Sermons about Growing Stronger

God Gives In The Seed Form!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 6,200 views

God rarely gives a finished product. God gives us a handful of seeds and says: GROW IT.

GOD GIVES IN THE SEED FORM! HE IS STILL WORKING ON ME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: The largest seed known in the world is the COCO-DE-MER. It can weigh up to 60 pounds. The smallest seed in the world is that of an orchid. Several orchid seeds can rest on a speck ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whatever It Takes To Love God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 7,050 views

Third in a series of messages on doing "whatever it takes" to grow in our walk with Jesus. This message focuses on worship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Psalm 95 I do whatever it takes to love God when I… (Note: The first letters of the points ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 13,432 views

The Kingdom of God invades life in almost un-noticed ways, but how far it grows cannot be comprehended.

Stories Jesus Told: Little is Much When God is In It Matthew 13: 31-33 “Little things mean a lot.” “Big things come in small packages.” These are both quaint sayings that we have heard all our lives, and they do, in some respects, represent the truth that Jesus was seeking to communicate in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Fostering Meaningful Friendships

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 3,966 views

How can we be sure that our lives are filled with deep and meaningful relationships that grow over a lifetime?

24 July, 2005 Dakota Community Church Fostering Meaningful Friendships Introduction: Proverbs 27: 9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. In one of the Barna Reports by Christian pollster George Barna I read that one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 4,858 views

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

It's Always Something

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 5,594 views

Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

7 Visions That Speak Life Into Your Family

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

based on 98 ratings

| 10,002 views

Getting and having a vision in life is important. This sermon explores 7 visions to help you grow in God

7 VISIONS THAT SPEAK LIFE INTO YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE Seeking God’s purpose above your own. 2 Tim 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Get Up Off Your Knees

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 13, 2002

based on 140 ratings

| 14,680 views

Peter and Paul admonish new Christians as new born babies to get up off their knees and grow.

“It’s Time to Get Off Your Knees” -Disciples are Christians on the Grow- I Peter 2:2-3 I Corinthians 3:1-9 The Apostles Peter and Paul give persuasive advice on Christian growth and maturity. Peter describes the process of spirituality in I Peter 2:2-3. Just as a newborn baby has an unending ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 6,690 views

People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Veteran Rookies

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 2,706 views

We must grow from an immature disciple into a mature apostle by feeding on the meat of God’s Word.

AS A NEW PARENT IT WAS AN INDESCRIBABLE JOY TO WITNESS OUR SON’S BIRTH. IT HAS ALSO STRENGTHENED MY FAITH WATCHING HIS PROGRESS FROM HIS WEEK-LONG STAY IN NEO-NATAL INTENSIVE CARE TO WHERE HE IS TODAY WITH LEARNING TO STAND UP, MAINTAIN HIS BALANCE, AND WALK. I AM AMAZED AT THE WONDERS OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Levels Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 6,917 views

The Levels of Faith - Rom. 4:20,21 - How to grow in the faith using four essential steps!

The Levels of Faith Illustration:Abraham staggered not at the promises of God but grew strong in faith being fully persuaded that what God had promised He had the power to perform it. (Romans 4:20,21) Let us grow up in all aspects into Christ who is the head. (Eph. 4:15) But we all with open ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by David Slone on May 10, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 19,637 views

A look at how God has entrusted us with our talents to use to grow the kingdom Powerpoint available

Series Name: Eternal Investments, God’s perspective Stewardship of Talents Romans 12 3 For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one. 4 Now as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 2,789 views

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Reading & Reflecting On The Bible Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007

based on 2 ratings

| 4,368 views

Readiing and reflecting on Scripture helps us grow closer to Christ and conforms us more into his image.

We are currently in a series looking at our need to grow spiritually. Growing spiritually means we receive God’s grace to know him better (in other words it’s relational) and we mature to be more like him (we reflect Jesus’ character and actions, doing what he would do). God loves us the way we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of A Forgiving Church

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 12, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 5,415 views

This is a very short but powerful message about a church practicing forgiveness. A church that can not forgive cant grow.

The Power of a Forgiving Church Acts 2:14/Matthew 18:15-17/Mark 11:25/Ephesians 4:30-32 Intro: Look at a United Church They were all of one accord (Acts 1:14) They were praying together in one place (Acts 2:1) They were of one heart and soul (Acts 4:32) This church Had Many Potential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

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