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  • Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025
     | 771 views

    Spiritual growth is the process of maturing in faith, character, and the knowledge of God. It is a lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ and fulfilling God's purpose for our lives.

    Title: SPIRITUAL GROWTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:13-15 Colossians 2:6-7 Hebrews 5:12-14 Psalm 92:12-14 John ...read more

  • The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

    INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

  • Be The Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,586 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

  • Growth And Love

    Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,588 views

    There is a very powerful relationship between growth and love. Without growth, it will be impossible to share love. A full grown love must be shared.

    Dr Martin Luther King Jr once said, and I quote: "We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way." Now we are in the rainy season, and the rains have started, everything has ...read more

  • This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,673 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

  • A Dead Church?

    Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 13,121 views

    When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. However, in this sermon, when I speak of a "dead church," I am speaking about a kind of church that every pastor would love to have.

    A DEAD CHURCH? INTRODUCTION: When people speak of "dead churches," they normally mean something derorgatory. They are usually trying to say that the church services are not as lively as one might prefer, or that the church is not reaching out to the community. However, in this sermon, when I ...read more

  • Talking In Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    Did you know that God has rules about talking in Church? There is an entire chapter in the Bible that addresses this. It is 1 Cor. 14.

    Rules for Talking in Church 1 Cor. 14:1-39 When I was little, one thing I remember about going to church was that I was supposed to be quiet. My mom and dad made it clear that there were dire consequences for disobeying this rule. Even passing notes was considered breaking the rule. As far as ...read more

  • The Active Church

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    The Body of Christ should be sound in doctrine and in Love (The way I did this, required a rose for everyone in the audience, BUT it was extremely effective) 4.88/dozen @ Wal-mart

    Intro: (Start w/Blank) PREACHER found a shoe box in a closet. Opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he stopped her to ask if she knew ...read more

  • The Church In The World Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    The Church in the world is to posses certain characteristics in order to be effective in the world and fulfill the eternal purpose of God. Part #2

    “The Church in the World” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The second phase of the metamorphosis is the maturation phase it is the phase where action happens. It is in this phase that growth happens. Understand that when we say growth we are not talking about numbers, but character. ...read more

  • Churches That Survive

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    jesus gives the keys for the churches survival in a hostile world

    Intro: the other night a report was given that about 3000 churches close annually in the United States. When you hear a report like this the first thought is I wonder what attributed to the decline and closure of a church. Did it lose vision? Did it get older and not make adjustments to minister to ...read more

  • We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,322 views

    A Study in First Peter

    I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

  • What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    biblical descriptions of the church

    Intro: what is the common thought associated with the word church. A steeple, pews, stain glass windows, pipe organ or hymnals. When Jesus said, I will build my church, what did he mean? Tonight, continuing on Bible basics, let’s explore the meaning and purpose of the church. What is the ...read more

  • A Jesus Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008
     | 2,958 views

    In her biography about her husband, Dr. Adrian Rogers, Joyce Rogers refers to Belleview Baptist in Memphis as a Jesus Church. This message suggests calls the church to display characteristics that will allow her to be called a "Jesus Church." The name J

    A Jesus Church Matthew 16:13-19 * I don’t know whether this morning was difficult for you or not, but I assure you, it was difficult for me. What always amazes me is that after a particularly hard message like that, people say, “That’s what we need” or “I enjoyed that.” Actually, I do believe ...read more

  • The Church Garden

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    There are some items that every church garden should have..

    The Church Garden – 2nd September 2007 pm This is the time of year that we come before the Lord to thank Him for His provisions. I think we take harvest for granted… What if our lives depended upon a harvest (like farmers etc..) maybe we would be a lot more thankful for what God has given us. Who ...read more

  • Gifts And Growth

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 21, 2023
     | 1,264 views

    In these verses we learn that our Lord Jesus Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer. And that there is a purpose for the gifts. Too often many believers do not use the spiritual gifts that have been given to them. Surely our Lord does not want us to waste them.

    Alba 5-21-2023 GIFTS AND GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and my wife, Janine, was given several gifts. One of the gifts was a pre-paid card for a restaurant where we sometimes go. Guess what, we went there this past week and she intended to share, but when I paid, I ...read more