Sermons on opportunities to grow:

Sleeping Trouble

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 3, 2009

This sermon is about waking up the church to knowing Jesus, to sowing, and to growing.

Sleeping Trouble I want you all to turn in your Bibles to Acts chapter 20 this morning. And we’re going to begin reading this morning with verse 7. “On the first day of the week, when we had met to break bread, Paul, who was going away the next morning, was preaching to them, and prolonged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: *other

"Becoming Christian"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 30, 2008

Paul’s process of growing spiritually

“Becoming Christian” August 3, 2008 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Holiness

Good Words For Bad Days Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009

Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Christian Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2012

The real Christian life .

THE REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE John 3: 15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks As We Grow Olddr Sermon I: Jesus Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

By giving thanks, Jesus made a custom that seemed so ordinary sacred . . . by lifting the level of its meaning beyond the material to the spiritual. Our Lord was aware, as we should be, of Who our Provider is.

JESUS GAVE THANKS – John 6:1-15 Somewhere I read about a woman who boarded a bus and could not find a seat? Every seat was taken. She was tired and carried several packages. Noticing her plight, a gentleman stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Ii: One Leper Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Many there seem to be who act as if they are ungrateful for life and life's blessings, but such folks are challenged by a dreaded disease victim to see the good in life and give thanks to God and others who cared enough to help.

ONE LEPER GAVE THANKS - Luke 17:11-19 It is just as true today as it was in the time of Jesus that not everyone is grateful for life and life’s blessings. You would think that, if ten victims of serious illness were healed, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Iii: Giving Thanks Vs Grumbling Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Grumbling always has angered the Lord God our Creator but Praying about dissatisfactions in life brings positive responses from God whereupon we ought to give thanks to God for His grace, mercy and faithfulness to us.

GIVING THANKS VS GRUMBLING Numbers 11:1-2 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Grumbling never did anybody any good. Grumbling was the biggest problem God had with His chosen ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon V: Let Us Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Thanksgiving changes life for the better as we remember God our Creator and others who cared enough to meet our needs - both material and spiritual. So, let us say as we pray: "Thanks be to God!"

LET US GIVE THANKS Psalm 118:1 “O give thanks unto the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

Self-Evaluation

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

It is important as we grow in Christ to stop and do a self-evaluation.

I just had my employee evaluation at work. What they ask of us is to do a self-evaluation. They give us a list of things that we are to know how to do and you check off if you can do them or not. This is the easy part of the evaluation. The hard part comes with the next page, here are a list of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Eternity Is Now In Session - Union Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

Jesus invites to experience his presence and union with him. Jesus calls it "abiding." What is it and how does it happen?

Eternity is now in session. We are wrapping up a five-week series in which we have tried to understand that eternity doesn’t start way out there after we die, eternity and eternal life and the abundant life starts now, we can have it now. Following Jesus is not about getting us into heaven later, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-20, John 15:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Enough With Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2016

We have all we need with Jesus for our walk with God. We don't need works or traditions along with him, just Jesus.

1. Orange You Glad! ...the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit. Colossians 1:5-6 As a young man, Anthony Rossi emigrated from Italy. He sailed into New York harbor, but his plans were to move to the South and become a farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 2, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, chapter 4. In this sermon, we explore the need to grow deep with God through time spent with God in solitude, silence and service.

A. How many of you saw the movie Castaway staring Tom Hanks? 1. Many people found the movie a little slow and boring because of lack of action and dialog. 2. Tom Hanks plays the part of Chuck Nowland, an executive with FedEx, whose fast-paced work took him on flights all over the world. a. Chuck ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attribute Seven | A Man Produces Growth Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

He will never selfishly devour resources, but rather understands that resources flow from Christ through him. Therefore, he perceives himself to be a conduit of resources and does everything he can to remain connected to these resources through obedience.

Well as promised, we’re just navigating our way through the 9 Attributes of a Man of God. Today we are on the topic of deliberately producing growth in our life. Attribute number 7. And as agreed, I promised that I was going to deliver a verse to you every time on one thing that Jesus did, and one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Right Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the right relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the right relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: John 20:17 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, Do not cling to Me [do no

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the right relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the right relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: John 20:17 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, Do not cling to Me [do not hold Me], for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Pencil In God's Hand

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

The pencil may not be worth much until it falls into the right hands. The pencil in the hand of a poet? An artist? Allow yourself to be a pencil in the hand of God.

BE A PENNCIL IN THE HAND OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co. Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; I. HEADS YOU WIN, TAILS YOU LOSE... IT ALL DEPENDS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God