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  • Tim Richards avatar

    God And His Power In Us Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 9,242 views

    We all ultimately rely upon God and need Him if we are to fulfill His will in our lives. This message deals with those priorities.

    Introduction: Cell #1— I Corinthians 4 is on page 872 of the Bible in your pew. 1. There are stories in history that really catch our attention, but sometimes they are more than interesting, they make important points that can also teach us significant lessons. There’s a story of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Stability Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,594 views

    The early church experienced amazing growth and power. She was very young and very pure. We must follow the biblical model rather than striving to meet the expectations of contemporary culture if we are to experience God's presence and power.

    The Path to Stability Acts 2: 42-44 Today I want to conclude our series: Church – A New Testament Model. Once again we are in the book of Acts, immediately following Pentecost. The Lord had ascended back to the Father, and the Spirit had come, filling the believers. The presence and power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Spiritual Progress

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Aug 1, 2013
     | 10,085 views

    A classical breakdown of the importance of spiritual maturity and how spiritual maturity can be measured and thereby attained.

    Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ let us go on unto perfection…Heb 6:1 (KJV) The word rendered ‘perfection’ in the above text is called “adult understanding, spiritual maturity & mature teaching” by some other translations. That is to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 7,875 views

    God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

    Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Following?

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 14, 2013
     | 8,520 views

    Each and every one of us will follow someone. The person you follow will either lead you to fulfil your potential, or they will lead you to the wrong place.

    Who are you following? 1 Corinthians 10:11 - Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Each and every one of us will follow someone. The person you follow will either lead you to fulfil your potential, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,348 views

    God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. Focus: “This grace was given” b. CIT: God gives specific graces to His children. c. CIS: God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened. III. Exposition a. God gives saving grace through faith, foundational grace. He shows His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who We Are In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,303 views

    To exist is to relate. No human being stands alone. We are defined by those people and things that we relate and by which we identify ourselves. So who are we in Christ?

    ILLUSTRATION A mother went to wake up her son. She said, "Son, it is time to wake up. It is Monday morning to go to school." The son did not want to get up and did not want to go. The mother insisted that he get up. He said, "I do not want to go to school." She asked, "Why don’t you want ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The People Of God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 2, 2013
     | 5,368 views

    1. We grow in goodness (vs. 1-3). 2. We have been chosen as children (vs. 2, 9, 10). 3. We should send up spiritual sacrifices (vs. 4-7). 4. We are people of praise (vs. 7-9). 5. We make it by mercy (vs. 10).

    The People of God 1 Peter 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 11, 2012 *Our oldest daughter, Becky, graduated from the New Orleans Seminary in 2005. We tried to go down whenever we could. And one time we went out to eat at the Piccadilly Cafeteria near the school. *As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,649 views

    Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

    How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Husbands Love

    Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011
     | 3,640 views

    This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

    The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moved By The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 23, 2012
     | 5,529 views

    The only right motive for serving the Lord is to be moved, compelled by, animated by the love of Christ. We love Him only when we are convinced that He first loved us.

    How The Church Grows 1-22-2012 Pastor Dan Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Scripture Reading Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. …. Going to verse 35 we read 35 Who shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 6,409 views

    Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

    Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6: Tested By Time

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013
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     | 834 views

    Abram asked God for fruit.

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Tested Concerning Fruit March 10, 2013 A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Status Quo

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    We must not get content to stay where we are.

    Beware of Status Quo May 5, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not get content to stay where we are. Focus Passage: Philippians 3:12-16 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Its A Complicated Matter Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,643 views

    Living a life that is pleasing to God is no simple matter, in fact it is something that takes work, devotion and commitment.

    2 Corinthians 5 IN STEP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT A complicated matter I’ m sure that many of you have attended a service or a meeting somewhere, sometime where the pastor or speaker make the following statement: “come to Jesus, and all you problems will be over”. I’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist