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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Cultivating Good Soil

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 86,782 views

    In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

    Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dwarfs In Heaven

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,786 views

    A message on Christian growth.

    DWARFS IN HEAVEN Ephesians 4:13 INTRO: We all were born into this world. There is no other way of getting into it. It was the beginning of all to which we have attained. We began as little, strengthless babies. The Christian is born ...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
     | 5,147 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
     | 6,106 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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    Extreme Makeover - Ear Augmentation Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,999 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

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    Moving Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,657 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

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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
     | 41,301 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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    The Minute Masterpiece

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    When we gave our lives to Jesus that wasn’t the end of it. God is not finished working on us; we each are masterpieces in the works.

    Each of you was given a piece a paper and a pencil as you entered the sanctuary this morning. Don’t worry; I am not giving a test. But I am going to ask each of you to make a masterpiece this morning. I have asked ______ to volunteer for us today, to be our living model. Your task is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Putting Away Childish Things 1

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,780 views

    Paul tells us to put away childish things but before we can put them away we need to know what they are.

    If I were to mention 1 Corinthians 13 to most of you, it would be recognized as the “Love Chapter” and that is true. The main part of the chapter is about love and we hear it preached on and read at weddings, in particular the section between 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013
     | 6,676 views

    spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

    Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing As A Christian

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 2,309 views

    Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

    The secret club’s of life • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Process

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,337 views

    Spiritual and Physical growth involves several key ingredients. First, both involve intimacy.

    The Process John 3:1-8NKJ There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Milestones

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 3,713 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

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    How Far Will You Go?

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,521 views

    Going deeper in the spirit and drawing closer to the Lord!!

    How far will you go? Text: Ezekiel 47:1-5 1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Taylor avatar

    How A Disciple Grows Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 6,997 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How a Disciple Grows

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How a Disciple Grows Colossians 2:6-7 In the first week of this series we looked at the command Jesus gave all of us to make disciples. Then last week we looked at a clear and simple definition of what is a disciple – a disciple knows and follows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational