Sermons about Small But Growing

What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

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Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investment Tips For Growing Family Relationships

Contributed by Merle Mees on Dec 21, 2000

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The Bible provides practical and effective help increase the value of our family relationships.

INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up In All Aspects In To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

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Without the macroscopic and microscopic vision of how we are to grow up in all aspects in to Christ, we will fall short of God’s plan for our lives.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15 Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Strong As A New Person In Christ Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2003

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Part one of series on the doctrinal, theological and practical distinctives of Cedar Lodge Baptist Church. Required for membership.

CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, Nc A fellowship of faith, family and friendships -------------------------------------------- May 25, 2003 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6.10 (KJV) Today is special in a number of ways. On Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing In The Midst Of Trials (Part 2)

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

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4 More Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of difficulties. Part 2 of 2.

Growing in the Midst of Trials Part 2 James 1:9-18 9 Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position. 10 But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow. 11 For the sun rises with its heat and dries up the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Our Church Grow

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

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This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What You Need To Know To Grow Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Mar 2, 2006

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Spiritual growth, knowing Christ

What You Need to Know to Grow Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction: Somewhere up in the north east, on an Ivey League campus, was a young man, who had experienced “infantile paralysis” at a very young age. He was destined to live his life on crutches. Even though his crutch dependent destiny was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"A Place Where Love Grows" Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

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Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.

Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Feed You Will Grow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

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Story of Esau and Issac. Choice we make now will determine our future.

WHAT YOU FEED; YOU WILL GROW GENESIS 25:19-25 There was a campaign that took place when I was in elementary school and older. It was promoted on poster that decorated our school cafeteria. The posters had a clear message, ¡§You are what you eat.¡¨ Today I would like to play on those words a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Through Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

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He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In God’s Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 31, 2011

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Even though the focal verse of this sermon is: 2 Peter 3:18 - the outline comes from Ephasians 4:22-24. Throw off the old - put on the new.

Growing In God’s Grace Our focus verse for today is found in Second Peter chapter three verse eighteen. Please follow along with me as I read: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep Your Love Growing

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

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There are five things which keep a marriage and your love growing

How to Keep Your Love Growing A woman wrote to Dear Abby: “Do all marriages eventually go stale? Ours has. My husband and I don’t seem to have much to talk about any more. We used to talk about our kids but now they’re grown and gone. Now I have no major complaints about my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

Church, It's Time To Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 5, 2008

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God has given us an amazing gift in the Bible. God’s desire is that we would feed upon His Word, grow spiritually, and become more like His Son, Jesus.

CHURCH, IT’S TIME TO GROW UP! (January 2008 – Beausejour Church) INTRODUCTION: The title of my message for today is “Church, it’s time to grow up!” - Israel in wilderness – 40 years to make an 11 day journey to Promised Land: God said: “You have stayed at this mount long enough. It is time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: *other

Growing Godly Children In Today's World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2007

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This textual sermon is to encourage parents in the difficult tasks of raising their children in today’s world.

Proverbs 22:6 Growing Godly Children in Today’s World Often I have found that children say the honest things we won’t say. They mirror our thoughts by putting them into words. Let’s listen to a few that kids have expressed. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids) You got to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 22:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Closer To God Through Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

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Part 2. Using Henry Blackaby’s "Experiencing God." We come to know God in a deeper way through experience as we step out in faith and follow his will.

What if the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your relationship with God? Your satisfaction with life, your happiness, the quality of your relationships with other people, the ability to live a “good life,” a righteous or God honoring life, as well as intangible things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

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