Sermons on Growth Mindset:

"God’s Command To ‘increase!’”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2017

This is a study of God’s command for us to “INCREASE” and then an examination of the 5 principles the Bible gives us concerning spiritual growth.

“GOD’S COMMAND TO ‘INCREASE!’” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BACKSEAT DRIVERS 1. It was a beautiful summer's day and Benny decided to take his wife Sheila and his mother Freda for a ride around Huntsville. Freda and Sheila got into the back seat of his car and buckled up. 2. Then, almost as soon as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming To The Hill Of God

Contributed by Rodolfo Rivera on Jul 12, 2012

Being in the hill of God gives us clear vision, moves us into action and brings us safety

ASCENDING TO THE HILL OF GOD Psalms 24:3-6 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. [a] 5 He will receive blessing from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

To Grow Or Not To Grow, That Is The Question PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages personal and church growth through understanding God's word, cultivating love and faith, and accepting God's grace, as inspired by Psalm 1.

Beloved friends, I greet you today in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose love for us is as boundless as the ocean and as constant as the sunrise. We gather here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are not here because we have all the answers, ...read more

Topics: Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth

Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 24, 2006

Examination of the third BE-Attitude: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Strength Under Control Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” James 1:2-8; 19-25 1. Acts 17:6 – in response to Paul and Silas’ preaching of the Gospel and the conversion of numbers of Jews and devout Greeks and many of the city’s leading ladies – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003

In order to understand Christmas, and to have abundant life we must draw near to God.

Draw Near to God AS 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mourning Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007

A message focusing on the 2nd Beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn..." This series was also used to launch our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

“Mourning” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 14, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 4 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Serve God Without Worry Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 27, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 10th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 10 Serve God without Worry Matthew 6:24-34 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. [25] Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Oct 31, 2007

#9 in a series dealing with the book of James. Addresses the boasts, uncertainty, and yet hope for tomorrow.

Overcoming Tomorrow James 4:13-17 One day a man went to his doctor for his annual physical. A couple weeks later, he went back in order to hear the results. His doctor said, “Well, I have some bad news and some even worse news. Which do you want to hear first?” The man became somewhat ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Expectation In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 29, 2017

What are your spiritual expectations for the new year?

December 21, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:30 Subject: Revive Us Part 1 Title: Expectation in the Spirit I trust everyone had a blessed Christmas… Isn’t great to be able to get together with family and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus? And at the same time it is always good to get back ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023

We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 123:1, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don’t Lose Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Keeping a salvation mindset will protect us from distraction, disorientation, and discouragement as we keep our eyes on the prize.

Don’t Lose Your Mind Ephesians 6:13-17 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tri-Part Nature Of Man

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 6, 2006

A biblical description of man as a spirit, soul and body.

THE THREE-FOLD NATURE OF MAN A 3-part series 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NLT) Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. Ampl – “And may the God of peace sanctify you through and through – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Mark Of Maturity ... Responsibility

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Re-establishing Commitment Based Christianity Into The Church

INTRODUCTION I know that in the heart of every believer is the desire to mature … it is the desire to grow in their faith … and in our lives in this sanctuary I believe that our desire is to know CHRIST MORE! I also feel that many believers, however, are lacking in the pre-requisite to maturity … ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pruned If You Do And Pruned If You Don't

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 9, 2007

Successful Christians produce fruit by staying connected...abiding in Jesus.

I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was planning to make wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first couple of years he had lots of vines and he spent lots of time arranging them on his trestles and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational