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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Joy Of Conflict

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,603 views

    God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

    “The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Neverland

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    A sermon on spiritual maturity from Ephesians 4:13-14 (Some material taken from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Church)

    Sermon for 9/13/2009 on Ephesians 4:13-14 Introduction: 300 pound Mark McGuinness as a baby. Wouldn’t it be interesting if God would somehow dress believers according to their progress in spiritual growth? How many of us would be dressed like infants, or perhaps like toddlers? Today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving From Bootcamp To The Battlefield

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,603 views

    This message deals with the idea that we in the body of Christ have to stop being worked on so we can do the work!

    MOVING FROM BOOTCAMP TO THE BATTLEFIELD JOSHUA 1:2-18 BE DECISIVE (v 2-6) (v2) - You cannot live in the past - God has given you an assignment; make a decision based on where you’re going, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If We Aren't Growing... We Are Dying Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,719 views

    In a small youth group, there are 3 keys to growth... My Friends are essential

    A few weeks ago we started talking about how to grow our youth group. This week I was reading a book. And the youth pastor that wrote the introduction was talking about how he went to 2 youth groups as a teenager. The first one had only 1 couch. They had 3 or 4 teens that came. And outreach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Grow Up!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    The marks of a mature Christian

    We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church Is,....

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,476 views

    To help the church see the need for each other.

    The Church is… Scripture: Ephesians 1: 22-23 Date: 31 January 2010 Purpose: To help the church see the need for each other. Have you ever noticed how some things are just so right on when you hear them? Take for example an email I received some ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Growing Up In Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

    Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Good Words For Bad Days Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,067 views

    Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Testimony (Renewing The Mind Stage) Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,215 views

    But for me I made my stand on the Gospel and I determined after reading Romans 12 that I would serve him 100% and renew my mind so that I could be a faithful witness for Jesus. I told the Lord that I was in this for the long haul.

    My Testimony (renewing the mind) Opening Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-21: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul Chosen By The Gospel

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
     | 3,249 views

    Paul's live exemplifies the power of the Gospel

    PAUL: A CHOSEN VESSEL BY THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 9:1-18 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16 INTRODUCTION 1. All things gain power from a higher power a. Police from the local government b. Local governments from the state c. State from federal d. Federal from the people 2. The Gospel has power in it a. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Character Arc

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011
     | 4,033 views

    If you’re a person of faith, you are a person in process. It’s process guided by the Holy Spirit, of course, and what he’s doing is -- he’s transforming you from building your life around yourself to building it around God.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 31, 2011 YOUR CHARACTER ARC Isaac Butterworth Genesis 32:22-32 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moved By The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 23, 2012
     | 5,604 views

    The only right motive for serving the Lord is to be moved, compelled by, animated by the love of Christ. We love Him only when we are convinced that He first loved us.

    How The Church Grows 1-22-2012 Pastor Dan Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Scripture Reading Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. …. Going to verse 35 we read 35 Who shall ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 6,502 views

    Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

    Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Green Eggs And Ham Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    Green Eggs and Ham was the starting place for this message on Evangelism and the churches need to be flexible in methods for reaching people.

    (Read from Green Eggs and Ham pages 1-16) Do you know the story? I bet you do. It's one of Dr. Seuss greatest works. “Green Eggs and Ham”. You know I hate that book. Didn't always hate it though, no sir when I was a kid I loved Green Eggs and Ham, and when Stephen was born I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do Not Be Children In Your Thinking Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,366 views

    If you really love God and others it’s time to give up on Childish thoughts and move to Spiritual Maturity.

    1 Corinthians 14:20 “Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.” Those who are saved are children “of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26) because God has “predestined us to be adopted as his sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist