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  • An Early Christmas Present

    Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence

    INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

  • The Early Morning Trials Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.

    March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more

  • Jacob ---- The Early Years Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 21, 2024
     | 242 views

    “Conflict, tension, faith and finally, reconciliation are key themes in Jacob’s story.... The son of the blessing experienced numerous mountaintops and valleys as he grew into the man who would become Israel.”

    November 23, 2024 Last week we were introduced to Jacob and Esau - the sons of Isaac and Rebekah. While Esau will play a bit part, the remainder of Genesis will be devoted to Jacob and his children. “Conflict, tension, faith and finally, reconciliation are key themes in Jacob’s story. ...read more

  • Come Shake Our Land

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,703 views

    The god of Early Grey Tea and Cucumber sandwiches will never draw people to church. But there is a different God who will....

    “Excuse me - we’ve lost something.... oh what was it ?… oh yes GOD - have you seen him anywhere?” Sounds crazy doesn’t it - how could we not notice God. “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence - ...read more

  • Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

  • Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,759 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

  • Balancing The Church

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018
     | 2,877 views

    If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

    BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

  • A Church In Transition

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,944 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

  • Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,325 views

    This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

    Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

  • "Growth In Giving Means Kingdom Growth" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,139 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

  • A Healthy Church? Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,769 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

  • Growing Pains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    Explores the early church's approach to community grievances, growth, and the importance of prayer and preaching, offering guidance for our faith journey today.

    Good morning, my dear friends in Christ. We are here today, gathered in His love, to share, to learn, and to grow in faith. We are here to listen to His word, to understand His teachings, and to seek His guidance. Our scripture today is from Acts 6:1-6, "In those days when the number of disciples ...read more

  • Ingredient For Growth

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    =Prayer is essential for spiritual growth. =Jesus Christ the key for spiritual growth.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US August 25, 2002 Matthew 7: 7,8 Ingredient for Growth By: Rev. Sol B. Madlambayan The Filipino Mission Fellowship is almost 19 months old. If we try to analyze our situation I know you will agree with me that we need an additional ingredient for growth. I believe that even ...read more

  • Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,937 views

    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

  • Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,725 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