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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,687 views

    Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

    Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Deacons Are Vital To Church Growth

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,882 views

    When the Apostles felt overwhelmed they created an office....DEACONS, and the church GREW!

    Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” We see, here, the church growing to a large number. As long as the church was small and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Education And Service Promote Growth In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 12, 2015
     | 3,081 views

    Our catechesis must constantly reinforce the truths accepted in the early proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

    Thursday of 24th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today the Franciscans celebrate the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. The few saints who have legitimately borne the marks of Christ’s passion live out in a physical and spiritual way the long hours of Christ’s passion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Growth & Flourishing Of The Christian Mind

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,123 views

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another.

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another. At times he seems distant. At times it seems hopeless. At other times he is close. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Roots - Growth In Character Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 912 views

    In God’s plan you can have fruitfulness, happiness and fulfillment, you can have a breakthrough.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. If God has called you to a certain place, at a certain time, for a certain job, to fulfill your certain dream, no matter how unfruitful it may look. Grow where God plants you and be fruitful. 2. Edmund McIlhenny had a beautiful plantation in Louisiana before Civil War destroyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline - Growth Steps Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 825 views

    To know Him intimately and personally.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LADY WITH CATARACTS 1. Why was she motivated when told, “woman, it is your lack of faith?” 2. She asked, “How can I have more faith? The five fingers: a. First finger, “Blessed is he who hears” (Revelation 1:3). b. Second finger, “Read the Scriptures” (Revelation 1:3). c. Third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacredness Of Submission (Sermon On Christian Growth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,324 views

    Today I will be preaching about Submission. This is a sermon dealing with Christian growth. The word “submit” in the Bible means “to submit to one’s control”, “to obey.”

    There were three guys talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remained quiet. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, what about you, what sort of control do you have over your wife?" • The third fellow says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Stedfastness (Sermon On Christian Growth)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 28, 2023
     | 2,034 views

    Today I will be preaching from the Book of James about Christian growth.

    We will be dealing with the CHRISTIAN AND HIS STEADFASTNESS. Look at verses 7-8. We read, “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Co- Laborers With Christ/ Church Growth

    Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Oct 22, 2024
     | 263 views

    1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building.

    1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nurturing Your Heart For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,102 views

    Man's behavior stems from the heart

    Today, we will discuss the importance of guarding our hearts and how our conduct stems from the condition of our hearts. In Proverbs, it is written, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Let us delve into this verse and explore its meaning. To ...read more

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    The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    How do you handle sin in the church?

    December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    No One Likes A Slow Working God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Sep 2, 2014
     | 4,439 views

    Lesson: We are saved instantly, but the process of growing in our faith comes gradually.

    Background: • It is very common for man to make multiple attempts to break a record, or to complete a major feat in life. For some of you, it may have take 2,3,4….times before you passed you drivers test. No matter how good our intentions are, it usually takes man longer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,483 views

    How does God use circumstances to help us fulfill and release God’s dreams for our lives

    HOW GOD USES CIRCUMSTANCES TO HELP US REACH OUR DREAMS Going To The Next Level Series We’ve been talking about dreams for the last four weeks. I believe that every person in this room has a dream hidden in you somewhere. It is our desire that we help you find and release God’s dreams for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

    Having considered in the previous week the fact that a disciple is one who has allowed Christ to touch his heart; we began last week to think together about how a disciple is also one who is allowing Christ to trans­form his heart. The key to this process of allowing Christ to transform our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanging Around God: The Start Of The Growth Cycle

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need; it both diagnoses our problem and starts us on the road to recovery; it is a growth cycle that can be described in several phases...

    1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Frozen Custard....lemon custard sounds bad but is delicious! 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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