Sermons on Small But Growing:

Stopping Stagnant Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

The church like all living things has been created to grow

Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 12, 2008

self-control - is at the heart of our faithful walk before God and people. We lose it in small ways which leads to bigger problems

Respectable Sins – Self-Control How often have you had someone say to you ‘He who is without sin cast the first stone?’ Or maybe you have someone say to you ‘Judge not lest you be judged?’ I reckon they must two verses which are most often taken out of their context and misapplied. The second ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Helping Each Other (09) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2009

Part of our journey of faith is that we are to help each other grow.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Process For Your Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003

What is the process that God will take to help us grow up in Him.

God’s Process For Spiritual Growth Going To The Next Level Series Review the past six weeks… Going To The Next Level. · Daring To Get Out Of The Boat · Taking Risks That Please God · When The Dreams Doesn’t Happen Right Away · How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth Three Ways Circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Process For Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

To what extremes does God take us in order for us to grow?

Three Ways Circumstances Come About: • From my own doing • From Satan • From God (He directly allows them) Three Ways You Can Deal With Circumstances • You can remove the circumstances • You can remove yourself from the circumstances • You can allow God to work out the circumstances How God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Foursquare

Principles To Build Upon: Fellowship

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008

In order for the church to grow in number and in depth true Biblical fellowship is a key.

Principles to Build Upon: Fellowship Introduction: In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans being put into institutions that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Before And After"

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2007

The Christian life is about changing and growing. A process of the "before" becoming the "after."

A. Today, I want to spend a few minutes thinking about the difference that God has made in our lives. 1. We’ve all seen “before and after” pictures used in advertising. 2. For instance, here’s a typical picture of a guy who needed a little help with his hair loss. 3. Here’s a picture of a lady ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does God Communicate With Us?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

I've found that God communicates in innumerable ways. Every time I notice one way that God communicates, he changes it up. A new method appears. It's fascinating actually. God is diverse, incredibly so.

The divine designer, the architect, the crafter of the human soul is indeed present and interactive within the matrix of reality we call Earth. He is present, he is at work. Yet we cannot see him. Theologians call this the "hiddenness of God." But why is he hidden? Atheists might say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chiseling Away At God

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

For most people, their image of God is too small. A proper view of God controls your obedience, your faith and your peace.

June 4, 2000 Exodus 20:4-6 “Chiseling away at God” INTRODUCTION Every time that I go into Wal-Mart, I am reminded that there is a major group of American soldiers that does not yet have a memorial in Washington, DC. This group is composed of the men and women who served our country so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In Groaning Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2020

If you want to grow in difficult times, get to know God, obey God, and cry out to God if you must; but no matter what, learn and grow from God’s discipline.

Richard Lee had been the lone police officer in the small town of Croydon, New Hampshire for 20 years. So, two months ago (February 2020), when the local board decided to outsource their law enforcement needs to the state police, Lee walked out, disgusted. He also walked out in his underwear. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-23, Judges 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seeds On The Rocky Soil Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Differences between growing deep roots in the faith and having a shallow faith.

Seeds on the Rocky Soil (Matthew 13:1-23) 2nd in a series on: “The Parable of the Soils” Introduction: Over the past couple weeks I’ve been watching grass grow here at the New Song. Around the building, just like the Sower in the Parable of the Soils, I planted 120 pounds of grass seed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Stump

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 29, 2021

Isaiah has been purified and set on a course by God. He finds out there will be a stump, small amount of people, that will carry the message forward.

Sermon Title: Stump. Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8; 9-13 Isaiah6:1-8 NLT Isaiah’s Cleansing and Call *This was written 740 years before Christ. 6:1Itwas in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 6:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Discipline

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

There is a close correlation between faith and the discipline necessary to grow great faith.

Faith and Discipline Have you ever noticed the close relationship between faith and discipline? How could we ever have real genuine faith without the discipline that makes faith? I am in favor of faith without discipline. Discipline is not one of my favorite occurrences. When it comes to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Really Take?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow.

What Does It Really Take? Scripture: Acts 14: 19–28 Date: 17 January 2010 Purpose: To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow. Illustration: I love animals. In fact, growing up I had many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Other