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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Trade In "I've Arrived" For "Let's Grow!" Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
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    A lot of people plateau because they think once they become a Christian, that’s it -- they’ve arrived. If you want to make progress, trade in that attitude for one that says, "I’m going to grow!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Trade-offs for a happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. <ILLUS> Mt. Climber up Mt. Everest – started out with cameras, tripods, exotic foods, etc. Discarded them one by one. He had to make the trade-off to keep on climbing upward. Trade in “I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Final Remarks Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    Peter concludes his second letter by encouraging believers to trust God for the return of Christ and to live accordingly

    2 PETER 3 Here we are this morning at the end of our journey through 2 Peter. We are at the end and yet when we read this passage we find we are back where we started from – Peter reminding his readers of the basics. VERSES 1-2: HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Did your mum or dad ever climb into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Leading Lives Of Holiness & Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    God has called us to right living in a world that has a lot wrong with it

    Last Wednesday evening, a student from ONU joined our group to do an assignment he had for a class. He was supposed to visit a church and then write a report. He found our church through our website and called us to be sure we were meeting. I’d love to read his report. Every day I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Growing Up Is More Than Growing Old

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004
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    This message addresses hinderances to spiritual growth.

    GROWING UP IS MORE THAN GROWING OLD - 2 Peter 3:3-18 > 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. This past week, Gladys, Drew & I had the opportunity to return and visit Locke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jesus To The Rescue! When? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    Peter in his second letter the last chapter reminds all the believers to make sure they keep their thinking wholesome and to not give up on Jesus’ return because it is coming and when it comes it will quick like the flash of lightning.

    2 Peter 3 – Jesus to the Rescue! - When? Thesis: Peter in his second letter the last chapter reminds all the believers to make sure they keep their thinking wholesome and to not give up on Jesus’ return because it is coming and when it comes it will quick like the flash of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Is Coming

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    In the midst of troubling times, please know that the day of the Lord is coming. The prophets of the Old Testament warned about it. Jesus and the Apostles warned of it in the New Testament. Today, we are one day closer to it being reality.

    The Day of the Lord is Coming By Greg Johnson March 25, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org 2 Peter 3:1-18 We live in troubling times. North Korea has tested nuclear weapons. Iran is developing nuclear capabilities with spoken threats by their president of the annihilation of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Johnston avatar

    What Causes Backsliding? Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    We look at several things that causes backsliding in the church world today.

    2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. What causes Backsliding? 1. Looking on forbidden things This stirs up strong and unlawful desires. This weakens the will, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Balanced Growth

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
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     | 5,805 views

    We cannot stay in the safety zone of spiritual infancy. We must mature in our faith.

    ONE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHRISTIANS IS TO GROW SPIRITUALLY IN ALL THE THINGS OF GOD. IT WILL DO US NO GOOD WHATSOEVER TO STAY IN THE SAFETY ZONE OF SPIRITUAL INFANCY OF JUST BEING BORN AGAIN. WE MUST GROW! PETER WROTE IN 1 PETER 2:2-3, “LIKE NEWBORN BABIES, YOU MUST CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Interpretation Of Scripture

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    There is reasonalbe differentiation on biblical interpretation and then there is the loony.

    Neighborhood Junk Mail. We get a lot of junk mail – don’t we all. This one is from a local realtor – they use a lot of fill. Important dates for January. (sorry I threw out the junk mail and don’t have the info for sermon central here, but it is not that relevant to the sermon. But the realtor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facts For The Future

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    Peter warned his readers that one day God will judge the world. In light of that fact, Christians are to possess a godly mindset and life. We must live with eternity in view.

    Facts For The Future Text: 2 Pet.3: 12 Theme: Peter admonished his readers to realize that... I. THE END IS NEAR 2 Pet.3: 10 “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Living Passionately In His Grace!” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008
     | 3,253 views

    God is patiently holding back judgment.

    1. PASSION… Webster’s defines it as: • “INTENSITY… OVERMASTERING FEELINGS… CONVICTION.” • Other words include ZEAL, ENTHUSIASM, & FERVENCY. Guys, that’s the kind of relationship with Jesus I want. • Jesus changed my life… and he changed yours. • He delivered us from the power of darkness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Harper avatar

    The Mandate Of Christian Living

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    Live with honor and make the effort to qualify for the prize.

    II Peter 3:11-18 December 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “The Mandate of Christian Living” Introduction: I. MANNER OF LIVING (vs. 11-13) A. Live with honor 1. Honor God with holy living 2. Honor God with godly living B. Live in humility 1. Be humble as we look forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Deceived About The Future Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    What should we be doing in wait of Christ’s return?

    If you think about it…every second that we live, is lived in the present. With each passing second, the past is only one second behind – and the future is one second ahead. Always. As humans, this constantly feeds our curiosity. We can see the past. We can study it, learn from it, even make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of People Ought You To Be? Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    Are you a worshipper and a witness?

    Changing Church in a Changing Culture Wk 5 What kind of people ought you to be? 2 Peter 3 Peter writing to remind them of: Words written in OTWords of Jesus through the Apostles These things will happen; we can pray against situations all we like but God’s word must come to pass. We must not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Prepared For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,609 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