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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 46 - Be A Wise Steward Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 273 views

    The secret to the tremendous growth of the early church was their unity and generosity. God has blessed us to be a blessing. May we be wise stewards who will use worldly wealth for godly purposes and invest for eternity.

    Today’s meditation is based on Acts 4:32, “The group of believers was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had.” (GNB) Those of us who have been born again as children of God, and have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pleasing God Instead Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,091 views

    Apart from public sin, nothing shatters the fellowship, the spiritual growth & the witness of a congregation so much as disharmony among its members. Romans 15 continues Paul’s teaching in the vital importance of unity in the church, here meaning the loc

    ROMANS 15: 1-6 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF OURSELVES [Psalm 78:5-7] Someone once said, "The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog." Dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive. Don’t you wish people were more like that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Every Christian Needs To Do To Grow Series

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,373 views

    Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Christian life is truly all about. We don’t hear

    1.The Priority of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Peter begins this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Don't Have A "Vision" Or "5 Year Plan" For Our Church

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 13, 2018
     | 4,804 views

    This is an abbreviated sermon used after my annual pastor's report to the congregation explaining why we do not have a written "business plan" for church growth. Instead it lays out the 3 foundational steps the Lord has put in my heart as I serve here.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Wise Guys Finish First"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,068 views

    Today we get to the topic of wisdom. And of all the topics he has discussed, wisdom could be the most important stimulus for spiritual growth. In other words if you plan to grow in the faith it will not happen if you do not first get wisdom.

    Wise guys finish First” James 3:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God’s law. God rewarded him by coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gifts And Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
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    Spiritual gifts are powerful expressions of God’s grace, meant to equip the Church for its divine assignment. But gifts alone are not enough. Without maturity, they can become tools of pride, division, or confusion.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Of The Rings Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    Here is the secret to the mystery of Christianity.

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,746 views

    This is a sermon about cooperating as a church to get the gospel to the ends of the earth.

    The Fellowship of the Gospel Jailhouse Religion #3 Philippians 1:3-11 Introduction: 1. What is true Christian fellowship? 2. We call many things fellowship: a. Come on over to the house so we can fellowship! b. We sure had a good time of fellowship at the lake. c. Let’s get a bite to eat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Deal

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 2,672 views

    The life of the believer through the eyes of God.

    The Real Deal Matthew 6:1-15 1 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Fire Burning!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 96,344 views

    The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord.

    Keep the Fire Burning! Thesis: The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord. Text: Lev. 6:8-14 NIV Leviticus 6:8-14 8. The LORD said to Moses: 9. "Give Aaron and his sons this command: `These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
     | 4,429 views

    James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
     | 4,416 views

    James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Does God See Me?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, and thoughts. Look at what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 Go

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, & thoughts. Notice what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 God will find you in one of these progressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Sum

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
     | 3,681 views

    The author of Hebrews gives the summary of the book in one chapter. The whole purpose of Hebrews was to capture the interest and faith of the people -- this is nut-shelled in this one chapter.

    I. REST IN HIS PERSON (WHO HE IS) A. THE LIVING POSSESSION B. THE LAMB’S POSITION C. THE LONE PRE-REQUISITE II. RELY ON HIS PLAN (WHAT HE’S DONE) A. THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD B. THE LOST PERSPECTIVE C. THE LORD’S PERMANENCE III. REMEMBER HIS PROMISE (WHAT HE SAYS) A. THE LAW’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Las Puertas Abiertas

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,382 views

    La ciudad de Jerusalén tenía varias puertas. Nehemías menciona hasta sus nombres. Cada puerta representa un tema bíblico y un punto importante en la vida del creyente.

    Las Puertas Abiertas Nehemías 3:1-32 Los muros de Jerusalén y sus puertas tenían significado y simbolísmo. Cuando son caídos y derribados, es algo muy triste, porque el mundo burla de nosotros y el testimonio de Dios es afectado. Los muros exteriores de Jerusalén tenían 12 puertas. En cp. 3 de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal