Sermons on Growth In The Lord:

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 5, 2008

A message of encouragement when it comes to trusting in God’s promise(s).

Trust in the Lord John 14:1-4 Introduction Do you ever feel like your lives are just spinning out of control? Is there ever a feeling that things just keep compounding themselves and they never really let up? This morning, I’d like to take a look at the need for comfort, the promise of comfort, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, 1 John 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 14, 2008

This is the 3rd in a series on David’s life. This message demonstrates why we should fear the Lord. To see it or hear it visit us at www.glenvillenewlife.

Made For A Mission-Fear God 4-6-08 2 Samuel 12:1-12 and Acts 5:-11 Think back for a moment when you were growing up. How many of you had a person in your family that you had a healthy dose of fear and respect for just because of the way the person carried himself or herself? In our family, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Is The Lords

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Dec 12, 2009

praising God when all the odds are against you. gives the enemy a headache

“And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.” (Psalm 46:1) In this verse, the Psalmist gives us another lesson on how to react to trouble. The easiest way out of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understand The Lord's Will

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

Analyse your lifestyle, prioritize what is imporant, economise your energy and utilize the present.

[I’ve taken the main points in this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added my own thoughts.] Last Week: (1) Making the Most of Your Time. This Week: (2) Understand the Lord’s Will. NIV - Be very careful, then, how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Presence Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

When we come to the presence of God our attitude towards life change.

In the presence of the Lord John. 6:5-14 John 6:5-14 (MaceNT) 5 Jesus then lifting up his eyes, and seeing a great company coming to him, said to Philip, where can we buy bread to feed this people? 6 (this he said to prove Philip: for he himself knew what he had to do.) 7 Philip answered him, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

This is a short devotional about The Fear of the Lord

The Fear of the Lord Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. This is the theme for the book of Proverbs This idea in one way or another is repeated throughout the entire book This fear is a loving reverence for God that includes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

What the Word of the Lord is tothe believer

THE SWORD OF THE LORD Ezek. 21:1-16 Judges 7:16-22 KJV Introduction: The sword of the spirit is the spiritual “offensive” weapon that God has provided for His believers. The Roman soldiers wore on there sides a short sword, which could be used for close fighting and combat. Hebrews 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:1-16, Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008

First in a series of messages based on the Magnificat of Mary.

INTRODUCTION: A.J. Gordon was the great Baptist pastor of the Clarendon Church in Boston, Massachusetts. One day he met a young boy in front of the sanctuary carrying a rusty cage in which several birds fluttered nervously. Gordon inquired, "Son, where did you get those birds?" The boy replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Lord's Will

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. But the problem today is most Christians don’t know how to make certain the will of God in their life.

Finding The Lord’s Will... 1) Intro... a) Read: Heb 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. b) Pray c)Jesus the blue print... A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008

What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday... should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? Jesus gives us some guidance...

Lord of the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-8 What is a Christian to do with the Sabbath? What to do with Sunday. Should we work on Sunday? Should we treat it like the Sabbath of the First Testament? This question has given rise to whole denominations. It has made some feel very guilty about doing rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2008

A brief Message given prior to Observing this Ordinance

The Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 * (Read the text) * Every time we come to the Lord’s Table we are to honor the Lord by proclaiming His death. Like no other collective time, this event should evoke in us a time of personal challenge. I fear we have reduced this Holy time to another event ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Lord

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2008

Jesus makes it plain. We have a duty to keep. We must give account to him for how we worship and serve in his kingdom.

Just in case you haven’t noticed we are adding on to our building here. The block for the north and east walls are nearly all the way up now. Lord willing, this next Friday, the first floor will be poured and sealed. And, on June 8th, which is in just three weeks, (weather permitting) we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by David Moore on May 19, 2008

To show the conditions before, the condemnation by and the comfort in the Day of the Lord.

Zephaniah The Day of the Lord Text: Zephaniah 1:1-7 Introduction: I would dare say that not one person in a thousand has heard a message from the book of Zephaniah. This little prophecy just three chapters long is one of the most overlooked passages of Scripture in all God’s Word. Unquoted from ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To The Lord

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on May 29, 2008

Listening is important in communication. If you don’t hear what another person is saying you will not communicate with them. Hearing is not the same as listening and obeying. What are some of the ways we as Christians can learn to listen to,and obey t

A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 1, 2008

According to 1 Chronicles 28:9, We all have a choice to make in this life…to DO IT or to DO IT NOT. And to understand what IT is all about…is the beginning of wisdom. Ps 111:10

THE FEAR OF THE LORD By William Akehurst, HSWC According to 1 Chronicles 28:9, We all have a choice to make in this life...to DO IT or to DO IT NOT. And to understand what IT is all about...is the beginning of wisdom. Ps 111:10 Key Verses: Psalm 111:10 and 25:4-5 Other Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational