Sermons on Progressive Growth:

Moving Beyond Spiritual Milk Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

Spiritual growth is not optional for the believer; it is a divine mandate.

MOVING BEYOND SPIRITUAL MILK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No More Delay!

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

Revelation 10 v 6 gives the ultimate key to banish stagnation fore ever.

Revelation 10 v 6: And he swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, the sea and all that is in it, and he said there shall be no more delay. Interpretation of the scripture based on meditation: There shall be no more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles Of Personal Growth Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Paul’s instruction to Timothy on how to advance through leadership adversity.

Principles of Personal Growth I Timothy 4:12-16 ** The outline of this sermon was gleaned from a John Maxwell resource. I.Identify your obstacles and hurdle them. (v. 12) A. What was Timothy’s obstacle? His youth. B.How did he overcome this obstacle? 1. He changed his lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

These are spiritual growth principles

In every area of our life, there should be signs of growth. We should experience growth in our marriage, in our families, at our jobs, at our churches, in regards to our income, and our relationship with Christ. In fact referring to our Christian walk, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hindrances To The Growth Of The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Hindrances to the Growth of the Church

Hindrances to the Growth of the Church Learning Objective The students will be able to explain some of the major hindrances to the qualitative and quantitative growth of the church. Introduction - When a child is not growing we look for causes. The child may not be growing because he is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002

Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Neglect Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Christianity involves more than believing and knowing it also involves living and obeying.

"THE NEGLECT OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH" Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 6:60-71 HEBREWS 12:1-17 Christianity involves more than believing and knowing it also involves living and obeying. You can’t just believe and know the facts you must obey God’s word as well - for your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Friendship - Pathway To Growth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 14, 2002

Friendships are important to our spiritual health and spiritual growth

Good morning! And welcome to WestShore Community Church, on this our first-ever Friendship Sunday. It’s always good to see our members and regular attenders, but this week we’re thrilled to have with us so many friends, both new and old. It reminds us that many of the people Jesus ministered to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Are A Plan For Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

YOU CAN COUNT THE SEEDS IN AN APPLE, BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED!

SEEDS ARE A PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our text: 2 Peter 3:18 BUT GROW IN GRACE, AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST... I ponder: You can count the seeds in an apple; BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED. Sickly oaks from sickly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Growth From Within Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 15, 2004

Church growth starts with a healthy congregation devoted to God and the church. Regardless of plans or programs the church will grow with God’s Holy Spirit.

I. The church consists of baptized believers A. They accepted the message Peter preached 1. Old Testament Prophecy 2. Contemporary application 3. Jesus is Lord and Christ B. They were baptized C. Incredible growth II. The people were devoted A. If we are out of our minds it is for Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Necessities Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Michael Prescott on Feb 22, 2007

Spiritual growth begins and continues with knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom regarding the absolute truth of Gods Word.

Colossians 1:9 cont. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) (Highlight verse 7) Knowledge is a powerful thing. This passage in 2 Timothy points out the danger of it with the absence of understanding and wisdom. Ask any highly successful business man, like Bill Gates for instance, what the secret of their success is, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2008

The feeding of the 5,000 was not just an outward miracle, Christ was teaching His disciples and growing them spiritually. This sermon is looking specifically at the process Christ used to teach the disciples and then demonstrate that it is the same proces

“ The Process Of Spiritual Growth” John 6:1-14 04/13/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau TITLE: The Process of Spiritual Growth SCRIPTURE: John 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name, our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox