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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010
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     | 9,763 views

    As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

    Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing In The Truth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2010
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     | 4,897 views

    The Importance for us to keep growing in our spiritual lives, it’s a must.

    "Growing in the Truth" Col. 2:1-5 Feb. 21st, 2010 Colossians 1:1-7 COL 2:1 I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Growing Church

    Contributed by John Perry on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,069 views

    Everyone today wants to know the secret for a growing church. There are an endless number of seminars & workshops on how to ahve a growing church but I believe that the ebst workshop is the one where we sit down & study how the first church in the books o

    Bunbury Sun am 13/02/11 “A growing church” Intro: T/m I want to speak on something we are all interested in & if we are not interested we should be! I want to speak about a growing church & how our church can be a growing church. It’s the kind of church we read about in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,423 views

    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Love

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
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     | 6,258 views

    Jesus desires that those people would love Him the way the Father loves Him.

    Growing In Love – John 17:26 Intro.: How do we grow in love for God? Do we hope for it? Do we wish for it? Does it just happen as a result of our being Christians? READ TEXT I’m blown away by the implication of this phrase. Jesus, who has been consciously aware of the Father’s pleasure in & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Process Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,453 views

    Thanksgiving

    THE PROCESS OF GROWING (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Concerns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,301 views

    How to handle the challenges of growth

    Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Growing Process Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 2, 2008
     | 6,137 views

    Jesus used the process of seed growth to illustrate the Kingdom of God.

    The Growing Process Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:26-27 (HCSB) “The kingdom of God is like this,” He said. “A man scatters seed on the ground; he sleeps and rises-night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows-he doesn’t know how…” The Miracle of Maturity * Man’s role * Scattering seed * Done ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Into The Head Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    32nd is a series from Ephesians. Growing into the Head, Jesus Christ, requires us to develop both our vertical relationship with Jesus and our horizontal relationship with other believers.

    We all know that a newborn baby can’t hold its head up on its own. The primary reason for that is that a newborn’s head is very large in proportion to the rest of the body. While the adult human skull is about 1/8 of the total body length, the newborn’s head is about 1/4 of its total body length. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Grace Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,903 views

    This is a series on what we need to grow in our faith

    Title: Growing in Grace Theme: Part 1 of The Spiritual GROWTH series Introduction One of the main responsibilities of anyone in leadership is to help guide people in their spiritual growth. You want to help them know God better, follow Him, have their lives reflect His love and grace and you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin McCarthy avatar

    Growing Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Mccarthy on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Open your heart and grow greater generosity.

    Giving the gift of “me:” Growing Generosity, Open Before Christmas series, Message #1, December 2, 2007. Did you shop on black Friday? Over 130 million of us hit the stores on the day after thanksgiving (dubbed “Black Friday”). Would you rate your experience a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Room To Grow Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,154 views

    Abraham, Pt. 5

    ROOM TO GROW (GENESIS 17:1-19) Twice Michelle Kwan failed to land the big prize at Winter Olympics Figure Skating Championship. In 1998 she was placed second and in 2002 she dropped to third. Each time she bravely congratulated the winner, evaluated her situation and announced her participation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Smaller Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,104 views

    Sermon 3 in 5 part series for start of 2008. A topical sermon on the importance of small group Bible studies.

    Intro: Anyone know what this is? Show body ball. Explain use of it, full body workout with attention on core. Why is core so important? • Strengthens your back • Balance • Posture Basically, when your core grows smaller…you can grow stronger. As a local church, a body of born again believers…if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,670 views

    Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

    1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,020 views

    Sermon 13 in Galatians series. Believers are compared to a child who has grown up and no longer needs a pedagogue. From slavery to freedom, from slavery to sonship!

    06/10/2007 Growing Up (Gal 4:1-11) How do you know when you have Grown UP? I know what you are thinking – some of us never have But really – how do you know? Something kind of missing in our culture nowadays is a rite of passage, some ceremony that shows everyone that you have come of age. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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