Sermons on Growing Spiritually:

Growing A Connoisseur Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 27, 2017

Screwtape letters by C.S. Lewis warns of a CONNOISSEUR SPIRIT of believers that love to taste and doing nothing but complaining. Let us consider how easy a life style that no roots can develop.

GROWING A CONNOISSEUR SPIRIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com C.S.LEWIS IN THE BOOK SCREWTAPE LETTERS warns of a satanic goal within the church that is a CONNOISSEUR SPIRIT. The devil never minds you going to church as long as you are not faithful. The devils loves donuts, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up In Christ

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 10, 2007

We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Closer To Jesus

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 22, 2024

Today, we gather to reflect on a deeply important aspect of our faith journey: growing closer to Jesus. In a world filled with distractions, it’s essential that we anchor our lives in Christ, allowing His presence to guide us, strengthen us, and draw us nearer to Him.

Growing Closer to Jesus Good morning, everyone! 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 the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013

Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

" Must" For The Growing Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

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

Growing Fruitful Followers Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

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

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 21, 2016

Paul's prayer for the Church in Colossae is God's desire for the Church today. We are taught the principle of "walking worthy" of the Lord, being empowered by Him, in constant thankfulness.

“Growing Up in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 We looked at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossae, praising God for their renowned faith, hope and love in the Lord Jesus Christ, even though he never met any of them personally except Epaphras, the church planter and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith/Growing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 24, 2020

Good godly results in life will only happen with true faith in God which leads to a growing faith in God!

Please open your Bibles to Judges 13….. I’ve asked Daniel Pryor to read for us this morning… As we read along with Daniel, let us think about what God wants to teach us this morning….. As we read in v1…. And again, because is faithful in His promises, we will read in the next chapters of Judges, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Grow As A Disciple

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2024

Today we want to think about the help of the Holy Spirit in our Journey with Jesus - a daily trek of discipleship that we never walk alone!

Journey With Jesus: Growing In The Holy Spirit Introduction In our series, we began with the foundation of following Jesus - the Beatitudes. Last week we considered the truth that Jesus Is Lord and the demands of discipleship that go along with that. Some of those seem difficult to obey, but we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, Romans 8:26, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up: Maturing In The Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 30, 2007

What discipleship looks like and what it involves.

--Intro> In the movie, "The Karate Kid," the “kid,” Daniel, a high school student who is being harassed by bullies at his new school, meets Mr. Miagi, a quiet, Japanese custodian at his apartment complex who just happens to be a black belt in karate. Daniel asks Miagi if he will teach him karate. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Growing Church

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 8, 2011

It is God made the church healthy, conscious, and strong so that it become unshakable church.

BECOMING A GROWING CHURCH I Corinthians 12:4-6 Introduction: The Golden Gate Bridge was built with a great foundation and structure as well. So as the church and God was its builder He made possible that His church would be healthy, conscious and strong so that it would become unshakable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Perceptions Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2022

Those who refuse the light are left under judicial blindness.

GROWING PERCEPTIONS OF CHRIST. John 9:35-41. We have been talking about the man born blind, and how Jesus had healed him. The man was not healed until he had obeyed Jesus, and went and washed himself in the pool to which he had been sent (John 9:6-7). We noticed in passing that by the time he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In God's Grace

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

There are many Christians who are content to receive God’s grace on their lives, without growing and developing and maturing into the image of Christ.

Growing in God’s Grace There are many Christians who are content to receive God’s grace on their lives, without growing and developing and maturing into the image of Christ. Christians, who are complacent in their spiritual lives, who only seek after grace to cover their sin. Grace is God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing In Boldness For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Growing in boldness for Christ is not a one-time achievement, but a continual journey of being filled with the Spirit, rooted in the Word, and fuelled by prayer.

GROWING IN BOLDNESS FOR CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Proverbs 28:1, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 6:19-20, Jeremiah 1:8-10 INTRODUCTION: The early church grew in power, influence, and effectiveness not by human strength, but through divine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Proverbs 28:1, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God