Sermons on Parable Growing Seed:

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 20, 2009

Its impossible to grow unless you have a beginning and it is impossible not to grow if you do.

1. Letter to warn against threats to true faith a. Legalism of Judaism b. Spiritualism of Gnosticism c. Ascendancy of the Flesh 2. Whole letter deals - vs. 2:6-7- concise answ. a. same substitutions call us today b. do’s & don’ts – spiritual snobbery of super Sts. c. Flesh –taking credit ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Grow Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 30, 2009

The marks of a mature Christian

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Oh, Grow Up!

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 1, 2009

This message focuses on Paul’s statement that we are to "no longer be children" and what that implies for the believer.

I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid; there’s a million toys at Toys R Us that I can play with! From bikes to trains to video games it’s the biggest toy store there is! I don’t wanna grow up, ‘cause baby if I did, I wouldn’t be a Toys R Us kid. I’m not exactly sure how I still ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Rowing The Growing Machine Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

A six part series on building better church body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 5 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central unless otherwse noted scripture is NIV unless noted ROWING THE GROWING MACHINE I hope that you have enjoyed this series of sermons as much as I have enjoyed writing them. Building a Better Body is the theme of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 14, 2009

God wants to be intimate with you today. He wants to reveal his plans for you today but you need to walk with him. God wants us to mature in faith and trust in Him. He is always ready for us waiting to have an intimate relationship with us. Let us take a

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Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing A Contented Spirit Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

In an age of commercialism that breeds discontent we are challenged by Scripture to live a contented life. Paul explains how we can be content in any and every situation.

GROWING A CONTENTED SPIRIT On a scale of one to ten (one being discontent and ten being very content) how content are you overall with your life? Think about that for a moment. Contentment is an illusive quality today. Much of the business world works hard to breed discontent so that we will buy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

When we have begun the journey towards a better mind, learning the secret of contentment, we can begin to see the beauty of giving. Out of our contentment we find it is actually part of our worship to give.

GROWING A GENEROUS HEART There is a natural progression to these sermons we have been hearing. Growing a beautiful mind led easily into growing a contented spirit. As we have learned to rejoice in the Lord and control our anxiety through prayer we laid a foundation for being content in whatever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing 3 Ways

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Mar 2, 2009

Church growth happens when members grow 3 ways

Introduction: Growth is normal and Expected - Colossians 2:7 Illust: Ruth Bell Graham was asked what she would like on her gravestone. She replied that she saw a sign on the road when they were repaving a road that read "End of Construction: Thank you for your patience" 1. Growing Out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Into God's Calling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2009

We may miss the call of God because we are offended by what we are called to do or just are not listening or paying attention.

Mark 7: 24 – 37 / Growing Into God’s Calling Intro: A Christian couple decided they wanted to get a dog. As they were walking down the street they noticed a sign in the pet shop advertising “Christian puppies.” --- “How do you know they are Christian puppies?” --- “Watch!” --- “Fetch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church; Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Today’s Scripture is God’s Word to churches to be focused on building up the church to be mature and healthy! The Scriptures are directly telling us to focus on ourselves. Give attention to the church body and do what is necessary to make it healthier.

Date: July 12th, 2009 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Imagine for a moment going to the doctor and after a battery of tests she comes out and tells you, “Look, you need to stop doing all the things you’re doing!” Your volunteer work in the community, your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Never Grow Weary

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006

We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational

Growing Through Failure Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place.

TEXT: John 8:1-7, Psalm 103 TITLE: Growing Pain #1: Growing through failure! SERIES: The Growing Church TOPIC: Spiritual Growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 6, 2008 PROP.: Everyone fails. It’s what you do in the midst of that failure whether or not growth will take place. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will receive the glory. He is a jealous God and will not share that glory with anyone or anything else. This kicks against me slightly - because I feel that desire for glory too, yet

Why is the ocean blue? Why are leaves green? Why do birds sing? Why did Jesus die a criminal's death? One simple reason: because God wanted it that way. He exists, creates, and loves ... for Himself (Isaiah 46:9-10). This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

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