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  • David Doherty avatar

    Basic Of Christanity 101 Series

    Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 27, 2007
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     | 3,428 views

    The 4th sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

    Instruction about Baptism Basic Christianity 101 #4 in a series of 7 Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stuck In The First Grade

    Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    It’s time to grow and mature in Christ and not get stuck on the basics.

    STUCK IN FIRST GRADE By Pastor Jim May We have recently seen some of your youth step out into the world and begin to build their way into the life of adulthood. For at least 12 long years they have gone to school day after day, and spent hours upon hours, hearing the same things being taught to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Essence Of His Presence

    Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,921 views

    To live our lives in the presence of the Lord is sure sign of Christian maturity.

    THE ESSENCE OF HIS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: PS 16:11 – READ LUKEWARM – I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU BUT I AM JUST NOT EXCITED ABOUT YOU. WE CAN STAND BEFORE GOD AND NOT BE IN HIS PRESENCE. PS 103:3 – READ CHRISTIAN MATURITY – WHEN WE GET TO THE POINT OF HUNGERING AND THIRSTING AFTER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holiness And The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    James tells us the mature person is able to bridle his tongue.

    Holiness and the Tongue Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: In 1994, a tabloid that you can purchase while standing in line at any local grocery store ran the headline "Killer Bug Ate My Face." Although the reporting was intentionally sensational, the story was based on seven real cases of invasive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Handle Problems Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    A biblical response to problems enables the follower of Christ to grow into Christian maturity.

    How to Handle Problems James 1:1-18; 5:7-12 “HOW TO” SERIES IN JAMES #1 Truth: The Christian life-view stands countercultural. Problems move us to God who gives us His grace to benefit from our faith-trials. We develop the perseverance and patience, the faith-life, the quality of life that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Formative Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 245 ratings
     | 31,002 views

    God uses the fellowship of other christians to form us into mature Christians

    Habits that Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Formative Fellowship Acts 2 The need for Maturity: In Romania, after communism fell, we in the west became aware of the many orphans there who were basically warehoused in huge orphanages. They were vastly understaffed. So the babies, while they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Disciples Who Become Leaders

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    Becoming a leader is not a personal preference, but a natural part of the growth and maturity of the church.

    DISCIPLES WHO BECOME LEADERS Text: I Peter 5:1 thru 7 This morning we spoke of Peter and just one of the mistakes he made as a disciple. With all of his mistakes, he still had a tremendous impact on other believers throughout history. Can we ever forget his opportunity to be restored in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Intentional Faith Development"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we mature in faith by learning together in community.

    Galatians 5:16-26 Matthew 13:31-33 “Intentional Faith Development” My freshman year of college, I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ. I remember the moment so well. I was walking down the sidewalk in the evening and in my mind and heart I was wrestling with God. I knew, that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Body By Jesus

    Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,527 views

    BIG IDEA: We need the body of Christ in order to mature in Christ

    INTRODUCTION: "White Line Syndrome" is a phenomenon I first encountered when playing basketball in a kid’s league years ago. How it works is, late in the game our coach would call a time-out, and instruct us in what we were to do once play resumed. I remember how clear his instructions sounded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steps Upward

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

    Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words On Fire Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 12, 2021
     | 1,669 views

    We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."

    Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12   • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Portrait Of Jesus

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,660 views

    A stable, mature relationship with Jesus is built line by line, precept by precept.

    Whenever i teach or preach, my objective is pretty much the same. I want to encourage you to love Jesus! A stable, mature relationship with Jesus is built line by line, precept by precept. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2021
     | 3,881 views

    Leadership is a magnet for pain and if pain is handled correctly it leads to spiritual growth and maturity.

    FCA Connect meeting “Lead Pastors” - May 11, 2021 Topic: Leadership pain – the school of personal growth and ministry growth! Introduction: I heard a song a few weeks back listening to IHOP Kansas City and praying and a spontaneous song broke out that said “Pain is the school to growth – growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011
     | 12,060 views

    Forgiveness is first and foremost a matter between us and God rather than us and others. We are released once again into rich fellowship with our heavenly Father when we release others from their debt to us because God has asked us to.

    THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS INTRO This week we learned through the news media of the sentencing of three youths for the murder of Nachatter Singh Bola who was on holiday on Scotland and was killed by the intoxicated youths for a kebab takeaway he was on his way home with. It's one of many senseless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Thou Perfect!!

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,786 views

    Most of us as Christians are so comfortable counting on our long year of salvation and probably service in the house of God yet the Almighty God whom we claim to be serving is so disappointed in our relationship with Him. Grow your relationship with Him.

    There is a reason for you to be perfect, and that is because I am the Almighty, the God who is perfect in all things. However, you cannot become perfect by any other means except by growing your relationship with Me. Those were the words of God to Abraham in Genesis 17:1, fifteen years after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal