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Grow - Part Four Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

Fourth message ina series through Colossians

OPEN: This is the fourth message in a series on growing in Christ. We're looking at the book of Colossians and using it as a primer if you will to show us the areas we should be growing in our walk with the Lord. Thus far, we've seen how the Colossians were growing - Paul says -- I've heard ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vine, A Place To Grow

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

This is a message for Junior age campers at an evening vespers service, dealing with Jonah chapter 4 as Jonah waits for God to destroy the wicked city of Nineveh

Jonah chapter 4: The vine-a place to grow Intro: In our last lesson from Chapter 3 of Jonah, we saw Jonah obediently follow God’s call to go to Nineveh and to preach against all the evil that was going on there. Naturally, we remember that it took a storm and a great fish to get Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Grow Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 20, 2013

Salvation is a life changing event. When a person receives the gift of salvation the Bible states that they have become a new creation and have been born again.Too many have remained infantile and need to grow up.

Time to Grow Up Hebrews 5:12-6:3 Salvation is a life changing event. When a person receives the gift of salvation the Bible states that they have become a new creation and have been born again. 1 Corinthians likens the life of a born-again believer to laying a foundation and then building upon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Closer To God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013

This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Miracle-Grow Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Got To Grow! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012

Devotions are available in plenty these days, the inbox is overflowing with spiritual teachings; however, what matters is what nourishment has it brought into your life? Are you listening?

Grow … truly grow …Part 1 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Got To Grow! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012

You sure got to hear this message, so as to gauge the growth of your spiritual life according to His Word!

We got to grow! Part 2! Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, 2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house..’ You ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013

Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Growing Grand Kids Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014

If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growing Towards The Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Like all good projects, it all began with a vision. The Apostle Paul and his party had been “forbidden by the Holy Ghost” to preach the word in Asia, then tried to go into Bithynia “but the Spirit suffered them not.” Then a man of Macedonia appeared ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow A Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013

Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To A Growing Church!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013

Doing things God's way, is the only way it will last!

Verse 42-And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine Step 1.They Were Learners! Psalm 119:73-Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments Matthew 11:29-Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Fear Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

This message reveals the terrible consequences of fear in our lives and the great need we have to evict it with faith in God's promises.

In the famous American classic “the Red Badge of Courage” which takes place during the American Civil War, a young soldier is drilling and preparing with his regiment to go into battle. Days and weeks pass and just drilling. Finally, the day comes when they go marching out. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-20

Denomination: Lutheran