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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thank God And Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,184 views

    We all need to recognize that we are in Christ and Christ in us. We need to serve Him most of all in this life. How so? 1- Remember others in prayer 2- Recall the faith of others 3- Refuel the flame in you

    INTRO.- I thank God, whom I serve. Who are you serving in this life? ILL.- When I worked for Safeway stores many years ago in Joplin, MO, the manager often made you feel like you owed Safeway your living and you should be totally dedicated to Safeway. For example, my manager would often call me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Thank God For Who He Is

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,529 views

    We start with praise simply because of who God is, and in the end we find that the greatness of God, the compassion of God, the faithfulness of God, and the personal nature of God brings us back to who God is.

    Lately it seems popular in America to imagine how Jesus would act if He were walking among us here in the United States of America today. We are told that what Jesus would drive would be anything but a gas guzzling SUV…this is in spite of the fact that Jesus walked everywhere even though horses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • TR Precht avatar

    We Need The Fire

    Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,607 views

    We need the fire that only God can give us, The Fire of The Holy Ghost

    Intro: It has been said that: "Today is the first day of the rest of your life". And if that is true, then today is a day that God has ordained that there may be an encounter with Him that can forever change the way that you live for God! Depending on how you came to this service and what you came ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Giving That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2014
     | 14,688 views

    We Christians want to please God in all things. Even in the act of giving, we want to please Him. The Apostle to the Gentiles provides instruction designed to ensure that we please Him in this act of worship.

    “In this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Grow Like A Palm Tree Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,023 views

    God places a great deal of emphasis on us growing in our faith and bearing fruit. But why? What difference would it make if we did?

    OPEN: There’s a story about a little boy who had a special hiding place in the back yard. It was an old fruit tree. It had lots of leaves, but it hadn’t produced fruit in years, but the little boy didn’t care. He’d climb up in those branches, and hide amongst the leaves, and for hours he’d pretend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Thank God - For God!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    A sermon that talks about bearing fruit as a Christian.

    What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? Our main text is found in COLOSSIANS 1:9-14. ’For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you, and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Models For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    1st in a series on Christian Growth

    Almost every image used in the New Testament to describe the Christian life suggests growth and development. • We are to "pursue righteousness" (1 Tim. 6:11). • We are challenged to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). • We are to "press on toward the goal" (Phil. 3:14). • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Nolte avatar

    Ready, Set, Grow!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 22, 2021
     | 4,779 views

    It is normal for living things to grow.

    It is normal for living things to grow. • We plant seeds and expect plants to spring up and grow, producing fruit, nuts, vegetables, herbs, grains, lawns or flowers. • We have children and, though sometimes it seems it happens too quickly, they grow and become independent of the old folks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Through Service SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,419 views

    It is not the high-powered executive, a celebrity or a prominent politician who receives honor in the eyes of God, but the Christian who lives for Christ and serves him.

    As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another, it is a fitting time for personal reflection. In our fast-paced world, it is easy to continue doing what we have always done without pausing to consider if we need a change of direction. This is especially true in our spiritual lives, ...read more

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  • George Bannister avatar

    It's Time To Grow! Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

    TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Grow Spiritually In 2010

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 21, 2010
     | 3,188 views

    Keys to growing Spiritually in 2010. Key factors that will make you a better Christian in 2010

    Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Being Thankful. No Matter What Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 110,574 views

    no matter the condition of our lives, we can always find something to be thankful for

    Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for watching football? What is Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving as an attitude – ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Gary Washburn avatar

    Growing In Your Knowing

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,678 views

    Most of our knowledge about God is second hand knowledge. God calls us to expereince first hand knowledge about Him.

    Growing in your Knowing I Peter 1:5 Intro: Ever heard someone say, “There are people who know things then there are people who really know things”? Meaning there is second hand knowledge then there is first hand KNOWLEDGE. What you know or think you know can hurt you. For example: Religion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rajendra Kadia avatar

    Growing In Christian Maturiy

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018
     | 7,299 views

    What are the marks of growing in Christian maturity

    Introduction: Eph. 4-16 talks about Christian maturity- • The resources in verses 1-12 (church, common faith, God's grace, Ministers and servants, faith in Christ) • The purpose and results in verses 13-16 (Unity, maturity, protection against instability, growth, personal building up in love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Growing Perceptions Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,276 views

    Those who refuse the light are left under judicial blindness.

    GROWING PERCEPTIONS OF CHRIST. John 9:35-41. We have been talking about the man born blind, and how Jesus had healed him. The man was not healed until he had obeyed Jesus, and went and washed himself in the pool to which he had been sent (John 9:6-7). We noticed in passing that by the time he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational