Sermons on Maturity Growth:

Purpose: Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2021

Message about how we need to be growing in Christ. God gives us the grace to work for His kingdom.

Title: Christian Growth Theme: Show the importance of growth in finding our purpose Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 7 Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016

The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

“In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Filter: Rose Colored Glasses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2023

We often allow our thinking patterns, words and behavior to dictate our moods and emotions. We need an honest evaluation of our paradigms and patterns.

THE FILTER: ROSE COLORED GLASSES, WE NEED A PARADIGM SHIFT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have several different pairs of glasses. I really focus on one pair. A rose colored pair of glasses makes everything appear rosy. Everything you see will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Romans 12:2, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baby Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cheaper By The Dozen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15, Genesis 3:9, 1 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024

Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

"Growth In Giving Means Personal Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2008

As we learn to obey God’s call to support his work through our giving, the result will be personal growth.

As Christians, we are called to grow in our faith. We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, which means that we are to grow through the practice of certain spiritual disciplines: Bible study, prayer, witnessing, forgiveness, and the discipline we will consider over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Growth In Giving Means Kingdom Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 18, 2008

As the believer grows in the discipline of giving, he helps build up the kingdom of God on earth.

“For we are God’s fellow workers” - 1 Corinthians 3:9 a (NIV) Former head of the California Baptist Foundation, Cecil Pearson relates the story of how one morning, he was standing near a construction shack in a new subdivision in Sacramento, California, where the California Baptist Foundation had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001

More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Snapshots Of Growth

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 19, 2001

Father’s Day Sermon, 2001.

Snapshots of Growth ( Father’s Day Sermon) Colossians 2:1-7 I. Introduction Today, all across America, fathers will go home from church, eat a big meal and head to the easy chair in the living room as their families wait on them hand and foot and treat them like a king. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Growth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 12th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at growing as Christians.

LIVING IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but spiritual growth is not automatic. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growth In Christ

Contributed by John Nayadley,jr. on Sep 17, 2002

How we can grow through Christ .

GROWTH IN CHRIST Romans 8:28 “ We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. “ What does it mean to be called by God? Is it like when one of our children are down the road or at a neighbors house and we call them home? No it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ