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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Marks Of Maturity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    Six marks of a mature Christian

    “Marks of Maturity” April 29, 2012 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally, Brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” Last week I said that the goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,909 views

    Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

    Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tactics - Pt. 2 - After Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,374 views

    We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

    Tactics Pt. 2 - After I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Role In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011
     | 12,115 views

    Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

    “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light The Way Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 967 views

    As followers of Jesus, we are called to be the salt and light of the world, guiding others towards God's love and salvation through our words and actions.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever been lost? Like, really lost? Maybe you were at the mall, or on a hike, or just wandering around a new ...read more

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    Drawn To Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 653 views

    Our journey with Jesus involves discovering who God is, who we are in Christ, and becoming more like Him as we grow in our faith.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something really cool. You know how we all love free samples, right? Like when you go to the mall and they give you a tiny taste of a smoothie or a bite of a cookie? Well, today we're going to see how God is kind of like a free sample. He wants us to ...read more

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    Focus On Your Mission Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,410 views

    God wants us to focus on His mission of reaching out to others with His love and the message of Christ. We are all called to play a part in this mission, and God promises to be with us every step of the way.

    Today we're gonna talk about our mission. And no, I'm not talking about a secret spy mission, although that would be cool. I'm talking about God's mission for us. And guess what? It's not just for pastors or church leaders. It's for all of us. So, let's get fired up about reaching out to those who ...read more

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    The Mission Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,915 views

    Jesus came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish God's rule. Today, Jesus invites us to join his mission and bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.

    You know how every superhero has a mission, right? Like Batman fights crime in Gotham, or Spiderman swings around New York saving people. Well, Jesus had a mission too. He came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish ...read more

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    Creation Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,291 views

    We are here by design, not by chance. As part of God's creation, we bear His fingerprints and are called to be stewards of the world, working towards bringing heaven to earth.

    God made the world. Sounds simple, right? But when this was first written down, it was a game-changer. Other ancient religions thought that matter was always there and the gods just came out of it. But the Bible tells us that God made everything from scratch. That means God is super involved with ...read more

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    Identity Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,642 views

    We are created in God's image, designed for community, and destined to make a positive impact on our surroundings.

    Have you ever seen the movie 'The Blindside'? It's about this kid, Michael Oher, who grew up on the rough streets of Memphis. But then, this family saw something in him that no one else did. They took him in, loved him, and helped him become a star in the NFL. But what if they hadn't seen who he ...read more

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    My Job Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 483 views

    Our jobs, no matter how mundane or chaotic they may seem, are part of God's work. We are called to join God in His work and find fulfillment in serving Him.

    God made everything, and then He made us. He wants us to join Him in His work. This means that even if school feels like a mess, God is still at work. He's working in our lives and the lives of those around us. We need to be faithful and happy in the work He's given us. But joining God in His work ...read more

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    All Saints’ Day: Following God's Mission Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 28, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 761 views

    God calls us to step out of our comfort zones and join His mission to bless and redeem the world. We are to live out our faith in every aspect of life and be a blessing to others.

    Hey guys, All Saints’ Day is like a big family reunion where we remember all the cool people of faith who came before us. It's like we're in this epic relay race, and they've passed the baton to us. Just like God called Abraham to step out of his comfort zone and be a blessing to others, we're also ...read more

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    Spiritual Zombies: Running On Empty.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2023
     | 2,078 views

    Do we realize how dangers running on empty can be? Avoid dryness, tiredness, weariness and being empty.

    SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? … RUNNING ON EMPTY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Job said: I give up, I am tired of living, leave me alone. My life makes no sense? COME LET US REASON: THERE ARE 4 WORDS THAT HANG AROUND IN A GANG. THEY TRAVEL TOGETHER. *DRY: no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,962 views

    In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

    Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,232 views

    This is the second message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at how we use our spiritual gifts, how we discover them, and what barriers we often face...

    This week we continue our message series called living beyond ourselves... Last week we talked about how we need to break our cycle of selfishness and self-centeredness, so that God can begin to use us to our full potential. This week I want to narrow it in a little - How does God use you? Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist