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  • Dale Miller avatar

    Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,762 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

    MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Was That Outloud?

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007
     | 1,263 views

    This is a challenging and evangelistic message on both growth in God and His providence in our lives

    Was that out loud? Story: Statue of David, in 1502 in Florence Italy there was a Large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church thought they hired a professional to sculpt this block, and he drilled a hole right at the bottom destroying this magnificent piece of marble so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Growing In The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,685 views

    It is important that there is growth for the health of any relationship. Our relationship with the Holy Spirit is no different.

    It is important that there is growth for the health of any relationship. Our relationship with the Holy Spirit is no different. What are you doing to promote continual growth in your relationship with the Holy Spirit? If there were a number scale of 1 ¡V 10, 1 being no relationship & 10 being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    This message focuses on the necessity of change. Change can be very uncomfortable but it is essential to growth.

    Keep the Change “Defeating Discouragement” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s law. His most famous law was this: if anything can go wrong, it probably will. There are other laws that are attributed to Mr. Murphy as well. Here are a few: * left to themselves, things tend to go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing An Eternal Portfolio Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    The value we place on God sets the trajectory of our spiritual growth as Christians.

    Developing an Eternal Portfolio Matt. 6:19-21 Jan. 22, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: When I was in college, most of the time I took as many classes, as many credit hours as they would let me take. I wanted to get through with school ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spider Monkey Syndrome

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    We are limited on our Christian growth, because Satan has a hold on us.

    The Spider Monkey Syndrome January 2000 Monte T. Brown Tell the story of the spider monkey. In the country of Tialand lives a very small monkey, called the spider monkey. It is given its name because, it hangs from the tree by its tail and lets its arms and legs dangle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006
     | 681 views

    This lesson looks at suffering through the laws of natural growth, proposed by Henry Drumonoud.

    A. THE LAW OF MOTION: “Every body will continue in a uniform motion in a straight line, except when an outward force changes it.” 1. Sometimes God sends suffering into our life to cause us to change our direction. a. Joseph was prepared to save the world. “Ye thought evil against me; [but] God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: It's A Productive Place

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,267 views

    A practical message on outreach using the early church’s growth as a model for us.

    The Church: It’s A Productive Place Acts 2:42-47 & 9:31 INTRODUCTION:(Prop: Houseplant) I want to introduce you to “the plant.” The reason I say, “The plant” is because it is the only plant in our home that is alive. In fact, it’s probably lived longer than any other plant we’ve ever had. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Honest To God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    Spiritual growth requires that we be honest to God with our mistakes and sins -- and to then repent!

    An elderly woman walked into the local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don’t want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    The church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved favorable for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

    "Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch" Acts 11:19-26 "Bible Passage" Antioch was Paul’s home church. The first worldwide missionary effort began there and has never ceased. Paul received much inspiration and support for Antioch. The Church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lord Send The Rain - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,897 views

    When God allows Rain in our lives, it is always for a reason, a season, and for growth.

    Lord send the Rain! Deuteronomy 11:13-17 As Christians we expect to have trials and tribulations, to go through periods of suffering, and have our faith put on trial. But we also know that God will bring us through it. As the cliché goes, if He brings you to it, then He will bring you through it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    "The Presence Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit"

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 31 ratings
     | 51,865 views

    Is it only a dream? Is it just a vision? How real change and growth starts in the church.

    “The Presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) Intro: It was about an hour and a half before time for the church service to start. As I left the parsonage I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conquering Contrary Inclinations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016
     | 3,570 views

    "through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth "

    Thursday of the 26th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We know how to give good gifts to our children. So does our Father. After all, He has given us existence, life, forgiveness. He did not shrink from offering up His only Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. And as a last gift, He gives the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,365 views

    The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven teach us about the growth of the kingdom of God.

    Scripture Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. Jesus knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Luke 12-13 alternates between ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tony Lee avatar

    Less Is Truly More

    Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,913 views

    Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

    Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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