Sermons on progression: showing 151-165 of 15,330

The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 5 – The Bride Searches For Her Beloved Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

This is the turning point in the Brides progression of maturity

V.5:1 - “I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Others Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love! She 2 I slept, but my heart was awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking. “Open to me, my sister, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Measures Of Maturity

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2018

There are milestones of growth which occur in the life of every child. These markers of advancement are mirrored in the lives of Christians as they making progress. Are you progressing?

7 MEASURES OF MATURITY 2 Peter 3:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 10 Things You’ll Never Hear in Church: 10) So many people want to share their testimony at church that you have to assign numbers to them; 9) When the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Long Is Your Shadow ?

Contributed by John Nayadley,jr. on Sep 17, 2002

Can others see our progress in Christ?

How long is your shadow? As campers we have a lot in common, don’t we?? So we can talk to each other about our camping experiences .We are comfortable in the company of other campers. As followers of Christ we also have a lot in common. But for some reason or another our conversations don’t lead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer Pattern For Obstacles

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Let's look at the progression of prayer for a particular need.

Text: Psalm 108, Title: A Prayer Pattern Obstacles, Date/Place: WHBC, 6.10.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Our Father…softball style. B. Background to passage: This psalm is a combination of two previous psalms, 57 and 60. Those two psalms were psalms of David, as this one. This demonstrates that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2019

Part of being a masterpiece in progress is being restored!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • WOW, that would be a strange experience to endure. • Today as we continue with our Masterpiece in Progress series, we are going to focus in on the concept of restoration. • When God created the universe, it was perfect, when He created mankind, mankind was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Unbelief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Unbelief has a progression that leads to limiting Jesus.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to share in the fellowship of His Word. Today, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Topics: Reject Unbelief

Progress Vs. Liberty: Challenging The Politically Correct Cultural Revolution

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

Augustine the great early church theologian witnessed the downfall of Roman civilization. He had gone from a harlot, a pleasure seeker, important in the court of Rome, to converting to Christianity.

Augustine the great early church theologian witnessed the downfall of Roman civilization. He had gone from a harlot, a pleasure seeker, important in the court of Rome, to converting to Christianity. But things were falling apart, because Rome was about to fall. In America I often wonder: Are we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Practices Of A Great & Growing Church

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can gle

Intro: What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can glean four practices of a growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: *other

In The Modern World, Not Subject To The Modern World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2013

Bold preaching of the Truth of Christ may make us unpopular, but it is the only way to image Christ to the world.

Monday of 7th Week of Easter Gaudium et Spes Paul’s first visit to Ephesus, which was destined to be the most influential early Christian community in the area we now call Turkey, did not fit the pattern of his other entries into towns. Usually Paul would go to the synagogue first, preach ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Three Stages Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual b

Intro: Three stages of spiritual development are given: "children," "young men" or teenagers and "fathers" or adults. These stages have no relation to the physical age or gender of a person. A Christian who is 70 years old in the flesh may still be a spiritual baby. A Christian lady of 30 years old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: *other

Now Jericho

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon addresses how Jericho represents the "battle before the blessings, and how we get ready for Jericho through discipleship and forward thinking.

INTRO * I’ve taken you on a journey o Out of Egypt to Canaan * They are finally in Canaan * And they are facing Jericho Jericho = stronghold strength protection * Jericho marks the place of battle before blessing * They are now at Jericho o Now is a time word o Something had to proceed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Walks In Ephesians

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 19, 2013

It is profitable to us and pleasing to the Lord for us to participate in these seven directives.

SEVEN WALKS IN EPHESIANS Ephesians 4:1 (KJV), "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called," --An Overview of the Seven "Walks" in Ephesians-- * 2:2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014

Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Relentless Living!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Jesus offers freedom from our past and from our bondages. We don’t have to make peace with our chains and just get used to them, because Jesus came to set free those who are captive! You can grow! You can and should move forward in your faith!

Relentless Living! Philippians 3:7-16 7… whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God