How does the Word of God grow in our lives and in the Church? In this powerful teaching, we explore the biblical truth that when the Word of God grows, disciples multiply and lives are transformed.
Drawing from Acts 6:7, Acts 19:20, John 1, Psalms, Isaiah, and other scriptures, this message explains how believers engage with the Word of God through listening, meditation, prayer, and sharing the gospel. It also highlights the ultimate goal of God’s Word: transformation into the image of Christ.
The sermon challenges believers to examine their response to God’s Word, avoid spiritual complacency, and allow Christ to be revealed in every area of life — our homes, careers, businesses, and communities.
If the Word grows in you, Christ becomes visible through you.
Let this message encourage you to return to God’s Word and allow it to transform your life.
Timeline / Chapters
0:00 — Opening Scripture: Acts 6:7 (Theme for the Year)
The Word of God grew and the number of disciples multiplied.
0:51 — Can Disciples Multiply Rapidly?
Biblical examples showing that discipleship growth can happen quickly when the Word grows.
1:18 — Sermon Title: How Does the Word of God Grow?
1:47 — The Power of the Word of God
How the Word pierces the heart and judges thoughts.
2:15 — Three Ways the Word of God Grows
Engaging with the Word
Sharing the Word
Experiencing the Word through worship
3:14 — The Purpose of the Word: Transformation
3:31 — Jesus Built the Apostles Through the Word
3:57 — What True Spiritual Growth Looks Like
4:32 — Jesus Is the Word of God (John 1:1–14)
5:19 — The Word Refreshes the Soul and Gives Wisdom
5:59 — God’s Word Is Magnified Above His Name
6:21 — The Word of God Always Accomplishes Its Purpose
7:32 — The Word Brings Light and Understanding
8:06 — The Bible Is About Jesus from Beginning to End
9:14 — When the Word Grows, Jesus Is Revealed
9:48 — Common Responses to the Word of God
Offense
Forgetfulness
Indifference
Acceptance
12:06 — Allowing the Word to Transform Our Lives
13:00 — Jesus Holds All Things Together
14:15 — Returning to the Word in Daily Life
15:23 — When the Word Grows, Jesus Becomes Visible
16:17 — The Priority: Christ Being Formed in Us
16:25 — Stephen: A Life Transformed by the Word
17:29 — Transformation That Others Can See
18:17 — Jesus Standing to Welcome Stephen
19:00 — What Will Be Written About Your Life?
20:45 — The Christian Journey: I Must Decrease, Christ Must Increase
21:23 — When the Word of God Becomes Scarce
22:05 — The Bigger Picture: Christ Revealed in Our Lives
22:45 — Christ in Our Careers and Businesses
24:01 — Reconsidering Our Priorities
25:28 — Closing Prayer