Sermons on Mature Witnesses:

The Road To Maturity

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Jun 22, 2003

How to avoid the risk of backsliding and become a mature Christian

Hebrews 5:11-6:20 The Road to Maturity Outline Introduction Signs of spiritual infant 5:11-14 Two choices: · The right choice 6:1-3 · The wrong choice 6:4-8 The road to maturity: · Remember the past 6:9-10 · Act on the present 6:11-12 · Look for the future 6:13-20 Introduction John Stott, a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing To Maturity

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 5, 2007

A message explaining how the church grows and why it grows. That same message is applicable to individual Christians, too. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

What is it that enables a plant to grow tall? It is the roots. The deeper and stronger the root system, the taller and wider that plant can grow. You can see what I am getting at if you will try to imagine a tall oak tree with the root system of a dandelion. That would be impossible, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:10

Denomination: *other

Call To Maturity

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

We will consider maturity in terms of various aspects of our Christian lives (Jesus, Cross, The Word, Suffering, Eternity) and how we contrast these from immature and mature points of view.

Introduction: The year of increase will happen as the church grows both qualitatively and quantitatively. The existing members are called to mature so that they can take care of the new members. We consider maturity today in terms of various aspects of our Christian lives (Jesus, Cross, The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Charismatic

The Freedom Of Maturity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message encourages people to grow up and think for themselves. In the history of redemption, God’s people were once children in His eyes. Now, since Christ has redeemed us, we are adult sons, free from the guardianship of the law.

The Freedom of Maturity (Galatians 4:1-11) Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings one particular season. During that time, they were also preparing for a son’s birthday party. When Marian asked him whom he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Maturity Myths Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Maturity is the goal for every believer, but these common myths may keep us from attaining it!

Maturity Myths COLOSSIANS 3: 9-14 1. Illus. of game called “Sweetlicks.” • Big console with 15-20 holes. At random times, a cartoon character head would pop us out of the hole for a second or two. Object of the game was to use foam rubber bat to knock them back down again. • Problem was, while you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity A Must

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

All believers are required to take responsibility for the work of God.

Maturity is a Must Rev. Sean D. Lester June 15, 2003 Text: Hebrews 6: 1-8 Hebrews 6:1-8 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, [2] instruction about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mature Faith

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006

Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Journey To Maturity

Contributed by Joshua Brett on Aug 18, 2006

The 7 Dwarfs that will stunt our growth.

THE JOURNEY TO MATURITY Ephesians 4:11 He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, until we come to such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2006

How to become a mature Christian.

Christian maturity. Philippians 3:12-16 WBC 5 Mar 06pm V15 "all of us who are mature should take such a view" - but - what is maturity? "Christian maturity?" Am I mature? Are you? Well- elsewhere there are all kinds of definitions of maturity - Educationally: "gratification deferment". Being able ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

Spiritual maturity of the person inside is being seen from the attitude outside-Arnorld Glascow

I. The test of maturity 1. his ability to instruct others v.12 2. his ability to discern the true and false in religious teachings v.13b, Eph.4:14 3. his ability to advance from elementary teachings v.6:1 II. The reason of maturity 1. he can easily understand the word of God v.11 2. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving To Maturity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004

More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Maturing As A Disciple

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Evidence of maturity in a diciple of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 28:18 18And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity In Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2014

John tells Christians that no matter where they are in their spiritual maturity, they can still learn.

Maturity In Christ 1 John 2: 12 -14 Intro: A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, "Son, what happened?" The little boy responded, "I fell asleep too close to where I got in." . I believe that describes too many Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity Levels Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

There are four maturity levels in the Christian life. John explores each level, the strengths and weaknesses of each in this delightful passage.

Levels of Maturity 1 John 2:12-14 Ill. The work of Japanese painter Hokusai spanned many years before his death in 1849 at age 89. But toward the end of his life, the artist dismissed as nothing all the work he had done before age 50. It was only after he reached 70 that he felt he was turning out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Marks Of Maturity"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2012

Six marks of a mature Christian

“Marks of Maturity” April 29, 2012 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally, Brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” Last week I said that the goal of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Holiness