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  • Joe Durai avatar

    Divine Healing And Church Growth

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,413 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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    Anchor Points For Church Growth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,108 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

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Five E's Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,400 views

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    The Five E’s Of Church Growth Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Needs For Christian Growth

    Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,396 views

    Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

    I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    What Hinders Church Growth?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,449 views

    There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

    ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    Looking at the first Church in Acts for a model of who we can be.

    Acts 2:42-47 “Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is the first picture of the first group of individuals who made up the first Christian Church! They are our forbearers. They are our brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Change That Comes With Church Growth

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

    We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    Spiritual Growth In The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,078 views

    By using the mustard seed as an illustration for the growth of the kingdom Jesus is demonstrating the amazing power of the gospel and its effect on people.

    Spiritual Growth in the Kingdom of God The Book of Mark Mark 4:26-34 I. Introduction A. As we have seen the parables of Mark 4 primarily concern themselves with issues of the Kingdom of God. 1. Specifically they deal with the spiritual aspect of the Kingdom. a) That is the realm in which we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Growth By Addition: Knowledge Of God Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
     | 5,432 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Knowledge of God

    Growth by Addition “Knowledge of God” 2 Peter 1:5 (NIV) 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge As we continue in our series Growth by Addition, we come to the next level that we are to add to: Knowledge. This level challenges us to add ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Growth By Addition: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Self-Control

    Growth by Addition Self-Control 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Growth By Addition: Brotherly Kindness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,128 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Brotherly Kindness

    Growth by Addition Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Different Stages Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,227 views

    This message examines the different stages of Christian growth.

    People have the tendency to use word pictures to help others understand difficult concepts. This is quite common in the church. The church has often been compared to a business, a farm, a team, a school or a hospital. However, none of these analogies have the ability to adequately convey what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Introducing The Keys To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 84,121 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

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,332 views

    This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

    Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    The Cleansing And Growth Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,119 views

    This is a study in the book of acts sixth sermon in the series.

    The Cleansing and growth of the Early Church Acts 5:1-16 Acts # 06 I. The cleansing of the membership of the church. 5:1-12 A. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira. 5:1-2 1. The circumstance of the sin 5:1. NOTE: Was the sold property. 2. What was the sin? NOTE: Kept back part of the money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist