Sermons on Growth Habits:

The Minute Masterpiece

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 2, 2011

When we gave our lives to Jesus that wasn’t the end of it. God is not finished working on us; we each are masterpieces in the works.

Each of you was given a piece a paper and a pencil as you entered the sanctuary this morning. Don’t worry; I am not giving a test. But I am going to ask each of you to make a masterpiece this morning. I have asked ______ to volunteer for us today, to be our living model. Your task is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Other

"Time To Grow Up!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon stresses the importance of spiritual growth.

One of my favorite old country songs was written by the Oak Ridge Boys years ago and it was written specifically about children and just how precious they are. The title of the song was Thank God for Kids. In its refrain, were these words, “the nearest thing to heaven is a child.” And when you ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Milestones

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Wonderful milestones in the growth of a Christian

Wonderful milestones in the growth of a Christian Jason has asked the question: What is the difference between being made dead to my flesh and being conformed to the likeness of Christ? Phil 3:8-11 …That I may gain Christ and be found in Him (now, and at His second coming)…being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know If You Are Growing As A Christian?

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2014

All truths are parallel. If there is physical growth, there is also an spiritual growth. We need to grow them both. How to know if you are growing in your relationship with God? What are the milestones we need to achieved to say we are growing spiritually

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE GROWING AS A CHRISTIAN? By Ptr Glenn Narvaez We all like to look at babies. We love them whatever their color, size or shapes, boy or girl. They take away our exhaustion whenever we see them. They are great stress reliever. But however cute or lovely they maybe, we would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

First message in a series through Colossians. We are expected to GROW

OPEN: Today we are going to be starting in a new series of messages as we start to look at the letter to the Colossians. Every time a pastor starts a new year there is a great deal of prayer that goes into asking the Lord, "What is it that you want me to do with your people this year? On what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Avenues Of God’s Dealings With Man

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

FOUR AVENUES OF GOD’S DEALINGS WITH MAN

FOUR AVENUES OF GOD’S DEALINGS WITH MAN 5/20/2011 Job 33:12-26 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities Of Maturity As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

LAST WEEK, AS WE LOOKED TOGETHER AT HOSEA 10, WE DEVELOPED THE THOUGHT OF DEALING WITH HARDHEARTEDNESS IN OUR LIVES. TODAY, I WOULD LIKE US TO GO BEYOND THIS INTO THE NEXT STEP IN WHAT SHOULD BE OUR PROGRESSIVE CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE AREA WE WILL BE LOOKI

QUALITIES OF MATURITY AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST HOSEA 11:1-7 Hosea 11:1-7 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growing As Christians

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the secrets of Christianity • Members of our churches act in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian Church

How We Help Each Other Grow Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted Rick Warren sermon for 40 Days of Community on working together to grow spiritually.

We are in the fourth week in our 40 Days of Community, we have been focusing on God’s #1 reason for placing us here on earth. What on earth are we here for? To love God and to love each other. Unfortunately, we don’t naturally do this. We don’t naturally love God or other people all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

[Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The need to mature in our faith. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Let’s Grow Up! Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him” • Joel, aged 10 • “Don’t pick on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Cleaning Up The Temple

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We overcome bad habits and neuroses by the power of His Spirit

I will praise You, O Lord, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are marvellous, they move me to the very depths of my soul. (Psalm 139:14) Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which God has given you? You have been entrusted with His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Break Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2005

7 specific ways to break old habits and change for the better

Outline from "First Impressions." How to Break Out of a Rut! Do you want to get out of the rut you’re in? Is your life predictable? Do you do the same thing, day after day? Has the excitement gone? Do you feel as though 2005 will be just as dull and monotonous as 2004? Are you just going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Relentless Quizzer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2007

God wants us to be both discerning and selectivist as a matter of habit.

The Relentless Quizzer (I Thessalonians 5:21-22) Intro 1. The hardest courses I took during my time at Moody Bible Institute was New Testament Greek, 16 hours, 4 courses. 2. One of my teachers was Mr. Wise and Greek quizzes: I think it was 14 days in a row. 3. In some ways, God calls us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Forsake Coming To Church

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 6, 2021

Making a habit of coming to church is more important than ever.

Do not Forsake Coming to Church Hebrews 10:10-25 Introduction In many places, church attendance has been on a serious decline for some time. this had been accelerated by the Coronavirus pandemic. churches were ordered to close or severely limit attendance as being “non-essential.” Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:10-25, Hebrews 10:11-14, Hebrews 10:15-18, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible