Sermons on spritual growth: showing 556-570 of 24,135

Raising Godly Kids In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

This is the third of three messages in a series on family growth.

Growing A Godly Family Raising Godly Kids in an ungodly world 3 of 3 I. You’ve all heard of children fear unseen monsters in their room. (Under the bed, closet, etc.) A. The monster the prowls in our homes isn’t just under the bed. a. That monster is the devil and he wants ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Next Step Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2008

Spiritual growth is not automatic, it’s intentional.

Taking the Next Step 2 Peter 1:3-9 Rev. Brian Bill 4/6/08 Charlie Brown is at bat and strikes out again. As he trudges back to the bench, he laments: “Rats! I’ll never be a big-league player. I just don’t have it! All my life I’ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Hope: Christlikeness" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What is the disciple’s objective in spiritual growth?

Last week we looked to Hebrews 12:1-2 as began this series on disciple­ship-becoming more like Jesus. We said that the disciple’s hero is none other than Jesus-He alone is the one we desire to be like. We said that we must set our priorities around that goal, seeking purity in our daily life, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Paul's Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth through preaching

“THE POWER OF PAUL”S PREACHING” Text: Col.3:1-15 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Word of God is the only source for spiritual enlightment. Paul is preaching that the saints at Colosse might be established in the faith, and then that they might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

What is most necessary for our growth in sanctification?

Fruit Bearing Fruit Colossians 1:3-23 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year It was about nine years ago that Rachel and I planted some gladiolus bulbs in front of our house – well… really Rachel planted them. I had been gone for some reason ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go For The Prize Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 24, 2010

God enables the growth which obtains the prize.

Scripture Introduction Some say that you know you are old when you quit looking forward and only look back. Maybe some truth hides in that slogan? As we grow older, we do reminisce more about the past and become less interested in changing for the future. This is one reason dying congregations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 119 - Gimel- V.17-24 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 26, 2011

The psalmist prays for maturity and growth in this section of the Psalm

Gimel The psalmist here is PRAYING a prayer… reaching out to God for help and assistance in living FOR Him. His prayer is that God’s word would be ever more important and the focus of his life…let’s look at what he says over the next 8 verses… 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Dealing with obstacles to church growth spiritual and practical

Facing the Giants 1 Sam 17:1-11(KJV) 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Together We Grow Stronger Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

In Christ our growth is specialized, supported and specific.

TOGETHER WE GROW STRONGER I heard the story of a guy who went to a Raptors game. The tickets he got were terrible, upper level way in the back, so he could hardly see a thing. He noticed that there was an empty seat court side right in the center so he made his way down to the empty seat. When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Four Aspects Of Balanced Maturity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

This beautiful balanced growth of Jesus is the pattern for our own growth and maturity so that we will fulfill God’s plans and purposes for our life.

Intro: From His birth until age twelve, Luke 2:40 tells us that the child Jesus grew both physically and spiritually. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. Our main text Luke 2:52 also says that Jesus kept advancing in the four areas of growth – wisdom, stature (physical), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: *other

Biblical Faith

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002

What elements are necessary for a Biblical Faith?

Biblical faith involves 3 things: our minds, our emotions, and our wills I. Our Minds A. Biblical faith is first of all belief based on evidence 1. Christianity is firmly set in history 2. A reasonable and honest inquiry with our minds leads us to believe that the Bible is too accurate to be a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20, James 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Birthright Of The Christian…

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

The Birthright of the Christian…

The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

What A Christian Should Do? Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Working While We Wait

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon provides three jobs that Christians should be doing while waiting on the Lord’s return.

I. Introduction a. For background purposes - 2 Peter 3:8-10 b. Jesus is going to return, but he as a job for us to do while we are waiting on his return. c. We are to be working for the Lord. II. Our first job is to walk. (14) a. Our walk is to be blameless and spotless. III. Our second job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist