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    Qualities That A Mature Christian Strives For SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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    Benchmarks for maturing in Christ

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow in our faith. As we come together this morning, we are embarking on a journey, a journey of spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Are You Maturing? SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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    Striving to mature in your spiritual walk in Christ

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His word and grow in His love. As we come together in fellowship, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the cares of this world, and to ...read more

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    Maturity Equals Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
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    Explores maturing in Christ, understanding faith's strengthening role, and cultivating a life of continual thankfulness as guided by Paul's letter to the Colossians.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred place, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that will guide us, shape us, and ultimately ...read more

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    A Faith-Filled Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith in Christ, emphasizing the journey of believing, becoming, and blossoming in God's love and blessings.

    Good morning, church. I am so glad to see each of you here today, as we gather together in fellowship to celebrate the glorious love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your presence here is a testament to your faith, a faith that is like a mustard seed, small but mighty, capable of moving ...read more

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    Following The Star: A Community Grows In Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores our adoption into God's family through faith, the importance of community, and the unifying power of the Holy Spirit.

    Welcome, dear friends. There's a warmth in the air today, a sense of belonging and unity that binds us together as we gather in this sacred space. It's a warmth that transcends the physical, reaching into the very depths of our souls, reminding us of the profound love that our Savior, Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

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    A Double Net Harvest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
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    Explores how belief in Christ leads to bountiful blessings and how these blessings can be used to strengthen the Christian community.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more. As we gather here today, let's remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how ...read more

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    Have Faith In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024
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    This sermon explores how to actively foster, fortify, and fuel faith through understanding God's promises and practicing forgiveness in a fallen world.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to another blessed day in the Lord's presence. It is a joy to gather together, to lift our hearts in praise, and to seek wisdom from God's holy word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to invigorate ...read more

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    Green Eggs And Ham Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011
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    Green Eggs and Ham was the starting place for this message on Evangelism and the churches need to be flexible in methods for reaching people.

    (Read from Green Eggs and Ham pages 1-16) Do you know the story? I bet you do. It's one of Dr. Seuss greatest works. “Green Eggs and Ham”. You know I hate that book. Didn't always hate it though, no sir when I was a kid I loved Green Eggs and Ham, and when Stephen was born I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Mountain Of Temptation

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003
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    The temptations of Jesus show the pattern of our spiritual growth

    THE MOUNTAIN OF TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 We have a lot of jokes about temptation... “I can resist anything but temptation,” is a common phrase in all circles...religious and non. I think we do that because we’re nervous. We know it’s not just funny, but true, and maybe by making light ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
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    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Use An Understanding Of Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
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    How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting and Growth

    How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how a missionary can communicate the gospel cross-culturally effectively. 2. The students will explain how to use an understanding of a person’s world view to communicate the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Inspiration Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
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    The power of the Holy Spirit is important to the life and growth of the church

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He examined the car and informed her that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passionate Pursuit Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010
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    Our spiritual growth is a pursuit worth pursuing passionately.

    In his bestselling “Purpose-Driven Life,” Rick Warren wrote, “If I asked you how you picture life, what image would come to your mind? That image is your life metaphor. It’s your description of how life works and what you expect from it. It determines your expectations, your values, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Passionate Pursuit Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010
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    The fourth reason of spiritual growth is that we will finish well.

    Usually March is the month of graduations. It reminds me of what someone wrote, “It is important to start right, but it is imperative to end well.” Sadly, many people start well but end poorly. However, I don’t want my life to end that way. I believe most if not all of us would like to finish well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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