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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 5,929 views

    We all want our churches to grow but are we aware of what that will cost and are we willing to pay the price

    It’s funny but in church life we often have a few different “Brand New Years”. The first Sunday in January we celebrate the “New Year” with the rest of Canada often with a sermon on forgetting the past and looking ahead to what God has in store for us. At Cornerstone ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Simple Growth - 2010

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2009
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     | 2,452 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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    Principles Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 31, 2008
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    Hebrews 5:5-14 , Principles of Spiritual Growth

    Principles of Spiritual Growth Hebrew 5:5-14 Intro. * Children can be so much fun and entertaining sometimes. * They sometimes surprise us at how quickly they grow up. * Humor - Playing House A little girl and a little boy were at day care. The girl approaches the boy and says, "Hey Tommy, wanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abcs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
     | 8,456 views

    Growth is expected in our spiritual lives but unlike physical growth, our spiritual growth does not just happen, we need to give effort and consideration if we are to move from milk to solid food.

    ABCS of Spiritual Growth 06/30/08 AM Text: Various, 2 Peter 3:18 Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction It’s not uncommon to speak of the “ABC’s” of a topic when talking about the basics of that topic. When we see a book titled “The ABC’s of Child Development” we can pretty much guess that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Table And Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011
     | 4,864 views

    Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Incredible And Imperceptible Growth Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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     | 3,388 views

    God's work is sometimes slow and almost imperceptible. What is His work in your life like?

    Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. ðáñáêáëέù – to call alongside; to beg persistently So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greatness And Growth In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    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

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Understanding Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 6, 2020
     | 5,093 views

    This sermon shares pearls with you on how to live a successful Christian life of faith, power, discipline and maturity. God tells us we can make steps forward towards him, and is always calling us closer, deeper into His ways.

    Introduction What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? The Bible makes it clear that we can grow in our faith and in holiness. It is not a linear path, where we are continually helpless and have no part to play. God tells us we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Give Growth A Chance?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2019
     | 5,753 views

    Healthy growth seldom comes by chance. We need a plan for maturity and growth. Why throw the clay away, try again. Growth takes getting down into the dirt. Who knows this might be the day...

    GIVE GROWTH A CHANCE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Look up these words: GROWTH, INCREASE, MATURITY… DISCUSS WHAT WILL WE DO THIS DAY, THIS WEEK, THIS MONTH, AND THIS YEAR? THE LESSON OF ANOTHER CHANCE…. Why do we seldom desire to give another chance? 1. They wasted their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Deterrents To Church Growth

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020
     | 4,671 views

    What is church in the business of doing? Are we suppose to grow? Whose fault is it if we don't? I hope to answer some of these questions for us.

    I’m sure most of us can recall great stirring sermons that have helped and motivated us on the subject of church growth. There are many aspects to growth, such as soul winning, being a good witness for Christ. If a church is going to grow it also needs a healthy membership that will follow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Habits Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 6,368 views

    Time-lapse photography will allow you to see physical growth over a span of years. But there are no photographs that can show you your spiritual growth.

    For the next few minutes and the next few Sundays, I want to speak to you about forming some great spiritual habits. Today’s Scripture Passage “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Room For Growth Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 3,686 views

    Always Room for Growth

    “This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one: being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap, and being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Growth Or Bust

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016
     | 6,865 views

    Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

    “SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growth Through Oppression

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    Are you really ready for radical growth?

    Exodus 1:8-12 8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. 9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we: 10 Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,637 views

    Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

    Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist