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  • John Beehler avatar

    The Christian And His New Bicycle

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    We all start off as children but we must grow.

    The Christian and His New Bicycle 1. Bike story 2. Lincoln quote - fool some of the people.... 3. 1John 2:6 :Whoever claims to live in Him, must walk as Jesus walked” a. Sunday School debate - insert the word “try” b. pick sport - not the best but we still play. “TRY” c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part - Time Love

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO A GROWING PROBLEM WITH BELIEVERS OF ALL WALKS AND DENOMINATIONS.

    PART - TIME LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 - 8 INTRODUCTION To understand the applicable text and it’s significance we must first clarify the correct nature of love and its definition. What is love? Love Is defined as: (A) An intense affectionate concern for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going To The Next Level - 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,104 views

    The second of two parts on why we should grow and how.

    Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 2 Review of last week: Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more; I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    Deals with Purpose #3 specifically growing during difficult times

    Romans 8:28-29 Purpose #3: You Were Created To Become Like Christ Growing through tough times Introduction A. Sometimes life is easy B. Sometimes we learn, grow, and laugh the whole entire time C. Let me give you some good advice, enjoy those times! D. Those times will not always be there E. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Room For Growth Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    No matter how old we are we still grow more!

    Last June, there was a small group of us who went and climbed Mount Major in New Hampshire. Similar to any mountain that you would climb, Mount Major had different degrees of difficulty along the way to the top. We started out in the parking lot, where it was completely flat and very easy to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Weeds Than Seeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    We are the seeds from which the kingdom of God on earth will grow.

    More Weeds Than Seeds - Matthew 13: 24 - 30, 36 - 43 Intro: At our house in Houston I planted flowers that Barbara called weeds. – They were, in fact, black-eyed Susans – Nobody likes weeds – dig, spray, fertilize – still there. – Sometimes it appears there are more weeds than seeds in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,812 views

    The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit And Church Growth

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,681 views

    Learn about the Holy Spirit and how he grows the church.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHURCH GROWTH The Holy Spirit Is Great The Holy Spirit Does Great Things Through People Be filled With The Holy Spirit As we begin this year we have many plans. Plans personally and as a body of believers. We want to see wonderful things happen in our personal lives as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 29,500 views

    A look at how to move forward and grow in our spiritual lives.

    We have three choices regarding our spiritual lives: 1) We can make the choice to do nothing: to stay where we are. 2) We can make the choice to go in reverse: backtrack 3) We can make the choice to move forward: grow How can we follow through on our choice to move forward in our spiritual journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Make Over

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    What we lack that made the early church grow strong.

    What made the early church strong? The Follow up to accepting Christ! EXTREME MAKE OVER – The Christian Life! When we come to Christ there is an extreme make over that needs to take place. PICTURE THE SHOW EXTREME MAKE OVER FOR A MIN. Imagine that your home becomes untenable. And while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Levels Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,536 views

    Grow from ’no’ faith to ’little’ to ’strong’ and to ’great faith’

    Hebrew 10:38-39 Four levels of Faith: 1. No Faith – God doing no “mighty” works… 2. Little Faith – God limited by unbelief 3. Strong Faith – God pleased with a growing faith… 4. Great Faith – God answering prayer – unleashed! Christ addressed (#2) Little Faith more often then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basic Construction Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,719 views

    Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

    Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,572 views

    We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Belong Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010
     | 6,025 views

    This message is to remind us to grow in our fellowship with one another.

    We continue our 40 day focus on community. Last week we talked about our calling to reach out to others together. We are called to be mindful of opportunities to reach out with the love of Christ. That is a purpose God has for us together. The purpose we are focusing on today is fellowship. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Practical Biblical Teaching Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009
     | 11,376 views

    God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

    Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist