Sermons on Spiritual Growth:

Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5

Topics: Christian Values, Spiritual Growth

Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Topics: Life Lessons, Spiritual Growth

Guiding Young Hearts: A Parent's Duty SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Parents have the crucial role of guiding their children towards the path of righteousness. This sermon explores this responsibility and the importance of instilling spiritual values in children from a young age.

Today, we will explore the important responsibility parents have in training their children in the ways of the Lord. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." But how exactly should we go about this training? Let's delve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Parenting, Childhood, Spiritual Growth

Growing In God's Image SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God created us in His image and commanded us to grow and multiply. Our spiritual growth and fruitfulness are conditions to remain in Christ. We can only grow and be fruitful by staying connected to Him. We are expected to show growth and fruitfulness in every area of our lives to glorify Him.

The purpose of God for us as Christians is to be ambassadors of heaven on Earth, ensuring the realization of the Kingdom of God. God wants us to be fruitful and multiply in all areas of our lives: spiritually, intellectually, physically, maritally, professionally, financially, ministerially, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-29

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Fruitfulness In Christ

Growing Goodness: A Journey Through The Fruits Of The Spirit SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Exploring how the Holy Spirit cultivates virtues in the lives of believers.

The Holy Spirit is actively working in the lives of believers, producing fruit. This fruit is the result of developing a relationship with God through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. It brings about a noticeable change in our attitudes towards everything. The power of the Holy Spirit goes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Topics: Fruits Of The Spirit, Spiritual Growth

Embracing Leadership With Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

To truly honor and love our leaders, we should remember them through our actions, follow their guidance, and keep them in our prayers.

Imagine walking into a small country church and being greeted by a friendly usher. As you express your desire to sit in the front row, the usher warns you that the pastor is quite boring. Unbeknownst to the usher, you happen to be the pastor's mother. Another incident involves a woman complimenting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Topics: Leadership, Love, Spiritual Growth

Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Personal Transformation, Spiritual Growth

Claiming Your Divine Health And Wealth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

As a child of God, you have the right to be healthy in body, soul, and spirit. It's crucial to claim what belongs to you, otherwise, the enemy may steal or rob you of your divine inheritance.

Today, we will explore the topic of possessing our inheritance in Christ. As children of God, we have certain rights and blessings that are available to us. However, it is important for us to understand and claim these blessings, lest the enemy steals or robs us of our rightful inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Inheritance In Christ

A New Family Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the deep sense of fellowship and community in the early church, emphasizing the importance of shared faith, mutual support, and commitment to Jesus' teachings, and encourages modern believers to experience God's blessings through being part of His family.

Good morning, Church! I want to welcome you today as we gather to worship Jesus. Let us remember this morning that we are here today because of the grace of God that was made available to us through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and resurrection from the dead. As Christians, we can never lose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Topics: Fellowship, Community, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Made New

Be Transformed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

Jesus rescues us and initiates a transformation process within us, moving us from our past lives to a secure life centered on Him, requiring our time, dedication, and commitment.

We are continuing our series we started last week called, “Collide.” We kicked things off by looking into the biblical principle of standing firm in our faith. The world attempts to offer us a different set of values, one that includes things that are initially seductive, but ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Dedication, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Collide

And Enoch Walked With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

The sermon urges believers to pursue a daily, intimate walk with God like Enoch, prioritizing faithfulness and devotion over worldly achievement or recognition.

If you’ve ever taken a slow walk with someone you love, you know the wonder of it. The world rushes, but your pace becomes conversation, companionship, and comfort. You notice what you’d miss at a sprint—the birdsong, the breeze, the steady presence at your side. Scripture tells us of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14

Topics: Enoch's Example, Spiritual Growth

Babies Are Cute, But Not When They Have To Shave Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015

Maturity, Growth, Division, Purpose

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Babies Are Cute, but Not When They Have to Shave 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (p. 794) May 17, 2015 Steve Farrar wrote a great book called “Point Man.” It focuses on godly men leading their wives, families and friends. He says: “We’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025

Spiritual laziness is a state of neglect in our spiritual lives, where we become complacent, apathetic, or disengaged from our pursuit of God. It can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and a lack of growth in our faith.

Title: OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL LAZINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 6:9-11 "How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9-11, Romans 12:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Revelation 3:15-16, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time For A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008

This message is a great tool for personal spiritual evaluation.

Time for a Spiritual Tune-Up Once, when the people of God had become careless in their relationship with Him, the Lord rebuked them through the prophet Haggai. Haggai 1:5 (NIV) 5 Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” The temple was the focal point of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Harvest Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of God as a master gardener aiming to cultivate spiritual growth in believers, encouraging them to develop their spiritual gifts and contribute to a global spiritual harvest.

Begin the service by showing different types of fruit on the screens and have the congregation vote by multiple choice what kind of fruits they are. Start easy with an orange but progressively get more difficult by showing a papaya or a durian. Point out the various different types of fruit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Spiritual Harvest, God's Work, Spiritual Gifts

Sermon Series: Rooted