Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Spiritual Growth (Page 2)
Pastor Tim Travis looks at New Year’s resolutions, using Philippians 3 as a biblical foundation. He argues against typical resolutions, advocating instead for a resolute commitment to spiritual growth modeled on Paul’s unwavering devotion to Christ. Pastor Travis emphasizes setting “SMART” goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) for deepening one’s relationship with God, including pursuing purity of mind,…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the importance of living a principled life as a Christian from 1 Corinthians 9. He encourages listeners to follow biblical principles, not just laws, and to examine their actions through the lens of edification, enslavement, exposure, and esteem. Pastor Travis emphasizes that believers should always consider how their actions affect…
Adam Umpleby teaches from Psalm 107 where he emphasizes the unchanging and relentless love of God for humanity. Umpleby uses the Psalm’s narratives of God’s deliverance and provision for His people as examples to illustrate how God consistently reaches out to individuals who are lost, in need, or have strayed from Him. He highlights the…
Are we eager to be close to God? When we study Exodus 19, we recognize that not everyone chooses to be close to God – but what’s our desire today? We are as close to God as we choose to be!
Do you pursue God? When we’re passionate about something, we tend to find the time to make it a priority – how about something of eternal importance? Friend, we’re all in need of this daily time with God, let us each make it a priority to pursue God!
How we need to be in the Word of God today! 1 Thessalonians 2:13 reminds us of the great need to be rooted in the Word of God so that we can effectively work and grow in Christ. Friend, are you taking time in the Word of God today?
You might say, “How can I know the will of God?” Are you in the Word, are you studying? As we study the word of God and develop our roots in Him, the will of God becomes clearer to us. Friends, there is no greater place than the will of God!
In Luke 19:1-10 is the account of a man named Zacchaeus – we best know him for his stature. But this man wanted to see Jesus, and wouldn’t let the press get in in the way. Friend, are you willing to put for the effort to see Jesus today?
Spiritual growth is required of the well rooted and built up Christian. As we look at Colossians 3:15-4:18, Paul writes of many areas where growth is needed in the Lord: In our worship, in giving thanks, in submitting to Godly authority, and so on. Friend, if you’re not well rooted, let today be the day…
Our need as Christians is to be rooted and built up in Christ. Colossians 3:1-16 shows us our need to be maintaining our roots, maintaining our walk, as we grow and mature in Christ. Friends, time is short, if we’re going to use this life for Christ, today is the day!