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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

The Danger Of Not Going On To Maturity

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world.

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. But when the fulness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11, Hebrews 6:12

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005

In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014

There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

The Normal Disciple

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

A normal disciple must CONTINUE THE WORK OF THE MASTER.

INTRODUCTION All authority in Heaven and on earth was given to Me. Mat 28:19 Then having gone (GO) , disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Maturity Is Missional Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 29, 2022

It's one thing to complain and it's another thing to be part of the solution. Nehemiah says, “God, what are you doing here? I want to be part of the solution.”

Well I am glad to be here. A lot of anticipation waiting for this day. I'm grateful to be with you folks. I just want to welcome those folks that are online. Thank you for being with us today. We're grateful that you're joining online. I want to ask you to do something. In the YouTube ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciples Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus calls his people to discipleship--the daunting response to his love of denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.

Matthew 16:21-28 “Disciples of Christ” INTRODUCTION People say shocking things at times. • The famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was shocked at the language used by President Richard Nixon on the infamous “White House Tapes.” Rev Graham had believed that that Nixon was a strong Quaker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Character Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE TWO QUICK INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF PETER, WHICH WHEN LOOKED AT SHOW US THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST. TRANSITION: FOR WITH ALL OF THE STUMBLES PETER MAKES IN HIS LIFE, IT IS PETER THAT SHOWS HERE TRUE DISCIPLE SHI FOR C

THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Acts 9:32-43 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. 34 "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Disciples

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 29, 2019

Teaching how to grow in God by Growing others

Cultivating Disciples CCCAG Jan 27th, 2019 Scripture- Acts 4:36, Acts 16:1-3, 1 Cor 11:1 Intro: Has anyone here ever gotten into an argument and when it's over you look back on and say man that was a stupid thing to argue about? Back in the time before Facebook, or Twitter and other social ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressing On Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippian 3:10-14

PRESSING ON TOWARD MATURITY Phil 3:10-14 Back in college, I had the privilege of meeting a man who had served as a missionary in Iran for 42 years… Dr. William Miller. He had spoken at Urbana and had come to our campus as part of a follow-up conference. That chance meeting turned into a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

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

Becoming Spirtually Mature

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007

This morning I want to expand your thinking in the area of becoming spiritually mature. We must as Christians grow up and get about doing our fathers business. We must grow more spiritually mature in order to experience all the blessings of God. We demon

A. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based upon the Word of God. 1. When you make decisions that are in line with the Word of God, you demonstrate spiritual maturity. 2. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based on faith. a. By faith, Moses refused his privileges ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathering Unto Maturity

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Fathers Day

FATHERING UNTO MATURITY Introduction: 1. Responsibility for children, is seen as belonging to the mother. Fathers spend about a third as much time as mothers in providing direct child care. A review of research in 186 societies found that fathers have "regular, close relationships" with their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Becoming A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Christians don’t automatically become disciples. They must stedfastly follow the example of the early church, and incorporate the spiritual disciplines into their lives.

1. Illus. of Peggy Lee song, “Is this all there is?” • Went to see circus- “Is this all there is?” • Got married- “Is this all there is?” • Had children- “Is this all there is?” • Got old, preparing to die, looked back on life and said, “Is this all there is?” 2. I hope some of you are asking that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist