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  • Leslie Sun avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Leslie Sun on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,362 views

    This is a teaching about how to grow a church. It is not based purely on personal experience and not based on others’ successful stories but based on a friend’s personal experience in growing a church with biblical principles and causes it to be still gro

    Church Growth Church Growth is a very popular topic that even non-Christians heard of this term before. In the past, people looked to the west for examples of growing a church. Recently however, people shifted to the east as well for examples of church growth. In church growth, we should not copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,632 views

    For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

    Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wade Deeper Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,701 views

    To show that we must never give up in spiritual matters for the Lord will be there to guide us into the deep things of our spiritual lives and greater success than we could ever imagine on our own.

    INTRODUCTION -There is an old saying that says, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” -There is a great deal of truth in that statement -It is impossible to win when you quit -Boxer throwing in the towel -Runner stopping mid-race -Tennis player walking off the court -Basketball player ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

    Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Chaos And Control - Positive Perspective Or Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,952 views

    Where does a positive perspective end and faith begin? Faith is not simply hoping that things will work out someday. If a positive perspective is what brings me success, then why do I need God?

    A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, ”Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” So the rabbi, the president an the ten elders met together to discuss the issue – but the rabbi soon discovered that he was the sole dissenting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Chances

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    God makes successes out of our failures. Satan wants us to think we are washed up when we fall, but God will still use us if we are repentant and confess our sins....

    Second Chances May 8, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God makes successes out of our failures. Focus Passage: John 21:15-19 Supplemental Passage: I decide to do good, but I don’t really do it; I decide not to do bad, but then I do it anyway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Eternal Love

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008
     | 5,776 views

    If we would be true to our faith and to our God, we must accept his promises and believe that he is able to perform that which he has promised. Without such a faith, spiritual success is impossible.

    The Promise of an Eternal Love 1 John 4:8 Intro Abraham became a spiritual giant because he claimed the precious promises of God and moved forward in faith believing that god was trustworthy and would keep his promise. Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sisera And His Chariots

    Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013
     | 9,736 views

    There are those, even among God's people, who depend on their own strength for success. Sisera and is charioteers discover that even great military might is no match for almighty God. And it's no match for the rest of us, either.

    Sisera and His Chariots Judges 4:1-4; 12-17 Sisera had it made, he must admit. He was general over the army of Jabin, king of Canaan. He had risen through the ranks and now he was General of the Army. And not just any army; he had 900 iron chariots at his disposal, far more than anyone else in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your House Is The Lord's House-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2017
     | 6,710 views

    4 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-IV—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Change with no Change: Years ago, there was an old tale in the Marine Corps about a lieutenant who inspected his marines & told the ‘gunny’(gunnery sergeant) that they smelled bad...in fact, they stunk to high heaven! The lieutenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failing Forward Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,614 views

    Every person experiences failures, depression, and many negative situations in life but these should not stop anyone from life. We should move on. Use these failures, trials, and depression as stepping stones for success.

    Feathers grow back Failing Forward Turning Defeat into Dividends INTRODUCTION Good morning. We continue on our topic about eagle's anointing. This month's theme is about Feathers growing back. Every living being experience a process called molting. Molting process is a biology term which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 9, 2025
     | 190 views

    There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving individual.

    Sermon: Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Thesis: There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Not By Power, Not By Might, But By My Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 381 views

    True success in God’s kingdom begins where human strength ends. So every believer needs to pray regularly for God to deliver him from self-confidence and be filled with Spirit-confidence.

    Not by Power, Not by Might, but By My Spirit Study Text: Zechariah 4:6 - 9 Introduction: - This divine proclamation to Zerubbabel came at a time of frustration and seeming impossibility. The rebuilding of the temple had been halted due to opposition and human limitation. - God reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Ministry Of Restoration

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2025
     | 895 views

    Restoring people to the faith is a vital ministry. Everybody stumbles and many become convinced they can't be successful as a Christian. That's why salvation is by grace. Restore someone with the right attitude.

    MINISTRY OF RESTORATION Gal. 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE TAILGATER 1. A stressed-out man on a busy street was tailgating a woman. Suddenly, the light turned yellow just in front of her. She did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though she could have beaten the red light by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Humility Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2024
     | 1,192 views

    Godly leaders must possess humility, patience, and tact, just like Nehemiah. How we approach any situation, and the attitude we possess, will greatly affect our ability to lead and enjoy success.

    The Humility of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 1-8 In the previous chapter, Nehemiah was made aware of the desperate situation in Jerusalem. While he was far removed from the city and the difficulties facing the remnant who had returned, Nehemiah was deeply burdened for the needs of the city and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Your Past Is A Reference, Not A Residence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 414 views

    Many people allow past mistakes, failures, or even successes to define their identity and limit their potential. Living in the past robs us of present opportunities and blinds us to the new things God wants to do.

    YOUR PAST IS A REFERENCE, NOT A RESIDENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God