Sermons on Show Maturity:

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his church to build it up to maturity (11-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Building Up Christ’s Church Ephesians 4:11-16 February 23, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Faith That Really Works Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Reality Shows don’t show much reality

Reality Shows don’t show much reality. 1. REALITY FAITH GOES BEYOND WHAT YOU SAY v. 14 Real faith is not just something you say, something you talk about. "Can that faith save him? Can such faith save him?" It doesn’t say he actually has faith, he just claims to have it. He talks about it. He ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Worship Stories Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing stories in the Bible that show the power of praise and worship

Power of Worship Theme: Overcoming power of worship Text: Introduction Last Sunday we talked about the “4 Principles of Worship” God showed us in His word what are the basic principles of worship. We learn that the #1 reason to worship is to make God bigger than our problem and us. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Merciful Peacemakers

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 27, 2011

This sermon shows practical ways to show mercy and be a peacemaker.

4th epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:1-12 Merciful peacemakers. Do you have an attitude problem? Who doesn’t at certain times or on certain days? Something perturbs you and it begins to show in your attitude. It can happen most anytime in the day. I want to start with a true story about a man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Growing Pains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

God uses our pain and trials not to harm us, but to grow our hope, maturity, and fruitfulness for His greater purpose.

Friend, I’m glad you’re here. Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache that doesn’t let go. The diagnosis was unexpected. The stack of bills looks tall. The silence in the house feels louder than it used to. Life can sting. Yet God meets us right in the middle of the mess and whispers a word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, James 1:2-4, John 15:2

Topics: Preparation, Process, Promise

I Will Master It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Explores mastering spiritual maturity, depending on God's Word, and manifesting transformed lives through the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis.

Good morning, beloved of God, and welcome to this sacred space. I'm so glad you've chosen to join us as we gather to worship and seek the face of God together. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards a profound passage in the book of Genesis, a passage that holds timeless truths and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Topics: Transformed Lives, Mastering Life

Becareful How You Deal

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 8, 2019

We are all of different spiritual levels and understandings so you can't deal with everybody as though they are on your level

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BECAREFUL HOW YOU DEAL* 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 King James Version (KJV) 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Act In Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 26, 2015

Our duties as members of the body of Christ.

How To Act In Church I Peter 3:8-12 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ When I was a child I knew that there were certain things that were expected concerning my behavior in church. I knew that there were some things that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Happy New You!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

The changes we want to make to improve our lives come from our relationship with God through his Son, not the year in which we are living. However, as we begin a new year we often think of the changes we need to make.

1. The beginning of a New Year is a time to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go with our lives – we make plans to change – weight; jobs; education; etc. 2. 2012 Average Plastic Surgery Costs For a new you: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) $5,130 Buttock augmentation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2019

In dependence upon Christ, love your enemies and be like God; love your enemies and be exceptional; love your enemies and be complete!

Erwin Lutzer tells the story about a man and his wife who came to their pastor and told him, “We're going to get a divorce, but we want to come to make sure that you approve of it.” Like many people, they were not looking for advice. They just wanted their pastor to agree with what they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Self Control Not Remote Control Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 25, 2016

We get to a place in our faith where we have grown spiritually and where the things of faith are ripe and rich within us. It is at this time of our lives that Jesus can add even more to the spiritual produce that is to be shared with the world.

Message: Just this week I got a call from someone saying they work for the Canadian Revenue Agency like the I.R.S. in the States. The man sounded like he knew what he was talking about he made a claim that alarmed me since I had been dealing with the C.R.A. the last couple of years. This supposed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are The Results Of My Generosity? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 24, 2019

What can I expect to see happen when I am generous? Obviously, the financial need will be met, but is there more beyond that? This passage points to 7 results.

THE RESULT OF MY GENEROSITY? We usually presume the only result of my generosity is that a need gets met. - There is a need expressed, someone gives, and so that need gets met. Game over, end of story, right? - We’ve been digging for weeks now into chapter 9, which has so much to teach about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Iv: Enjoying God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

When it seems that the whole world is coming apart at the seams, mature Christians remain calm because they have learned to rest assured that the Lord in whom they trust is in control of their destiny.

TO ATTAIN GODLINESS IS TO GAIN CONTENTMENT IS TO ENJOY GOD’S GIFT OF REST Our focus today is on one of those values that many Christians may have lost sight of - rest! To rest is as Christlike as any other value taught in the Bible. Jesus extends to everyone His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Trials And Transformations: Transformed By Truth James 1:2-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 20, 2024

In James 1:2-3, the Apostle James provides profound insight into the transformative power of truth, especially in the midst of trials. Join me today as we explore how trials can become a catalyst for transformation and growth, revealing the enduring truth found in God's Word.

Trials and Transformations: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In James 1:2-3, the Apostle James provides profound insight into the transformative power of truth, especially in the midst of trials. Join me today as we explore how trials can become a catalyst for transformation and growth, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:4, 1 Peter 5:10, James 1:5, Proverbs 2:6, James 1:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal