move on to maturity? Can people turn away from God? Should we continue to be diligent to the very end? Is there such a thing as a lazy faith? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 6. Should we eventually move on beyond very basic Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Childishness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 28, 2025

a Christian's goal is to be childlike but unless we grow sp Nice waiting for hope tually we are childish the opposite of loving others

Annual Sermons Volume 1 (Part 1) Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net 2003 Lynn Ave, Anderson, SC 29621 Sermon 5 DEALING WITH CHILDISHNESS (1 Cor. 13:11) (My most requested radio sermon) “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Character development is the intentional process of growing in godliness, integrity, and Christlike behaviour so that a believer’s life becomes a testimony of faith, wisdom, and influence.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Key Verse: Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is rather to be chosen than great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving Others As A Path To Growth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

God never designed service to be a burden but a blessing. As we serve others with a pure heart, we grow in Christlikeness, in favour with God and man, and in influence.

SERVING OTHERS AS A PATH TO GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:26–28 Supporting Texts: John 13:12–17, Philippians 2:5–9, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: In the world today, greatness is often defined by status, position, and the number of people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Day 2025: Our Children's Needs Are Still The Same

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 7, 2025

Our children grow up and live in a world that is experiencing great and rapid change. Nevertheless, their needs from their parents are still the same. What are they?

Opening: Our children grow up and live in a world that is experiencing great and rapid change. They live in a very advanced technological era where everything is computerized and uses Artificial Intelligence. They cannot be separated from the internet. Social media has become ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 4:1, Deuteronomy 4:9-10, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 3:11-12, Proverbs 15:5, Deuteronomy 6:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025

Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 62:5, Acts 3:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Hindering You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 2, 2025

You did run well? What is hindering our potential that keeps us from growing? We need to apply our hearts to wisdom!

WHAT HINDERS US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) LET US LOOK AT WHAT HINDERS GOD’S PEOPLE. IN DANCING WHAT DOES: CUT IN MEAN? GOD, REVEAL TRUTH TO US. WHAT CAN DERAIL AND HINDER US? MANY OBSTACLES WILL CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS AND CHANGE OUR ATTITUDES ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 3:7, Matthew 9:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Detours, Dead Ends, And Dry Holes

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

God leads through detours, dead ends, and dry holes to grow trust, display His power, and sweeten life’s bitterness by the cross.

Introduction — The Long Way Home Good morning, friends. Please, open your Bible to Exodus 13. God’s people have just left Egypt. After four hundred years of slavery, they’re finally free. You’d think that with the Red Sea behind them and the Promised Land in front of them, the route would be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:13-16, Exodus 15:22-27, Deuteronomy 8:2, 1 Corinthians 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How In The World Can I Be Holy?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Holiness grows as we surrender: Christ renews our thoughts, equips our lives, and tunes our praise, freeing us to truly live.

Introduction: A wild duck lands in a Danish barnyard for an easy meal. He plans to stay an hour, then a day, then a summer. When autumn comes and wild wings thunder overhead, he tries to join them but can barely clear the barn eaves. By the next spring he scarcely looks up. That is a parable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 17:15, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:5, Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 6:13, Psalm 145:3, Psalm 150:6, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lord Of The Sabbath ( Matthew 12:1-14)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2025

In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility towards Jesus was starting to grow.

Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to understand the concept of the “Sabbath”. According to the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8), the Sabbath was set aside as one day in seven to cease from labor and take a rest from all unnecessary activity. Exodus 31:15 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Our Ministry Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2024

Jesus knew that God’s plan for Him and His human parents was to grow in wisdom and grace, and to be obedient to them as He was to His heavenly Father.

Saturday of the 9th week in Course 2024 There are only a few precious stories in Scripture about the childhood of Christ, mostly like this one in Luke’s Gospel. We know that Joseph and his family were devout Jews, even going up annually to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It’s important to know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Appeal For Loyalty To Paul And The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to remain steadfast in service, grow through the Gospel, and persevere like Apostle Paul, thereby becoming a beacon of God's love.

Beloved friends, as we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves drawn towards a profound understanding of our faith, a faith that calls us to be steadfast in service, to grow through the grounding of the Gospel, and to follow the path of perseverance as exemplified by the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Topics: Servant, First