Sermons on Growing Partial Faith:

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001

Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Partial Obedience (2 Kings 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 25, 2025

What happens to those who start obediently, but turn back? Let's look at 2 Kings 14.

What is the result of partial obedience? Will we remain faithful or slide backwards? Let’s look at Amaziah the 9th king of Judah in 2 Kings 14. Was Amaziah a somewhat good king? Was he more like Joash than David, partial in obedience? Did he obey Moses’ law in regard to children’s innocence of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Grow Up!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2001

God desires for us to grow and mature in our faith, but we are slow to learn and reluctant to press on.

"Will You Grow Up?" Hebrews 5:11-14 Our teenage and early adult years are often characterized by decisions that reveal our inexperience, lack of maturity, and desire for what we want and when we want it. Oftentimes people will describe these years as mostly marked by a lack of responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Will Overcome Difficulties

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2011

As our faith grows we grow in the grace of God.

FAITH WILL OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES 2 Kings 2 1And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Deeper Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024

We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted And Grounded PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Emphasize the importance of dedicating time to God, allowing His Word and love to nourish and anchor us, and continually growing in our faith to become more deeply rooted in Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a subject that's as essential to our Christian walk as air is to breathing. We're going to talk about being rooted and grounded in Christ, the perks that come with it, and why it's so crucial that we keep growing in Him. I want to start with a quote ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Topics: Grow, Christ

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle Grow For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 15, 2023

In Mark 4, Mark continues to record Jesus' short parables about the growth of God's kingdom. In this sermon, we learn four "miracle grow" principles for kingdom growth.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a question: How many of you like to garden? 1. Let’s ask a follow-up question: How many of you consider yourselves good gardeners? 2. There is a difference between liking to garden and being good at it, right? 3. I don’t consider myself a gardener, but let me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gotta Grow

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001

This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith And Unbelief

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 5, 2016

We must grow in faith for our Lord.

FAITH AND UNBELIEF Luke 17: 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. Romans 10: 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 14: 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready To Grow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of intentional spiritual growth, active engagement in faith, and preparation for the rewards that come from living a life dedicated to God's glory.

Good morning, everyone. I want to start today's service by sharing a quote from Rick Warren. He said, “Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth.” Growth is what we’re going to be talking about today. Our sermon today is based on Psalms 92:12-13, which reads, "The righteous will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-13

Topics: Intentional Growth

A Letter Of Concern- Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 18, 2021

This is the 74th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#74] A LETTER OF CONCERN- GROW UP 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: Remember how it felt to be young? I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. I wanted to be 1 of those “cool” teenagers. When I became a teenager, I wanted to be one of those college aged guys. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Our Faith On A Firm Foundation. Hebrews 11

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message about building our faith for the purpose God has for us in this world we live in.

"Building Our Faith on a Firm Foundation" Hebrews 11:1 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Help Your Friends Grow In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust.

HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS GROW IN FAITH INSTEAD OF FRUSTRATION Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational