Tests and trials can lead us to spiritual growth. In fact, God may allow fiery trials (1 Peter 4:12). This sermon addresses two critically important spiritual keys in the process of our spiritual growth.
2 Peter 3:18 enjoins us to grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. It seems to be saying growth is not automatic. What is it to grow in the grace of our Lord and Savior? What is it to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and...
Do we know what God wants each of us to become? Is it time to reevaluate our calling? Ephesians 4:13 Until we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the...
If we are growing spiritually our character should be changing and imitating Christ's character. This sermon covers five elements that are responses to God's grace in our life.
To grow in grace and knowledge is a lifelong duty for all Christians. But what does that mean and how do we go about doing it? It means we must learn about Christ, the doctrines of His Church, and the plan of salvation. Learning the truth...
The subject of grace is vital to our spiritual well-being but is a subject that has been in the past controversial and even feared. We need to be cautious and careful and define it more strictly to better understand this important...
Gary Smith begins this sermon by asking us what was Peter's final written admonition to the Church? The answer is given in II Peter 3:18 where we are told to grow in grace and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He asks and then answers...
Third in an ongoing series as how to be active witnesses as current citizens of the Heavenly Jerusalem in today's world. The Kingdom is not merely what is yet to come in its fullness, but what we as "Kingdom bringers" impart (in part)...
A spiritual gift from God is the spirit of wisdom and revelation. We receive knowledge of truths about reality through revelation that we would not otherwise have. With wisdom we can use these truths to increase in grace and knowledge....
Excellent message about applying what we learned at the Feast of Tabernacles, and applying it to our individual lives. Join us for this message about making action plans and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus...
We are instructed to grow in grace and knowledge. We understand what growing in knowledge means, but what about grace? What is it and how does one grow in it?
We are going to examine the statement that Peter made admonishing the church to grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
This sermon is a followup to Gary Smith's April 11, 2015 sermon. But as he began it he referred us back to his sermon on October 12, 2013 titled "Growing in Grace and Knowledge." So this sermon is actually his third sermon on the subject...
Many worry about the "unpardonable sin." There is no sin God won't forgive when we are truly repentant and stay under the umbrella of His grace. However, unpardonable sin is a reality we must be aware of. It includes a willful rejection of...
What is the theme of the Bible? What are the precious truths necessary and essential for salvation? What are the great questions of life? Do you have a clear and deep understanding of the purpose of God and human existence? What is the...
