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  • Timothy Brown avatar

    It Comes With The Territory

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010
     | 7,447 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Make Pizza, One Layer At A Time

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009
     | 5,062 views

    Our spiritual life must grow as we grow in the Lord. You don’t start with a finished pizza, you must continue to add each layer until you put it in the oven.

    You make Pizza, one layer at a time. Pizza, what a topic to preach about? I suppose that the only real connection we have with pizza and the church is that pizza came from Italy and Paul’s preaching took him to Italy. That is a pretty far stretch, or is it? Ancient Greeks ate flat, baked bread with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Growing 3 Ways

    Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,046 views

    Church growth happens when members grow 3 ways

    Introduction: Growth is normal and Expected - Colossians 2:7 Illust: Ruth Bell Graham was asked what she would like on her gravestone. She replied that she saw a sign on the road when they were repaving a road that read "End of Construction: Thank you for your patience" 1. Growing Out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,538 views

    So, how mature are you in the Christian faith. Have you moved forward from the day that you came to know Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or are you still in Spiritual kindergarten?

    Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith MOVING TOWARD MATURITY Genesis 15:7-23 Intro: Hopefully, we all know what faith is. According to the Bible in Heb. 11:1 it defines faith has, "The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." But, did you know that faith is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

    Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All About The Unity Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,641 views

    This message examines the importance of unity to our walk with God.

    In our text the prophet Amos poses a very thought provoking question, “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?” I would like you to take a few moments and think about the implications of this question. As Christians one of the distinctive marks of our faith is the privilege to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Equipping In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,511 views

    God calls us to spiritual maturity. Spiritual growth is planned, a process, personal, practical and involves people.

    EQUIPPING IN DISCIPLESHIP Benjamin Franklin learned that crushed plaster sown in the fields would help make things grow. He told his neighbors this, but they did not believe him and they argued with him trying to prove that plaster could be of no use at all. After a little while he allowed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Paul's Great Concern: Rooted And Comforted In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 19, 2009
     | 5,151 views

    A study of Colossians 2:1-7 and Paul’s concern that all believers would be rooted in Christ.

    Paul’s Great Concern Expressed: That all would be Confident and Rooted in Christ Colossians 2:1-7 October 18, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In Chapter 1:24-29, Paul showed us how to glorify Christ in our lives, by being fruitful stewards of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Get Ready, It’s Here

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    Hear the setting, Barren... have not borne...have not labored... desolate. This was written as Israel was in her exile. Israel had been destitute, (disgraced as a woman without children.) However, the prophet calls for singing because the Lord had promise

    This is dedicated to all of us who are seniors, to all of you who know seniors, and to all of you who will become seniors. It pays to be able to laugh about it when you are! "WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!" The irate customer calling the newspaper office loudly demanded to know where her Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 128 ratings
     | 41,205 views

    This sermon uses the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to remind us of five things churches with Pentecostal power ought to be doing.

    Subject: “Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: During this season of Pentecost, I want us rediscover the purpose of the power made available to the Church. In describing the ministry of Jesus, Apostle Paul said, Ac 10:38 “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extreme Makeover - Ear Augmentation Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    How to have ears to hear

    Ear Augmentation Pre-Op Preparation for an Ear Augmentation You have to be saved You have to humble yourself Post-Op Care for an Ear Augmentation Be in the Word Be in Prayer Slide 1 We started a series last week called Extreme Makeover: God Edition. Manyof us at some point seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Dig Deep" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, they have heard

    In His Foot Steps “Dig Deep!” Matthew 13:1-23 When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    A Heart Like His Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    God's desire is for us to be conformed to His Son. This is our goal in life. Transformation takes place when we CHOOSE it and when we COOPERATE with God for it. It is intentional and spiritual.

    [Some thoughts adapted from Max Lucado's book 'Just Like Jesus'.] Makeovers are the IN thing today. People from all walks of life are trying to look better. • There is a reality TV programme called “Extreme Makeover” that shows ordinary men and women undergoing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Goal Of This Journey

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010
     | 3,947 views

    Our goal in life should be to follow Christ.

    Intro. Sometimes as we get into the middle of the Summer, we get distracted. We lose sight of our true purpose, our Goal. We are to be consumed with Christ! Christ and His ways are the goal. It is great that God provides for us, it is wonderful that God has given us our families, our church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Milestones

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 3,611 views

    Wonderful milestones in the growth of a Christian

    Wonderful milestones in the growth of a Christian Jason has asked the question: What is the difference between being made dead to my flesh and being conformed to the likeness of Christ? Phil 3:8-11 …That I may gain Christ and be found in Him (now, and at His second coming)…being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational