Sermons on Seed Grow Into Tree:

Growing In Submission

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2014

Our walk with God is revealed in our willingness to continually submit to Him.

Growing in Submission Numbers Series: Growing a Healthy Attitude July 15, 2012 Morning Service Note: this message is adapted from the book Lord Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late by James MacDonald This was how Susannah Wesley defined "sin" to her young son, John Wesley: "If you would judge ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing As A Christian

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club’s of life • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Growing Concerns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 15, 2015

As the church grows, there will inevitably be problems among people. How does the early church deal with these issues as they arise and what can today’s church learn in how to deal with these “growing concerns” in a way that will glorify God?

Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation Delegate to those who are full of the Spirit Delegate to those who are wise Handling Growing Concerns in a godly way Produces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practice Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016

A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016

You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Bible Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 17, 2016

Growing in the Bible - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). What the Bible Is: • (1). Water for cleansing (vs 9). • (2). Wealth and treasure (vs 14, 72, 127, 162). • (3). A companion and friend (vs 24). • (4). A song to sing (vs 54). • (5). Honey (vs 103). (B). What the Bible Does: • (1). It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Brethren

Grow In Grace Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 17, 2017

Grace is still Amazing

1. Your flesh - don't be fooled A. Looks good - Matthew 14:29 B. Sounds good - Matthew 16:16 C. Feels good - Matthew 26: 33, 35 2. Rejection of flesh - identify the time - John 21:15-17 A. A time where pride is stripped away B. A time where you become brutally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 30, 2016

Prior to salvation, Paul lived a life of prestige, authority, and power. Following salvation, he learned much he once considered gain was actually loss. As he grew in grace, he realized the abundance available in Christ. He lost much, yet he gained more.

Growing in Grace Philippians 3: 7-11 Our text today is actually a continuation of the verses we considered in our last study. In order to fully understand what Paul has taught in our text, we must look at this passage in light of its context. Previously Paul had counseled believers regarding their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Abiding in Christ is to make sure that you are connected, bearing fruit, and communication with the Lord daily

Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- We have for a long time been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Each one is important because God has designed us to need ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018

Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2018

In Ephesians 4:15-16 we learn one more way Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And One To Grow On Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2015

The key to spiritual maturity is knowing and walking with Jesus.

1. Darwin Awards There is a book of the Darwin Awards. These are awards that are issued every year to the people who do the "stupidest stuff" which results in their own death. In the chapter called, "Macho Men" are three examples: * There was the story about Larry and his friend Joseph who just ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing With Jesus

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2018

Jesus had to submit himself to his parents in order to grow up and mature in wisdom and understanding before he could step out into ministry. Should we not humble ourselves, submit to leaders over us and grow up spiritually, emptying ourselves of pride before we attempt to minister to others.

Growing with Jesus Sunday, December 30, 2019 By Rev. James May From the time of Jesus’ birth to his appearance at the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, little is known about Jesus’ childhood and growing up. The only passage that tells us much of anything is found in the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope Growing Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016

Victory in Jesus comes from being crucified with Christ. What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?

Intro: I have a question for you to answer this morning. I don’t want you to answer it out loud. Are you enjoying the Christian life are you enduring it? Jesus made some pretty powerful statements about being saved and following Him as disciples. In the presence of God is fullness of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist