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  • John Beehler avatar

    The Christian And His New Bicycle

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,481 views

    We all start off as children but we must grow.

    The Christian and His New Bicycle 1. Bike story 2. Lincoln quote - fool some of the people.... 3. 1John 2:6 :Whoever claims to live in Him, must walk as Jesus walked” a. Sunday School debate - insert the word “try” b. pick sport - not the best but we still play. “TRY” c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 29,428 views

    A look at how to move forward and grow in our spiritual lives.

    We have three choices regarding our spiritual lives: 1) We can make the choice to do nothing: to stay where we are. 2) We can make the choice to go in reverse: backtrack 3) We can make the choice to move forward: grow How can we follow through on our choice to move forward in our spiritual journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    The Answer To Your Prayers

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    God’s answers to your prayers: No Slow Grow Go

    The Answer to Your Prayers - Psalm 69:13 Remember Johnny Carson. I know most of you youth have no I idea who I am talking about but he was the king of late night television before Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines he did each night as a part of his monologues or entertainment. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Waiting On The Harvest

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,822 views

    Sermon on Evangelism and growing a church from a farmers point of view.

    “Waiting on the Harvest” Evangelism: How to Grow the Church 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Introduction: There is a story about two men from New York City who had never been out of the city. They decided they had enough of city life and so they would head out west and try to live off the land like their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cale avatar

    A War, A Warning, A Plan, & A Promise

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 18, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,396 views

    This sermon deals initmately with the spriritual warfare that affects the growing church.

    A War, A Warning, A Plan, & A Promise Ephesians 6:10-20 Fallujah, Najaf, Baghdad, Ticrit, - these names that a year or more ago you probably would not have recognized now are blazoned on our memories. Each day we hear these names as bombs explode, grenades are thrown, and men and women are injured ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Going To The Next Level - 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,041 views

    The second of two parts on why we should grow and how.

    Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 2 Review of last week: Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more; I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    Deals with Purpose #3 specifically growing during difficult times

    Romans 8:28-29 Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Growing through tough times Introduction A. Sometimes life is easy B. Sometimes we learn, grow, and laugh the whole entire time C. Let me give you some good advice, enjoy those times! D. Those times will not always be there E. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    More Weeds Than Seeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    We are the seeds from which the kingdom of God on earth will grow.

    More Weeds Than Seeds - Matthew 13: 24 - 30, 36 - 43 Intro: At our house in Houston I planted flowers that Barbara called weeds. – They were, in fact, black-eyed Susans – Nobody likes weeds – dig, spray, fertilize – still there. – Sometimes it appears there are more weeds than seeds in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Increasing Joy

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    Increasing joy comes through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Increasing Joy Isaiah 9:2-3 (New International Version) 2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Holy Spirit And Church Growth

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,619 views

    Learn about the Holy Spirit and how he grows the church.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHURCH GROWTH The Holy Spirit Is Great The Holy Spirit Does Great Things Through People Be filled With The Holy Spirit As we begin this year we have many plans. Plans personally and as a body of believers. We want to see wonderful things happen in our personal lives as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Next Step

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    A sermon designed to highlight the importance of continually growing in Christian maturity.

    The Next Step 5-6-07 Somewhere this morning a young man is standing holding on to the back of a pew with moist hands and a heavy heart. For quite awhile now he has struggled with a decision that he is about to make. He feels the calling of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Bold Faith Requires Risks Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

    The great hockey player Wayne Gretzky was once asked why he was so successful on the ice. He answered, “I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18—KJV) The problem with most congregations is that there are too many people who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship And Outrageous Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    Part of the sermon series on the building block necessary for a church to grow.

    Wayne Smith tells about a farmer who called the office of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY where he was senior minister for 40 years. The farmer asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The receptionist said, “If you’re referring to our senior minister, you may call him Brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Practical Biblical Teaching Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009
     | 11,314 views

    God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

    Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist