Sermons on Growth In Love:

My Role In My Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 8, 2007

This is the first in a series of sermons based on "The Pursuit Of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges.

My Role In My Spiritual Growth – Cleaning Up A farmer goes out and plows his field. He sows the seed. He cultivates the plants and fertilizes them. All the while he knows that the plants grow because of forces outside of himself. The farmer is utterly dependent on forces he can not control. He can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacredness Of Submission (Sermon On Christian Growth)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 19, 2023

Today I will be preaching about Submission. This is a sermon dealing with Christian growth. The word “submit” in the Bible means “to submit to one’s control”, “to obey.”

There were three guys talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remained quiet. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, what about you, what sort of control do you have over your wife?" • The third fellow says ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Method For Church Growth

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Goals For Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2018

1. Be available. 2. Be teachable. 3. Be dependable. 4. Be flammable.

Four Great Goals for Christian Growth The Book of Acts - Part 64 Acts 18:23-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2014 *When we trust in Jesus Christ, we are born again as baby Christians. But the Lord wants us to grow in Christ. And the good news is that we can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Seven | A Man Produces Growth Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

He will never selfishly devour resources, but rather understands that resources flow from Christ through him. Therefore, he perceives himself to be a conduit of resources and does everything he can to remain connected to these resources through obedience.

Well as promised, we’re just navigating our way through the 9 Attributes of a Man of God. Today we are on the topic of deliberately producing growth in our life. Attribute number 7. And as agreed, I promised that I was going to deliver a verse to you every time on one thing that Jesus did, and one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives The Growth, Not Church Leaders

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 16, 2006

A short homily given at a mid week communion service, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus and not upon leaders, forms of worship or types of evangelism. It’s all about Jesus!

1 Corinthians 3: 1-9 St. Paul had some words of rebuke for the Christians at Corinth; and when I hear St. Paul rebuking a church I always have to ask myself some questions. The questions are: How does this apply to me? How does this apply to my local church? How does this apply to the national ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009

Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Imagination - God's Power For Growth Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 21, 2004

God’s power for growth is beyond our imagination but within our grasp.

I. The power to be (vv 14-15) A. Paul acknowledges the power and sovereignty of God 1. He kneels – not a posture of prayer but of obedience before kings 2. God names all families in heaven and earth a. Naming is a sign of power b. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were a group of teens who had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Prayer Guide Points For Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 2, 2004

Jesus understood that prayer provides the power to enable us to help plant and grow churches as well as individuals and families in grace and knowledge of the Lord. In Luke 10 the Lord gives us guidelines for expanding His kingdom and righteousness in pra

Twelve Prayer Guide Points for Growth (Luke 10:1-12) Jesus understood that prayer provides the power to enable us to help plant and grow churches as well as individuals and families in grace and knowledge of the Lord. In Luke 10 the Lord gives us guidelines for expanding His kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Unbelievers (The Lost) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

We must recognize that unconcern for non-believers is, in one way, a spiritual growth issue. The closer we get to Jesus, the clearer we will see how much He loves non-believers.

Series : PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 7 Topic : LOVING UNBELIEVERS (THE LOST) I. Introductory Remarks. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. During the past few weeks we have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 4 in our exodus journey with the Israelites. This message explores the difficulty and deliverance at the Red Sea.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" INTRODUCTION This is the forth in a series of messages tracing Israel’s journey to rest. Their experience effectively illustrates the key elements involved in any walk of faith. Only a life that functions ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Stedfastness (Sermon On Christian Growth)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 28, 2023

Today I will be preaching from the Book of James about Christian growth.

We will be dealing with the CHRISTIAN AND HIS STEADFASTNESS. Look at verses 7-8. We read, “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018

Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist