Sermons on Lack Of Maturity:

Ten Steps Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understan

Ten Steps of Christian Maturity Ephesians 4:15 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) "Speaking the truth in love let us grow up into all aspects of Christ." (Eph. 4:15) THE PROBLEM OF BECOMING MATURE IN MANY ASPECTS Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009

Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming An Emotionally Mature Adult Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Emotional maturity is rooted in love.

Becoming an Emotionally Mature Adult Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – March 4, 2012 Following the recent tragic death of Whitney Houston at the relatively young age of 48… there has been a lot of reflection on something not being right in the soul of many like her. In one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Determine Our Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003

Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Milk And Meat For Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 13, 2023

There are two kinds of Christians that you will find in every church. These two kinds are…

(1) Those who have been saved for many years but they have not grown spiritually one iota! Illus: Do you remember the story of “Peter Pan?” He was a boy who refused to grow up. Growing old is not always synonymous with becoming mature. The tragedy of the church today we have come to accept ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sopater Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021

Inborn intelligence and diplomacy bring ambition to fruition. Versatility brings honors, do not become careless. Use, develop, and apply imagination and succeed, but avoid irrationality.

Sopater In Biblical Names, the meaning of Sopater is: Who defends the father. Today, we will attempt to discover all there is to know about the person named Sopater. To do this, we will use an acrostic and the name Sopater. First, notice that the name of this ancient man has seven letters, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Pillars Of A Mature Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 14, 2019

If Christ physically walked down the aisle of your church would He say "good and faithful servants"? Paul outlines five pillars of a spiritually healthy church that every church needs to put into practice!

The Five Pillars of a Mature Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—5 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the concept of unity in Christianity, understand the causes of disunity, and highlight the blessings that come from living in unity as per God's desire.

Good morning, beloved friends. Today we're gonna dig deep into a topic that's close to the heart of God and should be close to ours as well – Unity. In his book "Life Together," Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a respected Christian author and theologian, wrote, "Christianity means community through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Topics: Lack Of Unity, Results

Moving Forward To Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

This is a full outline of Hebrews 6.

Moving Forward to Spiritual Maturity Hebrews Chapter Six Introduction: 1. In chapter five Paul showed us the Priesthood of Christ. a. Imperfect Priesthood of Aaron (vs. 1-4). i. Selected from men (v.1). ii. Sympathetic because of his own weakness (v.2). iii. Set apart by God (v.4). b. Perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity, Knowledge, And Maturity In Christ

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2026

Imagine for a moment that you're standing in front of a mirror...Would you see someone walking worthy of the calling you've received in Christ?

Unity, Knowledge, and Maturity in Christ Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The Call to Walk Worthy Imagine for a moment that you're standing in front of a mirror. Not just any mirror, but one that reflects not your physical appearance, but your spiritual walk. What would you see? Would you see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Reaching The Levels Of Church Maturity

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Knowing when, as a church, we have come to understand the maturity Christ wants us to be at.

REACHING THE LEVELS OF CHURCH MATURITY Acts 11:26 INTRO: I. KNOWING THE CONCEPT OF MATURITY A. Having obtain a final or desire state, or full development B. As Individuals 1)Eph. 4:13 “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Maturing Christian's Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 11 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The maturing Christian’s blessed assurance of salvation is seen in the picture of the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

Picture # 11 The Maturing Christian’s Blessed Assurance of Salvation as seen in the Parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21 The God-Man who enters by the gate is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We usually think of the shepherd in terms of tender care, but in biblical times, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing The Ladder Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

Life is a one step at a time process to maturity.

Climbing The Ladder of Maturity [Ephesian 4:12] … prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up [13] until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursuing The Prize Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 11, 2009

Philippians 3:12-4:1. Christ-likeness is the essence of Christian maturity.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PURSUING THE PRIZE OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1 INTRODUCTION - I want to open today with some very familiar words. I am almost certain you will recognize them. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up: Maturing In The Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 30, 2007

What discipleship looks like and what it involves.

--Intro> In the movie, "The Karate Kid," the “kid,” Daniel, a high school student who is being harassed by bullies at his new school, meets Mr. Miagi, a quiet, Japanese custodian at his apartment complex who just happens to be a black belt in karate. Daniel asks Miagi if he will teach him karate. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist