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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
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    We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

    2 Peter 1:5-8 5 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 brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonny Hunt avatar

    Facing The Giants: Evidence Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Jonny Hunt on Aug 28, 2006
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    In these verses is a list of virtues that should be growing in the life of the believer. They are best translated by referring to moral excellence, practical wisdom, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and unselfish love.

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
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    Part 2 in a series debunking some popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

    Introduction Last week we talked about the problem of sin in the life of those apart from God (it leads to death/Hell) and in the life of a child of God (it brings a barrier into the relationship God never intended—a lag in the Christian life). We found that the Bible says sin is a condition (from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006
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    - Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

    I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Constructing Christian Character

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2007
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    We often compare ourselves to others to see how "good we are." However the mark that God commpares us to is perfection. We are challenged and commanded to constuct Christ like character. The passage in 2 peter gives us 7 essential components so we can c

    Intro: A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Add To Your Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007
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    The first thing I want us to do is Learn how to Add. If we learn how to add God will do the multiplying.

    Add to your faith! 2 Peter 1:1-11 NIV 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Harvey avatar

    Grow

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007
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    We grow closer to God in our relatinship to others.

    “Grow” October 14, 2007 Me: I love doing stuff with other people. One of the dangers Alana and I face is that we enjoy people so much we can easily spend so much time with people we don’t have time alone with ourselves. You: How many of you get energy from other people? How many would say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self Control

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 10, 2007
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    This message explores the nature of self control and how to walk in it in partnership with God. Practical action steps are included.

    SELF CONTROL Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 6, 2006 Read II Peter 1:1-11 and Galatians 5:16-25. Introduction: The writings of God through the apostles Peter and Paul could not be clearer on this matter of the Christian life. If a person genuinely comes into a saving relationship with the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bearing Up Under Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006
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    We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

    DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Alan McCann avatar

    2 Peter 1.1-11 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,056 views

    Peter’s gospel. Perseverance depends on us working with God, the challenge is to be faithful

    2 Peter 1.1-11 Do you remember the Hitler diaries which appeared a few years ago? Or what about those films of Bigfoot? Crop circles? The Da Vinci Code? All pretending to be something they are not. They are fakes masquerading as the genuine article. Peter in his second letter deals with fakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Bible Arithmetic

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2006
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    Enhancing one’s Christian witness by following the Bible’s amazing formula.

    Bible Arithmetic MATHEMATICS NEVER CAME EASY TO ME while in school. Can you identify with me? I mean I really had to work hard at it. And wouldn’t you know that a few years after graduating from high school I found myself working in a testing laboratory which meant working with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seven Supplements For A Holy Life #2 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 14, 2006
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    Series No. 2: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

    SEVEN SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HOLY LIFE 2 Peter 1 :5-8 A fouryear-old girl asked her mother, "Mom, how long is it until my birthday?" The mother responded, "Not very long, dear." To which the child responded, "Is it time for me to start being a good girl?" The little girl was being charmingly real, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Science Of Addition

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006
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    The focus of this meesage is to "spur on" the believer to a life of dedication, desire, and discipleship.

    1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supersize Me!

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

    Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    The Key To Enjoying The Good Life

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    There are some keys to enjoying the good life, This message is a close look at them.

    The keys to enjoying the good life. 2 Peter 1:1-21 Introduction. Today I want to share with you a message on the keys to enjoying the good life, The Apostle Peter according to his own testimony is about to give up his own life because of his faith in the Lord Jesus christ. In his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God