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  • Rusty Davidson avatar

    The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

    The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Necessities Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Michael Prescott on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    Spiritual growth begins and continues with knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom regarding the absolute truth of Gods Word.

    Colossians 1:9 cont. (2 Timothy 3:1-9) (Highlight verse 7) Knowledge is a powerful thing. This passage in 2 Timothy points out the danger of it with the absence of understanding and wisdom. Ask any highly successful business man, like Bill Gates for instance, what the secret of their success is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth By Addition: Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
     | 4,080 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Faith

    Growth by Addition “Faith” It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over isn’t it? As of today there are only 30 days left until we are officially in Fall. For us out here in the desert, that number is probably closer to 90 days right? (Somewhere in December) I bring this up because we have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Growth By Addition: Godliness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
     | 4,406 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Godliness

    Growing by Addition Godliness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Growth By Addition: Love Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 4,121 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Love

    Growing by Addition Love – Colossians 3:12-17 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,520 views

    We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Greatness And Growth In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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     | 4,004 views

    Greatness and Growth in the Kingdom (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 1-9. Ill: Unanswered questions: 1. How come Superman could stop bullets with his chest, But always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? 2. Do one legged ducks swim in circles? 3. If a jogger runs a the speed of sound can he still hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Devotion - The Seed Of Growth Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,634 views

    Believers get really excited about the passages in Acts where a great number of people came to Christ and the church grew in miraculous leaps and bounds, however, what many beleivers miss in these passages are the previous verses that reveal what the chur

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2010 Date Preached: October 17, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community Sermon Title: Devotion – The Seed of Growth! Sermon Text: Acts 2:44-47 [ESV] 42 And they devoted themselves to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Growth - 2010

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,521 views

    We need to win one in 2010 and then determine to disciple them here at Christian Hills Church.

    Simple Growth - for 2010 Thesis for the New Year at CH: 1. We need to win one in 2010 and then determine to disciple them here at Christian Hills Church. 2. We also need to commit to reach out to 9 other people outside the church. These 9 are outside our church and the focus here is Kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepared For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,927 views

    This sermon helps us evaluate our preparedness and understanding of spiritual growth.

    Introduction: Do you remember, as a child, the anticipation of growing taller? I remember my brother and I would stand beside a doorframe in our home and use a ruler to mark our growth. We would mark a spot above our heads and then measure down to get our height. I do not know that we had any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 30,396 views

    We all want our churches to grow but have we actually considered the cost?

    Well it’s been a year. Hardly seems possible in some ways and yet on the other hand it seems like we’ve been here forever. Now understand that while we have only been here for a year in this church building this church body has been in existence since six of us started meeting in our living room ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    this series will help you to understand waht is spiritual growth and the need of it

    Lesson 1: Understanding Spiritual Growth “The egg is no chick by falling from the hen, nor man a Christian till he is born again.” John Bunyan Introduction All spiritual experience is related to Life. Lifeless things cannot grow. Only living things can grow. God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 5,772 views

    what god is doing for us in our spiritual growth

    lesson 2: How does God help me grow spiritually? “Think how good God is! He gives us the spiritual ability to work in His Kingdom and then He rewards us for doing it ….” Erwin Lutzer Introduction The Bible teaches that all spiritual growth begins with the work of God in our life. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 5,047 views

    we are responsible for our growth

    Lesson 3: What must I Do to Grow Spiritually? Introduction Spiritual growth is a process. It does not happen automatically. We must assume responsibilities. (Phil 2.12-13) God works in us, but we must respond to that work. In Depth Study I We must pursue mature knowledge We must read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 4,922 views

    the role of bible in our spiritual growth

    Lesson 3: How Does The Bible Help Me Grow Spiritually? Introduction The Bible is God’s owners’manual for humanity. God gave the Bible to man to reveal how man can know God and grow spiritually. In Depth Study I The role of Bible in spiritual growth a) The scripture has an inherent power as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal