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  • Ben Bannister avatar

    Growing Tall And Strong

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

    Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember The Simple Things Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 31,733 views

    Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

    OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run And Don't Lose Heart

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    God’s call and our need to give diligence and endure until the end.

    Run and Don’t Lose Heart Matthew 20: 1 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 "Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 "And he went out about the third hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Quality Of Living Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    The fourth in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    A sports fan was sitting in the top row at the Super Bowl, barely able to see the field. He noticed a vacant seat about 3 rows back on the 50-yard line. It was still vacant when the second quarter started, so he went down and asked the man seated next to it if anyone was sitting there. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Power Equipped

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,283 views

    God has power-equipped us with everything we need to live godly lives and serve Him.

    Power Equipped TCF Sermon August 24, 2003 Approach a member of the congregation... - hand him/her a hammer and ask him or her to build something When they say they cannot, ask why not? answer should be something along the lines of - I don’t have the tools - I don’t have the materials - I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confirm Your Call

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

    2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recipe For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
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    As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

    Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Exercising Christian

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

    Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith's Foundations

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    When the believer grabs hold of these four faith foundations, this person becomes the most powerful person the world has ever seen!

    “Faith’s Foundations” 2 Peter 1:1-9 Everyday we place our faith in doctors and lawyers and hardly give it a thought! We tend to think that they are very intelligent most of the time. Listen to some of these actual questions given by a lawyer to a doctor in a legal deposition along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Precious Faith

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on May 2, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    Because we have obtained like precious faith we have great and precious promises.

    II Peter 1:1 a. …like precious faith… (without the shedding of the precious blood of Jesus there would be no precious faith) b. Jude 1:3 …contend for the faith… c. Rev. 12:17 …the dragon was in enraged…and went to make war with those who keep the commandment of God and have the testimony of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennie Mitchel avatar

    The Molecular Church

    Contributed by Dennie Mitchel on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,804 views

    Since individuals are the church at its most basic level; how are we supposed to live?

    The Molecular Church In 1665, the English physicist Robert Hooke looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and noticed it was made up of individual parts. He realized that cork was made up of smaller sections he called cells because they looked like the cells that monks lived in. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Like A Rock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    The importance of growing and developing as believers.

    20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Transformers

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    The Gospel is the power to CHANGE! Here’s how.

    16, June 2002 Dakota Community Church Transformers Introduction: In Many Cases Christianity has been invaded with secular thinking. He’s a controller – She’s a pleaser Those two are co-dependant Abuser and abused –one does the other allows I come from a dysfunctional family All of these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Billy Cox avatar

    Making Sure Of Your Election

    Contributed by Billy Cox on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,319 views

    As we approach election day we need to be concerned about a far more important election than the one determining the government of our country.

    I was coming home from San Antonio Tuesday night and called my brother to see if he would like to meet me for coffee. He said no, he was on his way to the capital. He asked “when else in my lifetime will I get to see someone either accept or concede the Presidency of the United States?” So I met ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,674 views

    Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist