Sermons on The Need For Maturity:

Recipe For Revival

Contributed by James Hardy on Aug 9, 2004

America needs revival. Many churches need revival. Some need resurrection.

I used to watch both my grandmothers and my mom cook. It amazed me how my grandmothers could cook and never look at a recipe. My mom on the other hand, could hardly boil water without her recipe book. But after a long time she too had disposed of her cook book. But then my wife picked up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure Of Vision

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

A church needs to know that it needs a vision

"The Great Adventure of Vision" Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hebrews 11:1, 8; 12:1-2 God Almighty is a God of Vision. Now when I say "vision" I am not necessarily talking about some mystical sight that someone sees. Occasionally a vision from God is like that as the Bible shows us. Paul saw a vision of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

If You Like These Things

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2013

We need to check our needs.

If YOU LIKE THESE THINGS We find in these verses a list of eight growing graces for the believers. Faith, virtue,knowledge,temperance,Godlinesws,kindness and charity. 2nd Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22

In Tune With The Culture But Out Of Step With The World

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

The need of the church to be culturally relevant.

These are important words because they tell us that these men from Issachar realized that changes were taking place in their nation & they needed to respond to those changes. Not only that, but they were the kind of men who could make the right decisions. Like the men of Issachar, we need to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Doors Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 23, 2015

God wants to open doors and there are some doors that need to be open while others need to remain shut

18 November 2015 OPEN DOORS Key Scripture: Matt 7:7-11 (Message) Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide and seeks game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you trick him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us Sermon I: Blessed Be The Name Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians can experience peace within themselves due to their keen awareness of the reality of Immanuel - God With Us!

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD IMMANUEL - “GOD WITH US” In one of those children’s sermons that often mean as much to adults as to children, the pastor asked the kids to “suppose you and your mom get separated at the grocery store; you get scared and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1-5

Run That Race!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 23, 2007

Life is a race that all must run.

PHIL 3:7-16 We are in a race, aren’t we? Did you know that life is a race that all must run, and when I hear the athletes talk about their "race to the finish line", they always say that it’s all about finishing. Your Christian walk is all about finishing, too. Now, everyone will eventually ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

“benefits For Being In The Ministry”

Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 17, 2013

BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY I. YOU WILL BE FRUITFUL. II. YOU WILL BE FULFILLED. III. THE CHURCH WILL BE FORTIFIED. "A church that does not value gift-based ministry will not grow to maturity."

“BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY” TEXT: John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: Serving the Lord in the Ministry is our great privilege and its worth rewarding. Somebody says; “you cannot get anything in serving the Lord in the church” Why some people have this negative feeling when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Disputing Disputable Matters

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016

We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Would You Qualify For A Reward From Our Abba Father

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 22, 2019

Live your life well to please God. Don't live so natural or as a baby Christian forever. Mature to please God in the things you do

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WOULD YOU QUALIFY FOR A REWARD FROM OUR ABBA FATHER* 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 King James Version (KJV) 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 27, 2014

A Christian has to grow and mature! Someone said: ”You can be in the right place in the right time with all the ingredients in the right place; yet miss it!”

Grow … truly grow … 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my devotions! How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message For Everyone

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 22, 2021

The Apostle John shares with us a Message for everyone - 1. Jesus has paid the price for our forgiveness 2. We can grow into Oneness with Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity)

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17 Theme: A Message for Everyone The Apostle John wants to share a Message with everyone – 1. Jesus has paid the price for all your sins – Receive His Salvation 2. We can grow into Oneness With Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity) INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Foundational Truth 5 (Wk.6) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "the laying on of hands (Part 2)".

Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 Foundational Truth 5 (Week 6) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 27, 2021

God works under opposites in order to help mature us in our faith so that we might appreciate even more the miracle of His love. And that love is truly miraculous.

The Theology of the Cross God sometimes does not work in the ways which we would expect our God to work. Sometimes, He does not always give us what we want. Sometimes, there are moments in our life where God seems so far away. We pray to Him and nothing happens. We look at God to intervene in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational