Sermons about Hindrances To Growth

Hindrances To God's Will. Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 30, 2020

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He wills that all men to be saved, and men may know of God’s love and planned of salvation through Jesus Christ. 1 Timoteo 2:4 Every time we seek God, we discover the wealth of God’s good will in your life. We discover that everything He wills is for our good.

Theme: Discovering the Will of God Title: Hindrances to God’s Will Text: Mark 8:34-35 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Jeremiah 29:13, Luke 8:17, 2 Corinthians 7:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Friendship - Pathway To Growth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 14, 2002

based on 164 ratings

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Friendships are important to our spiritual health and spiritual growth

Good morning! And welcome to WestShore Community Church, on this our first-ever Friendship Sunday. It’s always good to see our members and regular attenders, but this week we’re thrilled to have with us so many friends, both new and old. It reminds us that many of the people Jesus ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Are A Plan For Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

based on 180 ratings

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YOU CAN COUNT THE SEEDS IN AN APPLE, BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED!

SEEDS ARE A PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our text: 2 Peter 3:18 BUT GROW IN GRACE, AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST... I ponder: You can count the seeds in an apple; BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED. Sickly oaks from sickly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

based on 181 ratings

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These are spiritual growth principles

In every area of our life, there should be signs of growth. We should experience growth in our marriage, in our families, at our jobs, at our churches, in regards to our income, and our relationship with Christ. In fact referring to our Christian walk, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Biblical Demand For Growth

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

based on 160 ratings

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Christian Growth Series

1. 2 Pet. 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" a. The life implanted in regeneration needs developing and nurturing. Paul’s favorite term for undeveloped Christians is "babes in Christ," whom he calls "carnal" Christians in contrast to "spiritual" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

based on 131 ratings

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DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growth Through Suffering

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

based on 174 ratings

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God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Personal Growth Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

based on 101 ratings

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Paul’s instruction to Timothy on how to advance through leadership adversity.

Principles of Personal Growth I Timothy 4:12-16 ** The outline of this sermon was gleaned from a John Maxwell resource. I.Identify your obstacles and hurdle them. (v. 12) A. What was Timothy’s obstacle? His youth. B.How did he overcome this obstacle? 1. He changed his lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

based on 94 ratings

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Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Growth From Within Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 15, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Church growth starts with a healthy congregation devoted to God and the church. Regardless of plans or programs the church will grow with God’s Holy Spirit.

I. The church consists of baptized believers A. They accepted the message Peter preached 1. Old Testament Prophecy 2. Contemporary application 3. Jesus is Lord and Christ B. They were baptized C. Incredible growth II. The people were devoted A. If we are out of our minds it is for Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Growth Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 15, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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We can’t be satisfied with being saved and not see any fruit from God’s work in our lives.

February 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:21-29 Subject: Part 2 in the Harvest series. Title: Growth Unto Harvest I believe that we are quickly coming to the end of the age. The Bible clearly states things that will accompany that end. One of the things that I personally believe about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stopping Stagnant Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The church like all living things has been created to grow

Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

God Gives The Growth

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on May 9, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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ROGATION - Spring Farm Blessing - Some may think that it’s our efforts that produce growth, but the credit really belongs to God. Includes three jokes related to farming!

Additional texts: Ezekiel 34:25-31 Psalm 65 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Gospel text of your choosing Grace to you and peace, from God our Father,and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen One spring, a farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm. The fields were grown over with weeds, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

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