Sermons on Mature Believer:

The Habits Of The Man Of God: 2 Timothy 2 & 3

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 17, 2015

The Man of God runs away from sin, & runs toward God. The Man of God handles opposition with kindness and gentleness. The Man of God studies the Scriptures continuously.

Video: “Slap Her!” My favorite line in this video is when the child says why he won’t slap the girl. He says “Why? Because I’m a man!”. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a man of God? Ladies, the Bible has plenty to say about what it means to ...read more

Denomination: *other

It’s Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2015

Peter gives us some straight-forward advice about living for Christ by removing the things which put us in opposition of one another. He also reminds us of our spiritual birth, and shows us that it's time to grow up and move onto maturity in Christ!

“It’s time to grow up” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 4 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction - (v22) THEREFORE! … We have been purified by obeying the truth -- We’ve cast off the things we desire to fully accept what He has for us -- Why? Because of our sincere love for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Easter - Then What?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 28, 2008

A week after Easter what was the Church doing? Some were doubting. Some were pondering what happened. Some were seeking the Holy Spirit.

“After Easter – Then What?” March 30, 2008 “Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Holiness

Get Smart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 3, 2004

We think differently (as least we are supposed to...)

GET SMART I Corinthians 2:6-16 S: Holy Spirit Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE THINK DIFFERENTLY (OR AT LEAST, WE ARE SUPPOSED TO…) ?: Why? Why do we think differently? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 2:6-16 three reasons why we, as Christians, think differently. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

7 Lessons Of Maturity From Jesus Raising Lazarus From Dead Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Lazarus was raised from dead after 4 days of his death. This has been quite a normal sermon we hear from our childhood, but there are 7 lessons we can learn for our daily living.

What are those 7 lessons we can learn from? 1. GOD'S LOVE MUST BE HIGHLIGHTED NOT OUR LOVE: John 11:3 - Whom YOU LOVE is sick - - Here the love of Lazarus towards Jesus was not highlighted but the LOVE OF JESUS towards Lazarus was highlighted. Which tells us that not that we do for God is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-42, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Corinthians 2:11

How To Become Mature In Christ Like Love – I Cor. 13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2002

How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 & Eph. 4:15

How to Become Mature in Christ like Love – I Cor. 13 Eph. 4:15 – Speaking the truth in love let us grow up in all aspects into Christ. We live in a world that subtly influences our assumptions and perspectives about love. Recognize that we have to overcome the world’s way of thinking about love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out Go

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit listens to our cries, but selectively responds to the prayers that are in conformity with the will of God for our lives. The Spirit acts as our advocate to the Father, but acts only according to the will of God. The Spirit has a way of fi

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult by Paul Fritz Romans 8:26-8:28 Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundational Truth Intro (Wk. 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 5, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ.

Dakota Community Church October 5, 2008 Foundational Truth Intro (Week 1) I want to begin this morning by addressing a couple of the issues and questions that have arisen as a result of the sermons of the past few weeks. A couple of people mentioned that it sounded as though I was saying that ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The A C B's Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jul 1, 2007

Explore the plan that God has for spiritual growth in the life of a believer; how we can mature in our relationship with God.

The A C B’s of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Who here would like to grow in their spiritual walk? I have yet to hear a truly “born-again” person (one who had a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ) answer NO – I’M OK – NO NEED FOR GROWTH IN MY LIFE, THANKS. We are all interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, Who Are You Really? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 28, 2012

The only test needed to reveal who we really are is our willingness to do the righteous deed of loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. So, Who Are You Really?

As I wandered through the bible, my eyes fell upon a passage of Scripture in Luke 9. The verses revealed a private conversation between Jesus and his disciples. During this conversation, two very important questions were asked by Jesus. First, he questioned, ‘Who do men say that I am?’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other

Living A Noisy Life

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 7, 2019

God has called us to be part of the Body of Christ… to work in unity with other believers not just in our own church and ministry, but across our communities and around the world

This morning, we’re going to talk about “Living a Noisy Life”… To help you understand what I mean, we’re going to do something a little different… Does everyone know how to clap? You can clap both hands together, or you can clap one hand on your leg… you can even stomp your feet if you want… But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Guidelines For Follow-Up

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 27, 2002

Guidelines for Follow-Up of New Believers

Keys to Effective Follow-Up 1. Ask the Lord to help you make a friend out of the new believer. It is vital to help new converts to gain encouragement, love and trusting relationships with Christian friends. Trust the Lord to help you involve the new believer in a small group fellowship of other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Won't Even Know I'm Gone

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 12, 2003

The work of the Holy Spirit is the ultimate advantage in every aspect of the believers life.

April 13, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 16:5-15 Subject: The Work of the Holy Spirit Title: You Won’t Even Know I?m Gone When you were in school did you ever wonder why you had to learn some of the things you were learning? I took three years of art in school because I wanted to paint and draw ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Room For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

This sermon gives the believer direction with making room for God in their lives

MAKE ROOM FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT Zechariah 4:6 6 So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ’Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. The Lord has said to me --- “make room for the Holy Spirit.”  That’s all he said! Q: I said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational