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    Evaluating Your Spiritual Growth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 546 views

    Explores the concept of spiritual maturity, emphasizing its essence in living out God's word rather than merely performing religious rituals.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. It's always a joy to gather together in His name, to be nourished by His Word, and to grow in our understanding of His unending love for us. Today, we gather to ponder some profound truths that will challenge us, inspire us, ...read more

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    Change Inevitable, Growth Optional

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2023
     | 1,271 views

    But our world seems bound to turn its back on God’s gift.

    Fifteenth Sunday in Course (A) Originally 13 July 2008 edited 2023 “Farmers are the founders of human civilization,” said Daniel Webster. Farming and gardening are just the same the analogies chosen by the Lord to illustrate a profound truth about the loving mercy of our God. Moreover, if we pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom Growth, Jesus Style Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Let’s look at the master’s plan of Kingdom Growth

    INTRODUCTION  I want to ask you an important question this morning. Raise your hand if you would like to see the Auburn Christian Church reach the lost people of our community.  Reaching the community for Christ is the reason that we exist as a church. It should be the goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Process For Your Growth

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    What is the process that God will take to help us grow up in Him.

    God’s Process For Spiritual Growth Going To The Next Level Series Review the past six weeks… Going To The Next Level. · Daring To Get Out Of The Boat · Taking Risks That Please God · When The Dreams Doesn’t Happen Right Away · How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth Three Ways Circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Anchor Points For Church Growth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 10,762 views

    In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

    ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,961 views

    Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

    Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Divine Healing And Church Growth

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,909 views

    A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

    HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Your Family - Investing In Growth Series

    Contributed by Merle Mees on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

    INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy From Your Growth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    Discover and rejoice in the seven signs of Christian maturity.

    Introduction: Steve Brown often points out that one is a Christian or he is not. One does not become more Christian over time. Likewise, one is pregnant, and does not become more pregnant over time. You either are or you aren’t pregnant, regardless of whether you are showing. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church Growth By God's Word

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

    Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Growth And Physical Blessing

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 26, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 15,605 views

    Obedience and Blessing Go Hand In Hand

    Exodus 15:26. And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Growth: Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002
    based on 231 ratings
     | 35,058 views

    We are to develop as people of grace.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH: GROWING IN GRACE Colossians 1:9-11; Acts 2:42 S: Four Marks of the Church Th: Spiritual Maturity Pr: WE ARE TO DEVELOP AS PEOPLE OF GRACE. ?: How? KW: Desires TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 1:9-11, three desires that we need to have in order to develop as people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To Christ Requires Growth

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    This is a sermon about moving your life beyond the place where you came in at the door.

    (1) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" "Nope", The old man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Common Ground; Continued Growth

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,790 views

    Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. ... Yet, there are areas, as believers, that should always be open and available for our growth.

    COMMON GROUND; CONTINUED GROWTH Knowing God through Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 INTRODUCTION: Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. Areas such as mutual love for people, especially believers in the faith, and a hatred for evil and sin come most quickly to mind. Yet, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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