Sermons on Growing Up:

Three Ways To Grow In Your Relationship With Christ

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 17, 2002

This expository message will help Christians better understand how they can grow in Christ.

Introduction: In our text today Peter is writing to Christians and is giving them 3 ways that they can grow in their relationship with Christ. Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Help! My Church Isn't Growing

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005

What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Your Quiet Time With The Lord

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

One of the most important focus’ that I have in ministry is to teach people how to have a quiet time, how to spend time alone with the Lord Jesus. How do you access what He has for you in your life? How do you understand and recognize the riches of His

II Timothy 3:15-16 makes it clear that God’s word is applicable to every part of our lives. To get the most out of this or any study of God’s word, we must understand the basics of these four basic principles: 1. Reverence If you are going to have a relationship with God, it begins with an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Strength Grows Out Of Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 22, 2008

If you are afraid about your weakness, here is the Word of God for you. Carry on with Jesus...

“Our strength grows out of our weaknesses” Ralph Waldo Emerson, I would like to start with this quote and boast about weakness. When we boast we always boast of our achievements and never in the slightest idea of boasting our weakness. We are scared to share that we are weak in some areas of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes Faith To Grow - Light The Fire 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Light the Fire" sermon series focusing on growing in our faith.

“It Takes Faith to Grow” We are starting out a brand new sermon series today about lighting the fires of Pentecost in our own spiritual lives. At some point in your spiritual journey… you have been “on fire” for Jesus. You might be “on fire” spiritually right now… or you may be finding those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Love To Grow - Light The Fire 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second in our "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on keeping our fires lit through diligence and perseverance.

Psalm 22:25-31 25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Deep, Grow Strong, Bear Fruit

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 3, 2012

As we’re heading into this New Season, God is calling us to go deep, grow strong, and bear fruit.

GO DEEP, GROW STRONG, AND BEAR FRUIT INTRO TO TOPIC: I love the New Year – there’s something great about being able to turn that calendar page and start new and fresh. It’s a great time to reflect on the past, and look forward to the new and exciting things the Lord wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: *other

Triumphant Joy #3: Loving, Growing And Living

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 20, 2013

In Philippians, Paul shares with us three characteristics of joyful Christians: loving relationships, a growing faith, and living a worthy life.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #3: LOVING, GROWING AND LIVING (August 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: The Pursuit of Happiness (from the July 15, 2013 Time Magazine) The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Americans are wired to be happy, and what that’s doing to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: *other

Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Next Level Of Faith (Grow Into A Matured Christian)*

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2019

Seek to develop yourself in the Christian faith so you can be full of the wisdom of God as a matured Christian and apply it

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE NEXT LEVEL OF FAITH (GROW INTO A MATURED CHRISTIAN)* 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

We Must Grow And Mature In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2019

Until the church matures, jealousy, envy, chasing after miracles and prophecies will not be under control and led by the Spirit of God but led by human desires

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WE MUST GROW AND MATURE IN CHRIST JESUS* 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2019

This first-fold-cord-of-sanctification takes place the moment you’re born-again.

The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness Colossians 1:11-15AMP 11 [we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Thanksgiving grows our faith.

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your strong-faith. “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Growth in faith is a possibility.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. How can you write so much? A page a day equals a 365 page book a year. Growing your faith is like growing a book, or a garden, or a child. a. Not easy. b. Continuous care. c. Watch out for obstacles and diseases. 2. Grow from seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Christ: Seven Marks Of A Worthy Walk

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians is for spiritual maturity

Growing in Christ: Seven Marks of a Worthy Walk Based on Colossians 1:9–20 (KJV) Introduction Paul’s prayer for the Colossians is for spiritual maturity—that believers would walk in a way that reflects the worth and glory of Christ (Colossians 1:10). This outline walks through seven marks of that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20