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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    It's Closer Than You Think

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

    August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Moving Closer To The Cross - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” It will be revealed to us, as we move closer to the Cross...

    Moving Closer to the Cross - Part 1 Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 25, 2007 *Today we begin a new series: Moving Closer to the Cross. It will take us to Easter, when we will have a Sunrise Service, breakfast and two worship celebrations led by our Choirs. *I hope you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Gotta Grow

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

    James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Growing In The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,558 views

    Christians must be careful to walk in the Spirit of God or else they may revert to their old nature.

    May 4, 2003 Morning Service Text: Galatians 5:16-18; 22-25 Subject: Life in the Spirit Title: Growing in the Spirit. The war in Iraq is essentially over. The enemy has been defeated. There are still skirmishes being fought but for all intents and purposes the war is over. This was a war in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Growing In Christ

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    The Beatitudes are markers of growth for the Christians.

    INTRODUCTION  How many of you want to live a blessed or happy life?  Today we are going to start a series on what many have called the greatest teachings that have ever been taught.  What Jesus gives to us here is a pathway to being blessed or happy.  What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    The church under persecution

    Growing Pains Acts 5:12-25 Jeff Hughes – April 6, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The church at Jerusalem was going through many changes. Thousands of people had accepted Jesus as their Savior and become a part of the fellowship. These people were one big community of believers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    Salvation is by grace through faith alone.

    Growing Pains Acts 15:1-2,5-21 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the importance of the early church doctrine that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Acts 15 takes us to a time of great growing pains in the church. I call them growing pains because the church was for the first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Old.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,690 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Psalm 71

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Psalm 71 Title: “Growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Growing Earthquake

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    The Early Church begins to be a power in Jerusalem

    The Growing Earthquake Acts 4:15-31 Jeff Hughes – March 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council for the nation is Israel had a problem on their hands. The apostles, Peter and John had been teaching the people that Jesus of Nazareth was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,279 views

    God’s Word provides growth in our lives and our faith must be lived out in the context of relationships. When Jesus comes back, find your joy in Him and in the changed lives of your friends.

    Growing Pains A small factory had to be shut down because their most important piece of machinery had stopped working. The company mechanic couldn’t get it running, so they called in an expert. The man looked over the machine for a few minutes. He then picked up his hammer and gently tapped it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    How To Grow

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,713 views

    A sermon on the ways a Christian can develope a deep rooted relationship with Christ.

    How to Grow! Introduction: Col 2:6-10 6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

    GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,028 views

    If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.

    GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Grow Up

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    As followers of the risen Christ, we are expected to grow in our daily walk becoming mature and attaining full stature in the image of Christ.

    Grow Up – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found this interesting poem while researching this sermon. It sounds a bit like another poem you might recognize; but, listen closely. I think you will hear a difference. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Growing The Family

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 211 ratings
     | 50,392 views

    From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

    INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ