Sermons on Show Maturity:

Grow Up In Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 3, 2013

WE are to be alive and producing godly fruit.

Let us continue our worship of our Lord Jesus Christ by hearing what He has to say through the Apostle Peter. Open your bibles to the 2nd chapter of 1 Peter… What is the first word we see in 1 Peter 2?? And what do we ask ourselves when we see the word “therefore” in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul’s Agenda For You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 28, 2013

God’s direction for your life can be summarized in several ways; our text suggests we are to engage in several processes to fulfill God’s intent for our lives.

Paul’s Agenda for You (Colossians 1:9-14) 1. Some people are just tough: KILAUEA, Hawaii, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Hawaii surfer who was attacked by a shark said the encounter ended when he managed to punch the carnivorous fish in the eye. Jeff Horton, 25, said he was sitting on his surfboard off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

7 Ways To Increase Your Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 8, 2009

Peter had faith, but he knew it needed to grow. He instructs us on 7 areas to add to our faith. Peter the rock, from a sinful swearing sailor, to a fisher of men, a preacher and founder of the church.

3.08.2009 Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC Increasing and Adding to our faith Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Flower Garden Ii: The White Rose - Purity Of Character Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 24, 2019

Maturity of Purity is a goal God our Father set forth in His Word, and He expects His children to attain that goal as we grow and develop in the likeness of His Son and our Savior Jesus Christ.

GOD’S FLOWER GARDEN II: THE WHITE ROSE PURITY OF CHARACTER Song of Solomon 2:1 Each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Get It Right Sermon Iv: Living Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

How we Christians approach living the rest of our days with reference to our personal relationships matters - if we truly desire to reverence God via wise choices that lead to acceptable, appropriate behaviors.

Living the Rest of Our Days Out of Reverence for Christ “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” At the time I first heard this slogan, I of course had no earthly idea how long my life would last; gave it no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Joy In The Morning

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 17, 2020

The following sermon is going to review some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His crucifixion in hope that in His presence and with our eyes fixed on eternity our deep sorrows might be turned into an everlasting joy.

Joy in the Morning John 16:16-22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Charles Spurgeon Living in a world where dreams are constantly being dashed amidst the waves of uncertainty, instability and a myriad ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Run Your "race"! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 12, 2019

We are to be diligent in living our Christian lives with a focus on becoming more and more like Jesus Christ!

Because God is Holy and always right, we are to listen to Him and do what He says (this is Biblical faith: believing in God, listening to what He says, and doing what He says!) We have noted from Hebrews 11, God commended many people in living out this Biblical faith. And so, God continues to teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Less Is Truly More

Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015

Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Pressing Desires In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

Paul gets a clear vision of Christ and abandon all that he was for (1) a Personal Knowledge of Christ (2) a Personal Position in Christ (3) the Personal Power of Christ (4) a Personal Perfection in Christ (5) a Personal Possession of Christ.

Subject: Five Pressing Desires Text: Philippians 3:1-15 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a plan for the Philippians Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022

It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4, Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Answer The Question Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to the very first question God ever asked. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Be Told

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2023

You can speak the truth without love and it is still truth though offensive, but love without truth is deceit, not love.

Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Truth must be spoken and it must be in love though at times delivering loving truth may be harsh or seem harsh to the hearer. Paul wrote this passage by inspiration of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Spiritual growth is the process of maturing in faith, character, and the knowledge of God. It is a lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ and fulfilling God's purpose for our lives.

Title: SPIRITUAL GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:13-15 Colossians 2:6-7 Hebrews 5:12-14 Psalm 92:12-14 John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 4:13-15, Colossians 2:6-7, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under Construction (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 5, 2025

A sermon about the conversion and the journey.

“Under Construction” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is one of the most important days in the history of Christianity. It is, quite literally, the birthday of the Jesus’ Church. In importance, it ranks right up there with Christmas and Easter. That being said, a lot of people know very little about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist