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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
How we are to Grow in Grace and knowledge.
Intro: This being designated the Year of growth at 2nd Baptist LaPorte, you may have asked yourself What Growth is, how are we as Christians, supposed to be growing. Core: Believers are to grow, churches are to grow, what are we told about growth in God’s word. Body I. 2nd Peter 3:18 gave ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18
Denomination: Baptist
Spiritual growth begins and continues with knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom regarding the absolute truth of Gods Word.
Colossians 1:9 cont. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) (Highlight verse 7) Knowledge is a powerful thing. This passage in 2 Timothy points out the danger of it with the absence of understanding and wisdom. Ask any highly successful business man, like Bill Gates for instance, what the secret of their success is, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:9
As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.
Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8
Denomination: Holiness
This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.
The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8
This sermon deals with attitudes that will be seen in our life as a result of spiritual growth.
Attitudes Of Spiritual Growth 1 Pet. 3:8 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: . Joke: Daddy, are you still growing ? the little girl asked ? No honey, why do you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8
Are you really ready for radical growth?
Exodus 1:8-12 8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. 9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: 10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 1:8-12
We're either moving forward or backwards. There is no such thing as a static, status quo, Christian. All Scripture references are from the NASB.
Malnourished Christians is a real problem today. In a few weeks I’m going to be preaching about our world-view. A world-view not based on the Word of God invites disaster for the Christian and the church. A survey done by Probe Ministries a year ago among 3,000 Americans reveals among U.S. ...read more
what god is doing for us in our spiritual growth
lesson 2: How does God help me grow spiritually? “Think how good God is! He gives us the spiritual ability to work in His Kingdom and then He rewards us for doing it ….” Erwin Lutzer Introduction The Bible teaches that all spiritual growth begins with the work of God in our life. God ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:13
Denomination: Pentecostal
3rd in a series on Christian Growth. Every Christian experiences hindrances to Christian growth. This message deals with some of them.
READ Hebrews 5:11-14 In this series of messages on spiritual growth, we have established two things. The first truth we have established is that the Christian life is not a once-for-all event but a continuous process. At conversion, we become a new person in Jesus Christ. Then, for the rest of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 12:1-4
“The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity.
The Growing Christian “The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity. Provision for Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1 – 2 Introduction A false idea held by many is that the child of God is born full ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2
we are responsible for our growth
Lesson 3: What must I Do to Grow Spiritually? Introduction Spiritual growth is a process. It does not happen automatically. We must assume responsibilities. (Phil 2.12-13) God works in us, but we must respond to that work. In Depth Study I We must pursue mature knowledge We must read, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Hebrews 5:5-14 , Principles of Spiritual Growth
Principles of Spiritual Growth Hebrew 5:5-14 Intro. * Children can be so much fun and entertaining sometimes. * They sometimes surprise us at how quickly they grow up. * Humor - Playing House A little girl and a little boy were at day care. The girl approaches the boy and says, "Hey Tommy, wanna ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-14
This sermon serves as a wake-up call for those who have been stagnant in their spiritual journey. It's time to be productive for the Kingdom of God!
Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It's time for a wake-up call in your life. You have been stagnant for far too long, and it's time to make progress for the Kingdom of God! Deuteronomy 1:6-8 (NIV) "The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, 'You have stayed long enough at this ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Productivity In God's Kingdom
the role of bible in our spiritual growth
Lesson 3: How Does The Bible Help Me Grow Spiritually? Introduction The Bible is God’s owners’manual for humanity. God gave the Bible to man to reveal how man can know God and grow spiritually. In Depth Study I The role of Bible in spiritual growth a) The scripture has an inherent power as ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Marriage can be a great blessing and a great challenge all at the same time. Problems often arise because we men do not invest the time we should in an emotional connection with our wives.
Marriage Is Emotionally Challenging Marriage can be a great blessing and a great challenge all at the same time. Problems often arise because we men do not invest the time we should in an emotional connection with our wives. But for most women, and I would suggest men too, the emotional connection ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24
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