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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Problems And Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 15, 2015
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     | 9,566 views

    It was inevitable that with the unprecedented growth the church of Jerusalem experienced, conflict and problems would arise. But the disciples acted speedily, and in the process established the principle of shared ministry, which brought even more growth.

    Problems and Prosperity Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 14, 2015 TEXT: Turn please in your Bibles to Acts 6. INTRODUCTION In our study of Acts we’ve seen how the church in Jerusalem grew from a small band of followers in the upper room to a large army of believers in a very short time. Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Keys To Building A Church

    Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,076 views

    6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

    It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Church Member To Disciple

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2003
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     | 6,303 views

    This sermon is about the growth process that should take place in the life of a believer.

    From Church Member To Disciple GNLCC 11/16/03 Matthew 7:13-27 Proverbs 3:1-13 James 1:19-25 John got back his history exam and for the third time he got a D-. He looked over at his friend Terry, who had a big smile on his face. Terry had an A. John made up his mind he was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Roots And Leaves Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Growth comes in our lives as we meditate on God’s word.

    GOD, WATER AND LIFE OCTOBER 3, 2004 Psalm 1 “Roots and Leaves” INTRODUCTION The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Nov 11, 2006
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    The church is designed to grow by God. Our obedience is the key to fast growth.

    INTRODUCTION What made the early church grow so fast? Let us listen from the first members of the church; I. WE ARE FOLLOWING A SUPREME ORDER, 28-32 A. It is God’s order. It is the highest order. It is from the highest power. “Strict Order” Versus “Supreme Order” Note: “WE” –Apostles and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 - Spiritual Renewal Series

    Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Oct 4, 2006
     | 3,889 views

    How Spiritual Renewal is essential for Spiritual Growth within the Body of Christ.

    Grieving the Holy Spirit Part 2 – Spiritual Revival Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan. We are glad you are here this beautiful morning, joining us in our worship and praise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Brent Eubank avatar

    God Is Our Only Hope Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,704 views

    In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

    Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Aren't Growing... We Are Dying Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,909 views

    In a small youth group, there are 3 keys to growth... My Friends are essential

    A few weeks ago we started talking about how to grow our youth group. This week I was reading a book. And the youth pastor that wrote the introduction was talking about how he went to 2 youth groups as a teenager. The first one had only 1 couch. They had 3 or 4 teens that came. And outreach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,211 views

    There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

    WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed & The Leaven Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    A sermon considering the Growth of the church seen in both the mustard seed & the leaven.

    Matthew 13:31-33 The Parable of the mustard seed & The Parable of the leaven 31" Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Truth

    Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    authentic, true Christianity, maturity, maturation, growth, character, put off

    Living the Truth Ephesians 4:11 – 32 A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science fair. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Am I A Team Player

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012
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     | 6,220 views

    Evangelism and church growth, just like all of life, is a team effort.

    Becoming a Team Player Eph 4:1-3 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    One Big Happy Family

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2014
     | 5,823 views

    How God's family should work together and bring fruitful growth

    God’s Big Happy Family Ephesians 3:14-19NKJ Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, Remember this quote, ”There’s no place like home,” And she’s right. There’s no place like home, when it is happy and healthy. A happy and healthy home is one of the best places on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Walks With Me!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,930 views

    The conversion of s sinner take a moment, but the growth of a saint takes a lifetime.

    Hebrews 11:5-6-By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 3,593 views

    A series encouraging growth in our faith. Used originally in the new year.

    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe 2 Peter 1:3-12 The new year brings a flood of commercials with products promising better health, loss of weight, good memory, etc. This year brings us a tennis shoe that shapes up our body while we walk. My favorite verse this time of year is from the KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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