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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012
     | 5,169 views

    Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Church In Transition

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,413 views

    Did you know that only 15% of churches in America are healthy? Could God be asking us to change? If so, in what areas? How do we identify what God is wanting us to change?

    An interesting article that I found. “Age changes things.” Who changed everything when I wasn’t looking? I’ve noticed lately that everything is farther away than it used to be. It’s even twice as far to the corner now, and they’ve added a hill! I’ve given up running for the bus; it leaves much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Relationships

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013
     | 6,943 views

    The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

    Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Growth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    This is the 12th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at growing as Christians.

    LIVING IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but spiritual growth is not automatic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Israel called to be holy experienced many of the same obstacles that we experience as we seek to grow in Christ and to be used by Him. In Numbers we see Israel filled with discontentment, dissension, discouragement, and defiance – all deadly obstacles.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH – PART 3 LEVITICUS 20:22-26 Introduction: Paul told the Corinthian church that the things that happened to Israel in the wilderness were lessons to be used to help the church in its spiritual growth. Called to be holy, the nation of Israel experienced many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    This is the second in a series of 8 sermons that focus on Natural Church Development’s "8 Quality Characteristics" of Healthy churches. This is on the characteristic: "Need-Oriented Evangelism". We focus on building the quality, God provides the growth.

    Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story John 9:25 and context Some titles just make you want to read the book: They Like Jesus ... Not the Church It is a book that delves into the attitudes and perceptions of 20-30 year olds about the church (US!!!) 1) The Church is an organized religion with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Development Of Shamelessness

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    Truth never gets any truer, but sin never stops spiraling downward.

    THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHAMELESSNESS shamelessness - having or showing no feeling of shame, modesty, or decency; brazen; impudent. shame 1. a painful feeling of having lost the respect of others because of the improper behavior, incompetence, etc. of oneself or of someone that one is close to or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,413 views

    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live In Growth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the series "Live Well".

    Series: Live Well [#12] LIVE IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 Introduction: In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Towel Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    Service is central to Spiritual development and growth of the Church. A look at Jesus and the early Church supplies a great example of the process for building workers.

    (Open with an illustration: Hold up, one at a time, several kinds of towels and mention their use: paper towel, dish towel, face towel, bath towel and beach towel). The story is told of a young Christian nurse that began working with lepers in India, bathing their wounds and bringing them food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something Bigger Than Me Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    In this second message on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry continues his series focused on developing CORE within the Body. The first essential to being a person of CORE is to be connected. As a local church and individual members of it, we mus

    Out text is nestled in the middle of dialog between the King and the Prophet and between a worshipper and His God. Chapter 17 opens with the scene of David, perhaps, giving the Prophet Nathan a tour of the Palace. As they walk through the magnificent halls, I can imagine that they step out on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing Resistance

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2013
     | 5,356 views

    Everyone is tempted - it's part of living on planet earth. Even Jesus was tempted. But how did He resist? How do we develop similar resistance?

    “Developing Resistance” Luke 4:1-13 A little boy named Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally could buy a new 10-speed. Each night, he knelt beside his bed, and prayed, "Dear Lord, please help me save my money for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Developing Obedience"

    Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 11,472 views

    One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. So this morning we are going to start our series off with one element that is crucial when we talk about developing character and that is “O

    “Developing Obedience” Mark 1:9-11 Introduction: One of the most important things that you will do as a Christian is relentlessly work on your Christian character. The American College defines character as: the aggregate of qualities that distinguishes one person or thing from another. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,476 views

    This sermon outlines Four Elements of Spiritual Growth.

    INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Day resolutions - a waste of time and energy because they focus on the body and leave out the mind and spirit. 1. We gain knowledge but have no perspective 2. We are convicted but often lack the skills implement growth 3. We attempt change without developing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist