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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

    IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    Being Born Again Series

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    Most common and obvious hindering factor in our spiritual growth is when you do not have life to begin with

    Barnabas C. Park barnabaspark@gmail.com 4 most common hindrances for Spiritual Growth. 1st Factor: Being born again Romans 8:29: For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren; Beginning today on, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,878 views

    Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

    It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave Bishop avatar

    Please Yourself

    Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

    We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

    Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 152 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

    "Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    The Vitamin Of Confession Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    This is the sixth message in a series of seven messages I preache at Wednesday night Prayer Meeting on Spiritual Growth and Fitness.

    Spiritual Growth and Fitness Confession of Sin 1 John 1:8-10 There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. Vitamin: H (humility) Confession of Sin. Psalm 51:1-14 1. Requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Believing Without Seeing"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 23,354 views

    In the story of the healing of the Nobleman’s son, we see the growth of faith, and the enablement of Jesus to meet our needs.

    “Believing Without Seeing” John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the life and ministry of Jesus. TONIGHT, we will take a look at the healing of the Nobleman’s son. We take a lot of things by FAITH. Every time we sit in a chair, we have FAITH that it will hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Brewster avatar

    Four Vital Experiences For The Church

    Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    The early church experienced 4 vital experiences which brought about great growth to them on a daily basis.

    FOUR VITAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 THERE ARE 4 VITALLY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES WE SHOULD BE HAVING EVERY WEEK .... The early church which had alot of problems — also were setting a pattern for us today to follow — how to have church — A church that believes in and operates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Finding Motivation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,432 views

    Vision sermon on urgency, time is now, motivation for the common ground growth that we argued would be our goal

    Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Title: New Riverlutions: Finding Motivation, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Sense of Urgency video, On October 16, 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley were tied to the stake to be burned for their Protestant teaching and preaching and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • bala samson avatar

    We Got To Grow! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,409 views

    You sure got to hear this message, so as to gauge the growth of your spiritual life according to His Word!

    We got to grow! Part 2! Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, 2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house..’ You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Only through faith can a believer maintain growth Spiritually. A verse upon verse study on the book of Romans.

    Being Justified by Faith Text: Romans 4: 1-12 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Stand Firm In The Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,789 views

    God wants us to plant the seed of His Word, to water it, and then rejoice in whatever growth God will provide.

    I like what I’m seeing here at Central Park. I’m seeing some growth. I hope you see it as well. One of the catalysts behind this growth is in our youth. We have a very dynamic and outgoing youth minister, who along with his wife, have breathed some life into our ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be The Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,024 views

    Jesus says, "I will build My Church." Our growth comes through the church. The church make an impact.

    Read Matt 16:13-19 16:18 - And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. JESUS: I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH That’s our confidence! The word CHURCH is used only TWICE by Jesus, and recorded for us only in the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • bala samson avatar

    Philemon!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,171 views

    You sure got to hear this message, so as to gauge the growth of your spiritual life according to His Word!

    We got to grow! Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, 2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house..’ You sure got ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal