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  • The Fruit Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021
     | 2,713 views

    George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

    A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

  • Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 4,143 views

    Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

    [I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

  • Garden Gleanings

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 9,032 views

    This message shares insights from gardening to spiritual growth.

    Chico Alliance Church “Garden Gleanings” 1. Soil preparation & cultivation Any garden must have soil in which to grow. The soil must be prepared in order to best germinate the seed and sustain the plant. I tried to germinate some bean plants this year outside the soil to give it a good ...read more

  • 66. Instructions In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,581 views

    “Instructions in holiness” are a means to aid God’s people to develop the holiness that reflects their heavenly Father.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 66 - INSTRUCTIONS IN HOLINESS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

  • Growing In Godliness: A Blueprint For Spiritual Transformation (2 Peter 1:5-8) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,111 views

    In 2 Peter 1:5-8. In this passage, the apostle Peter outlines a blueprint for spiritual growth and maturity, offering practical steps for believers to cultivate godly character. Let us delve into this scripture to discover how we can be transformed by truth and grow in our relationship with God.

    Growing in Godliness: A Blueprint for Spiritual Transformation Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative wisdom found in 2 Peter 1:5-8. These verses provide a blueprint for spiritual growth and maturity, guiding believers on the path to godliness. Let us explore each virtue listed by ...read more

  • Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014
     | 13,082 views

    In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

    Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

  • Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 4b: God Can Use Detours To Get You To Your Destiny (Taking A Tour Through My Detour)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 6,809 views

    Detours come during Development, Disasters, Accidents, Protocol, Apprehension (Sifting, Dragnet), etc. God rarely takes us to our destiny in straight lines - He normally has some development that requires detours. Abraham's detour was 25 years, Jacob's was about 20 years, etc. And yours?

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 4B: GOD CAN USE DETOURS TO GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINY - (TAKING A TOUR THROUGH MY DETOUR) 1. Genesis 37: 2 …Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, ...read more

  • 12 Keys To Grow In Your Authority - Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

    Spiritual Warfare - Part 3 12 Keys to Growing in Spiritual Authority (A) Eph. 6:12 You and I are engaged in a multidimensional war that is being intensely, intentionally, intelligently and incessantly waged all around us in the invisible realm. I say multidimensional because it is being fought on ...read more

  • Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - "Spiritual Adultery” Part 2 Of A Series Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,353 views

    We fall off the wagon somehow, become defiant and disobedient to God, turn to completely ungodly or humanistic resources for help or satisfaction and then wonder why God isn’t blessing us?

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Spiritual Adultery” Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Judges 6:11-40 New King James Version, “Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, ...read more

  • Ethics In The Church Today

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,814 views

    The goal of ethics is to develop a body of moral standards on which the church can draw so that it can successfully respond to the many moral challenges it faces in all societies. Moral character development should be seen as primary importance both fo

    Ethics In The Church Today Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things ...read more

  • 58. The Holy Spirit - Truth Bringer Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    The Holy Spirit’s role as truth bringer is to develop the culture of the kingdom of God built on “truth.”

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 58 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - TRUTH BRINGER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

  • About A Mile Downstream

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 19,592 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to go on and develop their Christian experience in discovering the greatness of God and His power.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 - 12 Title: “About A Mile Downstream” Introduction: Last week I preached a sermon called, “The River of Grace.” We looked at the SOURCE, the COURSE, and the FORCE of this river. This week we want to take a look at the PROGRESSION of Christian GROWTH. This river that ...read more

  • Doctor Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    Just like with a medical doctor, there are diagnostics that can be performed that will shed light on a person's spiritual condition...

    The other day I took Shannon to her pediatrician because she had been having stomach pains. I noticed how the nurse took Shannon’s vitals—weight and temperature. Afterwards the doctor came in and asked Shannon to sit up on the gurney. Dr. McDaniel listened to Shannon’s heartbeat and breathing. ...read more

  • The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,991 views

    There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

    The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

  • Come And Get It

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,617 views

    The need for the Church to develop a hunger for the presence of God to be able to carry out the mission of Christ in the world.

    Scripture: Psalms 34:1 – 8 Title: “Come and Get It” Introduction: David had been on the run many times during his life time. Each time he had discovered how wonderfully God had taken care of him. / In 1 Sam. 21 David was being chased by King Saul and He and his men sought refuge in the city of ...read more