Sermons on Stages Of Growth:

The Sources Of Our Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2011

Having been justified by faith in Jesus Christ one begins a new relationship with God. And if one has this new relationship then by God's grace they can mature in the love of God through the Holy Spirit in all the circumstances of life.

ROMANS 5: 1-5 The Sources of OUR HOPE Chapter five calls us to rejoice in what faith can do. Luther said, "In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text" (Epistle to the Romans, p. 72). It is like a mountain pass from which one revels in scenery ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of The End

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2014

As we approach the time of the end, Jesus calls us to be aware of the signs and be alert to His coming.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Waste Anything Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

James says to Christians who are struggling with life's adversities-don't waste anything in life-not even your negative experiences, for they contain great potential.

Marcus Bach in his book The Power of Perception tells of how great worth is found in waste. An old lead and zinc mine had been abandoned for years. It appeared a worthless worn out pit with all its value exhausted. But when man developed a new need, a need for Tungsten, the waste deposits from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Elevate To The Next Level - "Living In The Stretch”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 20, 2025

Stretching is something God wants to do in our lives as He stretches our faith. Therefore, in today’s message I’d like to look at how we live life in the stretch, because life happens in the stretch, so we have to learn how to live and survive it.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the Stretch” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Ukq8F_BGMMc Over these past several weeks we’ve been looking at different conceptual ideas in our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level. Concepts like living in the in-between and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 7:15-25, Isaiah 42:3, Philippians 2:13, Mark 3:1-6, Isaiah 54:2, Philippians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Spiritual Significance Of Sowing And Harvesting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

The sermon urges us to open our hearts to God’s Word, allowing Him to transform us so we bear lasting spiritual fruit in our lives.

Good morning, friends. I’m so glad we get to sit under the kindness of Jesus together today. If you could see my heart right now, you’d notice both a hunger and a hush—hunger for God’s voice and a hush that says, “Speak, Lord. I’m listening.” Isn’t that what we all long for? A steady word in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing, Harvesting, Spiritual Significance

Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Wilderness Experience

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 26, 2021

Have you ever felt that way before? were you don’t feel God’s presence in your life? You feel confused and question, “where are you Lord?

Let’s talk about something, I believe is very important.  Let me start by reading a few of my journal entries over the past month. Good morning Lord!  Patience version 2!  Learning to wait patiently on You.  Thank you for the lessons on how to patiently wait upon you.  I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2, Psalm 13:1, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give Up, Finish What You Started

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Feb 4, 2004

A message to encourage you to keep to your assignments and dreams and finish what you started despite opposotions, barriers and obstacles.

VICTORIA OLADIPUPO Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: DON’T GIVE UP, FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED Scripture Reading: Zechariah 4: 6 -10 6] Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayers Of A Righteous Man Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the final sermon in a series dealing with things that will hinder your prayer life. In this message we are given the key to having our prayers answered

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #10 THE PRAYERS OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN THE CONCLUSION TEXT: JAMES 5:16 REVIEW: What was last weeks lesson? Domestic problems. Who ordained marriage? God. Marriage is the foundation of everything else in society. What ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distinguished By Gratitude: The Instinct Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Aug 19, 2017

The enemy of exceptionality is ordinary. Ordinary people never go beyond the common denominator. This is the story of how thanksgiving distinguished a leper, making him exceptional. Thanksgiving comes naturally or instinctively to those who know how to think. This is the instinct of thanksgiving.

This is the story of how thanksgiving and gratitude can make you exceptional in the midst of ordinary. It is the story of the ten lepers who Jesus healed on His long and arduous journey to Jerusalem. It is critical to note the writer of this scriptural narrative, the timing of the event and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tempted To Be In The Spotlight

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon discusses the need for Jesus to be the center of our lives, and how we should deal with tempatations.

Tempted to be in the Spotlight Heb 2:17-18, Mat 4:1-3, 4 , 5-6, 7, 8-9, 10, 1 Cor 10:13, Mat 4:11, Jam 4:7, Heb 2:18 August 9, 2004 I. In plays the leading actors are always at center stage and supporting actors are usually to the side. A. The best way for a supporting actor to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Wayne Nickerson on Oct 3, 2013

National sin calls for God's judgment. What happens when a nation does not worship God. Need for revival and the church to be the church.

RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION TXT: Prov 14:32-34 The wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:32-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Did - What? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30

Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 But ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Only Believe" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This is an evangelistic message, dealing with the way of salvation.

ONLY BELIEVE Text: Mark 9:14-29 "And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran