Sermons on Growth:

A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014

A sermon examining the potential problems that come when a Church experiences growth.

A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 1) Acts 6:1-7 There are times when young children complain of pain in their extremities; a common response from parents is, “ah, it is just growing pains”. However, according to the Mayo Clinic and other medical researchers there is no evidence that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you change

“Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-7, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On When The Pressure's On Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2025

You will never coast into Christlikeness because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Pressing on When the Pressure’s On Philippians 3:12-4:1 Rev. Brian Bill March 15-16, 2025 A little over a year ago, I celebrated how God is using Pastor Ed Hedding from Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bettendorf. He’s a man on mission with a genuine love for the lost in our community. One of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Called Out To Serve”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 6, 2022

. Summary: To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and growth in the local church,

Summary: To challenge the hearers to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example. To speak to a congregation a message of hope, restoration, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Its About Time, Isn't It?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013

We may not enjoy walking in the valley, but it is a necessary part of our Spiritual growth!

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church It’s about time, isn’t it? part two Nehemiah 3 We have seen the symbolism and rich meaning behind the first 3 gates of Jerusalem's 12 gates. • The sheep gate reminded us of Jesus, the Lamb of God. • The fish gate speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Evolution Of Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the three different stages of faith, demonstrating its growth and evolution.

Today, we will explore the three distinct phases of faith that are evident in the story of Lazarus' death. These phases can be described as struggling faith, clinging faith, and resting faith. Let us delve into each phase and understand their significance. In this phase, Martha finds herself in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth

Put Away Childishness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2018

We have a problem in many churches called perpetual childishness. We seem to hear petty, trivial pursuit. The body of Christ needs to develop a spiritual growth pattern. Growth is seldom by accident...

PUT AWAY CHILDISHNESS? GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. PERPETUAL OR ETERNAL BABYHOOD… From LIVING WITH ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Comfort And Confidence Of Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

There is nothing more comforting for a child, than a safe and loving home. Such an environment fosters growth and stability. The same principle applies for the children of God. Living confidently in Him, we enjoy growth and stability.

The Comfort and Confidence of Children 1 John 3: 1-3 Our text this evening deals with the wonderful love of God and the eternal blessings bestowed on those who have been adopted into the family of God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is no greater comfort than knowing one has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prune Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God, as the divine gardener, prunes away unhealthy and unfruitful areas of our lives to promote growth and fruitfulness. Embracing this process, though sometimes painful, leads to a deeper relationship with God and spiritual growth.

Today we're going to talk about pruning. You know how a gardener trims a plant to help it grow better? Well, God does that with us too. He helps us grow by cutting away the stuff in our lives that's holding us back. Our main Scripture for today is John 15:1-5. Object Lesson: Bring in a small potted ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Intervention, Life Transformation, Faith Journey

Family Life, Family Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

We are tempted every day to do what is abnormal for a Christian. Instead of loving one another, we are tempted to snap at those around us. Instead of growing, we sometimes want to withdraw. Instead of living to please the Lord, we often get overly busy, d

Family Life, Family Love 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Intro: During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passivity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Faith: A Journey Through Psalm 1 SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

An in-depth exploration of Psalm 1, focusing on the theme of spiritual growth and deepening faith.

Read Psalm 1:1-6 The Psalm begins with the phrase, "Blessed is the man" or "Happy is the man." We all want happiness. But some look for it in all the wrong places and things. Some seek it in jobs, money, new homes and cars, sex, alcohol, and even drugs. These things are all temporary. What about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth

Church Health, Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There has been an incredible emphasis in recent years on church health. Many believe that if a local church is healthy and functioning the way it should, natural growth will be the result. The removal of growth-restricting diseases that often plague the body of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

We Need Hair For The New Year Series

Contributed by Rick Mays on Jan 9, 2008

Deals with four main areas (H.A.I.R.) that we need growth in and areas we need to cut out.

WE NEED H.A.I.R. FOR THE NEW YEAR Matthew 10:27-31 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In December 2005, I’ve made a choice concerning a hair style that I still wear today, shaven! Many in this room have changed the style and color of their hair a dozen times or more since I went with the style that I’m still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Measures Of Maturity

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2018

There are milestones of growth which occur in the life of every child. These markers of advancement are mirrored in the lives of Christians as they making progress. Are you progressing?

7 MEASURES OF MATURITY 2 Peter 3:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 10 Things You’ll Never Hear in Church: 10) So many people want to share their testimony at church that you have to assign numbers to them; 9) When the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God