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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Abiding in Jesus, not striving, is the source of true spiritual fruitfulness; staying connected to Him transforms our lives and shapes our prayers.
If you walked in tired, tangled, and trying to hold it all together, you are in good company. Life can feel like a crowded trellis—obligations climbing, expectations twisting, emotions wrapping around us in every direction. Some of us carry quiet questions: Am I growing? Is anything lasting coming ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Topics: Discipleship, Spiritual Growth
Last week, I got home after the message and the question came that although I am preaching on spiritual growth, have i truly explained to what end is our spiritual growth? Today, I’d like us to consider why we need spiritual growth, and what purpose?
Key passage today is: Luke 5:1-11 we’ll get there shortly. Growing up, I spent a lot of time studying @ the school of “Because I said so”. In fact, many of you here today, may be graduates as well as teachers in the school of “Because I said so”. You know the school: You ask your mom: “Why do I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
It was inevitable that with the unprecedented growth the church of Jerusalem experienced, conflict and problems would arise. But the disciples acted speedily, and in the process established the principle of shared ministry, which brought even more growth.
Problems and Prosperity Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 14, 2015 TEXT: Turn please in your Bibles to Acts 6. INTRODUCTION In our study of Acts we’ve seen how the church in Jerusalem grew from a small band of followers in the upper room to a large army of believers in a very short time. Look ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Baptist
There are many in church who hunger to grow. They desire a deeper awareness of Christ’s truths and a stronger faith and maturity. This sermon deals with that longing.
"Milk and Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity" (I Corinthians 3:1-11) A sermon delivered by Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida May, 2004 When you were a child, didn’t it seem to take a long time to grow up? I remember always wanting to be older and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11, Hebrews 5:14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God leads us through stages; for some, the stages are smooth, for others, rough. It depends upon our disposition.
The Rough Way to Maturity (Hosea 11) 1. You know you are getting old when: • You hear your favorite song on an elevator. • You watch the Weather Channel. • You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
What does it take to build a great church? It is all about people, not buildings. As an organisation grows, so does its problems and disagreements. How do we get past these disagreements so that we can achieve growth?
Can We Build It? Acts 6:1-7 Intro: What it takes to build a great church It is about all the people As an organisation grows – so does its problems/disagreements How do we get past these disagreements so that we can achieve growth 1. Going beyond Disagreements With the growth – the apostles ...read more
Christ calls us to go deeper with Him where greater riches and service lie and stop wading in the shallows. Why don’t Christians want to go deeper? How can they go deeper? What are the benefits of going deeper?
Going Deeper Hebrews 5:12 – 6:1 Introduction: Paul scolded the Hebrew Christians for remaining shallow believers and not growing deeper in their Christian experience. They remained superficial believers. He challenges them to go on to maturity. Christ called Peter to ...read more
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. What is the fear of the Lord? How does this play out in my life? Let's meditate on these words from Proverbs.
Text: Proverbs 9:8-12 Theme: Wisdom Learns in Reverent Fear A. Humbly receive the Lord's correction B. Continue growing in wisdom all your life Season: Pentecost 16c Date: September 12, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Wisdom-Learns-in-Reverent-Fear-Proverbs9_8-12.html ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 9:8-12
Denomination: Lutheran
We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.
GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Highlights growth in love for God, other Christians, the lost, and your family.
How's Your Spiritual Health? Sermon three: Are You More Loving? This sermon series is based on the book entitled 10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney Prepared by Thomas A. Gaskill for June 5, 2011 How's your spiritual health: Do you thirst for God? Has your thirst ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:16
One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.
1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The past, present and future of the Christian
“Walking In His Steps” October 2, 2011 1 Peter 2:9-12 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Denomination: Holiness
God changes us so that the church can awe and bless the world.
Scripture Introduction Driving home Thursday a provocative announcement on National Public Radio caught my attention. The Templeton Foundation was promoting a discussion of: “Does science make belief in God obsolete?” Such a question would not have been asked 50 or 100 years ago; we all expect it ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-47
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?
Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8
looks at the disciples questioning God’s care in the storm and how the Lord does care for us and how we often experience many emotions during the storms of life and how we can express those to God and how he grows us.
Does God Care About Me? Mark 4:35-40 God cares enough to save you! Mark 4:35a Our Earthly Life is Temporary Our Eternal Life is Permanent God cares enough to grow you! Mark 4:35b-38 God cares enough to comfort you! Mark 4:39-40 Slide The world is sure getting to be a difficult place to live. Job ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:35-40
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