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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006
     | 863 views

    This lesson looks at suffering through the laws of natural growth, proposed by Henry Drumonoud.

    A. THE LAW OF MOTION: “Every body will continue in a uniform motion in a straight line, except when an outward force changes it.” 1. Sometimes God sends suffering into our life to cause us to change our direction. a. Joseph was prepared to save the world. “Ye thought evil against me; [but] God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

    MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conquering Contrary Inclinations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016
     | 3,885 views

    "through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth "

    Thursday of the 26th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We know how to give good gifts to our children. So does our Father. After all, He has given us existence, life, forgiveness. He did not shrink from offering up His only Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. And as a last gift, He gives the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are We Growing In Our Love For Others? Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
     | 3,698 views

    One of a series on Christian growth, this sermon focuses on our need to grow in love.

    Are We Growing in Our Love for Others? — 1 John 4:7-12 I. Am I willing to enter into the lives of others? A. Without hesitation, the Son came into the world --- leaving heaven behind. 1. He came bringing the gift of life. 2. He came bringing hope. 3. He came because of love. B. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    This message focuses on the necessity of change. Change can be very uncomfortable but it is essential to growth.

    Keep the Change “Defeating Discouragement” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s law. His most famous law was this: if anything can go wrong, it probably will. There are other laws that are attributed to Mr. Murphy as well. Here are a few: * left to themselves, things tend to go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Less Is Truly More

    Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,329 views

    Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

    Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,465 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that may arise when a church experience growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 2) Acts 6:1-7 Several years ago we had a precious elderly member of our church who had been placed in the nursing home. I did my best to visit her on a regular basis but there was a problem. Experience had taught me that there was no way to just pop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 59,629 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that may arise when a church expereinces growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 3) Acts 6:1-7 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026) I have a close friend who owns a small business; over the last few years his company has grown from a dream to a very successful operation. However, he would tell you that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,275 views

    Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

    BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    The church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved favorable for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

    "Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch" Acts 11:19-26 "Bible Passage" Antioch was Paul’s home church. The first worldwide missionary effort began there and has never ceased. Paul received much inspiration and support for Antioch. The Church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Honest To God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    Spiritual growth requires that we be honest to God with our mistakes and sins -- and to then repent!

    An elderly woman walked into the local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don’t want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Corner Posts Of Our Faith- Part 3- Generous Giving Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 19, 2018
     | 8,599 views

    part 3 of our ongoing series on the foundatuons of our faith and spritual growth

    Corner posts Building on a strong foundation Part 3 Today we are going to continue with our on-going sermon series titled corner posts of our faith As most of you know When we build anything We must build on a solid foundation I like to use the illustration of a fence Because it paints a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,512 views

    In this message we will unpack the spiritual growth habits of prayer and having a quiet time.

    GROW (The Habits of Prayer and Quiet Time) Whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Year C-- Fire

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2025
     | 184 views

    Fire, judgment, separation, crisis, – can bring a new opportunity for growth in faith.

    Lodgepole pinecones are very compact, and they will only open to disperse their seeds under intense heat, as in a forest fire. We hear a similar idea today in our Gospel that fire means judgment, which results in separation, creating a crisis, but which also means opportunity. So, fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rooted In Christ For Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025
     | 3,806 views

    To be deeply rooted in Christ is the secret to stability, growth, and fruitfulness in the life of every believer.

    ROOTED IN CHRIST FOR FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God