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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "pulling Weeds Of Bitterness From The Garden Of One's Life"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 25, 2022
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     | 1,336 views

    This is a topically focused sermon.

    Title: “Pulling Weeds of Bitterness in the Garden of Life” Script: Heb. 12:14-15 Type: Thematic Where: GNBC Intro: Most of you who have know me for any time know that I love to garden. Late in the winter I dig out my 50 year old Reader’s Digest book on Gardening. I begin to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grow

    Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023
     | 1,183 views

    Grow more to accomplish more

    Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Psalm 119:98-100 Thou through thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kamalanathan Francis avatar

    Know Him To Glorify Him Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 22, 2022
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     | 1,339 views

    Scripture very clearly enunciates our purpose in the creation of God. If only the people, the crown creation can understand, there would be peace and joy everywhere.

    As much as the excitement people show in the beginning in knowing the Lord, it is not seen in the latter days. The Scripture commands us to grow along with the Word and the Lord, which is neglected to a greater extent. In this outline sermon, I would like to give two reasons why people are lacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Thessalonians 1 Of 13 (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,210 views

    We want to look again at 2 Thess., especially chapter one.

    The first thing we see is that the apostle Paul loved this church. This should be an obvious trait of all of God’s children--that they love God and they love His church. Illus: Show me a person who professes to be saved and love God, and yet all week they constantly attack God’s church and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Growing In Secret

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,043 views

    The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

    It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul’s Prayer For A Greater Knowledge Of God.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 9, 2020
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    Paul’s Prayer for a Greater Knowledge of God.– Ephesians chapter 1 verses 15 to 23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). That We Might Know God (vs 17b): (2). That We Might Know Gods Calling (vs 18a) (3). That We Might Know Gods Riches (vs 18b) (4). That We Might Know Gods Power (vs 19-23). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many years ago, the prince of Grenada, who was an heir to the Spanish crown, • Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Unlocking Potential (August 13, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 6,215 views

    One of the things that parable points out is that actions have consequences. That means that we have choices that have consequences both good and bad.

    UNLOCKING POTENTIAL Text: Matthew 13:31 - 33 Have you ever underestimated the potential of anything? It only takes a spark to get a fire going right? Just think of the potential that lies within a match. One match has the potential to burn down a forest. When Jesus told the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growing Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2021
     | 3,429 views

    Hope is essential in the day we live. What are you expecting? In difficult times we need. hope. Are you a hope giver?

    GROWING HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOPE: GOD’S PROMISE, is an optimistic state of mind, YET HOPE IS MORE THAN WISH OR OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES, wish to strengthen a desire, DESIRE WITH EXPECTATION, feeling of desire that something will happen, a feeling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Purpose: Growing In Christ Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2021
     | 4,078 views

    Message about how we need to be growing in Christ. God gives us the grace to work for His kingdom.

    Title: Christian Growth Theme: Show the importance of growth in finding our purpose Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 7 Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Can We Gain From This Time? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 24, 2021
     | 3,978 views

    What Can We Gain From This Time? Series: Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    What Can We Gain From This Time? Series: Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well...good morning to each of you who have joined our gathering this morning... and welcome to each of you who may be watching at a later time. We’re continuing our weekly series ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking The Talk (January 6, 2008)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 5, 2022
     | 2,232 views

    In the New Testament understanding of the word good, God not only wants to give us that newness that is good in character, God wants us to exhibit how that newness that is attractive because of how it satisfies. How well do our lives demonstrate our walk with God?

    WALKING THE TALK Text: Revelation 21:5 Revelation 21:5 : And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are worthy and trustworthy and true” (NRSV). A lady by the name of Wilma Reed once said, “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Growing On The Vine

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,830 views

    Abiding in Christ is to make sure that you are connected, bearing fruit, and communication with the Lord daily

    Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- We have for a long time been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Each one is important because God has designed us to need ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    It's Time To Grow Up Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 12, 2017
     | 7,336 views

    Part four discusses how baby Christian misinterpret God's word and establishes wrong beliefs based on their lack of understanding.

    It’s Time To Grow Up Part 4 Scriptures: John 6:53-69; Hebrews 4:12 Introduction This is part four of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up!” In my previous messages I shared with you that there are many baby Christians within the Church, some who have been members of the Church for many years. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Accept One Another

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    WE ARE ALL CONSTANTLY GROWING SPIRITUALLY. THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CHRISTIANS FOR 20 YEARS, SHOULD NOT BE AT THE SAME PLACE AS A PERSON WHO HAD BEEN A CHRISTIAN FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS. WE MUST HELP NEW CHRISTIANS DEVELOP.

    ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER ROMANS 15:1-13 TODAY BRINGS US TO THE END OF THIS SERIES ON THE BOOK OF ROMANS. NEXT WEEK WE BEGIN OUR ADVENT SERIES. AS WE STUDIED THE BOOK OF ROMANS, I HOPE YOU COULD SEE THE LOGICAL PROGRESSION OF PAUL’S IDEAS IN THE LETTER. PAUL HAS THREE MAIN AREAS OF THOUGHT IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Arise And Build

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 53,432 views

    Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

    Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal