Sermons on Rapid Progress:

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence Is With Us

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Oct 13, 2014

Progressive revelation of God's presence in the Bible

GOD'S PRESENCE IS WITH US When I was a small kid, I usually got frightened when lightning and thunder occurred during storm. I used to run to home and hide behind mom or dad whenever I was afraid. I always felt safe and secure with my parents during stormy nights. My parents' presence provided me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Things Change With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

Shows a progression in our relationship with Jesus

John 2 (1) When things change with Jesus - Read John 2:1-12 This passage begins with the words, “on the third day”. Evidently this event took place shortly after the events that had occurred in John chapter 1. Jesus had called some disciples and they were traveling with Him, hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Mountains We Climb

Contributed by Timothy Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

We all face mountians in our lives. Some are small, others are large. Let’s take a look at some of God’s workers as they faced their own Mountains.

1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the Lord spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. 2 And the Lord spake unto me, saying, 3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. A story is told about a mountain climber ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Prodigal Son Revisted

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 24, 2006

Why the original version would have been so shocking

The Gospel reading is taken from: Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his Father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

Faith & Boldness Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 19, 2016

The Mechanics of a Miracle is a four message series that deals with accessing the move of God today. Healings are the rapid acceleration of divine health but miracles happen instantaneously!

The Mechanics of a Miracle Part 1 “Faith & Boldness” Lakewood Church of God | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 11-20-2016 Introduction Miracles still happen Describe the difference between a miracle and a healing Share a few miracle testimonies IF I WERE YOU I WOULD BE TAKING NOTES! I. Faith A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 28:1, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:11-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Father's Day 2025: Our Children's Needs Are Still The Same

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 7, 2025

Our children grow up and live in a world that is experiencing great and rapid change. Nevertheless, their needs from their parents are still the same. What are they?

Opening: Our children grow up and live in a world that is experiencing great and rapid change. They live in a very advanced technological era where everything is computerized and uses Artificial Intelligence. They cannot be separated from the internet. Social media has become ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, 1 Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 4:1, Deuteronomy 4:9-10, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 3:11-12, Proverbs 15:5, Deuteronomy 6:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity And Science Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

The Bible and Science agree that prevention is the ideal. The goal of science is to be able to predict so men can avoid what is bad and gain what is good.

Jesus was a great physician who believed in preventive medicine. Curative medicine is the most spectacular, for what can compare to saying to the leper, "Be made whole!" Or what can be more amazing than to command the blind to see or the lame to rise up and walk? Preventive medicine is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Transformed By Truth: Lessons From "the Pilgrim's Progress" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 12, 2024

"The Pilgrim's Progress" - let's draw insights from this classic work to explore how truth transforms our lives. Let us embark on a journey of discovery as we delve into the transformative power of truth.

"The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is a timeless allegory that vividly portrays the Christian journey toward salvation and spiritual growth. The main character is called Christian, and the book follows his journey as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Revelation 21:4, 1 Peter 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Wholesome Transformation Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 31, 2025

The Word that brought the great transformation is Jesus Christ and till date no man can experience positive transformation outside Jesus Christ. Today we are talking about an Wholesome Transformation.

[46] Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. [47] And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” [48] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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