Sermons on Growing Relationships:

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016

The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2016

Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Paradox Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016

You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Posture Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2016

Use your influence to make an impact for the preborn.

The Posture of Growing Exodus 1:15-2:10 Rev. Brian Bill January 16-17, 2016 Pray Play Brit Hume Commentary on Abortion We stand with thousands of other churches this Sanctity of Life weekend and proclaim that human life begins at conception and is therefore worthy of protection. This Friday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grumble Or Grow!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

We don’t think God cares – if we mumble and grumble, but He does. We’re going to look at what grumbling is, why we shouldn’t grumble, and look at the alternatives to grumbling.

GRUMBLE OR GROW! Exodus 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. 2. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For Growing Love Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024

Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Pains

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Growing in the Christian life is not always easy. In fact, there are growing pains, but these are necessary if you want to mature. This passage gives three specific areas in which to grow.

Main theme of this passage: growing in your walk with God. Verses 1-2. You’ve received the truth of how to grow in your walk with God. It begins with faith. But there are other areas in which we can grow. This passage gives us three ways to grow in our walk with God. 1. Grow in your Abstinence (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grumble Or Grow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 24, 2024

When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow!

Several years ago (2009), Louis C.K. was on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, where he described today’s entitlement culture. He said in our culture, “Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.” Take a look (show Louis CK video). Louis talks about how he was on a plane that offered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Exodus 16:1-30, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 8:28-29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growing Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018

Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hatred Growing

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Now who do you think Hatred is growing towards? I would immediately list the answer as the lawbreakers, or the ungodly. No, overwhelmingly the answer is towards Christians. Somehow, no matter what may be happening, the Christian is blamed.

Sermon- Hatred growing - As I’m studying I often go through little Christian Forums. I’m looking for other people’s thoughts about what’s happening in our world. - A trend that I’m noticing more & more is hatred. Q- Hatred for who? - I would immediately list the answer as the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Growing Faith

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021

Looks at how a person's faith grows. Expanded outline. Next in sermon series through John

John 4 (4) A growing faith - John 4:46-54 I will never forget one of the worst phone calls I have ever gotten. I was a pastor in Mississippi. Gladys and I had just taken a group of our youth to youth camp in east Tennessee, where her brother was serving as the camp missionary that week. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 29, 2024

There are so many ways that we can try to strengthen ourselves. The writer of Hebrews charges us to allow our hearts to be strengthened by grace. Growing in grace is learning to turn to the Lord in trying times over any other external source of strength.

Growing in Grace Hebrews 13:9 says, “Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.” (NKJV) Growing in grace is about allowing our hearts to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9, Ephesians 2:9, Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 5:10, John 16:33, Isaiah 36:6  (view more)  (view less)

Grow In Maturity Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 12, 2024

What does it mean to be mature? There are many different kinds of maturity. Physical, Intellectual, Psychological, above all, Spiritual maturity.

Journey With Jesus: Growing in Maturity Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… -The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. -The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. -The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. -The life of service in imitation of Jesus. -The love we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing With Vision

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003

A healthy baby should grow. A healthy baby should grow in size. A healthy baby should grow in her hunger. A healthy baby will be active and seek to move about. So should a healthy church!

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Scrapbooking is Renee’s new favorite hobby. I imagine we have spent a small fortune in film and the processing of the hundreds of pictures. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Methodist