Sermons on Growing In The Lord:

What Do We Have To Do To Grow The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2025

What do the parable of the mustard seed and yeast in Luke 13 mean???

What do we have to do to grow the kingdom of God? Luke 13:18 – 21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:18 So He was saying, “What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it? 19 “It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his own garden; and it grew and became a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Freedom Of The Moment Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 14, 2022

Look at the birds of the field and rejoice in the Lord. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow and rejoice in the Lord. Look at what God is doing in your life right now and rejoice!

[This is the next part in a series based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer." Past sermons dealt "the serenity to accept the things I cannot change," "courage to change the things that I can," and "the wisdom to know the difference." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 10:4-7, Mark 10:17-22, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Armour (Armor) Of God: The Battle Belong To The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 25, 2024

Ephesians 6 encourages us to take ourselves seriously, to acknowledge that we're in a spiritual battle, and to use the weapons of our warfare provided by God to ensure that we stand, all for the glory of God.

The Armour of God - Message for August 25, 2024 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They had built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who/What Do We Worship? The King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 10, 2018

We are all given certain gifts so we can draw attention to our LORD. Our job is to do His work, whatever work He has called us to, in such a way that He gets attention and glory-so that people are drawn to Him.

Revelation 19 v. 6 And like a voice of a great crowd, and as the voice of great waters, and like the voice of powerful thunders, saying, “Hallelujah!!! For the Lord God Almighty reigns! v. 7 Let’s rejoice and jump for joy and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-16

Denomination: *other

The Lord’s Patience Is Only Giving Us Extra Time To Be Saved

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 17, 2021

This is an exposition of 2 Peter 3 as we learn not to become swayed by scoffers who cast doubts in our minds about the return of Jesus Christ. Jesus is coming as He promised; what seems like a delay is only a chance for us to repent. In the mean time, we should live godly as we await His return.

1. In the last days, there will be scoffers (v. 3) 2. The scoffers will be following their own evil (sinful) desires (v. 3) 3. They will mock the promise of the coming of Jesus Christ saying “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Insurance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 23, 2021

The entrance described for Jesus Christ in the Bible at His Second coming will be bigger and grander than anything we have ever seen in a movie or imagined from a book or even speculated about and we should grow in faith while we wait.

FIRE INSURANCE 2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12 #2Thessalonians1 INTRODUCTION/ILLUSTRATION… Grand Entrances denofgeek.com/movies/the-25-most-iconic-movie-entrances/ [adapted] Some entrances in movies are made to get your attention. The scene is a boat. Not just any boat, but a pirate ship. We see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness.

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Mar 17, 2011

Growing downward to grow upward into Christ.

The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness Reading: 2 Corinthians 7v1; 9-11 I can remember well when I was a little boy,…that my parents used to measure my growth on the wall in our kitchen. Every now and then we three children used to line up against the wall,…and our measurement would be taken to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Grown Yet?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 14, 2016

Now we see that none of us are grown yet. Well we need to see we need to keep on growing here is how. Here are seven things we need to do in order to grow in the Lord.

AM I GROWN YET? Now we see that none of us are grown yet. Well we need to see we need to keep on growing here is how. Here are seven things we need to do in order to grow in the Lord. (1) In fruitfulness. 2nd Cor.9: 10 Now he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God Takes Guts

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're Late For Work

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Hope's Real, Keep It! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 15, 2014

In this sermon, we examine the hope that comes from a relationship with the Lord and how hope grows as we go through life.

Hope’s real keep it! Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Soaring Like Eagles

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint..

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.. What do we need to “Soar like the eagles”? 1. Eat well Christian diet consists ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

4 Areas Of Growth In Life Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 17, 2021

The ultimate goal for every believer is to become mature and be transformed into the Image of our Lord Jesus. From the time we get saved, we start to grow. But growing spiritually alone is enough? What about the other areas in life? Let us learn the lessons from the life of our Lord!

Luke 2:52 says that Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature and in Favor of God and men Here we see 4 areas of growth: 1. "In Wisdom" which is about Phycological Growth: - Jesus had shown His Wisdom all His life through His Words and Actions. He Himself is Wisdom! - What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:15, James 3:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 John 1:7, 3 John 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 2:13, 1 Timothy 4:11, James 1:5, Romans 12:17, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Galatians 5:16, Isaiah 40:31, John 10:10, Hosea 4:6, Titus 3:8, Luke 2:52  (view more)  (view less)

Stand By Me!

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 18, 2015

They had been faithful in the past and once again they’re faithfulness was on display as they stood with Moses against those who worshiped the golden calf.

April 22, 2006 Title: Stand By Me! Scripture: he stood at the camp entrance and shouted, “All of you who are on the Lord’s side, come over here and join me.” And all the Levites came.” Exodus 32:26—the Living Bible Israel had rebelled against God, and set up the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Eternal Team

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Oct 4, 2025

How many of you truly desire for the Kingdom of God to grow in a powerful way? How many of you would like to see this church grow in the Lordship of Christ, grow in strength, grow in unity, grow in ministry, and grow in the Word?

God’s Eternal Team Introduction How many of you truly desire for the Kingdom of God to grow in a powerful way? How many of you would like to see this church grow in the Lordship of Christ, grow in strength, grow in unity, grow in ministry, and grow in the Word? How many of you would like to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Nehemiah 2:19

Denomination: Baptist