Sermons on Growing Old:

Is America A Christian Nation

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 2, 2014

There is a growing debate among the Christian community, is America a Christian nation?

THE CONTENTION Introduction There is a growing debate among the Christian community, is America a Christian nation? As this argument develops we would like to offer a solution to the opposing view that America is no longer a Christian nation. Some may argue that America is not a Christian nation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Diversity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

Unity, not uniformity. Family diversity. Growing up to maturity in Christ.

UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Ephesians 4:1-16. Our unity is based in the unity of all three Persons of the Godhead (Ephesians 4:1-6) Those who are born again have but one God and Father, because we are all members of the same family. There is only one Lord (Jesus), so there is but one hope of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Belong Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010

This message is to remind us to grow in our fellowship with one another.

We continue our 40 day focus on community. Last week we talked about our calling to reach out to others together. We are called to be mindful of opportunities to reach out with the love of Christ. That is a purpose God has for us together. The purpose we are focusing on today is fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Levels Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Grow from ’no’ faith to ’little’ to ’strong’ and to ’great faith’

Hebrew 10:38-39 Four levels of Faith: 1. No Faith – God doing no “mighty” works… 2. Little Faith – God limited by unbelief 3. Strong Faith – God pleased with a growing faith… 4. Great Faith – God answering prayer – unleashed! Christ addressed (#2) Little Faith more often then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Construction Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A War, A Warning, A Plan, & A Promise

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 18, 2004

This sermon deals initmately with the spriritual warfare that affects the growing church.

A War, A Warning, A Plan, & A Promise Ephesians 6:10-20 Fallujah, Najaf, Baghdad, Ticrit, - these names that a year or more ago you probably would not have recognized now are blazoned on our memories. Each day we hear these names as bombs explode, grenades are thrown, and men and women are injured ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit And Church Growth

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Learn about the Holy Spirit and how he grows the church.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHURCH GROWTH The Holy Spirit Is Great The Holy Spirit Does Great Things Through People Be filled With The Holy Spirit As we begin this year we have many plans. Plans personally and as a body of believers. We want to see wonderful things happen in our personal lives as well ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Evaluate Your Spirtual Growth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2013

Until Jesus returns, the Christian must continue to grow in faith.

We continue to learn from the First Letter to the Thessalonians; please open your Bibles there… What have we noted so far? In Chapter 1 we noted what the right motives are for the Christian life! In Chapter 2 we noted 2 things, how to effectively share the Gospel and the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building The Body Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

As we grow in Christ we will come to serve the body of Christ.

A woman was getting a pie ready to put into the oven when the phone rang. It was the school nurse: Her son had some down with a high fever and would she come and take him home? The mother calculated how long it would take to drive to school and back, and how long the pie should bake, and concluded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Encouraged Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 19, 2011

God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow

I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping And Being Kept Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church?

Introduction How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church? How does he arrest the sin’s spread and kill the virus? Jude presents a case study of one pastor’s effort. He has revealed the sin – perverting grace into sensuality and denying Christ’s lordship. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Must Be Strong Mature Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2013

Christians must grow to the point God can use them.

WE MUST BE STRONG MATURE CHRISTIANS We are in the age to seek maturity . We have the steps that lead to mauturity Given by Paul. 3:12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Justice And The Exceedingly Abundant Love Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 26, 2021

There is a growing belief that God does not need to punish people for sin...

There is a growing belief that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His just wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity that is damaging them, hurting them, causing them to sin against each other, and anything that is contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Colossians 3:12-15, 1 Timothy 1:14-17, Hebrews 6:4-6, John 3:36, Luke 6:31, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 2:4-8, Proverbs 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2021

Christians must grow in faithfulness through the virtues found in Scripture

INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series entitled Grow In Grace, a study of 2 Peter. › Big Idea of the Series: The body of Christ, the church, must be diligent in recognizing false teachers and doctrine while trusting the Scriptures and recognizing true ministers of the Word. • By learning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Perfect Man

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 13, 2023

In our modern day of Christianity we need to grow up

In our modern day of Christianity it appears that the church is plagued with immature, selfish and hypocritical people who claim they have a relationship with Jesus. Unbelievers are looking for better alternatives to their lives than the God whom we serve. This book is written to offset the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37