Sermons about Growth Of The Church

The Certainty Of Growth Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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The second in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

A young minister about to deliver his first sermon asked a retired pastor for advice on how to capture the congregation’s attention. "Start with an opening line that’s certain to grab them," the older man said. "For example: ’Some of the best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptations And Growth Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

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Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essentials For Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

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There is no truer indicator of a Christian’s level of spiritual maturity than their prayer life. Paul’s outward ministry reveals so much about Paul, but his prayer life gives us a glimpse at his soul.

Essentials for Growth in Godliness Philippians 1:9-11 Intro As we have started our study of the book of Philippians, we have already learned that Paul was a man that did not find his joy in the circumstances of the world, but rather in God. I think we can all agree that Paul had a great passion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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No matter how old we are we still grow more!

Last June, there was a small group of us who went and climbed Mount Major in New Hampshire. Similar to any mountain that you would climb, Mount Major had different degrees of difficulty along the way to the top. We started out in the parking lot, where it was completely flat and very easy to walk ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Prayers For Growth" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

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Praying for Growth

“What Paul does in Ephesians chapter 1, and therefore encourages us to copy, is both to keep praising God that in Christ all spiritual blessings are ours and to keep praying that we may know the fullness of what he has given us in his son.” John Stott In verses 16-19 Paul gives special ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Growth In Faith

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

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This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart that studies this

Tonight we look at John 11 verses 17-27. This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is,....

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

based on 14 ratings

| 11,124 views

To help the church see the need for each other.

The Church is… Scripture: Ephesians 1: 22-23 Date: 31 January 2010 Purpose: To help the church see the need for each other. Have you ever noticed how some things are just so right on when you hear them? Take for example an email I received some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Other

Understanding Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 6, 2020

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This sermon shares pearls with you on how to live a successful Christian life of faith, power, discipline and maturity. God tells us we can make steps forward towards him, and is always calling us closer, deeper into His ways.

Introduction What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? The Bible makes it clear that we can grow in our faith and in holiness. It is not a linear path, where we are continually helpless and have no part to play. God tells us we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Chruch Atttendance Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

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This is the fourth in a series of seven messages I preached at Wednesday night Prayer meeting on Spiritual Growth and Fitness.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Church Attendance Hebrews 10:25 Testimonies from last week’s exercise -- Meditation There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. 1. Vitamin – Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth - How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

based on 221 ratings

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The title of this message is “How to lose a guy in ten days". Unfortunately, most churches usually lose them in about 10 minutes. Let’s explore why that happens.

How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days Matthew 28:18-20 True story – Football team getting killed – guy fumbles and it rolls over by a teammate. The guy that fumbles yells, “pick it up” to which his teammate responds, “You pick it up. You dropped it.” Well, I’ll tell you what, God is looking for some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding Hands In The Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020

| 2,253 views

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow.

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 8, 2011

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The church is growing and God is adding people however to truly be effective we must have unity. Growth without unity is a disease that has infected the body. Cancer is a growth in the body, but it is against the body and not working in unity, we cannot

“Unity in the Church” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Ephesians 4:1-6 “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

The Future Of The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2018

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What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth?

Prelude What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of God’s kingdom. Plan: We will look at Mark 4:26-34 and why optimism over the church’s future is valid, why the church will continue to grow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vital Church Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

| 4,362 views

The Spirit-energized Pentecost Church was the, miraculous, sharing, attractive growing Body of Believers.

The Vital Church Acts 2:43-47 Acts 2:41: So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Bible Believing Church

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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We are not ashamed to tell anyone that we believe the Bible is unmistakably the revealed manifestation of God’s inspired Word.

“A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH” ACTS 2:37-42 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

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