Sermons on Progressive Growth:

For Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 27, 2018

The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next to important shipping lanes running along the East Coast. Toward the end of the 1800s, sailing ships were in their heyday. Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day—all navigating without the advantages of modern technology. Treacherous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Assessment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2022

Paul thinks reflectively about his spiritual progress.

A New Year’s Assessment 2022 Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God's Provision

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 10, 2008

In verse 18, Paul is telling what Jesus said about why He sent him to the Gentiles. He listed five goals that God has for people’s lives, and I submit to you that these goals have not changed, even to this day.

This text picks up in the middle of the Apostle Paul’s recounting of his conversion experience, as he talked to King Agrippa, who was the appointed king over Judea. Paul spoke very respectfully to this man, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to share his testimony. Back in Acts 9:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

A Sermon on Backsliding

BACKSLIDING Hosea 4:16 Introduction: ILL: What’s a Backslider? "Dad, what’s a backslider?" the boy asked. "Well, Son, that’s a man who leaves our church and goes to another." "But Dad, then what do you call a man who leaves his church and joins ours?" "He’s a convert, Son, a convert!" ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Advance

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004

A call for Christian growth and service

JOSHUA 18:3 THE CALL TO ADVANCE The story is told of an old couple sitting in their mountain cabin enjoying the fireplace. After a while the woman looked over at her husband and said, “Henry, I think I hear something. Go check and see if it’s raining.” He thought for a moment and answered, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Tick? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another sermon from the whole letter to help people understand and be convicted of their personal responsibility for the Church’s effectiveness in the world today.

When I was a kid I loved to take things apart. Sure. That’s neat on the outside, and what it does it pretty neat, but what makes it work? What does it look like inside? Whenever something minor broke down, it spelled opportunity to me. Because that meant it either needed to be fixed, or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Won't Grow Up!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2004

Christians can choose to not grow up. It is important to do your part as the body of Christ and bring others along.

I Won’t Grow up! Ephesians 4: 11-16, Are you ready for today’s lesson”, It comes for a young philosopher and I believe it tells us a lot about human nature. I won’t grow up, I don’t want to go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot, And recite a silly rule. If growing up means It would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

#2remove The Weight:sin Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

We start looking at weights we must remove, and identify SIN as a great weight.

#2 of 12 to the series REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... THE WEIGHT OF SIN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leprosy

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 11, 2011

Put God in control put out sin

LEPROSY scripture; lev.13:43-46 WHAT IS LEPROSY? a progressive infectious disease caused by a bacteria that attacks the skin, flesh, nerves, etc.; it is characterized by nodules, ulcers, white scaly scabs,if not treated will cause the wasting of muscles, deformities,mutilation, and the eventual ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness - Is It For Today?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 9, 2017

The LORD welcomes us to live a life of authentic holiness. 1. The Call to Holiness Is Universal 2. The Call to Holiness is Practical and Relational 3. The Call to Holiness is Transparent.

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48; Leviticus 19:1-2; 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40 Theme: Holiness Today? The LORD welcomes us to live a life of holiness. 1. The Call to Holiness Is Universal 2. The Call to Holiness is Practical and Relational 3. The Call to Holiness is Transparent INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living

Go Forward

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 24, 2025

To go forward means to proceed or continue. My prayer for you is that you will successfully put to use all the tools that the Lord has given you to go forward and reach your destination in life, in Jesus’ name.

Every goal in life is ahead of us, and we need to go forward to reach, attain, or obtain it. Remember the word of God affirms that God’s divine power has given us everything that pertains to life … (2 Peter 1:3). Now, let’s see how Prophet Elisha depicts how to go forward in life: Elisha (2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing Over To A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025

God is calling His people to move forward in faith, leaving the past behind and stepping into a divinely prepared future of increase and fulfillment.

CROSSING OVER TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 30:19; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward Without Regret Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026

A call to leave past losses, failures, and disappointments behind and advance confidently into God’s restored future without regret.

MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten… and ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wrestling For A Change Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Spiritual Growth

“Wrestling For A Change” Genesis 32:22-32 Change can be a painful process, particularly in the area of spiritual maturity. I look back 20 years or so ago to my high school and college days and I realize God was working with some pretty “raw” material. I think of some of the things I did and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal