Sermons on Maturity:

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon I: Jesus Calls Us Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who truly accept the invitation of Jesus to be born again and go on to become mature disciples of Christ discover the excitement of belonging to Jesus and the enthusiasm associated with following Him all the way.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Calls Us - Mark 1:14-20 During your lifetime and mine on this earth, few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

God With Us Sermon Vi: Blessed Be The Wise Who Accept Christ As Savior And Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians share the Hope of the world with others in the hope that they too will affirm Christ Jesus as personal Savior and Lord of life!

BLESSED BE THE WISE WHO AFFIRM JESUS AS THE CHRIST AND ACCEPT HIM AS THE SAVIOR Bright is the Light of Hope at the start of yet another Year of our Lord! This Year, worry if you must – but be brief. Constant worry solves few if any problems, but exacerbates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Welcome To The Family Sermon I: The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of divisiveness, mature Christians resist efforts to distract them from their unique relationship to God through Christ by focusing their minds on spiritual things and by devoting themselves to doing good not harm.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY - THE FAMILY OF GOD! “Welcome Home” are the two words that greet many folks who, in the wake of circumstances that necessitate a change in living arrangements, drive up to senior adult facilities like The Palms in search ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:2-11

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians dedicate themselves to conserving Biblical principles in word and in deed by preserving the sacredness of God's commandments and by serving Christ as light shining in darkness.

A POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE CHANGES LIFE FOR THE BETTER WITH ONE EXCEPTION Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians confront issues of the day without feeling compelled to qualify their responses but by forthrightly facing the issues and taking a stand for truth even though it sometimes hurts.

MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS PRESENT A DISTINCT CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIANS “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Rendering Reasonable Service

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2007

When you reach a level of spiritual maturity you no longer ask what you can get from God, but what can I give God to show how much I love him.

“Rendering Reasonable Service” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalms 116:12 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me”. OPENNING: What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me. The 1st thing we notice or should notice about this particular ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Apostolic

Press On In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 14, 2004

Spiritual maturity is a growth process, so we need to be willing to press on. Are you willing to press on? Are you willing to be single minded in becoming like Christ? You must press on in Christ.

Illustration: Christian Pilgrimage One of the greatest Christian classics, maybe the greatest of all is John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress. It is an allegory written by a Baptist Pastor who wrote while he was imprisoned for his faith. It gives us an analogy of the Christian life. Pilgrims Progress ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

2 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-II—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: The Biggest Piece: A young boy’s Mom & Dad had invited some supper guests from Dad’s office. The son was eager to help his mother in the kitchen preparing for the guests. They prepared a great supper that everybody thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Keep Going!"

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

Speaking to those who are ’sure’ in their faith (not mature, but sure), Paul directs our attention to the Israelites in the wilderness who thought the same thing. We are invited to examine our faith journey.

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: covenant & community Tonight I am speaking to those who are sure in their faith. Notice I said those who are sure in their faith, not those who are mature in their faith. Although sometimes the two terms go together, tonight we make a distinction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007

When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Escape Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 24, 2008

We learn from the Apostle Paul that as we mature as a Christian it becomes less about us and what we get and more about the Lord and what we give for Him, including ourselves.

It’s been my experience in the 30+ years I’ve been a follower of Jesus Christ, that there are two major stages in the maturity of a Christian, and within those major stages are two parts. What Can I Get For me from the Lord (it’s about me finding blessings for my life) In me from the Lord (it’s ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Within, Without Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 11, 2008

Paul and John Mark, a study in maturing relationships. John Mark starts out young and conflicted; he is insecure around the powerful Paul; but Paul grows to accept him and think of him as useful.

The Scripture texts I will be using today are scattered through several chapters in the Book of Acts, plus other locations in the New Testament. And so instead of simply reading passage after passage, let me put together a vignette, a character sketch, in order to make the life of John Mark ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Those Grumblin' Israelites

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Jun 6, 2005

God took the Israelites out of Egypt into the desert. Why? So that he could mature them into the people He wanted them to be. Are we prepared for the desert in our own pilgrimage as Christians?

Those Grumblin’ Israelites: Pilgrims in the desert Intro I am not sure what your day has been like so far, but it cannot be going worse than the experience of Mathieu Boya. Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, a shot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

True Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011

If you think you understand what real love is, think again. 1 Corinthians 13 is not a bunch of feel goodisms, but delves deeply into the character of a mature person in Christ. Are you ready?

We began last week looking at Paul showing the Corinthians how much they had missed the real character of God by wanting to be “spiritual” over being loving. In the first three verses Paul tells us that no matter how impressive we are with our spiritual credentials, knowledge, power, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gifted To Grow

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2014

God has given the church what she needs. The diversities of talents and gifts are intentional. When everyone serves, the Body of Christ is built up and grows, until we become mature in Christ.

We are the church. We are the Body of Christ. • By now, I believe you do know that. The church is not a building. It is not even the activities that make the church. It is the people. • You and I form the church. It is not an organization, although it is organized. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible