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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Abandonment Issues Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,469 views

    This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

    How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Working To Win

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    GOD’S SERVANTS NEED THE MARK OF MATURITY. Here are Three principles of godly service.

    May 21, 2000 -- AM WORKING TO WIN 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (1) Religion Today 5/15/2000 -- The new "Christian Wrestling Federation" features the slapping, snarling, and bone-rattling body slams without the vulgar language and sex. "We do all the kind of wrestling you see on TV, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Success In Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 23, 2012
     | 9,084 views

    Each of us wants to be a better Christian, God has already given us EVERYTHING we need according to 2 Peter 1:3-5, journey with me trhough this great text.

    SUCCESS IN CHRIST I think that I can say with some degree of confidence that there are many people in this room this morning that would like to be better Christians. I would include myself in that statement, and I can speak for my wife as well. I KNOW, without a doubt that many people here today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,083 views

    The role of ministry in spiritual growth

    Lesson 9: The role of ministry in spiritual growth “Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself. We grow up in order to give out.” Rick Warren Introduction • You were put here to serve God and to make a contribution. - There are things that God has designed specifically for us to do. - They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
     | 13,177 views

    To become mature follower of Jesus we need to learn to watch what we say.

    TAMING THE TONGUE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Piccard and Richard Conniff writes in National Geographic that on January 12, 1997, two Swiss men, Bertrand Piccard and Wim Verstraeten, set out to be the first to CIRCLE THE EARTH in a balloon. Their aircraft was called the Breitling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Call To Love

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    Loving our neighbor goes way beyond just being polite to them. Here is a look at the 3 phases of loving your neighbor.

    The call to love 2-10-02 AM John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Memorial To My Mother, Juanita Shepherd

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    My mother, Juanita Shepherd, passed from this life on June 30, 2002. This message was given in her memory.

    A MEMORIAL TO MY MOTHER, JUANITA SHEPHERD Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." INTRO.- Someone said, "It’s better not to have lived than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pride Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,421 views

    This is the third in a series of four dealing with various temptations.

    The Temptations: Pride 3 of 4 Mark 10:35-41 September 9, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1. Introduction A. The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,611 views

    We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Miracles Of Grace Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 29,326 views

    The story of three miracles, two done through Peter and one done in Peter.

    Sermon # 19 “The Miracles of Grace” Acts 9: 32-43 Our text today is a story of miracles. We love miracles, stories of the miraculous. The concluding portion of Chapter nine and the beginning of chapter ten is the story of three such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2006
     | 4,421 views

    What are those things that bring your heart closer to God and what are those that drive you further away? We learn them from studying contrasts in people Jesus tells us about or encounters in this chapter.

    This is a chapter of contrasts. There are two kinds of people represented here: those that think they have it together, and those that know they don’t. Jesus gives us the contrast between them by showing us various different portraits. I think the idea is to give us a picture of what our approach ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Progression Of Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    The Beatitudes show the beautiful progression of blessedness as one grows in maturity in the Kngdom of God.

    I. Inward (5:3-5) A. Poor in Spirit- bankrupt before God 1. Citizenship B. Those who Mourn – over their bankruptcy 1. Comfort C. The Meek – pliable; submissive 1. Inheritance II. Upward (5:6) A. Hunger for Righteousness 1. Seems to denote yearning for growth 2. We hunger for food for basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Don't Waste Your Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,331 views

    In your suffering, GROW up to maturity, GO on in confidence, and GLOW with the character of Christ.

    One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    The Seed Is Planted, When Will The Harvest Come?

    Contributed by James May on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 20,476 views

    We must give God time to allow us to mature and grow in the Kingdom of God.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bearing Up Under Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Oct 26, 2006
     | 4,307 views

    We need to endure and have the ability to remain under tremendous weight and pressure without succumbing

    DO WE HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN CHRIST JESUS (Bearing Up Under Trials) Part 6 of 9 Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church 6-17-06 Pastor: Joe M Garza Text: 2:Peter 1:5-8 INTRODUCTION: We have observed that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ begins with the foundation of faith (conviction and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church