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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hindrances To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 35,822 views

    3rd in a series on Christian Growth. Every Christian experiences hindrances to Christian growth. This message deals with some of them.

    READ Hebrews 5:11-14 In this series of messages on spiritual growth, we have established two things. The first truth we have established is that the Christian life is not a once-for-all event but a continuous process. At conversion, we become a new person in Jesus Christ. Then, for the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Church Growth

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    how church growth exploded on the scene

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Plan For Growth In 2005

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,480 views

    This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

    A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,439 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Fasting for Spiritual Growth Matthew 6:16-18 June 5, 2005 Introduction About a year and a half ago, I began preaching through the gospel of Matthew. And except for some occasions when I felt God was leading me to preach about some other things as kind of a "pause" on our walk through Matthew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Evaluating Our Growth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,726 views

    Christians must regularly evaluate his growth.

    EVALUATING OUR GROWTH LUKE 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION The end of the year for some reasons is an interesting event in our lives. It creates a mixed feeling of excitement or loneliness for the future. It is exciting because we have another opportunity to start our lives and hopefully avoid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incredible And Imperceptible Growth Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,156 views

    God's work is sometimes slow and almost imperceptible. What is His work in your life like?

    Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. ðáñáêáëέù – to call alongside; to beg persistently So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Table And Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011
     | 4,581 views

    Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace, Gratitude And Growth

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2011
     | 3,327 views

    Three great themes in the opening verses of Philippians.

    Grace, Gratitude and Growth Phil 1:1-11 Message prepared for Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA June 26, 2011 *Philippians is a tremendous book of the Bible. Here God gives us some great words of comfort. For example in Phil 4 He tells us: 6. Be anxious for nothing, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace, Gratitude And Growth

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2012
     | 4,783 views

    Introduction to verse by verse study of Philippians: 1. The first big theme is grace. (vs. 1-2). 2. The second big theme is gratitude. (vs. 3-8). 3. The third big theme is growth. (vs. 9-11).

    Grace, Gratitude and Growth Phil 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2012 *Philippians is a tremendous book of the Bible. Here God gives us some great words of comfort. For example in Phil 4 He tells us: 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joys Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,256 views

    As we grow as Christian’s we not only come to experience the joy that comes with it, but we also bring joy to the Lord, when He sees his children grow.

    The Growing Christian Series The Joys of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction There are many joys for the Christian. We can praise God for the joy of having our sins forgiven. We can rejoice in the blessed assurance of being his heirs. We can face the future with optimism because of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Provision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    “The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity.

    The Growing Christian “The Growing Christian” series is an appropriate theme based on the need for every disciple’s continuing growth to spiritual maturity. Provision for Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1 – 2 Introduction A false idea held by many is that the child of God is born full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow.

    The Growing Christian Series The Necessity of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow. When we were children, most of us had the fear that we would never grow up to adulthood. We could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foes Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    As Christians we are called to grow in Christ, but we also need to be aware of the foes that are against that growth, so that we may overcome them.

    The Growing Christian Series The Foes of Spiritual Growth 1 Peter 2:1-2 Introduction The words of our text imply that the laying aside of harmful attitudes and evil actions should go hand in hand with the process of spiritual growth. Spiritual growth, like growth in the animal kingdoms, is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,830 views

    We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Greatness And Growth In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    Greatness and Growth in the Kingdom (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 1-9. Ill: Unanswered questions: 1. How come Superman could stop bullets with his chest, But always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? 2. Do one legged ducks swim in circles? 3. If a jogger runs a the speed of sound can he still hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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