Sermons on Maturity Growth:

That Ye May Grow

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 20, 2011

God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be equa

That Ye May Grow 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Advance

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004

A call for Christian growth and service

JOSHUA 18:3 THE CALL TO ADVANCE The story is told of an old couple sitting in their mountain cabin enjoying the fireplace. After a while the woman looked over at her husband and said, “Henry, I think I hear something. Go check and see if it’s raining.” He thought for a moment and answered, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray Daily Series

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 15, 2007

The importance of prayer in church growth.

PRAY DAILY (We Will Grow In 2007, IF #2) (The Importance of Prayer) The Scripture reading for this morning is from Philippians 1:3-11. I encourage you to follow along in your Bibles as I read. Grace Memorial Baptist Church will grow significantly in numbers in the year 2007, but more importantly, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grow Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Christian growth is a complex process involving God's Word, fellowship, prayer, and worship, but ultimately, it is God who causes the growth, similar to a farmer who prepares the soil and plants the seed, but relies on God for the growth.

Last week we began a new 4-week series called Rooted. The agricultural imagery is strong with this series, and we will be talking a lot today about seeds, soil, and growth. After a seed is planted, what do you expect it to do next? (GROW!) That’s right, we expect the seed to grow and ultimately we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Fellowship

Sermon Series: Rooted

Click The End Card Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 11, 2024

Click the end card means put away the childish ways, childish speech, childish affections, childish understanding, and childish behaviours. This statement of Paul has come at the end of explaining about the characteristics of love. Move to product page of maturity.

Theme: Click the END CARD Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11   1 Corinthians 13:11: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” Click the End card to Childish behaviours An End Card or End Screen is a CTA ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Methodist

Courage

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 20, 2015

COURAGE IS VITAL TO CHRISTIAN GROWTH.

COURAGE OBSERVATION: ISAIAH SPOKE GOD’S MESSAGE TO THE NATION OF JUDAH, THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM, FOR ABOUT FIFTY YEARS. HE GAVE ADEQUATE WARNING THAT JUDGMENT WAS INEVITABLE IF THEY CONTINUED IN SIN. ISAIAH ASSURED THEM GOD WAS IN CONTROL OVER ALL WORLD EVENTS. THIS MESSAGE ADDRESSES ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Promotion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our growth in Christ

Preparation For Promotion Part 2: Test of Security Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:2; Luke 4:1-4; Ephesians 4:13-15 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you that God has a desire to promote us, to bring us to a stronger place within Him so that He can fully utilize us for the work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Something That Lasts Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Eternity, encouragement, growth

BUILDING MATERIAL THAT LASTS 1 Cor. 3:14 August 8, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story of the three little pigs? It's my grandson Peyton's very favorite story…I've read it to him so many times…he finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know how to minister to people according to their ministry maturity level. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature who by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Create In Me A Clean Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2024

God desires for us to mature and become wise in Him. As we grow spiritually grow spiritually and mature in Christ, we gain wisdom for with maturity come wisdom.

Create in me a Clean Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Luke 2:40 says “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him”. God desires for us to mature and become wise in Him. As we grow spiritually grow spiritually and mature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Romans 7:15, Luke 2:40

Denomination: Apostolic

Gotta Grow

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001

This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene