Sermons on Vision To Grow:

How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

We need to grow in prayer…And the only way that is going to happen is to pray! It’s as simple as that.

How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have victory over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian Church

A Work Has Begun; In You Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

God wants us to grow; He wants to keep working on us and in us, building us as individuals and as a church.

August 9, 2009 – A work has begun…in YOU. Philippians 1:1-11 Who of us has a project on the go? Ok, how about 2-3 projects…more? Anyone have something they wish they hadn’t started? Some folks like to work on just one thing at a time; plan it, prepare for it; do it till it’s done. Others can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Worship is a necessary practice in growing deeper in Christ. Our worship needs to be God centered, an offering unto him.

Do you understand that from a worldly perspective, what we are doing here on Sunday morning is absolutely ridiculous? I was recently asked, why don’t more people come to worship? Why would they? To most people worship gathering is a waste of time. Why would I go to church when I could sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Got Faith! Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008

Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church Plan And Purpose

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

A review our the importance of using what God has given us for the purpose of growing and building up the church.

I. REVIEW FROM TODAY Where is Paul? Prison What has happened? Judaisers adding circumcision & other requirements to grace 3.2 (we do the same) READ PHIL 3:12 1. What had Paul not obtained? (Vs. 10) 2. What were 4 parts of vs. 10 3. Describe Godly perfection (12) – Phil 1.6 & Eph ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

A challenge to believers to get honest and real with God, surrendering to Him and growing into who He made us to be.

Job.38:3 - Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 
 Is.29:13, Jer.12:2, Mt.15:8, Mk.7:6 - These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 1 Jn.3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 10, 2008

Living in a world that grows increasingly out of step with the Gospel, Christ followers are salt and light because of the One they follow.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

120 Years

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him.

I. EXORDIUM: What is your life span? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:3 (Amplified Bible) Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not forever dwell and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whatever It Takes To Know God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

Second in a series of messages encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to grow in their walk with Jesus. This message focuses on discipleship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Colossians 2:1-7 Purpose (v. 2): My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003

With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

We Learn Obedience To Become Like Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2016

The Father's free gift makes us His sons and daughters, and we grow in faith through obedience in suffering.

Our Lady of Sorrows 2016 Joy of the Gospel The commemoration of Our Lady of Sorrows comes right after the great Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross–yesterday. We cannot separate Mary from Jesus and we cannot separate either from the definitive work of our salvation that they together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Four Characteristics Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016

Practice these four traits that Paul prayed his friends would possess, and you will grow in your spiritual maturity.

When you’re building something important, something that you want to last, it is absolutely necessary to start with a BLUEPRINT. We don’t begin important projects haphazardly. We begin with a plan for what we desire in the final product. If we don’t, we will end up with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Sad Is A Person With No Mission? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014

Do you know your mission? There are many types of missions, grow and develop... Gaius, Diotreshes, Demetrius... Be a missionary...

HOW SAD IS A PERSON WITHOUT A MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS OUR MISSION ? ... DEFINE: MISSION: TO BE ENTRUSTED PURPOSE, PLAN, ASSIGNMENT, CHARGE, The act of sending or being sent, to carry FAITH or humanitarian work to others, to find direction, to change or ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Personal Goal Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 7, 2018

We must not forget that discipleship is not just about reaching and growing other people, it is about our development also.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will wrap up our Discover Discipleship series. • There are many reasons to be a disciple of Jesus. One of the last things Jesus commanded as He ascended into Heaven was for us to make disciples of all nations. • We have a big job to do, many people in Sierra Vista ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Vine---We Are Grated Into The Vine

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Grape vines are amazing how they grow, need to be pruned, produce fruit and thrive, all being attached to the Vine.

5/10 John 15 – Mothers Day, Jesus is the Vine—we are the Branches, God is the Gardener (Mothers garden us) Welcome Calvary family to Mother's Day Worship. We're back in a vineyard again, at Sharon Forden’s. She and her son Ken and I talked about some aspects of the vineyard and I want ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed