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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Veteran Rookies

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,645 views

    We must grow from an immature disciple into a mature apostle by feeding on the meat of God’s Word.

    AS A NEW PARENT IT WAS AN INDESCRIBABLE JOY TO WITNESS OUR SON’S BIRTH. IT HAS ALSO STRENGTHENED MY FAITH WATCHING HIS PROGRESS FROM HIS WEEK-LONG STAY IN NEO-NATAL INTENSIVE CARE TO WHERE HE IS TODAY WITH LEARNING TO STAND UP, MAINTAIN HIS BALANCE, AND WALK. I AM AMAZED AT THE WONDERS OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    It's Time To Get Up Off Your Knees

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 14,622 views

    Peter and Paul admonish new Christians as new born babies to get up off their knees and grow.

    “It’s Time to Get Off Your Knees” -Disciples are Christians on the Grow- I Peter 2:2-3 I Corinthians 3:1-9 The Apostles Peter and Paul give persuasive advice on Christian growth and maturity. Peter describes the process of spirituality in I Peter 2:2-3. Just as a newborn baby has an unending ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

    Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Hess avatar

    7 Visions That Speak Life Into Your Family

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,943 views

    Getting and having a vision in life is important. This sermon explores 7 visions to help you grow in God

    7 VISIONS THAT SPEAK LIFE INTO YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE Seeking God’s purpose above your own. 2 Tim 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

    The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fostering Meaningful Friendships

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    How can we be sure that our lives are filled with deep and meaningful relationships that grow over a lifetime?

    24 July, 2005 Dakota Community Church Fostering Meaningful Friendships Introduction: Proverbs 27: 9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. In one of the Barna Reports by Christian pollster George Barna I read that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Whatever It Takes To Love God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    Third in a series of messages on doing "whatever it takes" to grow in our walk with Jesus. This message focuses on worship.

    Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Psalm 95 I do whatever it takes to love God when I… (Note: The first letters of the points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,335 views

    The Kingdom of God invades life in almost un-noticed ways, but how far it grows cannot be comprehended.

    Stories Jesus Told: Little is Much When God is In It Matthew 13: 31-33 “Little things mean a lot.” “Big things come in small packages.” These are both quaint sayings that we have heard all our lives, and they do, in some respects, represent the truth that Jesus was seeking to communicate in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Always Something

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

    First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Power Of A Forgiving Church

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    This is a very short but powerful message about a church practicing forgiveness. A church that can not forgive cant grow.

    The Power of a Forgiving Church Acts 2:14/Matthew 18:15-17/Mark 11:25/Ephesians 4:30-32 Intro: Look at a United Church They were all of one accord (Acts 1:14) They were praying together in one place (Acts 2:1) They were of one heart and soul (Acts 4:32) This church Had Many Potential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
     | 2,993 views

    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Iwant To Experience Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    The peace we want cannot be bought, made, or negotiated. It will only be found in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Luke 2:8-14; Ph. 4:6-9 iWant to Experience Peace Woodlawn Baptist Church December 9, 2007 Read Luke 2:8-14. The angel said, “peace on earth, good will toward men.” Some of your Bibles have verse 14 translated, “peace on earth toward men of good will,” or “peace on earth toward those with whom God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by David Slone on May 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,522 views

    A look at how God has entrusted us with our talents to use to grow the kingdom Powerpoint available

    Series Name: Eternal Investments, God’s perspective Stewardship of Talents Romans 12 3 For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one. 4 Now as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Freedom You've Always Wanted Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    Because of our idenification with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection, we can know, grow and show.

    The Freedom You’ve Always Wanted Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/20/07 I came across an article this week called “The Fruit of the Word” that was unsettling and yet it resonated with me (www.breakpoint.org). Here are a few quotes: “The contemporary evangelical Church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go On To Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,205 views

    As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

    Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist