Sermons on Maturity Church Growth:

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 5, 2025

A Sermon for a Church who have just recieved a new priest (not me) - that the secret of growth won't be him - it will be them.

Who here would like St Jo’s to grow? [presume lots of hands go up] So [go round asking people] what would it be like if St Jo’s grew significantly? [take a reasonable number of answers to unpack the question – before returning to the sanctuary] Jesus stands in the middle of the crowd and says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20, Galatians 6:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Commitment To Christ Requires Growth

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This is a sermon about moving your life beyond the place where you came in at the door.

(1) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" "Nope", The old man replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Building A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2013

Jesus loves the church and He wants to see if strong, growing and healthy.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to think about FCC for just a moment. When you think of FCC, do you see FCC as a strong vibrant church or do you see a church that is on life support? • This is an important question because the church is special to Jesus and it is up to each ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The Holy Spirit's Presence In The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

Are there things that we can look for to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and are these visible to those who are not part of the church

SIGNS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 LAST WEEK WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD TO THE WORLD. TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING IN THAT THOUGHT BY BUILDING ON THE THOUGHT OF WHAT IS PROCLAIMED FROM THE GOSPEL AFTER A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Maturity (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Kevin Short on Oct 13, 2009

Paul provides signposts on the road to spiritual maturity.

Marks of Maturity (Part 3) Ephesians 4:14 Ted Williams, who died in 2002 was arguably the best hitter baseball has ever known. He was the last baseball player to hit better than .400 in a season. Upon his death George Will said in his column "There is no joy in Red Sox nation, a.k.a. New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: *other

Change Comes Hard

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Gleaned from several sermons on sermoncentral, we see change as necessary but we are slow to do so.

Outline to Learning to Change Acts 10:1-48 It has been said that only wet babies like to be changed, even then they are not that excited about it. Illustration: Henry Ford and William Knudsen Conclusion: Even though he was considered a genius, he did not like change. Sometimes change is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Gospel Goes On Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008

The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Diet For Eternity Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Now some of you are involved in the “First Place” diet. You are trying to lose weight. I have a new diet to tell you about too. It’s called the “Bread of Life” diet. I hope that by the end of the day, you will try it!

Exodus Part 16: A Diet for Eternity Prayer Joke? Review/Intro: We are on our journey through the wilderness along with 1.5 million or more Jews fleeing Egypt. They are entering the land of Midian, a vast desert where water and food are in short supply. It was a major challenge to feed 125 of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose In Life

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Purpose seen in Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes: Purpose in Life 7/10/2005 “I will worship you until the very end” - we sing those words, but sometimes we forget why we sing them. We have been reminded today of what Jesus did for us on the cross, taking our very sin upon himself, and it causes us to be grateful. But even when we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon from James 3:13-18 on True Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #7 Godly Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturing Christian's Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 11 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The maturing Christian’s blessed assurance of salvation is seen in the picture of the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

Picture # 11 The Maturing Christian’s Blessed Assurance of Salvation as seen in the Parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21 The God-Man who enters by the gate is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We usually think of the shepherd in terms of tender care, but in biblical times, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Myths Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Many Christians hold misconceptions of what spiritual growth is. These misconceptions can hinder or stop them from actually growing. Five of these myths are identified and explained. They are powerful points!

THE FIVE MYTHS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF VALUABLE WORDS 1. There was a wife who was very hard of hearing. Her husband had to repeat himself all the time. The husband tried, unsuccessfully to get her to get a hearing aid. 2. One day, after the man had ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Change Inevitable, Growth Optional

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2023

But our world seems bound to turn its back on God’s gift.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course (A) Originally 13 July 2008 edited 2023 “Farmers are the founders of human civilization,” said Daniel Webster. Farming and gardening are just the same the analogies chosen by the Lord to illustrate a profound truth about the loving mercy of our God. Moreover, if we pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Romans 8:18-23, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-13

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025

Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Psalm 95:10, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal