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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Stagnant Christians

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016
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     | 9,051 views

    6 common characteristics of stagnant Christians (Outline taken from Mike Mack in a small groups class at Cincinnati Christian University)

    HoHum: THE KEEPER OF THE SPRINGS by Peter Marshall Once upon a time, a certain town grew up at the foot of a mountain range. High up in the hills, a strange and quiet forest dweller took it upon himself to be the Keeper of the Springs. He patrolled the hills and wherever he found a spring, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stagnant Saits

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    MIDGET CHRISTIANS

    STAGNANT SAINTS HEBREWS 5:12-13 I. TEXT THE PEOPLE HAD BECOME INDIFFERENT TO THE WORD OF GOD. THEY WERE NOT NEW CONVERTS, THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN MORE ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD THAN THEY KNEW. THERE ARE THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE CHURCH FOR YEARS, BUT THEY ARE STAGNANT SAINTS. THE WRITER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Stagnant Bottom

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 15, 2008
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     | 3,833 views

    We begin by looking at the spiritual area of our lives. Is God really in control of our spiritual walk or do we just assume God is? What do we mean by spirituality and is this how God’s Word describes it?

    7UP: Stagnant Bottom 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 September 14, 2008 Bishop Davis liked to golf and he was pretty good. But at one point, his game started to flounder a little so he swallowed his pride and signed up for golf lessons. When he arrived, he was greeted by the golf pro, who Bishop Davis ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Are You Stagnant?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012
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     | 56,327 views

    Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

    ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Stopping Stagnant Growth

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006
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     | 7,819 views

    The church like all living things has been created to grow

    Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Sealing The Threat Of Apostasy

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010
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    The writer to the Hebrews was not satisfied with apostasy’s threat to his audience. & thus tried to circumvent that threat. The threat of apostasy is unacceptable & preventable. But what seals this threat? 3 factors sealing the threat of apostasy are

    SEALING the THREAT of APOSTASY—Hebrews 6:1-12 Attention: Need: How can someone preach or teach the word of God year after year & then walk away from it forever? If ‘once saved always saved’ is true, then how can that be? Can I be lost forever? Can I be saved forever? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stagnant Pond Or Flowing Waters?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 22, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,549 views

    Do you share God’s love with others?

    Stagnant Pond or Flowing Waters? I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stagnant Bottoms Or Puzzle Pieces

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    Your’s and the church’s place in God’s Kingdom

    SERMON: Stagnant Bottoms and Puzzle Pieces I Cor. 12:12-27 August 4, 2002 I. Introduction A. Bishop Lindsey’s Story 1. I recently had the opportunity to hear our Bishop, Lindsey Davis, speak. He is an avid golfer, so much so in fact that when we went to Augusta for the North Ga ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Cisterns, Channels, And Stagnant Ponds

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2009
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     | 4,830 views

    If we do not share our faith we will not truly learn it. If we take nothing in we will go dry. Truly refreshing spirituality involves both learning and sharing the truth.

    A few weeks ago, as the hot weather season got into full swing, I remembered something I had not done to prepare for the season. Last summer we had bought a big plastic garbage container and had set it outside, next to the air conditioner compressor, and I had run the exhaust hose into it in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stagnant Bottoms And Puzzle Pieces

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 4,197 views

    paul at corinth

    Bishop Lindsey Davis, our bishop of the North Georgia Conference, is an avid golfer, so much so that when we went to Augusta for the North Ga Conference they gave him a green jacket – I’m not sure why – I’m kidding I do know the significance of a green jacket in Augusta. Anyway, Bishop Davis likes ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Never Stagnant, Always Growing Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
     | 859 views

    The church was known for her growing faith in God, increasing love for one another, and steadfast endurance in affliction.

    2 Thess 1:1-4 Never Stagnant, Always Growing A few months after writing his first letter, Paul (together with Silas and Timothy) had to write a second one to the Thessalonians. • The persecution has gotten worse. Some believers believed that Jesus would return soon and quit everything they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant Or Spiritually Dry? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 443 views

    Have you experienced dryness in your soul — like you’re in a spiritual desert with no refreshment?

    Go! And Be Refreshed: Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? Introduction: Are You Stuck, Stagnant or Spiritually Dry? It is a joy and privilege to bring God’s Word to you today. Let me begin by asking you something very personal: Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Ever felt like you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Blow Up The Dams

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Take aim on the things that make us stagnant and experience the freshness of God.

    Proverbs 1:1-7 Blow Up the Dams Woodlawn Baptist Church August 27, 2006 Introduction This morning as we have celebrated the promotion of some of our young people up to their next classes I think it would be worth our time together to consider the subject of knowing God. I love the Lord’s churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    Sermon 1: Pressing Toward Perfection Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 17, 2025
     | 122 views

    True faith is not stagnant; it is a continual journey from the foundational principles toward spiritual maturity.

    Brothers and sisters, imagine a master builder who is about to construct a great and glorious temple. He spends weeks, even months, digging deep, laying a massive, strong foundation. He uses the best stone, the strongest mortar. It is a perfect foundation. But then, he stops. He comes back day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Fountains Free Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,687 views

    Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

    1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ