Sermons on Intentional Growth:

Four Avenues Of God’s Dealings With Man

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

FOUR AVENUES OF GOD’S DEALINGS WITH MAN

FOUR AVENUES OF GOD’S DEALINGS WITH MAN 5/20/2011 Job 33:12-26 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities Of Maturity As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

LAST WEEK, AS WE LOOKED TOGETHER AT HOSEA 10, WE DEVELOPED THE THOUGHT OF DEALING WITH HARDHEARTEDNESS IN OUR LIVES. TODAY, I WOULD LIKE US TO GO BEYOND THIS INTO THE NEXT STEP IN WHAT SHOULD BE OUR PROGRESSIVE CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE AREA WE WILL BE LOOKI

QUALITIES OF MATURITY AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST HOSEA 11:1-7 Hosea 11:1-7 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Maturing Through The Messiah

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010

Learning to grow in Jesus

Sermon in the sack- watermelon seed. It is a favorite summertime food. It can be eaten raw, as a drink, grilled, and many other ways. One vine can produce up to 100. It comes in red or yellow, and in many shapes and sizes. Faith the size of this seed will move mountains. God wants to do mighty ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

The early church was on fire for God, but it did have its share of problems and opposition. It was how they handled those problems that made them attractive to a lost and dying world.

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around First Church of Jerusalem! Pentecost came in a blaze of glory. Healings occurred around the city. There were lessons on hypocrisy. The wave of power was building within the Church to a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Dig Deep" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, they have heard

In His Foot Steps “Dig Deep!” Matthew 13:1-23 When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not from God and da

DETAILING OUR LIVES FOR JESUS JAMES 1:21-27 INTRODUCTION: Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Growing? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

It is important that we learn the truth and live the truth.

07 03 2010 Rayleigh AM Are you growing in Grace? At one point during a school cricket match, the teacher said to one of his young players, “Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?” The little boy nodded in the affirmative. “Do you understand that what matters is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goal Of This Journey

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010

Our goal in life should be to follow Christ.

Intro. Sometimes as we get into the middle of the Summer, we get distracted. We lose sight of our true purpose, our Goal. We are to be consumed with Christ! Christ and His ways are the goal. It is great that God provides for us, it is wonderful that God has given us our families, our church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The need to mature in our faith. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Let’s Grow Up! Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him” • Joel, aged 10 • “Don’t pick on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

You Make Pizza, One Layer At A Time

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

Our spiritual life must grow as we grow in the Lord. You don’t start with a finished pizza, you must continue to add each layer until you put it in the oven.

You make Pizza, one layer at a time. Pizza, what a topic to preach about? I suppose that the only real connection we have with pizza and the church is that pizza came from Italy and Paul’s preaching took him to Italy. That is a pretty far stretch, or is it? Ancient Greeks ate flat, baked bread with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing 3 Ways

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Mar 2, 2009

Church growth happens when members grow 3 ways

Introduction: Growth is normal and Expected - Colossians 2:7 Illust: Ruth Bell Graham was asked what she would like on her gravestone. She replied that she saw a sign on the road when they were repaving a road that read "End of Construction: Thank you for your patience" 1. Growing Out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009

So, how mature are you in the Christian faith. Have you moved forward from the day that you came to know Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or are you still in Spiritual kindergarten?

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith MOVING TOWARD MATURITY Genesis 15:7-23 Intro: Hopefully, we all know what faith is. According to the Bible in Heb. 11:1 it defines faith has, "The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." But, did you know that faith is something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About The Unity Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message examines the importance of unity to our walk with God.

In our text the prophet Amos poses a very thought provoking question, “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” I would like you to take a few moments and think about the implications of this question. As Christians one of the distinctive marks of our faith is the privilege to walk ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Great Concern: Rooted And Comforted In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 19, 2009

A study of Colossians 2:1-7 and Paul’s concern that all believers would be rooted in Christ.

Paul’s Great Concern Expressed: That all would be Confident and Rooted in Christ Colossians 2:1-7 October 18, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In Chapter 1:24-29, Paul showed us how to glorify Christ in our lives, by being fruitful stewards of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Far Will You Go?

Contributed by Terry Moore on Aug 15, 2012

Going deeper in the spirit and drawing closer to the Lord!!

How far will you go? Text: Ezekiel 47:1-5 1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic