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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,011 views

    The role of ministry in spiritual growth

    Lesson 9: The role of ministry in spiritual growth “Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself. We grow up in order to give out.” Rick Warren Introduction • You were put here to serve God and to make a contribution. - There are things that God has designed specifically for us to do. - They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Wants Us To Be Forgiven And Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2022
     | 2,313 views

    How can we get there? 1. Count the cost of our sin debt (vs. 21-25). 2. Receive the riches of God's mercy (vs. 25-27). 3. Model God's mercy to others (vs. 28-35).

    God wants Us to Be Forgiven and Forgiving The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18. Last time in vs. 14-20, we studied the Lord's great priority for unity in His Church. Our harmony is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Nations Be Glad Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 977 views

    God blesses His people, not so we can hoard His goodness, but so we can herald His glory among the nations.

    Let the Nations Be Glad Psalm 67 Rev. Brian Bill September 6-7, 2025 Every single day, more than 90 million selfies are taken and posted online. Think about that for a moment. That’s millions of people turning the camera around on themselves, wanting to be seen, liked, and remembered. Sadly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 20,985 views

    The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

    THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Malchus' Ear

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,761 views

    We see the miracles. We may have even experienced a miracle. Yet we still turn a blind eye and tend to reject Him. Malchus felt the touch of Jesus, yet still arrested Him.

    There is a stack of rocks about eight feet tall on the outskirts of a small Georgia town. It has been there for well over a hundred years and everyone knows by the way it was stacked, it is probably a monument of some kind. But, the exact reason for this monument has been kept silent for so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Growing Through Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,828 views

    How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual maturity. Have you learned the spiritual disciples of Trusting, Tithing, Saving, Repaying and Enjoying.

    GROWING THROUGH GIVING There is a story about a church in the American South with a small but vocal “Amen Corner.” Especially vocal was Deacon Jones, who led the corner. One day the pastor began his sermon with the words, “If this church is going to serve God then it needs to learn how to walk” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Message For Today's Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 23, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 91,993 views

    A message concerning the importance of laboring for the Lord.

    God's Message For Today's Church I Corinthians 15:58 - Jerry Clower tells the story of a pastor who went to visit a deacon who was in the hospital. The deacon was asleep so the pastor knelt down beside the bed to pray for him. All of the sudden the deacon woke up and was fighting and struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017
     | 12,796 views

    How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

    Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Words To Titus Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 28, 2021
     | 3,521 views

    Paul gives Titus his last words on the false teachers, divisive people in the church, his ministry team, and faithful friends.

    Last Words to Titus Titus 3:9-15 Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-28-2021 Forest I love the way that Forrest Gump told stories. As he experienced the fantastic events, he would describe them so matter of fact that people thought he was making things up. But when he came to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mark Of Maturity

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    COMMITMENT

    COMMITMENT: THE MEASURE OF MATURITY Week Used: Read goals and guidelines. Reality Check: How many conversations have you started with a stranger this past week? ICEBREAKER: What was the thing you enjoyed doing most when you were a kid? WORSHIP: EDIFICATION: Read 1Cor. 9:16-18 Once upon a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Behave In The Household Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2013
     | 10,552 views

    What is to be taught in the Household of God is iterated by the Apostle.

    “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” [1] The letter to Timothy takes a decidedly personal turn at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planned Giving Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2014
     | 7,118 views

    Planning our giving is taught in Scripture; it permits us to anticipate our worship.

    “It is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them. But I am sending the brothers so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement For Difficult Times

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 39,361 views

    This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

    Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,742 views

    Developing an effective prayer life takes daily commitment. #2 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction: The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Calls From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2007
     | 2,579 views

    A message of encouragement and motivation to give your all for the work of the Kingdom.

    YOUR CALLS FROM GOD Romans 12:1-2 * When Deboria and I were first married, I was a member of volunteer fire department. This was the mid-70’s and before the personal pagers were so inexpensive and available so alerting us fireman in a timely manner was a challenge. The system began with a siren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist