Sermons about Growing In Wisdom

Growing Fruitful Followers Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

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As we read some of Jesus’ final words, we discover the seemingly impossible mission he gives them. And it will greatly help us understand our own mission. Mission impossible? You be the judge…

GROWING FRUITFUL FOLLOWERS John 15:5-13 INTRO: Give every child an apple as they enter, with instructions not to eat it… As I talk this morning, I want each of you with an apple to be thinking about what this apple has to do with who Jesus wants us to be, what Jesus wants us to do. We’re calling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How People Grow Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 23, 2004

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how people grow through right relationships

HOW PEOPLE GROW . . . RIGHT RELATIONSHIP ROMANS 3 If you go into any bookshop today you will find a large section on personal growth. It is a big industry. You will find books on popular psychology. Books on how to be successful in every area of your life. Books on being assertive, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

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Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Grow! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

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This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose #3 Grow Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

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WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

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A lesson honoring the aged.

Title: Growing Old Gracefully Text: (Leviticus 19:32) "Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD." Introduction: Honor is a precious thing. It is something that, in our deepest thoughts, we all desire and would like to have. --(1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As A Growing Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

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5th and last in a series on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon looks at the church as a growing community.

The Church as a Growing Community Acts 2:42-47 (vs. 47) Do you remember those little choruses we learned at Vacation Bible School? There were several little ditties that were brought out only at VBS time. One came to my mind as I was preparing this sermon: Deep and wide; Deep and wide, There’s a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

It Is Time To Grow Up

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 30, 2004

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There are people today who just like to remain young or just like to be babies, and just do not want to grow up; they just like to eat, play and sleep and have nothing to worry about, but it is time to grow up.

January 25th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and the word glory means to give glory, honor or high praise to, exalt. To give glory especially through worship. Our key verse for the year is taken from Matthew 5 verse 16.....Let’s say it together, "Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Growing Up? Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

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5th in First John Series

ARE YOU GROWING UP? 1 John 2:12-14 INTRO: We are going to talk about Christian growth today and the stages of progress and development in the Christian life. But there is one spiritual reality that is true about every member of the family of God. Your sins have been forgiven. The word forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2004

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Marks of a growing church

Ready, Set, Grow! Acts 2:41-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 (This message was taken from Dr. Paul Powell’s book "The Nuts & Bolts of Church Growth" and personalized to fit our congregation) Introduction Today I want to take a quick break from our series in Esther and spend the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

" Must" For The Growing Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

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If we are to see our churches growing like the early church, we must be like the Jerusalem church. Certain characteristics should be present in our churches today before growth takes place.

The whole process of growth is caused by God. A farmer plows his field, sows the seed and fertilizes and cultivates the plant--all the while knowing that, in the final analysis, he is utterly dependent on forces outside himself. He knows he cannot cause the seed to germinate nor can he produce the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is The Church Not Growing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

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The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Shallow Roots Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

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How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-59

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing In The Right Direction

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006

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Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

Never Grow Weary

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006

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We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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