Sermons on Lack Of Maturity:

Maturing In Our Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

In life we are called to encourage others

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man whose life long dream was to sail around the world in his boat. • And as he set off on his Voyage • There was a crowd of people laughing at him on the pier • They were saying things like you’ll never make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:15-38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Rough Way To Maturity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2011

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

Maturing In Our Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

How to motivate and encourage others.

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man whose life long dream was to sail around the world in his boat. • And as he set off on his Voyage • There was a crowd of people laughing at him on the pier • They were saying things like you’ll never make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-39

Denomination: Christian Church

A Celebration Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2013

Increasing faith, growing love, patient endurance, fulfilling God's good pleasure...

A CELEBRATION OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY. 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. INTRODUCTION 1. Pauline Authorship (2 Thessalonians 1:1). 2. In/ from/ according to “God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:12). 3. Greeting: “Grace and peace” (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdoms Work: Maturity Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 22, 2012

Paul gives a roadmap to maturity. God's desire and goal that is revealed throughout the New Testament is maturity. Maturity is likeness to Jesus Christ. We as the church need to ask is wisdom working are we becoming more like Jesus.

Intro: What signs are the Corinthians showing? Division, arrogance, an extreme focus on what they can do? They are immature believers. Paul desires that they will grow and mature. God also wants us to grow and mature and the way that happens is God’s wisdom and the working of His Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006

What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Milk, Meat & Maturity Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

6th in a Series on Metaphors in the Bible about the Bible.

THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON 6: MILK, MEAT & MATURITY I Peter 2:1-2 Hebrews 5:12-13 I Corinthians 3:1-11 We continue tonight our Metaphorical Study of the Word of God We have dealt with it as Light, as a Hammer, as Fire Tonight I want to deal with the Word of God as Milk and Meat and preach on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilty Of Mature Christians

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 12, 2015

Spiritual droughts will happen. That is unavoidable. But what are the responsibilities of the Mature Christian towards the newer Christians? What are some things that a Mature Christians should do to help the newer Christians to grow in the faith?

12 Nations. Willing to put aside any and all differences for the purpose of securing a future for mankind. Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Those are the countries. They have pledged to build a 9 mile wide band of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:32, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Charismatic

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

The Evidence Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 25, 2022

In this passage, we learn how faith and hope and love all work together to motivate and sustain our Christian life. Paul gives thanks to the Lord for the Christian in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope”

1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturity In The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 27, 2021

Let us grow up and follow the example of our SAVIOR

Maturity in the vineyard Beloved, let us grow up as we serve our KING. Let us take a look at HIS example. 1. HE knew HIMSELF. HE knew HE was not Elijah, Moses or John the Baptist and neither did HE desire to be them. HE knew that HE was The CHRIST, The SON of GOD. HE knew that HE and The FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Steps To Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible is not just a reference book. It is to be our daily menu if we want to be mature. It will put muscles on our faith, marrow in our hope and blood in our heart of love.

There is one calling that every Christian has without exception, and that is the calling to maturity. We are born into the household of God as babes in Christ, but we are not to remain infants. We are to grow up into the fullness of the stature of Christ. The speed with which we achieve this goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-19

Enjoying The Maturing Process

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 10, 2021

This is a series of sermons based upon 1 John that focuses on the foundation of the Christian experience, love and fellowship with God. 1 John is about application of these two themes. This is sermon 4 of 14, a series about a genuine relationship with God and right living.

What mother ever gives birth to a child with the goal for the child to remain a baby, never to grow into maturity? What mother would ever delight in seeing her child go immediately from infancy to heaven? On this day, my heart is heavy when I think about the children who never get to enjoy their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 21, 2021

Timothy was called to be a church leader and were given instructions to be an example to many as he matured spiritually and all Christians are to do the same!

Next week will be our last public worship service; but, no matter where we all end up, we must stay faithful to Jesus Christ for He is faithful to us forever! I will repeat it again next week my final message to you: Stay faithful to Jesus Christ as He is faithful to us forever and we will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible