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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Time To Advance

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 29,373 views

    A call for Christian growth and service

    JOSHUA 18:3 THE CALL TO ADVANCE The story is told of an old couple sitting in their mountain cabin enjoying the fireplace. After a while the woman looked over at her husband and said, “Henry, I think I hear something. Go check and see if it’s raining.” He thought for a moment and answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples With Discipline Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    Self-denial and spiritual discipline are not popular topics in today’s culture. But a Christianity without a cross is not Christianity at all. This sermon launches a fifty day focus on spiritual disciplines.

    Disciples with Discipline (Fifty Days of Consecration #1) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27[1] 3-20-05 Introduction This morning we want to prepare for the Fifty Days of Consecration that begins next Sunday. The fifty days begins on Easter (March 27th) and will conclude on the Day of Pentecost (May 15th). ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Are We Being Spoon Fed Or Are We Feeding Ourselves?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 10, 2023
     | 1,159 views

    How many Christians today are actually taking time out of their week, much less any given day, to study the Word of God.

    Key verses (31-35) John 6:22-40 portrays the underlying outcome of Jesus’ feeding of the thousands the day previous. The people’s real longing is for another extraordinary and supernatural scene and all the free food. In this entry, Christ starts to clarify the genuine significance behind His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,645 views

    Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

    [Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Have Successful Church Growth

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    A Message to the Church

    7 Steps to having Church Growth? Acts 2 Introduction Pentecost in the Old Testament occurred 50 days after Passover. New Testament occurs 50 days after Christ arose from the Grave. OT Pentecost witnessed the slaying of some 3000 souls. NT Pentecost witnessed the Saving of some 3000 souls. · Ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Giants: Evidence Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Jonny Hunt on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,531 views

    In these verses is a list of virtues that should be growing in the life of the believer. They are best translated by referring to moral excellence, practical wisdom, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and unselfish love.

    Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear - An Opportunity For Growth (Psalm 27)

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,511 views

    God has called us to live in a world that gives us many reasons to be fearful. Crime, violence, robbery, and general disregard for life are increasing in our society. God, however, has told us He has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7).

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

    Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    "A survival guide"

    What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    6 Ways To Bring Personal Growth

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    Growing in Christ is what it’s all about!Remember we have someone greater than Solomon to learn from!

    Personal Growth Text: Proverbs 1: 5 5.A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, The famous football coach John Wooden once said, “What counts, is what you learn after you know it all.” Teddy Roosevelt said, “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018
     | 2,420 views

    Message 5 in our series from Exodus tracking Israel's faith journey. This message continues from the previous message.

    The notes here are supplemental to the notes for message 4. Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" Pt 2 I. God deliberately designed a difficult situation 14:1-9 A. He positioned His children up against an obstacle 1-2 God deliberately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,568 views

    Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

    Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipline - Growth Steps Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 758 views

    To know Him intimately and personally.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LADY WITH CATARACTS 1. Why was she motivated when told, “woman, it is your lack of faith?” 2. She asked, “How can I have more faith? The five fingers: a. First finger, “Blessed is he who hears” (Revelation 1:3). b. Second finger, “Read the Scriptures” (Revelation 1:3). c. Third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    The power of the world and the exercise of force could not defeat Jesus, the Son of God. He is raised by the power of God's love--a love that transforms both the followers of Jesus and the world.

    Luke 24:1-12 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION The greatest story of love is the story of Jesus the Christ. His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection profoundly demonstrate God’s love for all humankind. This love is transformational—life altering. Once we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Connecting To The Stream Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    God pours Supernatural Springs into our lives every day and the way in which He can uses a simple stream of information, to bring blessings and encouragement to our lives.

    Connecting to the stream of the Spirit Do you remember when life seemed simpler? Do you remember when if you wanted to make a call when you were out you had to find a telephone box or wait till you got home? Do you remember when you used to write letters instead of sending an email? Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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