Sermons on spiritual growth and insight: showing 2,506-2,520 of 115,059

Moving Toward Perfection

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2008

Spiritual growth and maturity, and the ability to handle the meat of the Word should come as naturally to the Christian as it is for a newborn baby who grows into maturity.

Moving Toward Perfection By Pastor Jim May Have you developed a good set of spiritual teeth this morning so that you can handle the meat of God’s Word; or are you still trying to live on milk alone? As I look at the church of today, much of what I see is just milk. It’s as though people are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

North, South, East And West Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2007

Just as the two Great Commandments are both vertical and horizontal, so spiritual growth comes predominantly from vertical and horizontal sources.

North, South, East and West (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28) Like an X and Y axis in Algebra, so spiritual growth comes from both vertical and horizontal directions. 1. God has a lot of work to do in our lives; for some of us, God has cleared away the biggest hurdles, but there are plenty of lesser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now ! & When?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

Our church must meet the needs of today’s youth. We need to impose the very basic principles of spiritual growth.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 10, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12: 1 “Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, I have no pleasure in them.” Now ! & When? -by: Rev. Sol Madlambayan Introduction: Good morning! God is good all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

No Compromise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3

Topics: Gone Too Far, Other Direction

Broken Walls PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Explore the themes of personal growth and rebuilding in our spiritual lives, drawing parallels from the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Good morning, Church family! We've got a powerful message to share with you today, and I'm excited to dive in together. You know, Desiderius Erasmus once said, “By a Carpenter mankind was made, and only by that Carpenter can mankind be remade.” Now ain't that the truth? We're all works in progress, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-19

Topics: Rebuilding, Broken

Harden Not Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and provision during times of struggle, using disappointments as fertile ground for spiritual growth.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We're gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles, our disappointments, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:17-19

Topics: Remove, Stones

Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores gratitude in scarcity, generosity in giving, and spiritual growth through gratitude, using the miracle of feeding five thousand as an example.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome to this blessed gathering. Isn't it a delight to be in the house of the Lord, to sit at His feet, and to learn from His Word? We're here today, not by mere chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and unending love, has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Gratitude

Rejoice In Suffering!? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon explores how suffering is an integral part of Christian life, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and deepening our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, standing together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. You know, it's not always sunny skies and smooth sailing on this voyage of faith we're all embarked upon. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Topics: Growing In Christ, Suffering

The Gift Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit, responding to God's call, and utilizing spiritual gifts for personal growth and service to others.

Good morning, dear church family. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and anticipation. We are all here to witness the unfolding of God's Word, to listen, to understand, and to apply it in our daily lives. We are about to embark on a spiritual discourse that will, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, John 20:19-23

Topics: Gift Of The Spirit

A Band-Aid Or A Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores how God's transformative love turns our burdens into blessings, leading to true healing and growth in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is a joy to be gathered here today, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. It’s a beautiful day to seek wisdom, to find solace, and to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Greatest Gift, All

Perfect, Establish, Strengthen, And Settle You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

This sermon explores how God's abundant grace, eternal glory, and promise of spiritual growth are experienced profoundly during trials and tribulations.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred assembly where we gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am overjoyed to see your eager faces, ready to receive the Word of God. This is a place of warmth, of love, of fellowship, and above all, a place where God's Word is proclaimed and His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Topics: God, Grace

God Is A Name Changer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, using Jacob's struggle and name change as a metaphor for personal spiritual growth and identity.

Welcome, dear friends! It's wonderful to see each of you here, gathered in fellowship, ready to open your hearts to the Word of God. It is a privilege to share this time with you, a moment we set aside to seek the wisdom of our Creator, to bask in His love, and to learn from His teachings. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:28

Topics: Encounter, God

Relationships: Make Us Or Break Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of relationships in our spiritual journey, their role in our growth, and how to reflect God's love through them.

Good morning! It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the fellowship of God's love and to speak on a topic that touches the very core of our existence - relationships. We are, after all, relational beings, created by a relational God. We are not solitary creatures, but ones made for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: Relationships, Shaping

Back To The Basics PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing, guiding, and rejoicing in God's Gospel, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth and our duty to help the needy.

Greetings, beloved congregation. We come together today on this blessed day, bound by our shared faith, and united in our love for the Lord. We are here to reflect, to learn, to grow, and to be nourished by the Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us remember that we are not alone in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Topics: Redeeming The Lost

On Wings Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores prayer as a transformative spiritual practice impacting society, personal growth, and the church, based on Apostle Paul's letter to Timothy.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather together as a family of believers, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are here today to reflect, to refresh, and to refocus our hearts and minds on the divine purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Topics: Prayer Benefits