Sermons on Mature In Christ:

Too Far In Either Direction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010

Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Does Personal Spiritual Growth Connect To The Church? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2020

Paul closes out his second letter to the Corinthians with a plea from his heart for their spiritual growth. Why do we today so seldom see that at a practical level in our churches?

- I should note as we begin that v. 8 is a difficult verse. Its meaning is not clear. It’s not essential to grasp that verse in order to be able to understand the larger point that Paul is making, so we’re just going to lay it aside this evening. There’s not any benefit tonight in spending a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Babies, Fields, And Buildings Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 31, 2023

The fifth in our study through the book of 1st Corinthians. In this sermon we examine the metaphors Paul uses to describe the Church in Corinth, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Corinthians Series (Part Five) Text: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well good morning to you. It’s good to see you all here with us this morning. It is good to gather with the Church on the Lord’s Day right! We are in 1st Corinthians chapter 3 this morning, and we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#4: Become Like Me: Make Disciples Who Make Disciples (Luke 9-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2024

Discipleship is not complete until the disciple becomes a disciple maker.

Discipled, Week 4: Become Like Me Luke 9-10 2 Timothy 2:2 Good morning! Go ahead and take your Bibles and open them to Luke 9. This is page 814 if you are using one of the pew Bibles. Today we wrap up our series called Discipled. Next week, we are going to begin a series that will take us up to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Change In Time Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

History changed the day, but grace restores the meaning—calling us to worship the Creator who never changed His rest.

Introduction – A Change No One Voted On Some of the biggest changes in history happen so quietly that we only notice their results. Languages drift, customs morph, recipes evolve, and one day we realize the original flavor has vanished. That is how the Sabbath changed. It was not a decision of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Philippians 1:6, 1 John 4:19, Colossians 3:14, Luke 6:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Are You Ready For Solid Food?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 18, 2011

Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany

1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 9 / Are You Ready For Solid Food? Intro: A group of tourists had stopped to visit in a rather picturesque village. They happened across an elderly man who was sitting on a bench in the town square. One of the tourists asked, “Were any great men born ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “how God Builds Faith" Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2014

This message looks at how God builds faith in us - through our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Warning! I’m Under Construction - How God Builds Faith - September 7, 2014 Today we’re on the 2nd in a series that’s called: “Warning! I’m Under Construction. Last week we looked at how God builds, how He constructs our character so that we become more and more like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2023

The disciples of Jesus wanted to be great in the kingdom. Some people criticize the disciples for even asking the question. Jesus consider it normal and shows them a better way and a better attitude. It is normal to desire promote, achievement and elevation.

Sermon: Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest in the Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

Teach The Bible Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Why should we read the Bible and why should we read it regularly?

I wonder how many of you are old enough to remember a TV show called the Greatest American Hero. It was about an ordinary guy who encounters aliens who’ve decided that earth is in such a bad way it needs saving. So they send him a belt that gives him super powers. They also give him a set of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The World That Christ Entered

Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003

This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Style Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Christ’s Style of Counseling

Christ’s Style of Counseling John 15:1-7 Case Study - Recently, one of the students at our seminary asked me, "How should I counsel my Father who is about ready to take a second wife? He wants to have enough male children that he will be properly remembered and honored. My Mother is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real You Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Our tongue is a result of what is really in our heart.

The Real You James 3:1-12 Bruce Barton: "For good or ill, your conversation is your advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind." Someone has said “that great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people.” The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Perfecting Patience Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 19, 2015

How to develop patience into our lives.

Perfecting Patience James 5:7-11 Patience, just the word alone reminds us of how much more of it we need. It’s like having small children and traveling a good distance in the car and hearing that alarm go off every few miles, “Are we there yet?” One dad had heard enough of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

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