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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Evaluating Our Growth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    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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    The Table And Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011
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    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
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    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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    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
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    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
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    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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    The Process Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2008
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    The feeding of the 5,000 was not just an outward miracle, Christ was teaching His disciples and growing them spiritually. This sermon is looking specifically at the process Christ used to teach the disciples and then demonstrate that it is the same proces

    “ The Process Of Spiritual Growth” John 6:1-14 04/13/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau TITLE: The Process of Spiritual Growth SCRIPTURE: John 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Simple Growth - 2010

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2009
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    We need to win one in 2010 and then determine to disciple them here at Christian Hills Church.

    Simple Growth - for 2010 Thesis for the New Year at CH: 1. We need to win one in 2010 and then determine to disciple them here at Christian Hills Church. 2. We also need to commit to reach out to 9 other people outside the church. These 9 are outside our church and the focus here is Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Provision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009
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    “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
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    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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    Hindrances To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
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     | 36,316 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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    Five Principles Of Growth Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,887 views

    Food is necessary for physical life. Without food, we become weakened and eventually become ill. Just as this occurs, lack of spiritual food produces the same results in our spiritual lives.

    Philippians 3:12-13 “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 31, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,294 views

    Hebrews 5:5-14 , Principles of Spiritual Growth

    Principles of Spiritual Growth Hebrew 5:5-14 Intro. * Children can be so much fun and entertaining sometimes. * They sometimes surprise us at how quickly they grow up. * Humor - Playing House A little girl and a little boy were at day care. The girl approaches the boy and says, "Hey Tommy, wanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace, Gratitude And Growth

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2012
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    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 Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 5,726 views

    We all want our churches to grow but are we aware of what that will cost and are we willing to pay the price

    It’s funny but in church life we often have a few different “Brand New Years”. The first Sunday in January we celebrate the “New Year” with the rest of Canada often with a sermon on forgetting the past and looking ahead to what God has in store for us. At Cornerstone ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Growth Through Trials

    Contributed by Scottie Gray on Jun 21, 2013
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     | 8,390 views

    God uses trials to strengthen us.

    Father God we pray to you, our one and only God. We worship your Holy name. We pray a mercy seat in the middle of the sanctuary, so that you may join us with your presence, and hear our praise. We ask for your cleansing, and a desire to hide your Word in our hearts. Father God, we ask that you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist