Sermons on Small But Growing:

Signs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015

Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

Wellspring Of Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 27, 2015

Reinforce You Joy by Growing In Love, Choosing the Best, Being Devoted to Christ, Doing What is Right

Wellspring of Joy Part 2 The Pursuit of Happiness (from the July 15, 2013 Time Magazine) The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Americans are wired to be happy, and what that’s doing to us. “Our happiness… (is) an almost adolescent restlessness, an itch to do the Next Big ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Four Shouts From A Leper

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 22, 2020

First-person account of a thankful healed leper. Thanksgiving helps us grow in our relationship with God.

Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a businessman from the city of Ginae, in the country of Samaria. I believe you would call it the West Bank now, but back then the Romans were in power. Lovely wife, two smart kids. You can just call me Sam. It all started one day with a little red sore on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 2, 2021

"Our lamps are going out ..." "...the love of most will grow cold..."

February 16, 1992 Exodus 27:20-21 Matthew 25:7 Our lamps are going out ... Introduction I am using The One Year Bible for personal devotions this year. February 7 there was an interesting juxtaposition of Exodus 27 and Matthew 25. There is the common theme of oil lamps and the need to keep them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:20-21, Matthew 25:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On Flourishment & Growth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2022

Flourishment is defined as: To grow luxuriantly. It includes thriving amidst adversity, achieving success and energising prosperity.

Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, an American dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and academician once remarked: “Love is like a seed, if nourished and taken good care, it grows and flourishes but if neglected and not taken good care, it stagnates and eventually dies.” Psalm 32:19 confirms: “They are planted in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Zechariah 9:16-17, Proverbs 28:25

It’s Up To You

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Jul 15, 2023

If you want to grow and be productive in the Kingdom of God, "It's Up to You."

I have always wanted to raise my children in the house of God to use their gifts and talents for Christ. My wife and I have taught them the ways of God. We have worked hard to teach them how to be respectful and disciplined. We want them to grow up and be the best version of themselves by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Seed Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores the plea for increased faith, emphasizing faith as a continuous journey of seeking, growing, and surrendering to God.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by our shared love for our Savior and our desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. We find ourselves here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to examine the profound message ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Topics: Faith, Move

Understanding With Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of trusting in God wholeheartedly, seeking His wisdom, and growing in understanding through obedience to His Word.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into the heart of trust, wisdom, and understanding, and how these elements play a significant role in our walk with God. We'll be studying Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-8, and Psalm 119:105 - scriptures that inspire us to trust in the Lord with all our heart, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-8, Psalm 119:105

Topics: God's Wisdom, Knowledge

Dying To Self PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Help believers understand the warnings of the last days, grow in their knowledge of God, and learn the importance of dying to self.

Good morning, family. I hope this week has been full of blessings and lessons for each one of you. Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that is crucial for every believer, a topic that speaks to the very core of our faith and the way we live our lives. It's about understanding the warnings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Topics: Christian Growth, Dying To Self

The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

As the church, our purpose is to grow to be like Jesus, embodying His love and teachings in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church! We are going to dive into some powerful truth today from the book of Mark, specifically Mark 12:30-31. These passages say, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

Christian Manifesto PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to strive for a life transformed by Christ's love, carrying His message and growing in His grace.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as family. We are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. Today, we turn to the book of Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Topics: New Life, Christ

Home Going Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 25, 2024

The older I grow, the more life I experience. I come to believe life is a continual adjustment.

The older I grow, the more life I experience. I come to believe life is a continual adjustment. All of us here today have a difficult task, adjusting to the remainder of this life without Sue. Let God help us. Hebrews 4:16; Matthew 14:9-12; Luke 8:40; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Not only does the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, John 14:1-3, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Uncertainty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 7, 2023

To embrace the uncertainties of life, enjoy the good days, grow in the bad days, but trust God every day.

In his book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson writes about a vacation he took with his family to Orlando, Florida: One morning they were sitting at a stoplight in their rental van. The light turned green, and the car in front of us didn't go, so Mark decided to give them a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Six Meanings Of Faith In Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

All expressions of faith begin with Scriptures, grows because of Scriptures, and are successful when applied according to Scriptures.

1. Saving Faith Principle: The Scriptures teach faith in Jesus Christ alone will save a person, plus nothing and minus nothing. a. God loves you and has wonderful plans for your life. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 10:17, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

My Life And Ministry Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

I was seen as a normal child, growing in a normal way. There are only a few glimpses that I was the Son of God.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY BIRTH – LUKE 1:26-38; 2:10-35 1. Mother a virgin. “The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a virgin” (Luke 1:27). Conceived supernaturally. “The Holy Spirit will come on you and the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:10-35

Denomination: Baptist