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  • Our Call To Grow

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,970 views

    We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

    Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

  • Grow Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 9,023 views

    First message in a series through Colossians. We are expected to GROW

    OPEN: Today we are going to be starting in a new series of messages as we start to look at the letter to the Colossians. Every time a pastor starts a new year there is a great deal of prayer that goes into asking the Lord, "What is it that you want me to do with your people this year? On what ...read more

  • Grow

    Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008
     | 5,718 views

    Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

    Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

  • Grow!

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,898 views

    Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

    Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

  • Growing Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    As we look at his life we will see that there were no less than four times that he came to a decision point for change and growth – which is the way it works. We don’t grow steadily through life. In fact we are more like climbers...

    UNSTOPPABLE Following Jesus July 13 Growing Means Changing 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5 The Model T OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became ...read more

  • Growing

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

    Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

  • Growing

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
     | 3,361 views

    Dave departs from the Hearing Jesus Again series for a time of reflection, confession, encouragement, and visioneering.

    Growing Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 28, 2008 This past week has been a really rough week for me. A lot of high emotion. A lot of personal difficulty. Ever have one of those weeks where it seems like no matter where you turn you keep coming to the end of yourself, where you ...read more

  • Grow Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 12,225 views

    Third in the series on our church's Discipleship Path. Spiritual growth not about just getting me into the Bible; It is about getting the Bible into me

    ENGAGE This morning I need some help from all of the kids that are here. What can you all tell me about Peter Pan? [Let kids answer]. Thanks for your help. All those things are true about peter Pan. But the one thing I want to focus on this morning is that Peter Pan never grows up. Now I suppose ...read more

  • Grow Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2020
     | 3,822 views

    God expects us to grow spiritually.

    Grow Hebrews 5:11-6:12 God expects us to grow spiritually. SLIDE #1 Introduction • PC VIDEO- What if adults threw tantrums like toddlers? • I am thankful that I have never acted that way as an adult! • Our opening video clip, in a funny way, illustrates the matter at hand today. • When we are ...read more

  • On The Grow Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    This lesson introduces a study in the book of James. This study will focus on how to "Be Prepared" for living in our current world.

    1. Author Jack London made some observations from his adventures in the Canadian Yukon. One thing he observed was that beginners on the Yukon trail attempted to carry with them all of their conveniences which belonged to their old way of life. Packs would begin to get too heavy and the trail would ...read more

  • Growing

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014
     | 8,648 views

    Praising God leads to seeing Him as He is... which leads to seeing ourselves as we are... which leads to confession... which leads to repentance... which leads to change.

    GROWING Nehemiah 10:28-32 I heard about this man who bought a parrot. It was a beautiful parrot but he had a really bad mouth. He could swear for five minutes straight without repeating himself. The man was embarrassed because the bird was driving him crazy in front of people. He tried to appeal ...read more

  • Grow

    Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023
     | 1,107 views

    Grow more to accomplish more

    Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Psalm 119:98-100 Thou through thy ...read more

  • Grow Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,246 views

    Christian growth is a complex process involving God's Word, fellowship, prayer, and worship, but ultimately, it is God who causes the growth, similar to a farmer who prepares the soil and plants the seed, but relies on God for the growth.

    Last week we began a new 4-week series called Rooted. The agricultural imagery is strong with this series, and we will be talking a lot today about seeds, soil, and growth. After a seed is planted, what do you expect it to do next? (GROW!) That’s right, we expect the seed to grow and ultimately we ...read more

  • Grow Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,707 views

    The growth of a Christian is complex and involves many change agents like God’s Word, fellowship with other believers, personal prayer, and worship. The growth comes from God and his exclusive work in our lives.

    Today we're going to talk about growing in our faith. You know, like how a tiny seed grows into a big, strong tree. But first, let me show you something cool. Check out this little plant I have here. It started as a tiny seed, and now it's growing into a beautiful plant. But it didn't just ...read more

  • Be Present Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 5, 2025
     | 332 views

    Every healthy relationship we have in life requires us to show up! We need to make a proactive effort if we want to grow closer to someone. This story about Zacchaeus shows us that our relationship with Jesus can also benefit from doing what is necessary to move closer to Him.

    When was the last time that you just sat in the silence and waited on God? Every day we are bombarded By noise. In fact, scientists are starting to study what different types of noise do to individuals. If you were to go to my office at work and walk through the behavioral health hallway, ...read more