Sermons on Growing:

That Is A Lovely Plant

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 3, 2010

Man that is a plant i will never forget.

THAT IS A LOVELY PLANT Isaiah 53:2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009

Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2010

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Royalty". This is also an Easter Sermon.

Sunday Morning April 4, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#13] GETTING IT RIGHT 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:19 Introduction: I often think about days like today and wonder why we make them more important than others. I wonder why we dress differently, do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It,s Time To Plant

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 2, 2010

Plant the SEED of the Spirit in your life.

IT,S TIME TO PLANT Isaiah 53: 2For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Childhood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011

As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Planting In Your Spiritual Garden?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 25, 2019

WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GARDEN? Here are some suggestions with a small play on words. We should all plant in our spiritual garden. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GARDEN? Here are some suggestions with a small play on words. We should all plant in our spiritual garden. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. I. Let us first plant some rows of 'Lettuce'. A. Let us be Faithful. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20, 2 Peter 3:18

The Dirty Word: Paitience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015

In of day of instant, fast living ---we must know God has a great teaching tool called PATIENCE. Patience can teach us faith. In your patience possess your souls? Patience carries a lot of wait.

THE DIRTY WORD: PATIENCE! PATIENCE MAY CARRY ALOT OF WAIT! By Wade M. Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:19 (KJV) In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19 (NIV) By standing firm you will gain life. Luke 21:19 (MSG) Staying with it—that's what is required. Stay with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Daring Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

Today, we see two different people from completely different backgrounds. One is a very religious man and the other is an outcast of society. Each had had a very public encounter with Christ that would cause them to build a daring faith.

A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him into his study and said to the boy, “I’ll make a deal with you. If you bring up your grades, study ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Grade Yourself

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016

In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, Romans 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

Experienced Travelers

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2013

Gaining knowledge of Christ means knowing Him intimately through your lifetime.

Experienced Travelers 2 Peter 1:5-9NKJ But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham, The Father Of The Faithful. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

The linage of our Lord Jesus goes all the way back to Abraham. Matt. 1: I The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. As we study Abraham we see that his faith became stronger and stronger.

#5~Heb.11:8-10~pt.1~ ABRAHAM 5-10-14 Today we'll continue with our study of Heb. 11: referred to by some as "the hall of faith chapter" and by others as "the catalog of the faithful". ~ Today we'll think on & talk about Abraham; he is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Altered By The Altar

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Allowing God to tailor Our Lives to fit his personal specifications.

Altered By The Altar Leviticus 6:8-13 Hebrews 13:10 Alter = To make some change in, to make different in some particular way Altar = A high place, a place of sacrifice, worship, or communion, and elevated place. The word Altar comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bricklaying 101

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Feb 8, 2018

A simple message that relates the steps of bricklaying to the Christian life.

Introduction Some years ago, I took an evening course in Bricklaying. It was offered by the county Community College and was provided at a local High School. We gathered one night a week, in the evenings, for 2-3 hours to learn the bricklaying trade. I spent a whopping $5.00 for the class ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away Childishness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2018

We have a problem in many churches called perpetual childishness. We seem to hear petty, trivial pursuit. The body of Christ needs to develop a spiritual growth pattern. Growth is seldom by accident...

PUT AWAY CHILDISHNESS? GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. PERPETUAL OR ETERNAL BABYHOOD… From LIVING WITH ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God