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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Apostacy

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,910 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

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    A Growth Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    God loves you enough to accept you just as you are, but He loves you too much to leave you that way!

    Characteristics of Christianity pt 4: A Growth I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends, so that you can watch out and not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people. I don’t want you to lose your own secure footing. 18 But grow (literally, keep on growing) in the special favor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Growing In Grace Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    What are some words that describe growing in grace?

    Growing in Grace, Part 2 of the Grace series 2 Peter 3:18 This is part 2 of a two part series on grace; the first part was grounded in Grace. Review of that: The dynamics of grace, (where sin abounds grace much more abounds); the Definition of Grace: God stooping and bending toward us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Grace. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    A sermon one of two that considers the call of the Christian to grow in grace and suggests what we can to to enable this.(Sermon central story in it)

    How to grow in Grace. 2nd Peter 3 verse 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wonder what the greatest gift you have ever received was? I wonder if the most valuable gift was also the greatest!!!! I remember once getting a push bike given to me when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discerning Good And Evil

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,468 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

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    Working While We Wait

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    This sermon provides three jobs that Christians should be doing while waiting on the Lord’s return.

    I. Introduction a. For background purposes - 2 Peter 3:8-10 b. Jesus is going to return, but he as a job for us to do while we are waiting on his return. c. We are to be working for the Lord. II. Our first job is to walk. (14) a. Our walk is to be blameless and spotless. III. Our second job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,746 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

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    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 26,924 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

  • 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
     | 11,503 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
     | 7,742 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

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    The Biblical Demand For Growth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 5,439 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

  • 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
     | 2,531 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

  • Andrew Stringer avatar

    Handling God's Word

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,314 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

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    The Prayer Vitamin Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,408 views

    This is the first in a series of short sermons on Spritual Growth that I preached at Wednesday Prayer Meetings.

    Spiritual Growth and Fitness Prayer 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text 2 Peter 3:18 Paul says that we are to grow in Grace. There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (we want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest Over the next few weeks we are going to study the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is This A Molehill Or A Mountain?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    Let’s study personal spiritual growth, and maturity, and how worry hinders growth and maturity in the church?

    IS THIS A MOLEHILL OR A MOUNTAIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, ... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord. LOOK AT HOW WORRY IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God