Sermons on Maturation:

James 1:1-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Today we are going to learn the purpose of our trials how to respond.

Open your bibles to James Chapter 1. As we continue our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. Last week we introduced you to James. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020

Today we'll talk about how to have a quiet time...

Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." Col. 4:12b (Ph) Review - What is "Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 22:39, Luke 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of giving...

The offering plate has been given a bad rap. If an offering plate could talk I wonder what it would say: * "Did you find that on the floor next to the bubble gum machine!" * "It's going to take hours to count all this change!" Perhaps the offering plate would say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:29-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Today, I will be speaking on the topic of fellowship...

The Habit of Fellowship - Participating in God's Family Why Don't We fellowship? Fellowship is one of the five purposes for the church, however, there is an obvious failure on many in the body of Christ to fellowship. Why then do we not fellowship? One reason is that the isolation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paralyzed By Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 8, 2019

A sermon about people who only go as far as salvation but never grow in Christ

Are You Paralyzed by Grace? Grace Series CCCAG July 28th, 2019 Week Two: “God’s Grace: Are You Paralyzed By Grace?” Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 10:1–3 Prayer The second week in our four-week series on God’s grace. Last week, we discovered that God’s grace means so much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saving The Local Church And Pastor From Extinction. Series

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019

More and more people are leaving local institutional churches and pick and choose their spiritual diet on social media. Evangelism, and belonging to a local body of believers is on the increasing decline!

When the smallest cell in the body is under attack, it brings the demise of the whole. For as long as I can remember, there has always been a tension between the local church pastor and the staff of parachurch organisations. Parachurch organisasions work outside and across denominations to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Growing

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2020

Are you growing? We should examine ourselves daily to see if we're really growing.

KEEP GROWING "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." Luke 2:40. The Lord Jesus is our role model. Notice the four areas in which He grew: 1. Intellectually (wisdom) 2. Physically (stature) 3. Spiritually (favour with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40, Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 6 in a series exploring the essential elements to a healthy spiritual focus. These are the three basic Biblical directives. This message begins discussion of the second element -- Pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 6 I. Cleave to and continually cultivate relationship with Christ A. Humbly Connect to Christ B. Gratefully consecrate (present) your members to His service. C. Continually renew our thinking or perception D. Sincerely draw near to God E. Live in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:9-11, 1 John 5:16-17, James 5:14-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devil's Drugstore

Contributed by Rob Watts on Jun 7, 2018

We need to examine ourselves as believers. Are we in the Devil's Drugstore, or in God's?

2 Corinthians 13:5 (GW) 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are still in the Christian faith. Test yourselves! Don't you recognize that you are people in whom Jesus Christ lives? Could it be that you're failing the test? This afternoon I want us to examine ourselves. A little different ...read more

Striving For Perfection

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 2, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Philippians 3:15 and in doing show that spiritual maturity is possible for those who deny self and relentlessly pursue He who is the definer and source of all holiness!

Striving for Perfection Philippians 3:15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “All of us then who are mature” God’s expectation for His children is that we might be righteous, holy and true to His Word and will. While we know this cannot be accomplished while we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Stages On The Journey

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

On the journey of faith, our spiritual vision is often clouded. As we continue on the journey, Jesus corrects our spiritual vision. We are to remain on the journey of faith, looking to Jesus for improved vision. Luke gives us three reasons.

I am looking at this passage as a portrayal of the Christian journey of faith. Like all journeys, the Christian pilgrimage through life has a point of departure, a destination, and a route through which we travel from one to the other. Verse 39 shows us a pilgrim who has just begun the journey. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

What Are You Pursuing?

C.S. Lewis wrote this in Mere Christianity: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world, were those who thought the most of the next one. It has only been since Christians have largely ceased to think of the next world that they have become so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Completely (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 29, 2021

Last week we talked about having complete joy, complete unity and completing the task. Today we conclude by looking at how God's love is made complete in us, having complete faith and being complete Christians.

COMPLETELY (part two) Last week we talked about having complete joy, complete unity and completing the task. There's joy and then there's complete joy-the joy that is constant and not temporary; the joy that is there despite my circumstances. In John 15, Jesus communicated his love for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6, 1 John 4:10-12, Matthew 3:8, James 1:2-4, Romans 15:13-14, James 2:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forget The Past--Reach For What Lies Ahead Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Credentials won't do. Status won't do. Nothing will suffice our deepest spiritual need: to know God and be known by Him. Paul says it's a constant pursuit.

I. Intro: Backstage at the circus, motivational speaker Jim Donovan noticed that the elephants were kept in place by nothing stronger than a thin rope that tied one leg to a stake in the ground. Puzzled, Donovan asked one of the trainers what prevented these powerful animals from just snapping the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16