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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Essentials For Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 7,099 views

    There is no truer indicator of a Christian’s level of spiritual maturity than their prayer life. Paul’s outward ministry reveals so much about Paul, but his prayer life gives us a glimpse at his soul.

    Essentials for Growth in Godliness Philippians 1:9-11 Intro As we have started our study of the book of Philippians, we have already learned that Paul was a man that did not find his joy in the circumstances of the world, but rather in God. I think we can all agree that Paul had a great passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stunted Growth Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    The Corinthian error of stopping at salvation and seeking to add to our faith from other sources is an easy and common one to make - but also dangerous and harmful to our spiritual health.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “STUNTED GROWTH” (1 Cor. 3:1-23) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 8, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Ever try arguing with a baby? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth Problems

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,089 views

    In our text about the early church let’s consider some of the growth problems they faced and how they overcame them. Or some of the things that hindered their growth. 1- Complaining 2- Lack of workers 3- Poor organization

    INTRO.- Growth problems. Ever had any? I have. I was born with a heart murmur. Guess I got over it. I’m still here after running many marathons in my forties. I remember standing in the street in Huntsville, AL, (Rocket City) with about 1200 other runners waiting for them to shoot the gun to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Growth Of The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2018
     | 8,562 views

    The Lord provides our salvation, but that does not absolve us from any responsibility. We are responsible for our growth and maturity, striving for Christ-likeness in this life.

    The Growth of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 5-8 Following his introduction and reminder of the glorious benefit of salvation, Peter immediately extended a challenge to the believers who would read this letter. While salvation is an act of God’s marvelous grace offered to those who are underserving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 5,184 views

    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Explosive Growth

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 15,478 views

    In the Book of Acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth. The church is wired for growth. The explosive growth of the early church is testimony to the nature of the church to grow. So what do we have to do to see explosive growth in our

    Explosive Growth Acts 2:42-47 In the Book of Acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth. In Acts Chapter 1, there are 12 disciples and 120 believers. Jesus is no longer physically with them. They are bewildered and frightened but all that changes on the day of Pentecost. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Leafy Growth

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
     | 4,058 views

    As branches of the vine, it is our purpose to produce much fruit, not simply to serve ourselves by producing leafy growth.

    God told Abram, “All people on earth will be blessed through you” (Gen. 12:3). He was not pointing to Isaac. Nor to Jacob, the first Israel; even though he brought blessing where he went, he was not the perfection of the promise—of God’s covenant. Similarly the sons of Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Growth In Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,396 views

    This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart that studies this

    Tonight we look at John 11 verses 17-27. This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth And Persecution

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,351 views

    A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today

    This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Growth And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    A fairly short talk given at an all-age baptism service as part of a series of talks entitled Jesus The Storyteller

    It was a Saturday - the Jewish Sabbath - and Jesus had just had compassion on a lady who had been crippled "for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all" (13:11). Jesus did a wonderful thing. He placed his hands on her and healed her. She was delighted and praised God for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Prayers For Growth" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,079 views

    Praying for Growth

    “What Paul does in Ephesians chapter 1, and therefore encourages us to copy, is both to keep praising God that in Christ all spiritual blessings are ours and to keep praying that we may know the fullness of what he has given us in his son.” John Stott In verses 16-19 Paul gives special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recipe For Growth

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,054 views

    Peace with yourself, peace with neighbors and peace with the world is what we need to live as Christians. We fail to grow when we live our lives for others and become afraid of losing the affection and approval of those we think are important in our lives

    Imagine a Church with some problems, where some people are fighting to become leaders. Yet, despite their own problems, when they heard that the individual who helped to establish the church was in need, they all come together, contributed money to send to help the individual. The leader wrote back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 26, 2015
     | 12,741 views

    Requirements of spiritual growth and fruitfulness

    Spiritual growth, requirements of fruit-bearing(Luke 13:6-9): 1- Death of the old life John 12:24 2- Good soil Matt 13:23, 3-Opression Exodus 1:12, psalm 105:24 And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied and so they grew That is, in proportion to their afflictions was their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Pain Of Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 5, 2015
     | 7,981 views

    We all want our churches to grow, but do we understand the growing pains that go along with the process?

    The Pain of Growth You ever have growing pains? If you didn’t you probably know someone who did, maybe your own kids. You know when you were around 8 or 9 you’d wake up with your legs aching. Growing pains are kind of a generic diagnosis that covers a variety of aches and pains ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Going For Growth

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2014
     | 6,733 views

    Don't neglect your spiritual growth. Don't procrastinate doing the right thing to see growth in your life. God has provided everything we need, to grow strong spiritually and be fruitful.

    Everyone who knows Jesus receive a new life and will experience spiritual growth. • If we are connected to Christ, we can expect to grow stronger in faith, trusting Him; deeper in love with Him, and more fulfilled in our walk with Him. • But not everyone experiences the same growth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible