Sermons on Strive To Grow:

The Total Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025

The total man is one who is complete in spirit, soul, and body growing holistically to reflect Christ’s image in every area of life.

THE TOTAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Supporting Texts: Luke 2:52; Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pour It Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Faith grows strongest when poured out honestly. God meets the raw heart with peace before the answer and compassion after pain.

Introduction — When Words Run Out There are moments when life squeezes you so hard that words just stop working. You go to pray, but the sentences fall apart halfway through. You move your lips, but no sound comes out. That’s Hannah’s story. 1 Samuel says she prayed silently—only her lips ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 62:8, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Cycle Of Relationships

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Relationships grow and heal when we move beyond hurt into honest grace, choosing reconciliation and forgiveness through the love and power of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION A husband forgot his anniversary. His wife said, “Tomorrow morning, I want a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under six seconds.” Next morning she found a gift-wrapped box. She opened it. A bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. We laugh because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2, Song of Songs 2:15, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 5:8, Matthew 18:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Awareness grows when we recognize sin as the block to God’s presence, a better life and our obedience to God’s will.

Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21, Judges 16:23-31, Matthew 7:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women Of Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to hold onto God's truth, grow through trials, and find joy after tribulations, using the metaphor of childbirth.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in His name, to seek His face and to hear His word. Today, we gather not just to hear, but to be transformed by the living, breathing word of God. We turn our hearts and minds today to a passage from the book ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-21

Topics: Women Travail, Childbirth

A New Song Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Embrace the new year as an opportunity to grow in faith, sing a new song of praise, and impact the lives of others through our decisions and actions.

So, you know how we all love new stuff, right? New clothes, new gadgets, new experiences. There's just something exciting about starting fresh. Well, a new year is like a blank canvas, full of possibilities. What will this year bring? What will we paint on this canvas? What will be different about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Renewal, Worship Music, Faith Journey, New Beginnings

Trust God To Help You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Learn from Joseph's story, understanding that trials are not burdens but opportunities to grow in faith and trust in God, as He prepares us for an extraordinary destiny.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Genesis 45, a chapter that reveals a lot about the life of Joseph, a man who experienced many trials yet never wavered in his trust in God. As we grapple with our own trials, Joseph's story provides us with a roadmap on how to ...read more

Topics: Joseph

Survivor: What Am I Doing Here Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here?

Imagine going through all the work and effort of Survivor and not winning. Same with Olympics. Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here? What am I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022

There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Tests Obedience, Not Loyalty - By Pastor Ondu Joseph

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 17, 2025

Loyalty without obedience is meaningless. God does not test how much we claim to love Him; He tests whether we will follow His commands. Let us strive to be not just hearers of the Word but doers, walking in full obedience to His will.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 - "But Samuel replied: 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'" Introduction: Many believers equate loyalty to God with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meeting God

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 28, 2025

You can't just come however you want. He is the one and only true God, and we are to strive toward His standards, not the other way around. We can't approach Him just willy nilly, because...

Meeting God Exodus 19:1-16 What do you expect when you come to church on a Sunday morning? Do you come for the fellowship with like-minded believers? Singing songs you've learned to love over the years? Maybe listen to a sermon that encourages and makes you feel good? Or maybe you prefer to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

How To Get Ready For Our Final Good-Bye (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2018

1. Get alone with God (vs. 13). 2. Pursue the right priorities (vs. 14-16). 3. Determine to be devoted to the Lord (vs. 17-19). 4. Strive to spread the gospel (vs. 20-21; 24). 5. Keep focused on our finish (vs. 22-24).

How to Get Ready for Our Final Good-bye (Part 1) The Book of Acts - Part 72 Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 1, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team were at the end of Paul's third missionary journey, and were on their way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Relevance Of Wonders

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 23, 2022

Many churches are asking why they are not growing and why their outreach efforts seem so ineffective. Evangelism is most effective when the proclamation of the gospel is accompanied by a demonstration of signs and wonders.

Ministry and evangelism can be difficult in a country like America that holds a western worldview. The reason why is because people’s skepticism and unbelief concerning “the unseen” and “the miraculous” can limit church growth. God has bestowed on His people authority and power to see souls saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47, Matthew 4:23-25, Luke 7:19-22, Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be His Image! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2012

Being an imitator of Jesus means we view things differently than the world. This means we answer questions differently about significant goals in life. We have different priorities in our life than a person who does not know Jesus. We strive not to pleas

Series: Imitators Summary of last week: The key verses from last week were1 Thessalonians 1: 6-8a: 6You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

27 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:9-10 - Message 27 – Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good To All - Especially To Fellow Believers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 9, 2025

We study an essential truth here today. Paul stresses we are not to grow weary or lose heart in doing good to all, especially to fellow Christians. Perseverance and endurance are essential biblical words. We speak on sowing and reaping also.

27 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:9-10 - Message 27 – DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD TO ALL - ESPECIALLY TO FELLOW BELIEVERS Galatians chapter 6 is full of instructions for practical Christian living. They may look simple but they need a lot of help from God to perform correctly in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 13:20-21, Matthew 13:5-6, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:10, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:11, Acts 15:37-39, John 4:37-38, Matthew 25:22-23, 2 Kings 5:13, 2 Kings 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Hebrews 12:1-3, Revelation 2:3, Galatians 6:10, Acts 2:44-45, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 5:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational