Sermons on Growing:

Grow Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2006

As followers of the risen Christ, we are expected to grow in our daily walk becoming mature and attaining full stature in the image of Christ.

Grow Up – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found this interesting poem while researching this sermon. It sounds a bit like another poem you might recognize; but, listen closely. I think you will hear a difference. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Growing Commitment

Contributed by David Cambridge on Apr 14, 2006

Three ways to develop a deeper commitment to God.

A Growing Commitment Introduction 1. Having been convinced of the truth of the gospel, you made a decision to commit yourself to Jesus and the truth (Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 1:5-6; 1 Peter 1:22). 2. This commitment is essential if we hope to receive the crown of life (Revelation 2:10). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Grow Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2006

Christian maturity shows itself in Christian love.

Born To Grow (I Peter 1:22-2:3) 1. After a very difficult day at the office, a psychologist walked through his front door and said, "Honey, I’ve had a terrible day. All I did was listen to one problem after another. So, please, don’t tell me about any more problems. Talk to me, but just give me ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon seeks to encourage persons to get off the performance treadmill to experience growth in grace and Christian maturity through an intimate relationship with Christ.

Most of us have been educated in the “school of performance.” In fact, Shakespeare once said, “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” From the very beginning of our lives we’re taught that we must perform properly in order to get what we want. There’s a direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning And Growing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. L=learning and growing

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . LEARNING AND GROWING January 8, 2005 Jay Robison Matthew 6:31-34 Happy New Year! last wk talking about New Beginnings If you know what your purpose is much easier trip On front of Bulletin TBC exists to LOVE like Christ L=learning and growing O=with Open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

These two verses provide a blueprint for each of us as we seek to move toward spiritual maturity, and become like Christ. Since we are disciples of Christ, and if we are ever to become like Christ, we will need to "grow up" in these basic areas.

Growing Up Luke 2:40, 52 As we move away from the Christmas season, we move into the uncomfortable encounters with Christ. Both Christmas and the Resurrection Season are comfortable seasons. They are seasons that emphasize grace, God’s love, and His sacrifice. But as we move into the interlude, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 13, 2007

One of the important steps in growing in our faith is to "Do What He Says."

Introduction I. John chapter 20, verses 30 and 31 state - 30 Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing To Grow

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Some of the myths about spiritual growth, some facts, and some tips.

How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? Let me give you a short quiz to test your intelligence and reasoning ability. Q. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? A. Open the refrigerator, put the giraffe in and close the door. Simple. Don’t try to make things more complicated than they ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Growing Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 25, 2006

This is the eigth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Growing Process Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus used the process of seed growth to illustrate the Kingdom of God.

The Growing Process Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:26-27 (HCSB) “The kingdom of God is like this,” He said. “A man scatters seed on the ground; he sleeps and rises-night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows-he doesn’t know how…” The Miracle of Maturity * Man’s role * Scattering seed * Done ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.

Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010

As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing In The Truth Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2010

The Importance for us to keep growing in our spiritual lives, it’s a must.

"Growing in the Truth" Col. 2:1-5 Feb. 21st, 2010 Colossians 1:1-7 COL 2:1 I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing In Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

This devotion to teens deals with three attributes that help us grow in our faith to God.

Growing in Faith Wouldn’t it be nice to go to the pharmacist and get a pill that gives us our daily dose of faith? Perhaps K-mart could have a “blue light” special on faith. Or, maybe we could get it from an infomercial on one of the Christian TV stations. The truth is that faith is a bit more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9