Sermons on Maturing:

The Sayings Of Jesus Part 7 Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013

Jesus speaks concerning making oaths, retaliations and dealing with our enemies.

The Saying of Jesus Part 7 Matt. 5:33-48 Jesus in this public address is expounding of the law and challenging the listener to consider the whole law with its spiritual implications. The subject of marriage and divorce has become complicated today not because of God’s position on marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Stressed Apostle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 9, 2013

If Paul were overseeing the church in the USA, he would be in a frenzy. Look at how stressed he was about a couple of congregations in Greece.

A Stressed Apostle (Colossians 2:1-5) 1. I want to thank Jake for preaching last week. 2. We enjoyed Luke and Sarah’s wedding very much; all went well. But even a positive, successful wedding tires you out. Last Sunday morning, we were still recovering from Saturday’s wedding, about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experienced Travelers

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2013

Gaining knowledge of Christ means knowing Him intimately through your lifetime.

Experienced Travelers 2 Peter 1:5-9NKJ But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chameleon Christianity Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 1, 2012

The concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. Paul was writing to a church that had a numerous amount of challenges similar to those that the church in America is dealing with today. We are t

One of my memorable pets growing up was a Chameleon. I loved the idea that it would change colors to adapt to the environment that it was in. It eventually died but the concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. • Paul was writing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

The Foolishness Of Life Without God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014

The messages focuses on what we are called to be as God's church.

Introduction: 1. Russell Christoff is not a familiar name. He was an unknown actor and model whose only success in the modeling industry was his image years ago on cans of Taster’s Choice instant coffee. He was the guy smelling the aroma. If you’re old enough you probably remember the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jethro Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 9, 2018

Jethro, already a priest, was excited to hear about the work of God!

Remember when Moses was banished from Egypt and into the desert? Moses found a water well and his future wife Zipporah in Midian. Jethro was the Priest in Midian and became father-in-law of Moses. In the Book of Exodus, we have been following Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt. Today, our focus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Altered By The Altar

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Allowing God to tailor Our Lives to fit his personal specifications.

Altered By The Altar Leviticus 6:8-13 Hebrews 13:10 Alter = To make some change in, to make different in some particular way Altar = A high place, a place of sacrifice, worship, or communion, and elevated place. The word Altar comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Comparison Trap" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017

All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Guidance For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 21, 2018

As believers, we experience complete transformation in salvation, and yet our salvation experience is an on-going process. We are saved wholly of grace, but that does not absolve us from responsibility in our Christian walk.

The Guidance for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 9-11 Our text today is actually a continuation of the conversation we began to consider a few weeks ago. Clearly, Peter is writing to the church – to those saved by grace and added to the body of Christ. While we are not saved by works of the flesh, service ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cruise Ship Vs Battle Ship?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2018

Let us address spiritual maturity. Survey the differences of expectations on a cruise ship and a battle ship. What makes people great? David's dying words hold some powerful secrets.

CRUISE SHIP VS BATTLE SHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A BAG OF LENTILES WE ME… what is the value of this bag? Ask Esau? CAN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THERE CAN GROW A TENDANCY TOWARD PERPETUAL BABYHOOD? 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1-7, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Pressing Desires In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

Paul gets a clear vision of Christ and abandon all that he was for (1) a Personal Knowledge of Christ (2) a Personal Position in Christ (3) the Personal Power of Christ (4) a Personal Perfection in Christ (5) a Personal Possession of Christ.

Subject: Five Pressing Desires Text: Philippians 3:1-15 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a plan for the Philippians Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

How Christ Grows His Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-14 shows us how Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Courtesy

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2017

Christians are commanded to demonstrate perfect courtesy toward all people. We are called to speak the truth in love; this means that we are to be gentle and gracious toward those who speak ill of us or who attempt to injure us.

“Remind [the believers] to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Forming Process

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 15, 2012

Spiritual maturity is a process and if we allow the Spirit of God to help us deal with our weaknesses, He will create something beautiful out of our lives and show us the true potential we have when we submit our lives to Him.

God’s Forming Process Ensuring Biblical success that lasts God is forming your tomorrow Whenever God gives you a word for the future, He will always give you a road map to the future. We are individually on a journey and God is taking us to a good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “construction On Character” Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 31, 2014

How does God grow the character of Jesus in us? Peter shares his process for growing in Christlikeness.

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “Construction on Character” We’re beginning a 4-part series today called: “Warning: I’m Under Construction”. That title is a light-hearted way of suggesting that all of us are like a building not yet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational