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What Is Spiritual Growth?

Contributed by Satkunanathan (Paulos) on Sep 19, 2013

Understanding the term Spiritual Growth will Seal your destiny, It will lead to life and in abundance, Pleasing God in every thing we do.

As a Christian it’s important that we learn this in our daily life so we can increase in our Spiritual Growth. Growth (Growing) is the Key word – Getting Taller, Higher, Upwards. In general, we have a perception that Spiritual Growth is getting serious with God, commitment in reading ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

There is a great blessing in store for God’s people who REFUSE to give up. There is great power in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Paul’s first letter to church at Thessalonica was full of encouragement to be ready for the return of Christ. He reassured them that their loved ones who died won’t miss the big event—they’ll actually be the first act! Most scholars think there is less than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do People Like To Put God In A Box?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Sep 7, 2015

From the casting out of a demon to the healing of a deaf and mute man, God's ways are better than human ways. God sent his Son to meet with our souls with a One on One plan for redemption and salvation.

Mark 7:24-26 (CJB) Next, Yeshua left that district and went off to the vicinity of Tzor and Tzidon. There he found a house to stay in and wanted to remain unrecognized, but keeping hidden proved impossible. Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit in her came to him and fell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Purposeful Faith – (Makabuluhang Pananampalataya) Part_4 Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 15, 2020

Ano ang Purposeful-Faith? (makabuluhang pananampalataya) Makabuluhang pananampalataya, Ay hindi patungkol sa ating sarili. What can I gain? What can I have? What can I receive? What blessing I have? It’s all about for God and Others.. Nothing for us actually.

9-27-20 Purposeful Faith – (Makabuluhang Pananampalataya) (Part4) Introduction: Ano ang Purposeful-Faith? (makabuluhang pananampalataya) Makabuluhang pananampalataya, Ay hindi patungkol sa ating sarili. What can I gain? What can I have? What can I receive? What blessing I have? It’s all about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, Romans 8:28, Matthew 16:25, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hoe Your Spiritual Garden

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Saints we must stretch out in these days to grow tall above the shadows of the weeds around us. We must demonstrate that the love of God is greater than the hate of His enemy. We must grow together sheltering one another from the encroaching weeds.

Hoe your Spiritual Garden Matthew 13:24-30 13:36-43 Message: I trust you have been enjoying this spring weather and I hope you have gotten your hands dirty in the garden. Today we listen to Jesus give us a wonderful Parable about the Weeds in the Garden. Last Sunday our girls and boys of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Proverbs 24:30-31, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Immature Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

How does grace help you grow?

One of the gifts of God is this progression of life…We all know that there is this progression of life…there is an expectation that when young you are going to grow up… Baby in the womb…infant wanting to walk…child wanting to be a teenager, a teenager wanting to be an adult… Do you remember…Did ...read more

Faith Overflowing

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 16, 2016

Here are the list of seven steps that we can grow into overflowing faith that can work in our lives and then reach out to this sin-sick world that needs Jesus.

FAITH OVERFLOWING Here are the list of seven steps that we can grow into overflowing faith that can work in our lives and then reach out to this sin-sick world that needs Jesus. I. We begin with NO FAITH. Mark 4:40 0 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 12, 2016

Second in series on stages of Spiritual Growth

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith The Adventure Begins/New Discovery Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NIV) Intro: A priest, a minister, and a rabbi were discussing the controversial question: “When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Culture Of Sowing

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 6, 2019

Sowing should be a part of you as a child of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 1 OF LENT* For our 40 day fasting period, we will focus on the Kingdom Culture. The culture we need to possess, the ways or practices we need to have established in us so we walk and live successfully in the Kingdom. These cultures are all in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Godly Contentment

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-19, Philippians 4:10-20, Ecclesiastes 5:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Fundamentals Of Discipleship

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 23, 2021

This sermon highlights in simple terms what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

In Matthew 28:18-20, when Jesus handed over the Great Commission to His disciples and by extension to you and I, He set out the fundamentals; the main things we should know about discipleship. What are the basic things we need to understand about discipleship as seen in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Blessed Attitude Toward God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 22, 2006

1- We must hunger and thirst 2- We must strive for purity

INTRO.- ILL.- There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was an obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Extinct

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 15, 2013

As a Christian, we must strive to allow our earthly nature to become extinct.

What would you say the following list of items have in common? The Yellow pages. Movie rental stores. Dial-up internet service. The VCR and telephone answering machines. If you guessed “things going extinct” then you would be correct. Much like the dodo bird, dinosaurs and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christ, Our Example: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 15, 2011

Jesus is our example of a prayer warrior; we must strive to be like Him.

Christ, Our Example: Prayer August 14, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is our example of a prayer warrior; we must strive to be like Him. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:9-13 Supplemental Passage: "When you pray, you are not to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist