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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Donut Theology / Be Teleios

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 176 ratings
     | 80,325 views

    In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

    Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Growing Through God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,135 views

    To get the most out of Bible study you need to accept God’s word, analyze it and apply it.

    GROWING THROUGH GOD’S WORD A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I’m sorry," the waitress said. "I can’t bring you orange juice. Our machine is broken." We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How We Help Each Other Grow Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,929 views

    Adapted Rick Warren sermon for 40 Days of Community on working together to grow spiritually.

    We are in the fourth week in our 40 Days of Community, we have been focusing on God’s #1 reason for placing us here on earth. What on earth are we here for? To love God and to love each other. Unfortunately, we don’t naturally do this. We don’t naturally love God or other people all the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Work In Progress Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 46,163 views

    Examining the fact that God is working out a greater plan in our lives.

    Work In Progress II Peter 2:1-3 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In the manufacturing industry there is a phrase that is often used to refer to goods that are no longer raw materials but also not yet a finished product. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2016
     | 9,571 views

    Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Willem Hartley avatar

    Grow Up

    Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,664 views

    God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

    Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paralyzed By Grace Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 8, 2019
     | 4,784 views

    A sermon about people who only go as far as salvation but never grow in Christ

    Are You Paralyzed by Grace? Grace Series CCCAG July 28th, 2019 Week Two: “God’s Grace: Are You Paralyzed By Grace?” Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 10:1–3 Prayer The second week in our four-week series on God’s grace. Last week, we discovered that God’s grace means so much more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,157 views

    Today we'll talk about how to have a quiet time...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." Col. 4:12b (Ph) Review - What is "Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Grownup Christians”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    What are the marks of a mature Christian believer or the mark of a dynamic, mature Christian church?

    Biblical Text: Philippians 1:3-11 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Discipling Others? Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010
     | 8,923 views

    This sermon aims to move people from being consumers to people who disciple others. It emphasises that it is not the pastor's job to mature Christians but it is the role of the Christian to do this. It encourages personal prayer, bible reading and sharing

    Discipleship part 2 INTRODUCTION To open I would like to start with a true story that happened here at our church. A mother at our playgroup called ‘Jane’ wanted to know more about God, so I started a bible study after the play group. After a few weeks she said it was great but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020
     | 4,089 views

    The purpose of this series is to help us to Develop and Maintain Spiritual Disciplines so that we might walk in victory after victory.

    The Purpose of this Series: A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his horse. As long as the war lasted, he looked upon him as his fellow-helper in all emergencies and fed him carefully with hay and corn. But when the war was over, he only allowed him to eat chaff and made him carry heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Promised Land Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022
     | 3,248 views

    I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

    Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2024
     | 3,076 views

    God desires for us to mature and become wise in Him. As we grow spiritually grow spiritually and mature in Christ, we gain wisdom for with maturity come wisdom.

    Create in me a Clean Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Luke 2:40 says “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him”. God desires for us to mature and become wise in Him. As we grow spiritually grow spiritually and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Why Struggles Are Worth The Trouble Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,823 views

    James gives us some good reasons why we really should embrace the storms in our lives. Without the storms we would be weak and incomplete.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • JOSIAH DRAWHORN, THD. MCE avatar

    The Foundations Of The Believer

    Contributed by Josiah Drawhorn, Thd. Mce on May 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,903 views

    Don’t just "say you are a Believer", learn to obtain the attributes of a "True Believer" on professional, relational and spiritual levels.

    A. LIFE HAS ONE BASIS PROFESSION 1. The Will of God a. Please Him in everything we do b. Represent Him by everything we say c. Compliment Him in everything we are B. LIFE HAS TWO ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS 1. Spiritual and Intimate a. In relation to the Father, Son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal