Sermons on Hyper Growth:

Be Perfect

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 30, 2012

God challenges us in His Word to be perfect and it is possible for every believer to obtain biblical perfection.

Be Perfect 2 Cor. 13:1-14 See: Vs.9, 11 Paul prays for the church of Corinth to be perfect. Remember this is the carnal minded church who Paul often rebuked and even in this text He tells them to examine themselves to see if they are even in the faith. Perfect defined: It doesn’t mean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Quit Making Excuses Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

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

"Walking In His Steps"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2011

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

Lessons From Somedry Bones Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 22, 2010

Although the vision of the dry bones applies to Israel, we can learn much about God's character and how to live our lives from that object lesson.

As I read the Bible, I’m constantly amazed at how God uses some very common objects to demonstrate deep spiritual truths. It’s as if God uses a consistent dose of simple “In the Bag” object lessons in order to help us understand that which He wants us to apply in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You More Loving Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Jun 6, 2011

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

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011

This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is more than just admiring Him from a distance or giving him our time on Sunday mornings. It is literally taking on the person, the mind, and the heart of Jesus. We are called to be worshippers with our whole lives not just an au

The Journey of Transformation Romans 12:1-3 Kyle Idelman writes, It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was sitting in our sanctuary where 30,000 people would soon be coming to one of our Easter services. I had no idea what I was going to say to them. I could feel the pressure mounting. I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"A Mighty Army” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 9, 2010

God sees His church as being a mighty army, storming the gates of Hell.

One of our Lord’s teaching techniques was to ask His listeners a question, which, in the process of answering, would allow Him to teach them truth. Such is the case here. Jesus wanted His disciples to see that the world doesn’t know who He is. The disciples, on the other hand, did know who He is. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pursued And Pursuing Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2010

A good shepherd is serious about feeding the sheep and protecting the sheep; that process begins by rehearsing and growing in our relationship to God.

Pursued and Pursuing (2 Peter 1:1-2) 1. This bit of strange news was released by the Associated Press this past week: RIVERTON, Wyo. – Officials say a magnifying glass set on a stand in a sunny room started a small blaze in a Wyoming home. UPS worker Buddy Armstrong was delivering a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009

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

Denomination: Baptist

Immature Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

How does grace help you grow?

One of the gifts of God is this progression of life…We all know that there is this progression of life…there is an expectation that when young you are going to grow up… Baby in the womb…infant wanting to walk…child wanting to be a teenager, a teenager wanting to be an adult… Do you remember…Did ...read more

8 Steps To Spiritual Living

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

This was a Bible Class lesson I taught on how to live a spiritual life. The 8 steps to spiritual living

8 Steps to Spiritual Living By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 28:9-10 “Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Found In Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014

You and I have been given “insider” information about the eventual end of the world as we know it. Thus we are commanded to live our lives in the light of Christ's return, keeping ourselves separated from worldiness & sharing our faith with the lost.

2 PETER 3: 14-18 [Our Precious Faith Series] FOUND IN HIM [2 Peter1:5–7 / 1 Corinthians 15: 56-58] Ned and Fred got together one Saturday afternoon to walk into town to watch the latest John Wayne movie at the theater. As they made their way into town, Ned told Fred that he was willing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Reset Button For The Physical & Mental Life Series

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 8, 2020

As mankind, we are made of the physical, mental and spiritual. In each of these the LORD has given us reset button. God has placed a reset button in this life for us that is meant to revive us, refresh us, transform us, and change our behavior.

Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:8-11 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 1, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Before we begin, look to your neighbor and tell them, “Take a day off.”) Introduction: I grew up in the age when video games were just starting to be made for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist