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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    One Month To Live- Letting Go To Grow Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    If you are to grow you have to be willing to let go of the former to grasp the present.

    One Month to Live- Letting Go to Grow Philippians 3:10-14NLT I heard a story about a mountain climber, while hiking on the edge of the mountain, he fell. On his way down, he reached out and grabbed hold of a tree limb that was growing out of the side of the cliff. While hanging there he looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Old Isn’t For Wimps! Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,828 views

    Getting old isn't fun...nor is it for wimps! As Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes, he ponders the process and effects of aging. After all the quests we make in life, it all boils down to one thing...where will you go WHEN, not if, you die?

    Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Remember now your Creator (bara) in the days of your youth, 1b Before the difficult (evil - sickness, sorrow or senility) days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Grow Up Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2017
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     | 15,089 views

    Part 2 focuses on the the food baby Christians eat - MILK. The foundation Scripture is Hebrews 5:11-14.

    It’s Time To Grow Up - Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 This is part two of my message “It’s Time to Grow Up” and I must tell you that I will not be able to finish it this morning. I ask for your patience as I listen to and share what the Spirit of God is sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Grow Up Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2017
     | 7,308 views

    Part four discusses how baby Christian misinterpret God's word and establishes wrong beliefs based on their lack of understanding.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 4 Scriptures: John 6:53-69; Hebrews 4:12 Introduction This is part four of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up!” In my previous messages I shared with you that there are many baby Christians within the Church, some who have been members of the Church for many years. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its Time To Grow Up Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2017
     | 6,575 views

    This message focuses on the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ which is the foundation story our our personal message.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 5 If Justice Had Prevailed Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:11-2, 8, 11-14 Introduction Happy Easter!!! This morning is part five of my series, “It’s Time to Grow Up.” This morning, the subtitle of this message is “If Justice Had Prevailed.” We are slowly working our way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Grow Up Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2017
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     | 8,699 views

    Part seven of this series focuses on hearing the voice of God when he is speaking to us and how we can prepare ourselves to hear.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 7 Scriptures: John 10:1-28; Matthew 11:15 This message with bring to a close this series “It’s Time to Grow Up.” I hope that through this series of messages that you have been able to examine your spiritual life to determine where you are in your walk with God, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Wants To Grow Our Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 27, 2017
     | 10,141 views

    God will grow our church: 1. With the same kind of men (vs. 24-33). 2. With the same methods (vs. 23-24). 3. With the same message (vs. 34-36).

    How God Wants to Grow Our Church Acts 10:23-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 23, 2014 *Think about the answer to this question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how committed are you to seeing our church grow?" Church: We need to be more committed than ever before. A five-minute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Correction Grows A Spiritual Son Or Daughter Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 3,842 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

    Decades of parenting has brought me to the conclusion that, despite my occasional successes, God’s Word ALWAYS rings true! Strictness with a child or youth may seem hard-core, even archaic, but wise correction actually grows the spiritual life of a son or daughter. At first, it might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Grow Stronger Than Our Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014
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    To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing stronger and stronger against your enemies? Yes II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker. IV. TEXT: Judges 4:24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Through God’s Word

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 12,357 views

    We can grow spiritually and enjoy God’s life when we receive His words and allow them to change us! Let’s look at some ways God’s words can help us grow.

    Growing through God’s Word 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Intro: There’s an old story of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to one of the African men. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close and expressed great appreciation for the precious gift of God’s Word that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeds Need Good Soil And Nurture To Grow

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,626 views

    A short talk for our Church harvest festival attended my many people including a family celebrating a baptism.

    What have I got here? Yes, that’s right, a packet of sweet pea seeds – a Father’s Day gift from Rebekah. Don’t they look fantastic! The packet says, ‘An amazingly diverse mixture of colours and markings including bi-coloured, marbled and flaked blooms. Perfect for cut flowers or training up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Go Deep, Grow Strong, Bear Fruit

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,332 views

    As we’re heading into this New Season, God is calling us to go deep, grow strong, and bear fruit.

    GO DEEP, GROW STRONG, AND BEAR FRUIT INTRO TO TOPIC: I love the New Year – there’s something great about being able to turn that calendar page and start new and fresh. It’s a great time to reflect on the past, and look forward to the new and exciting things the Lord wants to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,177 views

    This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

    HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2019
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     | 3,946 views

    This first-fold-cord-of-sanctification takes place the moment you’re born-again.

    The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness Colossians 1:11-15AMP 11 [we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019
     | 8,502 views

    First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

    Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed