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  • Willie Fagg avatar

    What Doe It Mean To Be A Christian

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 4,964 views

    Evangelism

    There is much confusion among the general public, as well as the religious community, concerning what it means to be a "Christian." Does it mean assenting to a particular belief-system? Does it mean consenting to a prescribed morality pattern? Does it mean changing and improving one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,062 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Roots - Growth In Character Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 896 views

    In God’s plan you can have fruitfulness, happiness and fulfillment, you can have a breakthrough.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. If God has called you to a certain place, at a certain time, for a certain job, to fulfill your certain dream, no matter how unfruitful it may look. Grow where God plants you and be fruitful. 2. Edmund McIlhenny had a beautiful plantation in Louisiana before Civil War destroyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 5,700 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Method For Church Growth

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022
     | 3,686 views

    In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

    Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
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    I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

    INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

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    Five Anti-Growth Attributes To Avoid

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 17, 2011
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    Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so! Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!

    Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Opening Prayer Paul wrote about the 'fruit' of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mustard Seed Growth In Our Lives.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2011
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     | 5,884 views

    The mustard plant grows from insignificance to the largest of garden plants quickly. What are we doing to grow in our right relationship with God and others. The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard plant growing.

    Mark: 4:30-32 The parable of the mustard seed. Read Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God, is like! Jesus in his wisdom gave all these explanations of what the kingdom of God was like, and he did it in parables by painting pictures with words. Now the people he was talking to knew what a mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Nurturing Your Heart For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,072 views

    Man's behavior stems from the heart

    Today, we will discuss the importance of guarding our hearts and how our conduct stems from the condition of our hearts. In Proverbs, it is written, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Let us delve into this verse and explore its meaning. To ...read more

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    Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,928 views

    Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

    Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

    Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    "A survival guide"

    What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Cuando El "Cristiano" Es Cristiano Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,945 views

    A Christian’s submission of his/her anger to the Spirit

    Cuando el cristianismo es cristianismo Texto: Santiago 1:19-21 Lectura Bíblica: Efesios 4:22-32 I. Introducción A. La primera parte de Santiago (1:1-18) trató con los temas de pruebas y tentaciones. Y aunque el tema no es totalmente abandonado, la segunda parte aborda la cuestión que define la ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Living Successfully

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Striving To Win Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    A look at excellence as a Christian. How to win in the race of Christianity.

    STRIVING TO WIN The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The race is run over a grueling course covering 26 miles, 385 yards. In order to run in that prestigious race, you must have either won a sanctioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

    [Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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