Sermons on increase and multiply:

How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Genesis Time

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Mar 5, 2016

A New Beginning

GENESIS TIME PSALM 51:10-12 GENESIS 1:1 THE LORD DIDN’T BRING US THIS FAR TO LET US GO NOW WE ARE GOING TO REACH THIS CITY, NATION, AND WORLD FOR JESUS CHRIST ITS GENESIS TIME A TIME OF NEW BEGINNINGS ARE YOU READY THIS MORNING ARE YOU AWAKE ARE YOU EXCITED ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Power Shifts - How Can We Multiply The Harvest? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

"Power Shifts" is a sermon series that explores the reasons behind the church's failure to fulfill the Great Commission, and offers strategies for personal transformation to help multiply the global Christian harvest.

Mission work is at the heart of God. God wants every people group and person to hear about a heavenly Father who loves them and sent His son to die for them. The church is God’s agent to accomplish this goal. The only way this can happen is for the church and individuals to obey the Great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Mission Work, Great Commission, Power Shifts

Sermon Series: Power Shifts

The Modified Copy Of Adam

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 15, 2015

It was GOD'S will that man had to multiply and fill the earth. Although Adam's genes were predominantly male genes, God HAD to suppress it so that He could make Eve....the modified version of man....SHE would be equipped to increase the human population.

Genesis 1:27 "....He created them MALE and FEMALE.” Genesis 2:17 Then the LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper SUITABLE for him." God created the heavens and ALL other life forms on earth. At THIS stage He decided that His creation was NOT ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The King

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025

When Christ is the cornerstone of the church and its foundation is the word of God in action, the church will grow and will weather the greatest storms.

As we spoke about the word “fear” last week, it doesn’t connote running from God because of dread but running to God, clinging to Him, loving, and serving Him. The fear or reverence of the Lord is our response to His love, His majesty, holiness, as well as His wrath. This kind of fear is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by Michael Adams on Jul 7, 2008

Subject: Refocusing on the basics. Proposition: "Faith is the Foundation of our relationship with God."

Suggested Reading: Heb 11:1-6 Sermon Text: Romans 5:1 This morning I am wrestling with the concept of building our faith! One thing I do know - our family, our friends, our world needs us to have as much faith as we can possibly attain! Let me pose a situation for you... If someone, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Growth Or Bust

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016

Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

“SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Topics: Lord Increase Decrease

Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Increase Our Faith - Part Two Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

We have decided that we should not limit the glory of the Lord with our unbelief.

This morning I want to continue the emphasis on FAITH. You can find our Key Verse in your bulletin.Luke 17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."As a body of believers, we’ve recognized the need for us to begin to allow the Lord to "Increase our faith."The Lord has greater ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-20, Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Ways To Increase Your Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 8, 2009

Peter had faith, but he knew it needed to grow. He instructs us on 7 areas to add to our faith. Peter the rock, from a sinful swearing sailor, to a fisher of men, a preacher and founder of the church.

3.08.2009 Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC Increasing and Adding to our faith Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Increases When Power Decreases

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2006

How to increase love in a relationship.

Love Increases When Power Decreases Philippians 2:5-11 Frederick Nietzsche, one of the founders of modern existentialism, analyzed human personality and claimed the basic motivation behind all human behavior is “The Will to Power.” He said that it is the craving and the desire to have power that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Holiness