Local Sermons on Spiritual Growth (Page 3)
The Tamed Tongue and the Transformed Life
Mathew 12:33-37; Proverbs 18:21; 1 Peter 3:10; James 3:5-8 P1. The Portrait Of A Tameless Tongue And A Graceless Life Proverbs 18:21; Jeremiah 9:5, 8; Proverbs 13:18; Psalm 10:7; Proverbs 17:20 P2. The Possibility Of A Tamed Tongue And A Graceful Life Mathew 19:26; Proverbs 18:21; Isaiah 50:4; Songs 4:11; Proverbs 25:15; 15:4 P3. The Profit Of A Transformed Tongue And A Gracious Life Isaiah 48:17; I Corinthians 7:35; 12:7, 14:6; I Samuel 25:23-35; Numbers 6:25
The Consecration of Heavenly-Minded Citizens
1 Chronicles 29:1-12 The believer’s consecration to God is the sure evidence and the proof of their heavenly-mindedness. In the same vein, no one can claim to be heavenly-minded if they find it difficult to take their hands off their lives and allow God to take His rightful place on the throne of their hearts. Consecration and heavenly-mindedness are therefore, two different sides of the same coin – a truly consecrated believer will be heavenly-minded, and a heavenly-minded believer will…
The Possibilities Of Prayer
Philippians 4:6,7; Psalm 50:15 Sincere believers are often faced with perplexing situations – defying human understanding and solutions. The Lord knows we would have such encounters in this life and has therefore made provision for our succour and victory. Prayer is one of the surest ways and weapons for the believer’s victory over perplexing situations; and its possibilities are endless. “Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer, and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble” – Fenelon. 1. The Persistent and…
Paying the Price for Revival
Psalms 85:6; Habbakuk 3:2; Ezekiel 37:1-3 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” An important question from a concerned, desperate Israelite, who knows and has heard how the Lord did great and mighty works from the good old days. However, things are no more the same. Wilt thou not revive us again?Will thou not restore us again? Wilt thou not renew us again? We ask the same question today. 1.The Pressing Need for Revival…
All Out for Souls
ALL OUT FOR SOULS 1 Peter 3:20; Mathew 28:18-20 P1. WHY OUT FOR SOULS? Mark 8:36-38 P2. WORKING TIRELESSLY FOR SOULS Judged 8:4; Galatians 6:9; Joshua 13:1-12 P3. WINNING SOULS FOR CHRIST Mark 1:45; Acts 4:33; Acts 5:18-20,28,40-42; Acts 4:4,8,13,29,31; Acts 27:22, 25, 41-44 1. I wonder, have I done my best for Jesus, Who died upon the cruel tree? To think of His great sacrifice at Calv’ry! I know my Lord expects the best from me. 2. The hours…
Following Christ and Bearing the Cross
FOLLOWING CHRIST AND BEARING THE CROSS Matthew 11:28-30; 4:18-22 Many show interest in Christ and the Christian life but are not willing and ready to accept His invitation to “come unto me”. They just admire the beauty of the Christian life from afar. “And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life” (John 5:40). A great many who also come to Christ are not ready to follow Him, let alone bear the cross. They love the crown…
The True Experience of Holiness for Life and Ministry
The True Experience of Holiness for Life and Ministry Isaiah 35:8-9; Deuteronomy 23:14; Luke 1:74-75; Ephesians 4:24 P1. The Desire for True Experience of Holiness for Personal Life Psalm 17:15; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7; Mathew 5:6,8; Colossians 2:10 P2. The Description of True Experience of Holiness for Ministry 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Kings 17:7-24; 2 Kings 4:8-23; Ruth 2:1,4-9; 3:1-14; 2 Chronicles 31:18; Romans 16:1-5 P3. The Determination for True Experience of Holiness for Heaven 2 Timothy 2:22;…
Profiting by the Law of Sowing & Reaping
PROFITING BY THE LAW OF SOWING AND REAPING Psalm 126:5,6; Isaiah 48:17-19 God is not a hypocrite. As a faithful Father He leads by example and shows us how to profit from the law of sowing and reaping. Sowing time is always a difficult moment requiring patience, persistence and hard work. God gave (sowed) His only begotten Son to reap the millions of people who have been saved through the death and resurrection of Christ. The death of Christ was…
Saved For A Purpose
Saved for a Purpose Acts 26:12-19 We are saved for a purpose. The call to serve is for every believer: God’s expectation from all believers is to be obedient to this divine purpose; “the heavenly vision” P1. The Price of Our Salvation Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ;1 Peter 1:17-19; Isaiah 53:3-6; Acts 26:22-23;19 God’s grace is absolutely free for all who come to Jesus in faith. Yet the grace of God is the costliest gift we’ll ever receive as…
The Narrow Way
THE NARROW WAY Proverbs 14:12; Matthew 7:13,14 The most precious and valuable things in life are not always the most popular and attractive. It takes the most diligent, patient and forward-looking seekers to find them. Life presents us with many choices and decisions on a daily basis. Whereas some choices and decisions have little or no consequences, others have, in fact, eternal consequences. Which gate have you entered, and on which road are you travelling – the broad and easy…
Winning the Imperishable Crown
WINNING THE IMPERISHABLE CROWN 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Hebrews 12:1-3 The Christian life is a race which demands diligence, determination and discipline. God has rewards for those who run, but they are for those who complete the race, and who do so lawfully. Like athletes, runners and boxers, we must not just aim at competing, but target the prize (the incorruptible crown). We can only attain the crown through constant training, discipline and avoiding distractions. “I press toward the mark for…
Priority of Daily Fellowship with God
PRIORITY OF DAILY FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD Psalms 42:1-2; Proverbs 8:17 The need of the hour is undisturbed fellowship with God. Believers must prioritize this sweet fellowship. Forgiveness and freedom from sins give us the confidence to cleave to God in fellowship steadfastly. It is a daily commitment to be in God’s presence with a willingness to submit to His will. As the hart prioritized the water brooks to satisfy her longing, believers should put all other things aside to have…