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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Growing Towards The Day. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 21, 2024
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    He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).

    GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Paul had fond memories of the church which he had planted in Philippi, and each time they came to mind he thanked God for them (Philippians 1:3). The Apostle’s prayers for them were persistent - “always… every… all” - yet ever joyful (Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024
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    The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

    Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Never Stagnant, Always Growing Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
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    The church was known for her growing faith in God, increasing love for one another, and steadfast endurance in affliction.

    2 Thess 1:1-4 Never Stagnant, Always Growing A few months after writing his first letter, Paul (together with Silas and Timothy) had to write a second one to the Thessalonians. • The persecution has gotten worse. Some believers believed that Jesus would return soon and quit everything they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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    Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

    Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
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    We can ask ourselves questions like, “Why do I exist.” With that questioning nature, we must ask at times, “why does the Church Exist?” It is not enough just to say “to glorify God.” While this is true, there is so much more to the question; “What is

    The Foundation 1 Cor. 3:10-15 Part 2 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH During this past week I have either handed to you or e-mailed you a list of questions. If some how I was not able to get one to you there are copies here to take home. (If you are listening to this message on the web site, you can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015
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    108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

    108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kirby Lloyd avatar

    An Educational Adventure/Learning About God Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016
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    Unlike the first destination when we make this second stop along the way we no long wonder why we are going…we know that we belong on this journey…it’s a place where we find a sense of belonging…

    Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith An Educational Adventure/Learning About God Mark 10:17-22 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Principles Of Growth Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 26, 2008
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    Food is necessary for physical life. Without food, we become weakened and eventually become ill. Just as this occurs, lack of spiritual food produces the same results in our spiritual lives.

    Philippians 3:12-13 “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving By Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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    This sermon explores the Israelites' faith and obedience during their transition into the Promised Land, encouraging us to trust God's promises in our own transitions. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of our Lord, and to delve into the richness of His Word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's redemptive plan. Today, we are ...read more

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    Santification

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jul 26, 2015
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    Many Christians seem to believe that being saved is the end all, that that is all one must do. Our Lord deserves more.

    Title: Sanctification Introduction: In last Sunday morning's sermon was about Grace. In that sermon, I prepared the way for this sermon. A. This week, I read a survey by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that says that 60% of Americans say that they are born again Christians. While ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Growing In Truth: Transformed By Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024
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    The transformative power of speaking truth in love is a key principle outlined by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:15. This verse underscores the importance of aligning our words and actions with the love of Christ, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and maturity in our Christian walk.

    Growing in Truth: Transformed by Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Scripture Reading: "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church." (Ephesians 4:15, NLT) Introduction: Today, we explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Don't Grow Weary!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2023
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    A final message on finding rest in Christ.

    Weary Workers Galatians 6:1-2, 9-10 October 1, 2023 Do you have some people in your lives whom you admire? Take a moment and think about those people. Consider why you admire them. The standard they’ve set for you and how you can attain that. There are some people you know can call at 2 AM and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Does God Believe In You?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 8, 2013
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    All Christians proclaim their belief in God, but does God have that same confidence in you. Job was a person God could have confidence in and even challenged Satan to try and shake his faith. Could God do the same for you?

    Job 1:8-10 Introduction: If God was to write a biography of you, what would your character be like? Here in the book of Job, we see the biography of the man Job and there were four things that stuck out concerning his character. Let us also examine those four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 12, 2009
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    Now is the time.

    NOW 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Pastor Ken Crow We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2024
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    Right in the middle of warning the ones who were being lazy and taking advantage of others, Paul tells the church that it should not discourage them from doing what was right and good.

    Alba 4-21-2024 DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD II Thessalonians 3:6-15 You may have heard the quote: “Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as often as you can, and as long as you can.” I was looking up that quote and found that it has been attributed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ