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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the Christian community, anchored in the gospel of Christ, for spiritual growth and testament of God's love.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as family, bound by the love of our Heavenly Father. It's a joy to see each one of you here, eager to share in the Word of God, ready to be nourished by His truth. Let's turn our hearts and ...read more

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    God's Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
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     | 60,685 views

    If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

    What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through A Child's Ears

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
     | 4,565 views

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    THROUGH A CHILD’S EARS (1 SAMUEL 3) 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?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,148 views

    Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

    Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 40,438 views

    So often, there is a huge disparity between what we say, and what we actually do. The Bible makes the connection or links “believing” to “behavior.” The two appear to be inseparable. When we try to divorce these two terms (as they relate to Christianity),

    Title: Walk the Talk Scripture: St. Matthew 15:7-8 So often, there is a huge disparity between what we say, and what we actually do. The Bible makes the connection or links “believing” to “behavior.” The two appear to be inseparable. When we try to divorce these two terms (as they relate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Tell The Praiseworthy Deeds Of The Lord

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 5, 2001
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     | 8,320 views

    Growth in the Word is vital if we are to share the Word with our families

    Sermon Text: Psalm 78:1-8 September 9, 2001 -- Christian Education Sunday WE WILL TELL THE NEXT GENERATION! I’m sure most of you have heard the story about the Christmas ham. It goes like this: One year, as mom prepared to put the Christmas ham in the pan, she cut a piece off one end. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Need For Multitudes

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002
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    Designed to stimulate believers to evangelize in order for there to be quantitative growth in the Kingdom

    Victory Christian Outreach Church (Victorious Faith Ministries) The Need For Multitudes: Jn 15:16 by Bishop David Ibeleme Sunday 17th March 2002 The concept of evangelism denotes multiplication, however many are not too excited about this. Why Many Don’t Want Multitudes: 1) The “Few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pressing On Into The New Year

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
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     | 6,780 views

    A New Year’s message designed to encourage change and growth.

    PRESSING ON INTO THE NEW YEAR Philippians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
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    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Found Difficult And Not Tried

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009
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    Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

    Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Growing Process Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 2, 2008
     | 6,101 views

    Jesus used the process of seed growth to illustrate the Kingdom of God.

    The Growing Process Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:26-27 (HCSB) “The kingdom of God is like this,” He said. “A man scatters seed on the ground; he sleeps and rises-night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows-he doesn’t know how…” The Miracle of Maturity * Man’s role * Scattering seed * Done ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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     | 4,319 views

    Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

    The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Kindness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 46,242 views

    Kindness is a nondescript fruit that is very important for our growth in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Today as we carry on with out look at the fruit of the spirit, we are going to take some time to examine a fruit that seems to be pretty nondescript on the surface. • Kindness seems like something that is pretty ordinary, but when you start to really think about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,436 views

    In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Passionate Pursuit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010
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     | 4,963 views

    The first purpose of spiritual growth is that we become fruitful and effective.

    Open your Bibles in 2 Peter 1:8-11. “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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