Sermons on spiritural growth: showing 1,411-1,425 of 24,165

First Things First

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Many times we fail to receive the Lord’s blessings because we put what we love before us rather than what the Lord wants.

FIRST THINGS FIRST GENESIS 29:25-27 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “what is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?” Laban replied, “ It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

Change is a continual process that begins with renewing your mind. Change is an adding and a subtraction of things in our life. God has given us the power to change; and although it may be difficult and uncomfortable and unsettling at times, it will draw

Introduction · This morning, I want to talk about change. First, change is a good thing! · Change is a continual process that begins with renewing your mind. · Change is an adding and a subtraction of things in our life. · God has given us the power to change; and although it may be difficult ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

As a Christian, we should not fear change but embrace it. Change is a sign of growth. Change takes place by renewing our mind. We renew our mind on the Word of God. The battle of change is fought in the mind. We must set our mind on the thing of Christ

Introduction · Last week we discussed that one constant in our lives should be change. · As a Christian, we should not fear change but embrace it. Change is a sign of growth. Change takes place by renewing our mind. We renew our mind on the Word of God. · The battle of change is fought in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purposeful Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 22, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 6th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 6 Purposeful Prayer Matthew 6: 5-15 And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you they have their reward. [6] But you, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

When God Makes You Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 23, 2007

Part 3 in the series Faith Basics. This message looks at four specific times when God’s presence will make us uncomfortable, and a choice we’re presented with in each circumstance.

When God Makes You Uncomfortable Faith Basics, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers Sept. 9, 2007 Jn. 3:19-21 Human beings have a funny way of thinking about things a lot of the time. We always wonder if our experiences are “normal,” that is to say “like the experiences of other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Are You Seeking Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.

I will send you the powerpoint for free, just email me with the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:13-18 “What are you seeking?” “A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) A professor of mine said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Show Favortism Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.

if you would like the powerpoint, please email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. James 2:1-13 “Don’t Show Favoritism” “Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.02.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Good morning. It is a blessing seeing each of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Merger Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

There should be no separation between speech and life.

I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans Road

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 26, 2007

how to lead people to Christ

Intro: according to many studies, only a small percentage of people who profess Christ as their Savior, ever lead anyone else to the Lord. It isn’t because they don’t love people, or they don’t see the need for Christ in others, but it is just a matter of never being trained in personal evangelism. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Look Back At Life

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

What a privelege, to take a look back at life through the eyes of the world’s wisest man, who knew now what really mattered.

Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Intro: There is a museum in Deadwood, SD, to the American West. 1. Inscription left by one prospector: 2. “I lost my gun. I lost my horse. I am out of food. The Indians are after me. But I’ve got all the gold I can carry.” 3. King Solomon had a lot, too. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Miss The Point? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 28, 2007

Have you ever missed the real point of a situation? It is easy to miss the point and minor on majors, and major on minors.

MISS THE POINT? IS YOUR PERSPECTIVE RIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART SERIES. The great Bible commentator --- Matthew Henry was robbed one time. In his Journal that day he penned the words: Let me be thankful... #1 Because I was never robbed before. #2 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lets Build A Church

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

As I work here for the Lord and for your church I want to be careful to follow a plan of construction and work from a proven design so that we end up with a happy vibrant, growing Christ centered church.

Lets Build A Church Welcome back everyone hope your summer vacation was enjoyable and a time of rest and fun. Im sure some of you went camping, some went boating and others shopping. Regardless of what you did this summer Im glad youve come back to church to pick up where we left off. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Add To Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

The first thing I want us to do is Learn how to Add. If we learn how to add God will do the multiplying.

Add to your faith! 2 Peter 1:1-11 NIV 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fasting Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 29, 2007

This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 7th sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 7 Fasting Matthew 6: 16-18 Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. [17] But you, when you fast, anoint your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Declare Your Independence Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 29, 2007

An exposition of Col. 2:16-19

Colossians 2:16-19 Clint Meade Cornerstone Baptist Church, 9-30-2007 Along with the rest of the western world, I have been watching the events that are unfolding within Venezuela and Iran. Those two nations are being led by two very dangerous men. Both Hugo Chavez of Venezuela ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-19

Denomination: Baptist