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  • Tim Richards avatar

    God And His Power In Us Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 9,280 views

    We all ultimately rely upon God and need Him if we are to fulfill His will in our lives. This message deals with those priorities.

    Introduction: Cell #1— I Corinthians 4 is on page 872 of the Bible in your pew. 1. There are stories in history that really catch our attention, but sometimes they are more than interesting, they make important points that can also teach us significant lessons. There’s a story of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Spiritual Progress

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Aug 1, 2013
     | 10,107 views

    A classical breakdown of the importance of spiritual maturity and how spiritual maturity can be measured and thereby attained.

    Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ let us go on unto perfection…Heb 6:1 (KJV) The word rendered ‘perfection’ in the above text is called “adult understanding, spiritual maturity & mature teaching” by some other translations. That is to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The People Of God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 2, 2013
     | 5,394 views

    1. We grow in goodness (vs. 1-3). 2. We have been chosen as children (vs. 2, 9, 10). 3. We should send up spiritual sacrifices (vs. 4-7). 4. We are people of praise (vs. 7-9). 5. We make it by mercy (vs. 10).

    The People of God 1 Peter 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 11, 2012 *Our oldest daughter, Becky, graduated from the New Orleans Seminary in 2005. We tried to go down whenever we could. And one time we went out to eat at the Piccadilly Cafeteria near the school. *As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,670 views

    Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

    How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 6: Tested By Time

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013
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    Abram asked God for fruit.

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Tested Concerning Fruit March 10, 2013 A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Status Quo

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 7, 2013
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     | 4,642 views

    We must not get content to stay where we are.

    Beware of Status Quo May 5, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not get content to stay where we are. Focus Passage: Philippians 3:12-16 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “go For The Gold!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,961 views

    If our lives are going to count for God, we need to live with our eyes on the prize.

    God has a plan for our lives. We all have a “race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). We are called to “Get In The Game.” But how can I make sure I am running the race that God has marked out for me? George W. Truett defined true success as “Knowing God’s will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moved By The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 23, 2012
     | 5,561 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

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    How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
     | 6,439 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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    Your Character Arc

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011
     | 3,978 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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    "Real Purpose” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    We need to be sure we avoid being distracted from setting our hearts on developing a growing love relationship with God.

    In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes our love relationship with God. He uses the word “Father” 11 times, showing the importance of that relationship. Our relationship to the Father as His children is a most remarkable and incredible relationship. “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 13, 2010
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     | 6,840 views

    Walking may be a passtime for some, but walking with God must be a vocation for the man or woman of God who is seeking the best that the Lord has for their life.

    Walking with God Genesis 5:21-24 21 ¶ And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: {Methuselah: Gr. Mathusala} 22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Help Wanted

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,875 views

    When we need help to get the job done, we put out a Help Wanted sign. When Jesus recognized the need for more workers for His harvest, He told us to pray

    Help Wanted The Labor Challenge TCF Sermon November 7, 2010 If you’re the owner, manager or boss of a business, and you need more help because, maybe you’re having a grand opening, and there’s so much business, you cannot do it yourself, what do you do? Chances are, you might ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,391 views

    God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. Focus: “This grace was given” b. CIT: God gives specific graces to His children. c. CIS: God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened. III. Exposition a. God gives saving grace through faith, foundational grace. He shows His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who We Are In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,334 views

    To exist is to relate. No human being stands alone. We are defined by those people and things that we relate and by which we identify ourselves. So who are we in Christ?

    ILLUSTRATION A mother went to wake up her son. She said, "Son, it is time to wake up. It is Monday morning to go to school." The son did not want to get up and did not want to go. The mother insisted that he get up. He said, "I do not want to go to school." She asked, "Why don’t you want ...read more

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