Sermons on Growth As A Disciple:

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019

There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9, John 3:3, James 1:22, Matthew 24:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024

Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Growth

Contributed by Leslie Sun on Feb 12, 2007

This is a teaching about how to grow a church. It is not based purely on personal experience and not based on others’ successful stories but based on a friend’s personal experience in growing a church with biblical principles and causes it to be still gro

Church Growth Church Growth is a very popular topic that even non-Christians heard of this term before. In the past, people looked to the west for examples of growing a church. Recently however, people shifted to the east as well for examples of church growth. In church growth, we should not copy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growth Of The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2018

The Lord provides our salvation, but that does not absolve us from any responsibility. We are responsible for our growth and maturity, striving for Christ-likeness in this life.

The Growth of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 5-8 Following his introduction and reminder of the glorious benefit of salvation, Peter immediately extended a challenge to the believers who would read this letter. While salvation is an act of God’s marvelous grace offered to those who are underserving, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growth In Suffering Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Anglican

Gifts And Growth

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 21, 2023

In these verses we learn that our Lord Jesus Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer. And that there is a purpose for the gifts. Too often many believers do not use the spiritual gifts that have been given to them. Surely our Lord does not want us to waste them.

Alba 5-21-2023 GIFTS AND GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and my wife, Janine, was given several gifts. One of the gifts was a pre-paid card for a restaurant where we sometimes go. Guess what, we went there this past week and she intended to share, but when I paid, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 14, 2006

This is a message on growing to be like Jesus through being a part of a small, accountable discipleship group.

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough --Ephesians 4:7-13 Our Sunday evening small, disciple group ACTS, Academy for Christian Training and Service, small group is using Bishop Reuben P. Job and Dr. Norman Shawchuck�s devotional guide entitled A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Growth Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is not scolding the Corinthian Christians because they are immature babes in Christ. That would be as foolish as scolding a baby for not being a man. It is not only legitimate, it is absolutely essential that churches have immature babes.

Conrad Hilton, president of the world's leading hotel organization, has all his life prayed for God's guidance to help him grow. Mr. Hilton is a professing Christian who, like many other successful Christians in the world of business, feels that we should never be content with what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Disciple Who Makes Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 18, 2024

A revised message on the 6th marker of the Way of Jesus platform of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. https://www.emcc.ca/can-we-help/individuals/following-jesus/insights/what-is-the-way-of-jesus/

Sermon for CATM - Being and Making Disciples - The Way of Jesus # 6 - February 18, 2024 We have been looking at the Markers of the Way of Jesus What are the first 5 markers of the way of Jesus that we have been looking at? I have begun..following Jesus...and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 15, 2000

: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord

Kingdom Growth Thesis: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 5-24 I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blueprints For Growth Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

Sermon in series BLUEPRINTS

Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 1: Blueprints for Growth Hebrews 6:1-3 Retarded growth is tragic in every area of life. Birth is wonderful. It is one of the mysteries no one really understands. But it does not matter how beautiful an experience of birth is, if there is no growth after birth we would be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon outlines Four Elements of Spiritual Growth.

INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Day resolutions - a waste of time and energy because they focus on the body and leave out the mind and spirit. 1. We gain knowledge but have no perspective 2. We are convicted but often lack the skills implement growth 3. We attempt change without developing our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations And Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational