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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020
     | 3,868 views

    The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

    The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Balanced Growth

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
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     | 5,693 views

    We cannot stay in the safety zone of spiritual infancy. We must mature in our faith.

    ONE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHRISTIANS IS TO GROW SPIRITUALLY IN ALL THE THINGS OF GOD. IT WILL DO US NO GOOD WHATSOEVER TO STAY IN THE SAFETY ZONE OF SPIRITUAL INFANCY OF JUST BEING BORN AGAIN. WE MUST GROW! PETER WROTE IN 1 PETER 2:2-3, “LIKE NEWBORN BABIES, YOU MUST CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Be The Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,363 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

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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,029 views

    Today we'll talk about how to have a quiet time...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." Col. 4:12b (Ph) Review - What is "Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 24, 2019
     | 10,247 views

    Being an example

    A missionary to Africa told the story of an elderly woman who was reached with the gospel. Though she was blind and could neither read nor write, she wanted to share her new found faith with others. She went to the missionary and asked for a copy of the Bible in French. When she got it, she asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptations And Growth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    Temptations have a very positive side to them, that we often overlook.

    Temptations and Growth Purpose Driven Life #26 Cornwall/Montreal February 14, 2004 "My temptations have been my masters in divinity." So said one theologian, who recognized the important place of temptations in the process of Christian growth. Most of us are not too keen on being tempted and would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
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     | 8,476 views

    Church Growth

    THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BE THE CHURCH Matt. 19.21,22 Down through the years the spotlight of the world has been on the church. Given to represent the body of Christ the church was sent to be both an example and a light in the world. Giving His blood for the assurance of deliverance, Jesus died and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    A Healthy Church? Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,587 views

    I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it t

    I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it to my attention again. I kind of feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,093 views

    What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34.

    Prelude What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34. Scatter Seed Mark 4:26 And He said, “The kingdom of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leafy Growth

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
     | 3,837 views

    As branches of the vine, it is our purpose to produce much fruit, not simply to serve ourselves by producing leafy growth.

    God told Abram, “All people on earth will be blessed through you” (Gen. 12:3). He was not pointing to Isaac. Nor to Jacob, the first Israel; even though he brought blessing where he went, he was not the perfection of the promise—of God’s covenant. Similarly the sons of Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Developing A Personal Walk With God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 22, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,191 views

    In Moses' frank conversation with God, we learn to pray for those who rebel against God, hunger for the presence of God, long for more of God, and shine with the light of God. As we seek after God, God will reveal more of himself to us.

    Exodus 33:12-23 Developing a Personal Walk with God Today’s conversation between Moses and God is pretty gutsy. Moses seems very comfortable with God, even to challenge God: “You don’t go with us, we don’t go!” Moses is praying real prayers here, nothing held back. And what is even more amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Growth Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,547 views

    To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power.

    The Gospel of Mark #12: The Growth of the Kingdom Text: Mark 4:21-34 Thesis: To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power. Introduction: (1) After stressing the importance of our preparing ourselves to receive the Word, Jesus now emphasizes the way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Growth In Giving Means Kingdom Growth" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,993 views

    As the believer grows in the discipline of giving, he helps build up the kingdom of God on earth.

    “For we are God’s fellow workers” - 1 Corinthians 3:9 a (NIV) Former head of the California Baptist Foundation, Cecil Pearson relates the story of how one morning, he was standing near a construction shack in a new subdivision in Sacramento, California, where the California Baptist Foundation had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Growth In Giving Means Personal Growth" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,884 views

    As we learn to obey God’s call to support his work through our giving, the result will be personal growth.

    As Christians, we are called to grow in our faith. We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, which means that we are to grow through the practice of certain spiritual disciplines: Bible study, prayer, witnessing, forgiveness, and the discipline we will consider over the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Growth Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,999 views

    This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

    Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed