Sermons on Spiritual Growth And Insight:

Growth By Addition: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Self-Control

Growth by Addition Self-Control 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Growth By Addition: Brotherly Kindness Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Brotherly Kindness

Growth by Addition Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Unstoppable Growth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2016

What will it take for the concept of unreached people to become totally intolerable for us in the church?

Unstoppable Growth Mark 4:21-34 Rev. Brian Bill May 14-15, 2016 David Platt, author of several books, including Radical, is now the president of the Southern Baptist’s International Foreign Mission Board. Beth and I heard him preach a sermon about a month ago that crushed me. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Stages Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 11, 2012

Three groups of persons within the family of faith are addressed. What is said of each group doesn’t appear to be age related. These groups may represent different levels of Christian maturity within the community. We could call them three stages of spir

1 JOHN 2: 12-14 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SPIRITUAL STAGES [Ephesians 6:10-20] In the introduction or prologue John indicated that the general purpose of his letter was to help believers mature into Christ-likeness. Having laid down the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 19, 2008

From the life of Jonah, this message offers what happens when Spiritual Awakening comes.

The Results of a Spiritual Awakening Jonah 3:6-9 * I begin with a question tonight, “What happens when revival comes?” Last Sunday I talked about the need for a spiritual revival and many today have never born witness to a moving of the manifest presence of God. Thus, these have little idea about ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Increasing Spiritual Muscle

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

We pay good money to go to the gym and work out. The purpose is to get stronger and be healthier. We have SPIRITUAL MUSCLES too – FAITH! Here notice the subject, the desire, and the means of the apostles.

INCREASING SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Luke 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Dog Applicant 1. A police dog responded to an ad for work with the FBI. "Well," says the personnel director, "you'll have to meet some strict requirements. 2. First, you must type at least 60 words per minute." Sitting down at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Growth In Giving Means Personal Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2008

As we learn to obey God’s call to support his work through our giving, the result will be personal growth.

As Christians, we are called to grow in our faith. We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, which means that we are to grow through the practice of certain spiritual disciplines: Bible study, prayer, witnessing, forgiveness, and the discipline we will consider over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

3 Effective Antidotes To Spiritual Poison

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 11, 2022

This is a message for Christian growth.

Title: 3 Effective Antidotes to Spiritual Poison Scripture: Romans 12:12 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-12-22 Intro: When I was a young pastor the church used to meet at Montgomery Hall. We rented the building on a Sunday but was used for all sorts of events during the week. The basement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What I Really Need Is...spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

This is part one of a series of what we need from God to live a active and productive life for the kingdom of God.

What I really need is.... Disclaimer: This sermon prepared by prayer and credit given to Dr. Reeder for thoughts from his sermon. Selected Scriptures Mark 12:30 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Introduction- I am beginning this morning a mini series called what I really need God is... I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Personal Spiritual Growth Connect To The Church? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2020

Paul closes out his second letter to the Corinthians with a plea from his heart for their spiritual growth. Why do we today so seldom see that at a practical level in our churches?

- I should note as we begin that v. 8 is a difficult verse. Its meaning is not clear. It’s not essential to grasp that verse in order to be able to understand the larger point that Paul is making, so we’re just going to lay it aside this evening. There’s not any benefit tonight in spending a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Criticality Of A Christian's Spiritual Growth And Progress

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Feb 25, 2025

The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom.

The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom. Below are key aspects that highlight the criticality of spiritual growth ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Romans 8:29, Matthew 7:17-18, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology And The Church Growth Movement Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

We live in an age where worship teams rival pop bands, and the Sunday sermon has been carefully distilled into a 28-minute TED Talk with a side of Scripture. But beneath the gloss of production and the metrics lurks a growing hollowness.

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology and the Church Growth Movement July 13, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction: Navigating The Fog of Modern Faith On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Flight 007 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011

This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ