Sermons on Mature: showing 16-30 of 19,245

Obstacles To Maturity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005

In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Journey To Maturity

Contributed by Joshua Brett on Aug 18, 2006

The 7 Dwarfs that will stunt our growth.

THE JOURNEY TO MATURITY Ephesians 4:11 He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, until we come to such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2006

How to become a mature Christian.

Christian maturity. Philippians 3:12-16 WBC 5 Mar 06pm V15 "all of us who are mature should take such a view" - but - what is maturity? "Christian maturity?" Am I mature? Are you? Well- elsewhere there are all kinds of definitions of maturity - Educationally: "gratification deferment". Being able ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Maturity Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to mature in our faith.

Modern Maturity Phil. 3:15-16 Here are the Top 10 ways to know you’re growing older: 10. Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. 9. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 8. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. 7. You look forward to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Growing To Maturity

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 5, 2007

A message explaining how the church grows and why it grows. That same message is applicable to individual Christians, too. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

What is it that enables a plant to grow tall? It is the roots. The deeper and stronger the root system, the taller and wider that plant can grow. You can see what I am getting at if you will try to imagine a tall oak tree with the root system of a dandelion. That would be impossible, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:10

Denomination: *other

Maturity A Must

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

All believers are required to take responsibility for the work of God.

Maturity is a Must Rev. Sean D. Lester June 15, 2003 Text: Hebrews 6: 1-8 Hebrews 6:1-8 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, [2] instruction about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mature Faith

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006

Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Road To Maturity

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Jun 22, 2003

How to avoid the risk of backsliding and become a mature Christian

Hebrews 5:11-6:20 The Road to Maturity Outline Introduction Signs of spiritual infant 5:11-14 Two choices: · The right choice 6:1-3 · The wrong choice 6:4-8 The road to maturity: · Remember the past 6:9-10 · Act on the present 6:11-12 · Look for the future 6:13-20 Introduction John Stott, a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destination Maturity. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon that uses two childrens word pictures - pooh bear and Alice in Wonderland - to discus how Hebrews chapter 6 can point us towards maturity. This sermon is rather long and I only used a portion of it when preaching.

Destination Maturity!!!!!!!!!! Here is Pooh Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming downstairs, but sometimes he feels that there really is another way, if only he could stop bumping for a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jul 2, 2004

Discileship series

The heir is a man or woman with the legal right to thge assets of a father. There is what is called a will. The will is the written document on how a person’s wealth is to be shared amongst a set of people, especially the children. And before any will is read, the instruction of the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing To Maturity

Contributed by Jerry Folks on Jan 23, 2004

The Christian growing from a child’s understanding to a full grown adult.

When we accept Jesus into our life, he is our savior. Jesus saved us from our sins, he made us new creations in Christ. We begin on our journey to know Jesus and other believers by the spirit, not after the flesh. There is a vast difference in knowing about God, and knowing God. All scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Holiness

Maturity And Temptation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Why are here this evening? Why are you not at home relaxing or doing some things with your family? Why do some of you drive great distance to worship God in the vening when you have already done so in the morning? 2. Its not because you have to, at least unless you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

Spiritual maturity of the person inside is being seen from the attitude outside-Arnorld Glascow

I. The test of maturity 1. his ability to instruct others v.12 2. his ability to discern the true and false in religious teachings v.13b, Eph.4:14 3. his ability to advance from elementary teachings v.6:1 II. The reason of maturity 1. he can easily understand the word of God v.11 2. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving To Maturity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004

More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Marks Of Maturity

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003

How to identify a mature believer.

Marks of Maturity 1st John 4:17 – 5:5 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Tonight we will be looking at maturity in our walk. Our text comes out of First John, chapter 4, verse 17, and continuing through chapter 5, verse 5. b. In these 10 verses, we’re going to take a deeper look at our walk and how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational