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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

    Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sovereign Lord Plants His Church

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    Pentecost 4(B) - The sovereign Lord plants his church. The sovereign Lord starts with a tender spring that flourishes into a splendid cedar.

    THE SOVEREIGN LORD PLANTS HIS CHURCH (Outline) June 8, 2008 -- PENTECOST 4 -- Ezekiel 17:22-24 INTRO: In our country there are many different churches. Each denomination holds to its own tradi-tions and heritages (some are Biblical and others are not). There are false churches that do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bloom Where You're Planted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    The third sermon of the ‘People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    Last week I shared with you the challenge that I sometimes face in sermon preparation when there is an abundance of material and you begin by asking the Lord to help you focus in the direction He would have you go so as to speak what He would have you speak. But there are also times of preparation ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Braland avatar

    Picture This: A Farmer Planting Seeds Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    A parable is a story that reveals a deeper meaning and Jesus was a master storyteller. He spoke in parables all the time because people like stories and we remember them. And when he applied spiritual truth to his parables they were easy for people to u

    Max Lucado tells the story like this: The faces of the three men were solemn as the mayor informed them of the catastrophe. “The rains have washed away the bridge. During the night many cars drove over the edge and into the river.” “What can we do?” asked one. “You must stand on the side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

    “Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Planting God's Flowers In The Devil's Dirt

    Contributed by Mark Roper on May 16, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,682 views

    Compromise is a cancer that destroys. We must stand up for what we believe.

    PLANTING GOD’S FLOWERS IN THE DEVIL’S DIRT Topic: COMPROMISE Illustration: Don’t Negotiate With Satan A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, "Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bloom Where You're Planted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,557 views

    God gives us talents and abilities and asks us to use them

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Bloom Where You’re Planted” INTRODUCTION Alexander Solzhenitsyn was a prisoner in Russia. He was on a program of hard labor and slow starvation. One day he felt like giving up. He felt his life could not make a difference. He sat down on a bench knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Psalm 1 - Like A Tree Planted Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2022
     | 3,222 views

    This is the opening sermon in the series and explores Psalm 1 and the implications for Christians today.

    We are beginning a new series called Sermon in the Psalms. What is nice about the Psalms is they lend themselves very well to what is called topical preaching. We can focus on specific topics and each sermon pretty much stands alone. That is one of the reasons for studying the book of Psalms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Bloom Where You’re Planted

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
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     | 6,467 views

    Life circumstances may not be ideal where we are. We may be struggling. Perhaps we feel that we could serve the Lord more effectively in a better situation or different location. But God wants us to bloom where we are planted!

    James Oppenheim said, “The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet,”(1) and this is what the Lord wants every believer to understand. We’re supposed to find fulfillment and contentment right where God’s placed us, and to bloom where we’re planted. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Power Plant

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 30, 2020
     | 2,915 views

    A sermon to encourage believers to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

    “THE CHRISTIAN’S POWER PLANT” Acts 2:1-13 FBCF – 4/29/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – There was a power plant in Cleveland my whole life – the Delta Steam Electric Plant operated by MP&L. It was a landmark on Hwy 61 North for my entire life. Some of my friends’ dads worked there. Served ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Of God: Planted Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020
     | 1,890 views

    A message on the mustard seed that was planted and grew large.

    The Kingdom of god: Planted Mustard Seed Theme: Text: Luke 13:18 -19 Opening Text: Review Last Sunday we established the importance of the message of the Kingdom of God. John preached it like a mad man. Just like the prophets of old. Jesus’ first message was to draw attention to the Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Plant A Seed, And See What Happens

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 19, 2024
     | 693 views

    Epaphras brought the Gospel to Colossae, and powerful things happened through the Word. That's what planting the seed of the Gospel does.

    6.23.24 Colossians 1:3–8 Trinity Lutheran, Bay City 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints 5 because of the hope that is stored up for you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Plant And God Gives The Increase PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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    This sermon explores our active roles in God's kingdom as planters of faith, providers of the Word, and promoters of Gospel growth.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather in this sacred space, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to dwell in the verdant fields of 1 Corinthians 3:6-17, a passage that speaks to us about the vital role each of us plays in the kingdom of God. ...read more

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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,870 views

    God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

    Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Nightmare On Desert Street (Go Figure)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    Have you ever pondered how a rubber band feels when a person stretches it beyond where it has been? Do you think the stretching feels good? Well, that is why the rubber band was made, to be stretched. Maybe God wants to stretch you beyond here!

    A NIGHTMARE ON DESERT STREET! GO FIGURE? I CAN’T FIGURE THIS ONE OUT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 4:18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. Romans 8:24 For we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God