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  • "Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

    Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

  • Living Together Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,858 views

    It is not good for man to be alone! We need one another in order to grow and become more like Jesus. The more we work together and live together, the closer we will become to being like God and the more we will be able to do for Him.

    Over the next four weeks, we are going to be spending our time going through our mission statement: Living to grow, serve, worship and share. Each week we are going to look at a different piece of it and the have a small lesson about worship as we sing and participate in the experiential stations ...read more

  • Growing Through Trials And Challenges

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 417 views

    Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come unannounced and can shake the very foundations of our faith. However, the Word of God assures us that trials are not meant to destroy us but to develop us.

    GROWING THROUGH TRIALS AND CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 12:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come ...read more

  • Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,204 views

    Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

    Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

  • God Is Closer Than We Can Possibly Imagine

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    A short sermon given at a midweek communion service. The answer to our searching is much closer than we can possibly imagine.

    When I was quite young, I seem to remember an occasion when my Mother announced that she had lost her glasses. We are a family of spectacle wearers, and I know for myself that the loss of my glasses can be a big problem. Well, I was sat in front of the television and Mum was searching around in ...read more

  • It's Getting Closer All The Time

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 11, 2021
     | 3,577 views

    Of all people, we are nearest in point of time to Jesus' Reeturn

    People who are ordinarily rational, reasonable, relaxed individuals seem to lose those characteristics and become contentious, aggressive, hostile and belligerent, with red faces, snarling lips and bulging eyeballs when it comes to disagreement about Bible versions or translations, interpretation ...read more

  • Cedar Trees

    Contributed by Keith Harms on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 150 ratings
     | 17,132 views

    A growing Christian whether a new believer or a seasoned saint is like a healthy tree – planted, nourished and fruitful.

    Cedar Trees Keith Harms livingWORD Assembly of God Psalm 1:3 reads, "He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season." People who don’t want to wait 4 decades for a globe Norway maple to grow in their front yard can buy a 30-foot specimen form a ...read more

  • Growing Up And Going Out

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Growing in the knowledge of God is ultimately part of growing in the Spirit as your level of faith will never exceed your knowledge of God.

    Growing Up and Going Out   Text: 2 Peter 3:18 PPHC – April 15, 2007 P.M.     “But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.”   Objective: Children are given to parents as a gift from God. These “gifts” come to us in ...read more

  • Jesus And Youth! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on May 1, 2021
     | 5,180 views

    Jesus was a babe, then a child and a teenager before He began His ministry. This was known as the silent years, as very little is spoken in the Bible. What can we learn about His Youth? Listen!

    We are seeing Jesus from a alphabetically speaking, and now winding down to "Y". Jesus was a youth and not much is said in the scriptures, but Luke tells us "The child grew and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him." (2:40) When He ...read more

  • God Gives Work Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 4,973 views

    Work molds us into better citizens, better members of our family and better servants of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

  • The Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 16, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,193 views

    The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (Vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied; “No, I am ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024
     | 1,840 views

    Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

    06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

  • Why Test? Seasons Of Testings!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2025
     | 355 views

    We dread test. A test is just an opportunity to prove you have studied. Have we ever considered testing? Test are not bad. Would you want a doctor that never passed a test?

    WHY TEST? SEASONS OF TESTING. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Have you ever heard on the TV or radio: This is a test. This is only a test. If this had been real we would have told you… David Rock told me: A TEST IS A WAY TO PROVE YOU HAVE ...read more

  • The Will Of Contentment? Enough?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2024
     | 445 views

    Seems many are so focused on materialism they miss the discipline of CONTENTMENT. Maturity will be found in content people.

    THE WILL OF CONTENTMENT? ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MATERIALISM: The tendency to consider possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual values, putting less importance in faith, more importance in things. Psalm 23:1 ...read more

  • Deep In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 893 views

    Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more