Sermons on Spiritual Growth And Insight:

Hurry Sickness Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2025

Eliminating hurry isn't about avoiding urgency, but about intentionally slowing down to align with Jesus' unhurried, peace-filled way of living, which fosters rest, joy, and spiritual growth.

Series: Unhurried - The Hurry up sickness Tag – So many are rushing too nowhere! Opening Quote: Dallas Willard and John Ortberg – Soul Care “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry” Dallas Willard urged people to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry" because he considered it the greatest obstacle to a vibrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Luke 10:42, Luke 6:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Purpose Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018

Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

(2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Daily Strength For The Journey Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

Yesterday's strength is not enough.

A. INTRODUCTION – EXODUS 16:2-4 1. Grace. When Israel complained (16:3), God promises, “I will rain bread from heaven” (v. 4). 2. Criticism proves people are sinful and evil. They couldn’t trust God. a. God sent 10 “miracle plagues” to destroy the gods of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018

Building a Spiritual House takes Spiritual Stones. This sermon looks a types of Stones Belivers are and how they are shaped to be used in God's Spiritual House.

God is building a spiritual house (oikos, dwelling, household) and believers, as living stones are the material that He is using. In Ephesians 2:20-22 Paul uses the same terminology; These are the elements that make us living stones been built into a spiritual house, relationship with our Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey To Maturity

Contributed by Joshua Brett on Aug 18, 2006

The 7 Dwarfs that will stunt our growth.

THE JOURNEY TO MATURITY Ephesians 4:11 He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, until we come to such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

This is the second of three in a family growth series.

Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 2 Three Part Series (2 of 3) February 17, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Is has been said that "Marriage is made in heaven." So is thunder and lighting! a Marriage is tough! *If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Fast And Give Alms And Pray

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2010

The key to making Lent a time of growth.

Ash Wednesday Homily 2010 There’s not much chance today that someone will see the ashes on your forehead and say “Oh, what a wonderfully pious person that is.” It’s more likely that someone who doesn’t know you are Catholic will ask, “did you know there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Thessalonica Church Of Love Evangelism Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Love evangelism and the growth of the early church.

A. INTRODUCTION Love evangelism begins with the immediate family, then branches out to all relationships, but doesn’t stop there. Love evangelism includes neighbors, extended family and strangers. Perhaps love evangelism is best described by the acrostic F.R.A.N. (Friends, Relatives, Associates ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19, 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

3 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-III—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: It’s Contagious! Two young brothers called the pastor of a local "corner" church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 23, 2015

Growing in Jesus love is a key part of our lives as a Christian. In the sermon we explore what growing is Jesus love involves, what it means for us and how it affects our lives.

Today we are exploring what it means to grow in the love of Jesus. When we look at the dictionary for the meaning of growing words like bigger, more, larger, taller, healthier and living pop up. Now throughout our lives there will be times when we want to be growing. But there are also times for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul’s Prayer For A Greater Knowledge Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 9, 2020

Paul’s Prayer for a Greater Knowledge of God.– Ephesians chapter 1 verses 15 to 23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). That We Might Know God (vs 17b): (2). That We Might Know Gods Calling (vs 18a) (3). That We Might Know Gods Riches (vs 18b) (4). That We Might Know Gods Power (vs 19-23). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many years ago, the prince of Grenada, who was an heir to the Spanish crown, • Was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Spiritual Warrior’s Divine Armor - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 21, 2010

Christ has forged an armor that renders its wearer perfectly safe against all spiritual warfare hurled against us. Christ used it when He was led out into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. It was thoroughly tested on Christ so that all who put it

EPHESIANS 6: 16-18 THE SPIRITUAL WARRIOR’S DIVINE ARMOR - Part II [Isaiah 59:15b-17 / 2 Samuel 22:31-43] A young football coach was hired as a scout for his college. Before his first assignment, he said, “Coach, what kind of player are you looking for? The coach said, “Well, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 25, 2016

The heart of spirituality. Thinking outside the walls of the church. Core concerns of God. Ministry. Two options: "pass by" or "go and do."

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Luke 10:25-37 We live in a world of visual images and sound bites. It is hard for most people today to imagine the whole family sitting around a radio and listening to the president speak each week for 30 minutes as was very common in the 1930’s-40’s. In our Media ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand Me Some Wood For The Fire

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2017

We need to add the fire in our lives.

HAND ME SOME WOOD FOR THE FIRE Proverbs 26: 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Churches need spiritual fires. So I am asking you to throw some wood on the fire. We can’t have a fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Blind Spots

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2017

In this message we look at the first instance of a man who was healed by Jesus and then thrown out of the synagogue. The pharisees were alive and well and still are.

“Dealing with blind Spots” John 9 Yes it’s a lengthy passage but to know the whole story we must read the whole story. So last week we looked at Jesus changing the water to wine. That was the first sign Jesus performed. This is the sixth. Remember that a sign is a miracle that always points to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist