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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,652 views

    This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

    Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “getting Closer To God” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,816 views

    How do we get closer to God?

    In this series, we will be looking at seven key areas of life and how God can make a difference in each one. Today we’ll consider how we might grow in spiritual health and get closer to God. Now, one might not think we need a reason to understand why getting closer to God is crucial to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Closer To God- Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,641 views

    This is the 161st sermon in the series Action". This is the 7th sermon from Colossians.

    Series: Action [#161] GET CLOSER TO GOD- ALIVE IN CHRIST Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: We had another funeral this week. Thank you for your help, prayers, and providing a meal for the family. The funeral was for Rusty Mercer who was 28 years old. The family expected 25 people and there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Christ

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    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

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    Gotta Grow

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,760 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

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    Room To Grow Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 5 of 10.

    ROOM TO GROW (GENESIS 17:1-19) Skating great Michelle Kwan had won every title but the Olympics. Twice Michelle Kwan failed to land the big prize at Winter Olympics Figure Skating Championship. In 1998 she was placed second and in 2002 she dropped to third. Each time she bravely congratulated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,075 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

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    Growing With Vision

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,306 views

    A healthy baby should grow. A healthy baby should grow in size. A healthy baby should grow in her hunger. A healthy baby will be active and seek to move about. So should a healthy church!

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Scrapbooking is Renee’s new favorite hobby. I imagine we have spent a small fortune in film and the processing of the hundreds of pictures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Growing In The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,485 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

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    The Growing Earthquake

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,201 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

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,067 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

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    Growing Faith

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

    Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Growing Seed Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 18,483 views

    So what does this parable reveal about the Kingdom of God. It describes how the Word of God produces fruit (i.e., how the kingdom grows)

    THE GROWING SEED—Mark 4:26-29 TEXT He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Commit To Grow Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    A stewardship series, sermon number 2. This message takes a look at how materialism destroys our faith.

    Commit to Grow Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 10, 2004 (Read Psalm 37:1-9.) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you (nlt). Introduction Legendary comedian Jack Benny was well known for his portrayal of stinginess—By the way, is there anyone under 45 who knows who I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Growing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 17,790 views

    1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

    INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ