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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Process

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012
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     | 7,257 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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    Coming To The Hill Of God

    Contributed by Rodolfo Rivera on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 21,972 views

    Being in the hill of God gives us clear vision, moves us into action and brings us safety

    ASCENDING TO THE HILL OF GOD Psalms 24:3-6 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. [a] 5 He will receive blessing from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cultivating Good Soil

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 86,628 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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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,613 views

    Walking with God regulates our wills, inspires by His Spirit, and motivates us to devoted service.

    "Walking With God" Text Gen. 5:24 Intro: Our walk with God should be intense--not casual, fruitful--not barren, genuine--not false, faithful--not doubtful. Walking with God simply means living in the presnce of God. Theme: Lives regulated by His will, inspired by His Spirit, and devoted to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

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

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 128 ratings
     | 41,249 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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    You Make Pizza, One Layer At A Time

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009
     | 5,084 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
     | 6,066 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
     | 6,585 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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    Perscription For Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    How to be what you want to be and where you need to be spiritually.

    Prescription For Spiritual Success Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

    GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hearers Vs. Dooers

    Contributed by Steve Mason on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 15,532 views

    Being a "wise builder" requires building on the foundation of God’s Son and God’s Word

    JULY, 2003 TURN TO MATTHEW 7 ..... -PRAY ..... ONE OF THE FINEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA (NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS) WAS OFFERING A CLASS ENTITLED “THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE”. THE MAN WHO WAS GOING OT TEACH THIS CLASS DECIDED TO SEE HOW MUCH HIS STUDENTS ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,384 views

    This sermon is a call to be spiritually alert when we are tempted to be spiritually sleepy.

    Some time ago Judy (my wife) and I attended a funeral on a Sunday afternoon. At that funeral I had an embarrassing experience with drowsiness. In fact, to be totally honest¡I fell asleep at the funeral. Falling asleep was not so bad. The embarrassing part occurred when Judy elbowed me and I jumped. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Discover

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,399 views

    At the heart of Christianity is the invitation to discover something new. God is an inviting God and wants each of us not only to know him but to discover life in Him and the body of Christ at its fullest. To discover means to uncover or to explore a new

    Discover A truck driver was hauling a load of 50 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo.
The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into town and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Pilgrim's Memoirs

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    This sermon looks at the Christian life as a pligrimage and suggests that a successful pilgrimage is dependent upon having a faith like Abraham’s.

    A Pilgrim’s Memoirs Hebrews 11:8-19 For the last 23 years, my family and I have wandered from country to country. As perpetual wanderers, we have often searched for a home church in each country we have sojourned. Yet each time we knew that we would wander again. In a sense we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Character Challenge Part I Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    We can never grow beyond our character...

    The Character Challenge (Part 1) Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 28, 2004 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist