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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,831 views

    Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

    Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,390 views

    Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

    Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Iva4 The Law Hinders Growth Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2020
     | 2,369 views

    Paul uses the example of the athlete because it was something his readers were familiar with, and the idea he wants to convey to them here is that they began the Christian life with dedication and enthusiasm.

    December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.4: The Law Hinders Growth (5:7-10) Galatians 5:7-10 (KJV) 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018
     | 2,770 views

    Message 5 in our series from Exodus tracking Israel's faith journey. This message continues from the previous message.

    The notes here are supplemental to the notes for message 4. Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" Pt 2 I. God deliberately designed a difficult situation 14:1-9 A. He positioned His children up against an obstacle 1-2 God deliberately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Four Great Goals For Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2018
     | 14,676 views

    1. Be available. 2. Be teachable. 3. Be dependable. 4. Be flammable.

    Four Great Goals for Christian Growth The Book of Acts - Part 64 Acts 18:23-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2014 *When we trust in Jesus Christ, we are born again as baby Christians. But the Lord wants us to grow in Christ. And the good news is that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roots - Growth In Character Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,265 views

    In God’s plan you can have fruitfulness, happiness and fulfillment, you can have a breakthrough.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. If God has called you to a certain place, at a certain time, for a certain job, to fulfill your certain dream, no matter how unfruitful it may look. Grow where God plants you and be fruitful. 2. Edmund McIlhenny had a beautiful plantation in Louisiana before Civil War destroyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Method For Church Growth

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022
     | 4,446 views

    In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

    Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Two Keys To The Path To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,674 views

    What are some of the keys to pursuing spiritual growth?

    THREE MISTAKES CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GROWTH: 1. I’m already there. - “This is as good as it’s going to get.” - “I’m mature enough.” - “My life looks like the other Christians around me.” - We need to recognize that God has more for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Grow Up -- Stages Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 7,566 views

    Message six from 1 John dealing with spiritual growth stages.

    “Grow Up” Stages of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Like any personal letter, John wrote for a number of reasons. However a clear theme winds its way through he whole letter. How do I attain and maintain an intimate relationship with the God who is LIGTH and LOVE? I. GOD IS LIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,066 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Stevens avatar

    Why Deacons Are Vital To Church Growth

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,349 views

    When the Apostles felt overwhelmed they created an office....DEACONS, and the church GREW!

    Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” We see, here, the church growing to a large number. As long as the church was small and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,377 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Growth & Flourishing Of The Christian Mind

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,449 views

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another.

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another. At times he seems distant. At times it seems hopeless. At other times he is close. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Partnering In The Growth Of The Kingdom Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018
     | 3,134 views

    Message 10 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing the discussion of building the kingdom.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serve as Partners for the Kingdom of God” I Corinthians 3:10-4:5 NOTE: Since we failed to complete the material from last week’s message I will not reproduce it all here but only include some new thoughts not in last week’s notes. If you want the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    God's Plan For Growth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2020
     | 4,366 views

    The 1) Prayer (Eph. 1:15-16), 2) Person (Eph. 1:17), 3) Promise (Ephesians 1:18), 4) Power (Eph. 1:19-20) & 5) Position (Eph. 1:21-23) that believers have in Christ.

    Ephesians 1:15-23 [15]For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, [16]I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, [17]that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of ...read more

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