Sermons on Growth Of Sin:

The Parable Of The Weeds Among The Wheat: A Lesson In Spiritual Growth By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 25, 2024

However, there will come a day of reckoning, a time of harvest when the separation between the righteous and the wicked will occur. The harvesters will gather the weeds and throw them into the fire, while the wheat will be brought into the owner’s barn.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today, let us delve into the profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew, specifically in the passage from Matthew 13:24–43. In this passage, Jesus shares with us the parable of the weeds among the wheat, revealing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Hinderances For Spiritual Growth: Having Not Been Born Again (1) Series

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

I defined spiritual growth in terms of "being conformed to the image of His Son" Christian activities or ministries wouldn't guarantee spiritual growth, unless one has the spiritual life, to begin with. One has to be born again to start and grow in spiritual life.

The four most common hindrances for Spiritual Growth. 1. Having not been born again by Barnabas Park Romans 8:29: For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; Beginning today, I would like to share ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Peter 1:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended (Sermon #2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2007

Salvation is free; discipleship will cost everything we have

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #2 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires one to surrender themselves to God’s will for their lives. INTRO Last week we began a Bible series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

“what If My Prayers Are Unanswered?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 7, 2011

What do I do if God isn't answering my prayers?

Does God answer all prayer? What does your experience tell you? Most of us have had the experience where our prayers “didn’t seem to get past the ceiling.” But what does the Bible tells us? There are times when God does not acknowledge our prayers. Let me first say though that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Propitiation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

WHAT IS PROPITIATION?-It is the one and only Sacrifice that the FATHER will reconize and except.

Propitiation Romans 3:25-26 1-5-08 Today Lord willing we’re going to talk for a little while about “propitiation” 1st of all let me tell us just exactly what “propitiation” is. It’s a big bible word that means, ~ the act of appeasing the wrath of God by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 9, 2010

The empty tomb means that we are freed from the power of sin over our lives and we can live the kind of lives God originally intended right now in the present.

A Life of Discipline: Lent week 3 March 7, 2010 Intro: The season of Lent can sometimes feel like the opposite of the season of Advent, don’t you think? Advent, our preparation for Christmas, seems to be full of excitement and anticipation and joy and merriness, as we prepare to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Mask

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Oct 29, 2011

Recognize some of the masks Christians wear and exhort to let this "Halloween" be the time to remove the mask rather than put one on.

Removing the Mask Thomas A. Gaskill October 30, 2011 Opening illustration: Many years ago there was an emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all of his money on them. He did not have any concern about his army; he cared nothing about the theater or for driving about in the woods, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Run For Your Life! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 9, 2013

The difference between the rat race and the race that we Christians are running is this: Rat race is about you winning, the Christian’s race is all about Jesus’ winning!!

Hebrews 12:1-3-Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Churches Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 20 – 21

Luke 13: 20 – 21 A Tale of Two Churches 20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” The first Gospel written came from the pen of the apostle Matthew. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Paternity Test

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015

When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007

A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Us Avoid The Near Occasions Of Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2026

David and those around him learned the hard way about avoiding the near occasions of sin.

Friday of the Third Week Integral 2026 Last Sunday we heard the words of Jesus commanding all to “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We know Jesus was telling the truth, because He is divine, and wherever Jesus is must be called “the kingdom of heaven.” We believe that He rules in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-10, 2 Samuel 11:13-17, Psalm 51:3-11, Mark 4:26-34, 1 Samuel 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Biblical Warning Against Fellowship With Sinful Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways.

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways. In Psalm 1:1, the psalmist writes, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Why Do Christians Grieve Over Sin? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

also investigates why they don’t! [10 THINGS SIN DOES IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN]

Why do Christians Grieve over Sin? Rom. 7:15-25 Why do Christians resent the presence of sin in their lives? Why do Christians want more than anything to be sanctified? Because we realize that sin... 1. Grieves the Holy Spirit Eph. 4:30 “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Sin Is The Wrong Use Of Free Will Given By God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Gen 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7 Title: “Sin is the wrong use of free will given by God.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Gen 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7 Title: “Sin is the wrong use of free will given by God.” There are two accounts of creation in Genesis. The first account Genesis 1: 1-2:4a, called ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran