Sermons on Spiritual Growth:

Walking Towards Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jun 9, 2018

Spiritual growth requires effort and diligence, and it takes time. It’s not a one shot deal. There’ll be constant battles. But just like physical fitness, you’ve gotta keep getting back out there, and start back working out, your body, mind and soul.

Do you ever feel like you’re slipping with your faith? You just can’t seem to keep steady with doing what you know it takes to be a good Christian. You just can’t be that perfect projection of what’s perceived to be the “perfect Christian”. Well believe me, true spiritual growth requires effort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Guarding It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 3, 2010

Three prayers essential to guarding it so that you never lose it.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get it and Keep it) “GUARDING IT: How to Keep It Once You Have It” SELECTED SCRIPTURE OPEN This morning, we finish up our series: IT: Finding ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020

A sermon from Acts 1 to encourage believers to think about reasons that God tells us to wait

“IN GOD’S WAITING ROOM” Acts 1:1-14 FBCF – 4/22/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – Most of us do not enjoy sitting in a waiting room. - Dr. office or hospital waiting room - Getting oil changed or car repaired - Some type of business or work appointment - Right now, we are ALL in a waiting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 4, 2020

What happens to a church that is spiritually dead? Are you a thermometer or a thermostat - what does it mean to be at the ambient temperature of our culture? and how can we change? How to connect to God in a way that presevres our life of faith.

Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com I’ll never forget it. I was a young boy eating at a Shoney’s with my dad. I loved going to the buffet and he loved taking me because, like most young teenage boys, I had a hollow leg. I thought I found the jackpot as I scooped up some fluffy white ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 10:23, Matthew 25:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Bible Can Be Studied And Understood Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

What Bible study will do

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT BIBLE STUDY WILL DO 1. Before examining what Bible study will do for you, ask, “Why people don’t study Scriptures.” a. Not know what it offers. “Have ye not read the law?” (Matt. 12:4). b. Blinded. “They couldn’t believe, as Isaiah said . . . God has blinded their eyes . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38, John 5:39

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Judge - Samson The Son Of Promise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

Although his life is filled with one exciting adventure, Samson had a fatal attraction to the Philistine world. We must be careful about what claims our attention and dominates out thought life. If you get too close to the world, the world will dine you, wine you, blind you & bind you.

Sermon. Here Comes The Judge – Samson, the Son of Promise Judges 16:18-30 Introduction: Samson was a Hebrew with an unusual gift of strength who must respond properly to the call of God on his life in order to lead his people out of enslavement. The Bible list three great Nazarites: Moses, Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Prosperity In The Times Of Famine

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Dec 24, 2018

Immediately you see the word prosperity you might connote that it has to do with worldly riches, goods or money. However 3 John 2 gives three dimensions of wealth; bodily prosperity, soul prosperity and spiritual prosperity.

Immediately you see the word prosperity you might connote that it has to do with worldly riches, goods or money. However 3 John 2 gives three dimensions of wealth; bodily prosperity, soul prosperity and spiritual prosperity. Hence this sermon would talk about absolute wealth according to 3 John 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19, Luke 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Backsliders

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

God begins to lament concerning his people’s backslidden condition. He was grieving that His people had turned their backs on Him...

Jeremiah was a prophet who prophesied for 42 years, ministering from the reign of the last good king of Judah, Josiah, to the final destruction of the city of Jerusalem. Politically, the region was going through many changes as the Assyrian Empire got smaller and Egypt, Babylon, the Medes, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing In God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2016

Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Paul, The Model Convert Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2015

Paul was a model preacher, missionary, leader theologian. But he began as a baby Christian like all of us. He was also a model baby Christian. This sermon teaches us how we can grow in Christ and maximize our usefulness for the kingdom of God.

Paul, the Model Convert Chuck Sligh August 2, 2015 TEXT: Acts 9:10-31 – “And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Grow In Grace/

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 12, 2015

how do you grow in grace

How do you grow in grace, do you join a certain denomination, or do you believe a certain doctrine or belief, or d you do certain thing's? In 1 & 2 Peter, the apostle warns us against false teachers in the church, and he tells us how to live by grace. How do you grow by grace, (first, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Convinced Of Better Things In Your Case

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 3, 2015

God believes in you and has given you great resources to live an abundant life.

WE ARE CONVINCED OF BETTER THINGS HEBREWS 6:9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. {Hebrews 6:9} PRE-SERMON QUESTION: Hey do you have your phones with you today? I have a text question for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom's Harvest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2017

The best use of your money is to share, gain and share some more, so that the Kingdom of God can be expanded around the world.

Deron Smith of Springfield, Missouri, is one of many believers around the world who observes Lent, which starts this Wednesday. Not too long ago, he and his wife sat at the dinner table with their three daughters, ages 6, 8, and 11, and attempted to explain what Lent was all about. As part of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Exodus - Part 12- Stop " Going" To Church Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 6, 2016

part 12 of our Exodus study

Exodus- “The story of God’s presence” Part 12 “Be the Church “ Exodus chapters 25- 26- 27-28-29- 30 Galatians 5 Good morning Today we are going to pick back up in our study of Exodus The teaching in this series continues to be hard Some of you may feel like you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Diligent Faith

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Jun 28, 2016

2 Peter chapter 1 instructs us to live a diligent faith, one which continues to grow from the time we accept Christ as our personal Savior and Lord. In the process, Peter shares in this chapter 7 attributes we grow in as we become more spiritually mature.

LIVING DILIGENT FAITH - 2 PETER 1:1-11 Michael K. Farrar, O.D. God's Breath Publications: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/ Audio Sermon: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/living-diligent-faith/ SERMON OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS LIVING UNDER CORRUPT ROMAN RULE - SURROUNDED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible