Sermons on The Need For Maturity:

The Cry, The Need, The Help

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 22, 2024

The book of Psalms expresses worship, encourages us to praise God for who He is and what He has done. It illuminates the greatness of God, affirms His faithfulness, and presents His loving kindness toward us despite of our shortcoming, hopelessness, depression, anxiety and emotional unease.

The Cry, The Hope, The Help Psalms 61 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The book of Psalms expresses worship, encourages us to praise God for who He is and what He has done. It illuminates the greatness of God, affirms His faithfulness, and presents His loving kindness toward us ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Serving Saints In Need Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 20, 2002

An exposition of Rom 12:13 dealing with generosity and hospitality as a demonstration of genuine love.

“Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. Paul shifts from anchors for navigating troubled times to admonitions for ministering to troubled saints. Verse 13 ends this lengthy series of “ing” phrases with a final ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Great Service Needed Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 11, 2009

The call of Moses demonstrates that even when God calls us, it’s not about us but about what God can do.

There used to be a cliché of a scene in many spy movies, science-fiction films, and thrillers. The scene would feature some mysterious person (or sometimes, even the protagonist) removing their dark glasses or doffing their hat and saying something like: “I know this is going to sound strange, but ...read more

Denomination: *other

Our Deepest Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

True Christian living finds its meaning and endurance in love; without love, our actions and gifts are empty, but with it, everything gains lasting value.

Good morning, friends. If you came in today weary, worried, or worn thin, you’re not alone. Some of us have been carrying more than we care to admit—unanswered questions, unspoken hurts, unfinished to-do lists. We try harder, run faster, give more, and still wonder: Why do I feel empty? Why does my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Topics: Love

A Grace Needing World

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 2, 2012

But do we really understand what it means when we say that God is a God of grace

A Grace-Needing World Date: May 20,2012 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Peter 4:10 If you have seen paintings depicting people/late 17th cen. • You may remember that they seemed to always have a pale, chalky complexion. • When you look at pics/Queen Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Christian Maturity By Growing Through The Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 8, 2011

n this sermon outline we list the reasons and ways that we can be fruitful and receive the blessings of the Lord and some of the ways we can and will grow to be more like HIM.

STEPS TO CHRISTIAN MATURITY BY GROWING THROUGH THE WORD! In this sermon outline we list the reasons and ways that we can be fruitful and receive the blessings of the Lord and some of the ways we can and will grow to be more like HIM. 1 Pet 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Knowledge + Experience + Time Produces Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 22, 2022

This message is a reminder that to grow spiritually into living a life that imitates Jesus requires three things: Knowledge, Experience and Time. Working together, they will produce Spiritual Maturity in a Christian’s life.

Good evening everyone. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I want to set the stage by sharing with you something my father used to tell me and my siblings when we did things that didn’t make a lot of sense to him. He would slowing shake his head from left to right and say, “the older you get is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Acts 3:1-8, Matthew 17:18-21, Luke 10:42, Psalm 46:10, Mark 1:35-36, Acts 6:1-4, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:51-56, Acts 4:7-12, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nt Survey - 2 Corinthians, Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Zeron on Oct 9, 2013

Serving self lies at the rood of immaturity and impedes our spiritual growth

As we move along in our survey of the books of the New Testament, we come to the book of 2 Corinthians. The theme of 2 Corinthians is opposite of the theme of 1 Corinthians. To understand 2 Corinthians you have to know that when Paul wrote his first letter to them, he was not happy. The entire ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Mature Witness Look Like? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

The maturity of a person can be seen by how well he/she handles the things that happen to them. The one thing that a believer must do is to learn to live above circumstances--to keep our witness for Christ strong and mature.

Have you ever noticed how circumstances often throw people to the ground? The maturity of a person can be seen by how well he/she handles the things that happen to them. The one thing that a believer must do is to learn to live above circumstances--to keep our witness for Christ strong and mature. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Milk And Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity

Contributed by David Haun on May 27, 2004

There are many in church who hunger to grow. They desire a deeper awareness of Christ’s truths and a stronger faith and maturity. This sermon deals with that longing.

"Milk and Meat: Moving Toward Christian Maturity" (I Corinthians 3:1-11) A sermon delivered by Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida May, 2004 When you were a child, didn’t it seem to take a long time to grow up? I remember always wanting to be older and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11, Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does A Mature Christian Look Like

Contributed by Robert Brent on Apr 1, 2006

What description would you give to Christian maturity?

What Does A Mature Christian Look Like? [Colossians 1:9-12] Pious? Holy? Incurably happy? (Dramatize/adlib a little) Paul gave a description of a mature Christian in these verses. Actually it was his pray for the believers at Colosse 1. A mature Christian has a thorough grasp of God’s will. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maturing Is Hard To Do - But It's Worth It!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 26, 2011

Too often as Christians we take short cuts to maturity. In reality the only way to become complete is to let the Lord take you through difficulty and make you seem to "fail." In the process He builds life and a character in you that will lead you into His

We all have a decision to make. After we become a disciple of Jesus Christ the culture around us, our own brokenness, and an invisible enemy—will all try to mitigate the work that the Holy Spirit is doing inside of us: transforming us into a new character. The decision we have to make is how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Does A Mature Disciple Look Like Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 24, 2008

Be Perfect series presents selected topics from Matthew 5-8 containing Jesus’ call to maturity for those who follow Him.

BE A TELEIOS! (MATURE) Matthew 5:33-48 A mature person is a follower of Christ who through persistent study of the Word, backed up by a completely surrendered life, and transformed by the amazing empowerment of the Holy Spirit, has learned to respond to life’s challenges in ways that are good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Church Of God

The Next Level Of Faith (Grow Into A Matured Christian)*

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2019

Seek to develop yourself in the Christian faith so you can be full of the wisdom of God as a matured Christian and apply it

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE NEXT LEVEL OF FAITH (GROW INTO A MATURED CHRISTIAN)* 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Need For Men In The City Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

“If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche

THE NEED FOR MEN IN THE CITY 2 Samuel 15:24-37 “If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche “Only when you make a difference can you become a reference.” – Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:24-37

Denomination: Pentecostal