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  • James Wallace avatar

    Safeguarding Your Christian Life Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 5, 2021
     | 3,759 views

    Like guardrails and protective barriers around potential dangers, so the writer to the Hebrews attempts to safeguard our Christian walk by noting potential dangers to our Christian life--among them apostate religious institutions

    I’m a big fan of Yellowstone National Park, not only because of the great fishing it offers, but also because of the great natural wonders that can be seen. Of course, some of its most famous natural wonders are found in its geyser basins, where Old Faithful can be found among many others, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Two Visions; One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,154 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

    TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

    GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sound Of The Breakers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,185 views

    This sermon encourages believers to break through life's barriers with faith, using their unique voices to proclaim God's glory and step into their divine destiny.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are united in one spirit and one purpose. As we come together today, we are reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." Indeed, ...read more

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    Confessing Christ And Glorifying God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    The master key to spiritual growth is the glory of God. In this series on the "Keys to Spiritual Growth" I want to give many practical ways to grow spiritually. Today, I will set down two keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Last week I started a new series of sermons titled “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” Spiritual growth is as essential to the life of a Christian just as physical growth is essential to the life of a child. Because God commands us to mature spiritually, we need to understand how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Touch From The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Three barriers to faith - grief, fear and doubt were each dealt with by a special touch from the Risen Lord

    A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ii) ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,845 views

    In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

    When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God's-Eye View Of Others Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 24, 2016
     | 5,847 views

    When we look at others as God does, we won't be so quick to throw up barriers.

    I want to speak to you about walls this morning. Can you think of any famous walls? How about the wall that is so large it can be seen from space? That’s the Great Wall of China. It’s actually a series of walls built, rebuilt, and maintained between 685 BC and 1644 AD. With all of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rediscover Love Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,681 views

    Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

    Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Faith: Nurturing Our Spiritual Journey Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024
     | 1,159 views

    Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways.

    Introduction Growing in faith is a vital aspect of the Christian journey. It involves deepening our trust in God, maturing in our spiritual understanding, and living out our faith in practical ways. As we navigate life, our faith should continuously evolve and strengthen, enabling us to face ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Climbing Even Higher: Necessary Notions

    Contributed by Calvin Turner on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,900 views

    4 "TIONS" for Spiritual and Ministry Growth

    Climbing Ever Higher: "Necessary NoTIONS" Talk about the climbing wall. Talk about the excitement. Talk about the difficulty. Talk about someone who is not ready to climb! ME! If I were going to make the climb up the new wall, there would be some necessary "NoTIONS" that I would need! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 37,658 views

    This is the second of three in a family growth series.

    Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 2 Three Part Series (2 of 3) February 17, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Is has been said that "Marriage is made in heaven." So is thunder and lighting! a Marriage is tough! *If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Titus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

    I. Paul’s introduction (1:1) A. Self Identification B. Designation of two motivational roles he fills C. His audience D. Purpose of writing E. Result to be desired II. Self Identification A. Do you know who you are? B. husband, parent, grandparent, pastor, etc. 1. each have many roles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Titus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    A look At Spiritual Growth according to Paul

    2In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour , I. Paul’s hope A. Confident expectation of eternal life 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Titus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

    I. TEACH: . A. Older men (vs.2) B. Older woman (vs.3) C. Younger woman (vs. 4-5) D. Young men (vs. 6) E. slaves (vs. 9-10) II. Curriculum to be taught A. In accordance with sound doctrine B. The true Christian teachings I. Older men are addressed first Four characteristics 1. Sober ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist