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    Whatever It Takes, I Must Get To Jesus

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024
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    Looking at Peter walking on the water in a different light, we see his determination to get to Christ.

    Whatever It Takes, I Must Get to Jesus Mt. 14:24-29 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Church Life

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 6, 2025
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    An 8-part course or series on What it means to be an active part of a Biblically centered New Testament Church Please take this, adapt it to your church's specifics.

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE By Owen Carey, Eric J. Hanson, and Dallas E. Henry UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying With Big Faith Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026
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    Understand where and how to develop your faith.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Pilgrim

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 23, 2024
     | 1,763 views

    To be a Christian requires us to be fully involved in our relationship with Christ. If we truly believe we should be able to show how different we are to the world around us. The more we immerse ourselves with Christ the more we glow with an inner light.

    THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM 2 Cor 5:17 Every year since 650 AD Muslims celebrate the Hajj. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca. According to Islamic beliefs every devout Muslim must attend at least one Hajj in their lifetime if they wish to guarantee their arrival in Paradise upon their death. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024
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    This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thriving Spiritually In A Secular World SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,244 views

    Is it possible to live a godly life in the evil world where God has no place?

    Introduction: In today's world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to live a godly life. The influence of God and His teachings is being pushed aside, and immorality and corruption are becoming the norm. Many people are afraid to live according to God's standards and have instead embraced a ...read more

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    The Measure Of God's Blessings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,226 views

    God promises that the measure we give will be the measure we receive. This sermon explores this promise and how we can grow in Christ.

    In today's sermon, we will explore the principle of God's Law of Measure. This principle, established by God, states that the measure we use in our interactions with others will be used in return towards us. It applies to various aspects of our lives, including how we give to others, forgive ...read more

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    Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,554 views

    God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

    God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

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    Learning To Value Our Time SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,368 views

    We are all students in the school of life, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to learn and gain knowledge. Understanding the value of our time on earth is crucial.

    We gather here today to give thanks to God for another new year. As we enter into this year, it is important to remember that our time on earth is a learning experience. We are like students in a school, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher. Let us reflect on the significance of this and how it can ...read more

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    Guiding Young Hearts: A Parent's Duty SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Parents have the crucial role of guiding their children towards the path of righteousness. This sermon explores this responsibility and the importance of instilling spiritual values in children from a young age.

    Today, we will explore the important responsibility parents have in training their children in the ways of the Lord. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." But how exactly should we go about this training? Let's delve ...read more

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    Growing In Spirituality SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 707 views

    In 'Growing in Spirituality', we explore John 15:1-5 where Jesus outlines the process of spiritual growth. This involves understanding God as the gardener, Jesus as the true vine, and ourselves as the branches.

    Salvation through faith in Christ has two dimensions: the assurance of eternal life in heaven and the call to live for God on earth. While we often hear that we should live for God, we are rarely taught how to do it. In John 15:1-11, Jesus provides a clear explanation of the process of spiritual ...read more

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    Growing In God's Image SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    God created us in His image and commanded us to grow and multiply. Our spiritual growth and fruitfulness are conditions to remain in Christ. We can only grow and be fruitful by staying connected to Him. We are expected to show growth and fruitfulness in every area of our lives to glorify Him.

    The purpose of God for us as Christians is to be ambassadors of heaven on Earth, ensuring the realization of the Kingdom of God. God wants us to be fruitful and multiply in all areas of our lives: spiritually, intellectually, physically, maritally, professionally, financially, ministerially, and ...read more

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    Growing In Faith: Our Life's Letter SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,115 views

    We are living letters, our lives reflecting our faith, that others may see and glorify our Father.

    Living Epistles - 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Throughout the Bible, Christians are compared to various things like branches, salt, lights, and sheep. In 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, we are compared to epistles or letters written with the spirit of the living God. The Corinthian church had attitudes hindering the ...read more

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    Growing Goodness: A Journey Through The Fruits Of The Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Exploring how the Holy Spirit cultivates virtues in the lives of believers.

    The Holy Spirit is actively working in the lives of believers, producing fruit. This fruit is the result of developing a relationship with God through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. It brings about a noticeable change in our attitudes towards everything. The power of the Holy Spirit goes ...read more

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    Embracing Leadership With Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,221 views

    To truly honor and love our leaders, we should remember them through our actions, follow their guidance, and keep them in our prayers.

    Imagine walking into a small country church and being greeted by a friendly usher. As you express your desire to sit in the front row, the usher warns you that the pastor is quite boring. Unbeknownst to the usher, you happen to be the pastor's mother. Another incident involves a woman complimenting ...read more

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