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  • Mark Jones avatar

    Work It Out Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011
     | 3,913 views

    EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

    Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (12) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope Remembers Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 73,050 views

    Our hope grows in times of distress

    Now I have not seen to many millenniums’ come and go, as a matter of fact I can only think of one but to be totally honest I don’t know how successful we have been so far. It all started with that Y2K bug and all of end times talk. But there were no nationwide blackouts, no financial freezes, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciplines For Godliness

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    Learn three disciplines for growing in godliness.

    By way of review, we talked last Sunday about how to regain hope in life. The three steps were, 1) accept God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ, 2) build your hopes on your relationship with God and 3) commit to living out the power of God’s Word, the Bible. You can get the message on tape if ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wells Of Issac

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 9,756 views

    This sermon encourages the believer to grow in their faith.

    “The Wells of Isaac” or Prosperity in The Famine Gen. 26 1) There is a Problem v. 1 2) There is a Precept v. 2 (Rule or Principle) 3) There is a Promise v. 3-4 Every Christian should Prosper in a Famine by examining the truths found in “The Wells of Isaac”. 1) In The Wells of Isaac you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,819 views

    The Lord’s church can grow!

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sunday School 101

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,283 views

    The purpose and foundations for a growing Sunday School.

    FB, Cherokee September 7, 2003 Sunday Morning Sunday School – 101 Luke 24:13-35 Intro.: Today we began yet another year for the Sunday School. This year brings brand new teachers as well as veteran teachers. To each and all thank you for responding to God’s call and for fulfilling your part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Reason Most Christians Don't Become Great Christians

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    To see the need of growing daily in the Lord.

    PP0602 DATE THE REASON MOST CHRISTIANS DON’T BECOME GREAT CHRISTIANS! Joshua 14:6-11. Jos 14:6 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Church Growth

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on May 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    How we are to Grow in Grace and knowledge.

    Intro: This being designated the Year of growth at 2nd Baptist LaPorte, you may have asked yourself What Growth is, how are we as Christians, supposed to be growing. Core: Believers are to grow, churches are to grow, what are we told about growth in God’s word. Body I. 2nd Peter 3:18 gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fertilize Man Fertilize

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    Want go want to grow fertilize.

    FERTILIZE MAN FERTILIZE Matt. 16:18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Five things that will help you in growing your church. 1. Be Organized Eph.4:14That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Old Clothes, New Clothes"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,942 views

    A sermon about growing into the image of God.

    “Old Clothes, New Clothes” Colossians 3:8-17 Researchers at the University of California, San Diego recently came out with a study showing that, supposedly, people and their dogs often look alike. In the study, a panel of judges was able to match 16 out of 25 pure bread dogs with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "love God’s Style:" The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,923 views

    In our parable this Sunday, “Love God’s Style,” or what Bible Scholars call, “The Good Samaritan,” we’ll be looking at the issue and Jesus’s answer to the question, “What is our reaction when confronted with people that are in need?”

    Parables to Live By “Love God’s Style” Luke 10:25-37 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yfDKJ1jbr0 When looking at the parable we’ll be looking at today, the topic of love is at its heart, and hence the name I am calling this parable, “Love God’s Style.” Now, when this ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    I Want The Church To Grow But I Don't Want Any More People Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    I want the church to grow because it is God’s desire but I really don’t want people I am afraid of to worship here.

    This idea came from notes I recieved from my Mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want The Church to Grow But I Don’t Want Any More People Acts 6:1-7 During the summer of 1993 I was working with a missionary congregation in South Georgia. We were having a Men’s meeting to discuss how our summer had gone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    I want the church to grow because it is in God’s plan but I might not want people who are a different race than I am

    I recieved the idea for this series from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 1 Corinthians 3: 1- 7 Last time we met we started our study on Evangelism and some of the things that keep us from spreading the word of God. It is my desire as we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Growing Seed: The Growth Of God's Kingdom Vs. The Kingdom Of Babylon Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022
     | 1,049 views

    The parable describes the kingdom of God, and in particular, how the growth of the kingdom of God works.

    “Lloyd was proud of his architectural marvel. He called it Taliesin in honor of a Welsh bard and his romantic poems. The Chicago architect planned to enjoy plenty of romance in his Wisconsin getaway. And that’s exactly why the locals were scandalized. Whenever they spoke about Lloyd’s house, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Fish On" Series

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    Helping those you win to Christ grow in Christ.

    “FISH ON” Colossians 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: CAMPING & TROUT FISHING IN NORTH GA THEY MADE TROUT FISHING SEEM SO EASY WHEN IN FACT IT’S NOT EASY AT ALL! Unfortunately, some people think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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