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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Biblical Demand For Growth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Christian Growth Series

    1. 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" a. The life implanted in regeneration needs developing and nurturing. Paul’s favorite term for undeveloped Christians is "babes in Christ," whom he calls "carnal" Christians in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 17,993 views

    God’s patience is a blessing to us. This message looks at God’s patience

    INTRODUCTION  A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Seeds Are A Plan For Growth

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 11,914 views

    YOU CAN COUNT THE SEEDS IN AN APPLE, BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED!

    SEEDS ARE A PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our text: 2 Peter 3:18 BUT GROW IN GRACE, AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST... I ponder: You can count the seeds in an apple; BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED. Sickly oaks from sickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Growth As A Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,120 views

    We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

    GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Apostacy

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    Here are pointed out the warning signs, consequences, and the cure for apostacy.

    Apostasy: (Webster) - The abandoning of what one believed in, as a faith, political party, principles, etc.. A. If I were to address a large group of Christians and asked if any of those present were in the grips of apostasy...none would answer. 1. I should then be able to draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 28,130 views

    "Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

    "Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • eddie johnson avatar

    How To Share Your Faith Without Losing A Friend Series

    Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,683 views

    Taking a fresh, bold look at relational evangelism.

    "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30 Our Problem: Man believers think that the punishment for being a Christian is evangelism "Christians and non-Christians have something in common. We are both uptight about evangelism." God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Truth About The 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 285 ratings
     | 31,232 views

    What you don’t know about the 2nd coming could be fatal.

    OPEN: The church was packed and the preacher was wound up to a fever pitch speaking on the 2nd coming of Jesus. Quoting Jesus’ promise, he shouted out “I am coming soon!’” He preached some more and said even more loudly “I am coming soon!!” He preached a little longer and threw his arms up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Stringer avatar

    Handling God's Word

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    There are many preachers today who mishandle God’s Holy Writ--some use it to make money and teach false doctrine, some use it to beat people over the head, some use it to justify wicked habits and styles of living; look into II Timothy 2 and find out how God wants His servants to use His word!

    HOW WE SHOULD HANDLE GOD’S WORD II TIMOTHY 2:9-26 Introduction: Read II Peter 3:15-16. Many preachers and teachers are just what these verses describe—unstable—and many times as they get up to preach or teach, they actually wrest the Scriptures. We must learn how to respond to God’s word and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Drake avatar

    Where There's A Will, There's A Way

    Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,441 views

    A sermon devoted to teaching and preaching the subject of perseverance, the church must go on.

    I would like to talk to you for just a few minutes this morning upon a subject simply entitled, “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way.” Peter writes to those who, as he puts it, were kept by the Power of God. He is clear in his teaching that no matter what we do, where we come from or where we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Discerning Good And Evil

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    Seven questions that new Christians can ask themselves in helping to discern good and evil.

    As Christians, we are zealous to serve the Lord that paid for our Salvation with His very life. We want to please Him in all that we do. However, if we are new in the Faith, we realize that our knowledge of the Christian walk is lacking. In our day-to-day life, determining what is right and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ways That The Holy Spirit Guides Leaders To Use Both Inductive And Deductive Approaches In Their Preaching And Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach. Inductive learners prefer to learn from examples, demonstrations and case studies rather than studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Waiting

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,846 views

    So many times we get tired of waiting on God to fulfull his promise to us. Whether it’s waiting on His return, or waiting for an answer, Peter gives us four key principles to help us while waiting on God.

    Good opener video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uor_gZnckLA (available upon request) ---------------------------------- Story Illustration Opener A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Jesus Will Keep His Promise

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    The disciples thought Jesus would return for them in their day, but He did not return. After the cross, the Christians were persecuted for their faith in Jesus and what He did for them at the cross. Many suffered torturous deaths because they would not

    Jesus Will Keep His Promise by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org Right before Jesus went to the cross to die for our sin, He made a wonderful promise to His followers. He said (John 14:1-3 NIV) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. {2} In my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 85,061 views

    Every Christian desires to grow and mature in his or her walk with Christ. This sermon, which is the first of a series of sermons, introduces the keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture While searching this week for a story to introduce my new series of sermons, my eye caught the following headline: “Man Lives in a Tree after Fight with His Wife—50 Years Ago!” I suppose I was drawn to this story because my first counseling assignment as a freshly-installed Associate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed