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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    His Own Special People - Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020
     | 2,770 views

    There must be growth in the life of one who professes Christ as their Savior.

    (1 Pet 2:9 NKJV) But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1 Pet 2:10 NKJV) who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Boldly Grow

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    Spiritual growth is ignited by passion, fuelled by the power of God, and sustained by self-discipline.

    Central Verses: 1:6-7 Behavioural goal: The listener will set a growth goal for the coming months and pursue it. Last Sunday many of you heard a message from Psalm 90 on making your life count. I want you to think way back to that time to reflect for a moment. Did it make any difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Honest To God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    Spiritual growth requires that we be honest to God with our mistakes and sins -- and to then repent!

    An elderly woman walked into the local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don’t want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Developing An Eternal Portfolio Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    The value we place on God sets the trajectory of our spiritual growth as Christians.

    Developing an Eternal Portfolio Matt. 6:19-21 Jan. 22, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: When I was in college, most of the time I took as many classes, as many credit hours as they would let me take. I wanted to get through with school ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,081 views

    Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

    BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Less Is Truly More

    Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015
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     | 7,150 views

    Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

    Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2021
     | 3,464 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 Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 565 views

    The importance of engaging with God's Word for spiritual growth, understanding, and as a fundamental aspect of worship.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His name, united by a common thread of faith, hope, and love? We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our unique ways, have been drawn by the loving hand of our Savior into this sacred ...read more

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    The Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 650 views

    The importance of engaging with God's Word for spiritual growth, understanding, and as a fundamental aspect of worship.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His name, united by a common thread of faith, hope, and love? We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our unique ways, have been drawn by the loving hand of our Savior into this sacred ...read more

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  • Randall Long avatar

    Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

    Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020
     | 3,265 views

    This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

    ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living In Growth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    This is the 12th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at growing as Christians.

    LIVING IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but spiritual growth is not automatic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 6, 2009
     | 5,417 views

    We begin this series on emotionally healthy spirituality by examining what UNhealthy emotional spirituality looks like in relation to being a new creation in Christ.

    Back To School Emotionally UNhealthy Spirituality 2 Corinthians 5:17 September 27, 2009 This new series is entitled, “Back to School.” It is back to school because of the time of year but also because we are going to examine emotionally healthy spirituality. We are going to look at the connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Wannabe A Wannabe

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 27, 2006
     | 2,509 views

    The "want-to" is the fuel of our spiritual growth, and God stands willing and able to provide the wannabe to us.

    I wannabe a wannabe TCF Sermon March 26, 2006 Now admit it. Some of you are like me, and the past few weeks, you’ve spent more than a few hours in front of the TV set, or maybe even somewhere in person, watching basketball games, because this is your favorite season of the year. Basketball fan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Adventure Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

    Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Concern- Grow Where You Are Planted Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,234 views

    This is the 81st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#81] A LETTER OF CONCERN- GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Introduction: We have discussed this before; but it is still an important point- No one chooses where they are born or who their parents are. You are in this town, in your house, and in this Church for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist