Sermons on Mature Christian:

How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Grow! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Of Utmost Concern Sermon I: The Salvation Of Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

If Christians want to be like Jesus and not be deterred by enemies of Christianity, mature believers tell it like it is as did Jesus who confronted His critics with the truth about His identity as the Christ, Son of God. So must we.

OF UTMOST CONCERN TO MATURE BELIEVERS: THE SALVATION OF UNBELIEVERS Former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Charles Carter, told about being confronted by an unbeliever who engaged him in conversation about his preaching “Salvation is found only in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Love One Another

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 8, 2003

This sermon looks at the command of loving those of the household of faith, conflict in the church and restoration of those who stumble.

Love is the single most important command in the scriptures. Jesus taught that the single greatest commandment in the Bible is to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. He followed up by saying that the second greatest commandment draws from the first – love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Lane Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 4, 2021

John uses familial, language (e.g., children, young men, and fathers) to talk about the fellowship/koinonia, the church. These are terms to describe Christian maturity. The church is energized by a flow of those in each stage of maturity.

Has Christianity been rejected by many based on a caricature which has been mistaken for the real thing? Perhaps! Yet, John calls us back home, to our foundation, to the fundamental matters of our faith. God uses John to help the church repair that which is broken, to correct the twisted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrificing Our Rights

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 10, 2003

We may have our rights, but our freedom to exercise them are governed by their impact on a weak brother

1 Cor 8:1-13 – Sacrificing our Rights Ministry Breakup Party  Here’s the scenario – true story  Our ministry network had a breakup lunch at the Gulls Restaurant last month  At the luncheon are Baptists, Pentecostals, Uniting Church, and Church of Christ ministers  I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Liberty Or Legalism?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

How free should you be as a Christian - especially when dealing with younger, less mature believers. Paul addresses a difficult subject as freedom and legalism are compared. The answers may surprise you.

I love steak. I really do. Whenever we go out it’s what I feel like most of the time. For a time I became a little reluctant to eat my favorite meat after doing a series of stories as a reporter on ecoli. You remember that, don’t you? The little bacteria killed several people in Oregon and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Liberty Or Legalism?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

How free should you be as a Christian - especially when dealing with younger, less mature believers. Paul addresses a difficult subject as freedom and legalism are compared. The answers may surprise you.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. I love steak. I really do. Whenever we go out it’s what I feel like most of the time. For a time I became a little reluctant to eat my favorite meat after doing a series of stories as a reporter on ecoli. You remember that, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Called In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 4, 2008

We are all called become mature followers of Christ.

Called In Christ Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Small But Powerful Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

The power that lies in our tongue. it could destroy or build lives

TOPIC: SMALL BUT POWERFUL Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: Ano Ang pinakamabigat na tinapay? Hopia! Ano ang isa sa pinakamakamandag na hayop? (ILL. Most Potent Venom – A scientist has found out that poison from the skin of a tiny South American tree frog is far more toxic than any other known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023

We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Freedom And The Weak Brother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2019

The Corinthians were divided over the question of whether it was permissible to eat meat that had been previously offered to an idol. Paul agreed with those who thought it was permissible, since idols were nothing as far as having any real power.

Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother - Part 1 (series: Lessons on 1 Corinthians) January 10, 2013 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.2: Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.7-13 1 Cor 8.7-13 (KJV) 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Problems Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 21, 2002

A biblical response to problems enables the follower of Christ to grow into Christian maturity.

How to Handle Problems James 1:1-18; 5:7-12 “HOW TO” SERIES IN JAMES #1 Truth: The Christian life-view stands countercultural. Problems move us to God who gives us His grace to benefit from our faith-trials. We develop the perseverance and patience, the faith-life, the quality of life that comes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

What's So Great About Temptation? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 10, 2001

Without temptations and trials, Christians will never become mature followers of Christ.

What’s So Great About Temptation? James 1:1-18 Baby Boomers are coasting into the golden years in record numbers nowadays, bringing with them the trappings of a somewhat new phenomenon: Peter Pan Syndrome. While the surface indicators may not take the rest of us by surprise, the facts are clear ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Steps Upward

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist