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  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    The Father's Influence

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jul 25, 2007
     | 7,088 views

    I would say that behind the success of the family, is the Father - The father who have a sanctifying influence on his family. He will encourage the growth of the family. He will diligently instruct the child the right way to go. Fathers should help the ch

    The Father’s Influence [Proverbs 22:6] Introduction Today is June 17. The world is celebrating this day as Father’s Day, giving tribute and honor to the most important and influential person in the family – The Father. I would say that behind the success of the family, is the Father - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 121 ratings
     | 84,921 views

    I want to talk to you this month on the theme of stewardship, which truly is the missing piece to successful living. I¡¦m excited about what this month is going to have in store for you and for me as far as our own spiritual growth ...

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCCESSFUL LIVING The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship Luke 6 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you this month on the theme of stewardship, which truly is the missing piece to successful living. I’m excited about what this month is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

    Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Wise Guys Finish First"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,054 views

    Today we get to the topic of wisdom. And of all the topics he has discussed, wisdom could be the most important stimulus for spiritual growth. In other words if you plan to grow in the faith it will not happen if you do not first get wisdom.

    Wise guys finish First” James 3:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God’s law. God rewarded him by coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Day 2019 - Love One Another

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2019
     | 4,277 views

    When the industrial revolution came to America there was little or no love between the company and the employees, hence the growth of unions. Would Labor Day even be in existence if those involved had obeyed the Lord's command to love one another?

    Labor Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These words ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Restoration And Renewal

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 5, 2020
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     | 14,563 views

    Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point.

    Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point. Therefore we must start in the beginning. In the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelize On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,828 views

    "Evangelism is the ultimate goal of the kingdom focused church, and everything the church does has to contribute one way or another to reaching that goal. It’s also true that church growth without evangelism is impossible" - Gene Mims

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “evangelism.” So, what is evangelism? In his book, The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims (a former President of LifeWay Christian Resources) defines evangelism as “the process of sharing the gospel with the lost and winning them to Christ, thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Habits

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025
     | 965 views

    Habits are powerful forces that shape our lives, and both good and bad habits impact our personal and spiritual growth. Negative habits, especially those that hinder our walk with God, can lead to feelings of frustration, guilt, and stagnation.

    DEALING WITH HABITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 7:15 "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Galatians 5:16-17, James 1:14-15, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Move From Knowing To Living - James 1:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 286 views

    We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But spiritual growth is not about how much we know; it is about how much we live.

    Go! And Move from Knowing to Living Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What good is it to know the truth, yet never live it out? We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Inform And Motivate People About Starting New Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Whatever the reasons for the growth of the church we must learn how the Spirit of God may use us more effectively to start new churches in seeing that the kingdom of God grows qualitatively (In spiritual fruits, worship, service, maturity, and fellowship)

    Church Planting - How To Inform and Motivate People About Starting New Churches! Text - Acts 1:8, 16:10-40 Statement of Problem - What do we need to know, believe, and practice in order to start a new church? Introduction - Throughout Nigeria new churches are springing up every week. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church Full Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

    The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

    Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Sanctification: The Right Stuff Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,275 views

    This message talks about the doctrine of sanctification from the Penteocstal Holiness view as being a crisis experience as well as a life-long growth. The outline is: 1-The Undeniable Problem, 2-The Undeniable Promise, 3-The Undeniable Provision.

    Winning in the Game of Life Series THE RIGHT STUFF – SANCTIFICATION This morning, I want to begin a new sermon series for the entire month of March entitled, "Winning in the Game of Life" And the reason I want to do this is because this is the time of the year we have "March Madness" and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,729 views

    A reminder of 3 truths taken from Paul's letter to the Ephesians: 1- we are in a Battle, 2- It's Invisible, and 3- we must Make a Stand. We are reminded that God's Armor is available for the believer but it must be fitted - fitted by spiritual growth and

    INTRODUCTION Chip Ingram developed a new DVD Teaching series called “The Invisible War”. Many thoughts began to run over situations in MY LIFE & the LIVES OF OTHERS recently. - Questions asked recently (sickness, death, constant struggle, financial) - Battles Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sermon From Hell

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,928 views

    Hell is a literal place that most preachers shy away from preaching in this current "seeker-sensitive" church culture of ours for fear of offending, and to ensure religious correctness and church growth. In our text we find a man preaching from Hell.

    A Sermon from Hell Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: On an airplane a pastor opened his Bible to the story of Jonah and began to study. The man sitting next to him glanced at this pastors reading selection and commented, “Surely you do not believe that a man was actually swallowed by a whale and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist