Sermons on Growing:

Why Is The Church Not Growing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow As A Christian

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 3, 2007

Four necessary steps to Grow Spiritually

“How to Grow Spiritually” June 3, 2007 The new couple in church went down to the second row and found a good seat to enjoy the sermon when old Mrs. Smith, who was a charter member of the church, in a demanding tone, said, “EXCUSE me! You are sitting in MY seat! You’ll just have to ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Growing In Christian Maturiy

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018

What are the marks of growing in Christian maturity

Introduction: Eph. 4-16 talks about Christian maturity- • The resources in verses 1-12 (church, common faith, God's grace, Ministers and servants, faith in Christ) • The purpose and results in verses 13-16 (Unity, maturity, protection against instability, growth, personal building up in love and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing In The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Challenge to Christian Stewardship

Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing Up With God

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2001

Responsibilites we have as Children of God

GROWING UP WITH GOD COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION Scripture often uses several different phrases to describe one thought. In Genesis, we are described as being “created in the image of God.” John 3:16-17 tells us very plainly that God loves us so much that He sacrificed Himself for us to save ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Let Go And Grow

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 13, 2001

God is calling us to let go of all that is familiar and comfortable so that we can grow and mature in our walk with the Lord.

"Let Go and Grow!" Hebrews 6:1-3 Simeon woke up early and while it was still dark. He made his way to his favorite place of prayer and knelt before the King of Glory to give thanks for a new day. Simeon prayed for the peace of YHWH to surround Jerusalem and for the LORD to send His Messiah to His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing - God's Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane.

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane. In the fall, city workers planted thousands of tulip bulbs along the boulevard in the middle of our street. In the spring these bulbs would shoot upward out of the ground. To see those plants made us think about how, in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing Up Into The Truth

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002

Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

But God Makes It Grow

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 27, 2005

Some plant. Some water. But God ultimately makes the church grow. We are stewards of His field.

But God Makes It Grow 4/24/05 a.m. service Lighthouse Assembly of God, Mt. Juliet, TN Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Text: 1 Corinthians 1:11-13; 3:1-9 NLT From the text we see a church divided over loyalty or sentiment for their favorite pastors and teachers. Who were the two main one’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Time To Grow Up

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 30, 2004

There are people today who just like to remain young or just like to be babies, and just do not want to grow up; they just like to eat, play and sleep and have nothing to worry about, but it is time to grow up.

January 25th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and the word glory means to give glory, honor or high praise to, exalt. To give glory especially through worship. Our key verse for the year is taken from Matthew 5 verse 16.....Let’s say it together, "Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Through Trials

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 14, 2005

God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind.

Growing Through Trials 1 Peter 1:3-9 April 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: God uses trials in our lives to strengthen our faith and to bring us to maturity. When trials come we should keep the long view and remember He has our best in mind. INTRO: It’s the time of year when the lawns are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

" 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 An Abundant Harvest Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 20, 2004

God wants to produce a superabundant harvest in and through you. Will you believe it? Will you receive it? This message shows us what and how God wants to produce in and through us.

GROWING AN ABUNDANT HARVEST Mark 4:1-20 INTRO: This is the story of the sower and the superabundant harvest. A. A sower sows This is a story from everyday life. Its completely normal. Its about a farmer who puts on his long apron and fills it up with seeds. Then he walks over his field, scattering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Better Together Series

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Nov 22, 2004

This was part of our 40 Days of Community series (in conjunction with Saddleback Church). Sermon was delivered to our "unplugged" worship which includes primarily students and parents.

Just like the people in our game had some serious growth issues - so do we! We know from learning about being purpose driven and living life with a purpose that God calls us to GROW. The problem is that we don’t always know HOW to grow and we don’t do a very good job of it on our own. Today, were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed