Sermons on Maturity:

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

God's Flower Garden Ii: The White Rose - Purity Of Character Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 24, 2019

Maturity of Purity is a goal God our Father set forth in His Word, and He expects His children to attain that goal as we grow and develop in the likeness of His Son and our Savior Jesus Christ.

GOD’S FLOWER GARDEN II: THE WHITE ROSE PURITY OF CHARACTER Song of Solomon 2:1 Each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Why Churches Are In Trouble.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024

The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, John 3:16, John 11:35, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Spiritual growth is the process of maturing in faith, character, and the knowledge of God. It is a lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ and fulfilling God's purpose for our lives.

Title: SPIRITUAL GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:13-15 Colossians 2:6-7 Hebrews 5:12-14 Psalm 92:12-14 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 4:13-15, Colossians 2:6-7, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under Construction (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2025

A sermon about the conversion and the journey.

“Under Construction” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is one of the most important days in the history of Christianity. It is, quite literally, the birthday of the Jesus’ Church. In importance, it ranks right up there with Christmas and Easter. That being said, a lot of people know very little about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Turing Trials Into Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2021

The first subject that James addresses in his letter is how to face our trials. His suggestion is shocking: we should welcome our trials with joy. But his reason for the suggestion makes sense when you understand things from God's perspective.

A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm, he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming -one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The problem began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Job 5:7, Job 23:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 5 - The Difference One Person Can Make Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 13, 2025

As Paul shares with the Colossians some of the aspects of his ministry, he provides for us an excellent example of the difference that one person can make. Let's follow his example.

Introduction: A. Let me start today with a story you may have heard before. 1. One day an old man was walking along the beach in the early morning and noticed the tide had washed thousands of starfish up onto the shore. 2. Ahead, he spotted a boy gathering up the starfish, and then one by one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unhurried Spirituality Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2025

We want microwave spirituality – we want the feeling – The God High – the emotion when we worship God. We want fast results, and we want it on demand, but God does not work that way.

Video Illustration: Meant for Good! Series for the year – quick review – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring anything back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hinderances To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Colter on Apr 22, 2022

The things that hinder most Christians from maturing are things they know but do not do. This is 99% of Christian maturity. Too many Christians are looking for some big key that God is going to give them to straighten out everything in their life.

Growing Up Spiritually Hinderances To Spiritual Maturity Introduction Text Luke 6 : 39-49 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. ? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iv: The Lord God Our Intervener Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish their remembrance of prayers which never fell on deaf ears but got the attention of Father God who intervened in life's situations to turn negatives into positives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR INTERVENER A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves. Each of three passersby had opportunity to intervene in his situation, but only one did. The first was too proud and unwilling ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

"Be Responsible Not Irresponsible" 1 Cor Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 16, 2008

Paul warns the mature Christians in Corinth not to be irresponsible but responsible for the growth and spiritual well being of the babes in Christ.

“Be responsible not irresponsible!” Have Dr. Joe share about his mission trip? Summarize last week’s message: Lessons on marriage and family – Paul tells the church to be responsible and do things God’s way! Today he tells them to be responsible also in their relationships with others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get It Right Sermon V: A Mature Christian's Perspective On Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Where there is disunity and apparently no hope for recovering from division apart from compromise of basic Christian beliefs, we are challenged to stand firm in the Faith, keep on fighting for the right, keep on praying!

A Mature Christian Perspective on Prayer “It is what it is.” When I hear someone dismissively assess a situation or circumstance with that expression of resignation, my initial reaction is to cringe at the implication that there’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.

Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dull Listener Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2018

If you want to grow in these tough times, practice God’s Word; then persist in the practice of God’s Word, and don’t be pig-headed in your ways.

Dana Van Scoy, of Oxnard, CA, talks about the time when her son had graduated from the 8th grade and was getting ready to enter high school. He was the first of their children to reach this point in life, and she wasn’t real sure about how to prepare him for the pitfalls lurking in the halls of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free