Sermons on Growing In The Lord:

The Kingdom Is The Lord’s

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 13, 2021

To our cry, “How long O Lord?” comes the message of Obadiah, that God is in control and that He is working out His will and purpose through it all, or what He says through Obadiah at the very end of this letter, “The kingdom shall be the Lord's.” (Obadiah 1:21)

The Kingdom is the Lord’s Book of Obadiah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnGFMIzeVY As Christians we’ll have enemies, and our spiritual maturity can be measured by the kind of enemies we have. What we need to make sure of, however, is that our enemies are the same as God’s enemies, and ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare

"Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007

Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can Our Church Grow

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Is The Lord’s Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2011

Sexual sin: 1) Is harmful to everyone involved (1 Corinthians 6:12a); 2) It gains control over those who indulge in it (1 Corinthians 6:12b); and 3) It perverts God’s purpose for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13-20).

This past week has given the world a preview of the demise of the entertainment industry. Charlie Sheen and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, as one commentator said, stood on its coffin and hammered in nails, one in Detroit (where Mr. Sheen was booed off the stage) and the other at Rutgers University ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Other

It Is The Lord!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 2(C) - Disciples see, know, and confess: It is the Lord! Believers learn how Christ constantly cares and Jesus powerfully provides.

“IT IS THE LORD!” (Outline) April 19, 2009 -- EASTER 2 -- John 21:1-14 INTRO: Last week we heard the words, “He is not here. He is risen!” Those exciting words echoed in the empty tomb. Today’s words of testimony echo over Galilee. “It is the Lord!” John tells these words to Peter. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 13th Sermon discussing our confessional statement (i.e. The Baptist Faith and Message)

The Lord’s Supper (BFM #13) Text: 1st Corinthians 11:23-34 By: Ken McKinley We are continuing on with our study of the BFM and we are still on article 6 – the Church, but like I said last time, article 7 also includes the two ordinances of the Church so we are covering them as well in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 7, 2009

A Lord’s Supper message from Isaiah 25.

Let’s stand together and read aloud the first nine verses from Isaiah 25. We’ll be reading from the ESV version, so you can either use your Bible if you have that version or there are some extra Bibles in the chair backs. The verses will also be up on the screen as well: 1 O Lord, you are my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Anointed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011

We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands.

The Lord’s Anointed October 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands. Focus Passage: I Samuel 26:1-25 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

WE KNOW THAT JESUS INSTITUTED THE LORD’S SUPPER, OR WHAT WE CALL COMMUNION, AS PART OF THE LAST SUPPER. IT WAS AN OBJECT LESSON OF WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO HIM. HE GAVE US THE INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THIS SERVICE UNTIL HE COMES AGAIN.

THE LORD’S SUPPER 1 CORINTHIANS 11:`17-34 THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS WE CAN CONSIDER THE SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, MUCH MORE THAN WE CAN COVER IN ONE MESSAGE. TODAY, I WANT TO FOCUS ON THE CORPORATE ASPECT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THAT PAUL TEACHES IN THIS PASSAGE. I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 17: 1 – 26

John 17: 1 – 26 The Lord’s Prayer 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2023

We will look at the Lord’s supper from three perspectives. As a memorial – past As communion- present As a hope in the return of Christ - future

The Lord’s supper should be one of the most moving and meaningful services we observe. Just as baptism is a visual picture of the death burial and resurrection of Jesus and our new life in Christ, so the Lord’s supper communicates important aspects of our faith. We insist that the elements are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Provision Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2012

Our knowledge comes from experience and it is very limited, but Jesus’ knowledge is unlimited, and He could see into the future. He knew that in the future, when His disciples began to preach the gospel, that they would encounter hardships and persecutio

The Lord’s Provision Acts 1:1-11 Introduction Jesus understood the needs of His disciples before they knew they had a problem. I can relate to that, because I think that I may know my wife so well that I anticipate her problems; and at times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Is The Lord’s

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2020

We look at how a man was able to connect with God in such a way that his battle became God's battle. We need that kind of help now as we battle with Coronavirus. “The Battle is the Lord’s!”

THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S 2 Chron. 20:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Thank you for tuning in. God loves you and has a special plan for your life! Let’s listen to a passage of the Bible that speaks to us in the midst of our Coronavirus crisis: B. TEXT 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord’s Prayer

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

How to pray

Teaching on prayer ??Matthew? ?6?:?1?-?15? ?NASB1995?? ““Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. “So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: *other