Sermons on He Must Increase:

Working With What You Have PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

God values faithful stewardship of whatever we’re given, no matter how small, and calls us to trust Him and courageously use our gifts for His glory.

Some of God’s best work begins with something small. A seed the size of a freckle. A lunch packed by a mom. A shepherd boy with a sling. A widow with two coins. Our Father loves to place grace in small packages and watch courage unwrap them. You may feel your life is “just” a handful of minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Growth, Stewardship, Increase

Genesis Chapter Thirty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 16, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is eight additional sons of Jacob are born (four were born in chapter 29) and Jacob makes an arrangement with Laban. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 30 Jacob begets Dan and Naphtali, of Bilhah: Gad and Asher, of Zilpah. Leah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Must I Do? You Must Remain In The Vine Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2013

Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.

WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do: You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 1, 2013

You must be born again.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN JOHN 3:1-21 Big Idea: You must be born again. Supporting Texts: • Ezekiel 36:23-29a • Psalm 119:1-8 • 2 Cor. 5:14-17 • John 3:1-21 JOHN 3:1-21 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do? You Must Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013

The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church; i is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation?

WHAT MUST I DO? PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS MARK 13:10 Big Idea: The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church. It is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation? SERIES INTRO We are asking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeing God As He Is Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012

This is an introduction to the series. How we see affects our relationship with Him and the way we live. Our view of Him is affected by how see Him and how we think He sees us. We must not assume that God is just like us or reduce Him to human terms.

[Adapted from Chip Ingram’s book God: As He Longs for You to See Him.] We are starting a new series called – God: as He Longs for You to See Him. Why is there a need to see God rightly? John 17:3, 25-26 – In Jesus’ pre-departure prayer: 3 Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only ...read more

Scripture: John 17:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Descending Into Greatness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

A look at John the Baptist's words that Christ must increase, while he decreases. What does that mean for the Christ follower.

✞>I< John 3:26-30 February 5, 2012 When you think about words, the word “DOWN” doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Worthy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2019

Many camouflage their laziness with the statement, ‘despite my carelessness and laziness, God’s grace sustains me'; however, God wants us to walk worthy of our calling.

He is worthy Luke 7:4”When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, "He is worthy for You to grant this to him…” ROMAN CENTURION: The above appreciation of the disciples is about the ‘Roman Centurion’ who had wholehearted faith in Jesus and also his passion for Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Must Address Abortion Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015

As a church we must address abortion, 3 things today (material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, pgs. 130- 133; outline adapted from an article by Frederica Mathewes- Green entitled "Wanted: A New Pro Life Strategy"

HoHum: On a bright, beautiful day, full of promise, Mavis laid an egg. This was not an extraordinary event since Mavis was a chicken, but Mavis was not pleased. "An egg? An egg? What do I want with an egg?" said Mavis to herself. "An egg is just not in my plans. I’ll have to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Close To The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015

'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

He Went A Little Farther

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 9, 2001

We find as Jesus went to Gethsemane, Gabbatha, Galgotha, and the Grave, that he conquered every obstacle that was set before him, just as we must.

When we think of Calvary, it speaks of sins forgiven, but in order for those sins to be forgiven there had to be someone to pay the price. It speaks of Peace with God, but before we can experience Peace there must be Victory. It speaks of Eternal Life, but before we can have eternal life, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, John 19:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Arpan Bagchi on Apr 10, 2023

The Resurrection is Real and so is our Transformation

On Good Friday the human courts wrongly accused Jesus, the leaders and rulers conspired together, declared Him guilty and handed Him the death sentence. For a moment Satan thought that He was victorious. But then in the courts of Heaven Jesus stood before God the Father and His righteous Law, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14, Matthew 20:28, Ephesians 1:7

He Is Risen

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

This Easter we celebrate the empty tomb.

He Has Risen Please stand as we read God’s Holy Word. Luke 24:1-8 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5, Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gospel Must Be Preached!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005

Reformation/1st End Time Sunday(B) - God’s gospel must be preached since there will be many deceivers and many signs until finally there will be divine deliverance.

Mark 13:5-11 - October 30, 2005 REFORMATION SUNDAY / FIRST SUNDAY OF END TIME Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In the words of today’s text there is a great sense of urgency. These words of Jesus are very important words, because it was just a few days or not many hours before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Unity And Evangelism

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 4, 2018

Jesus cakes us to spread the Gospel for all to know and also He calls to be one people as He and His Father are one.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE CALL TO UNITY AND EVANGELISM John 17:17-23 King James Version (KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-23

Denomination: Charismatic