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  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Plan For Growth In 2005

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,832 views

    This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

    A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
     | 3,054 views

    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

    Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    To Read Or Not To Read Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,252 views

    The Spiritual Discipline of Bible reading is vital for us to grow in Christ. part 4 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Bible Reading January 27, 2008 Psalm 119:1-8 This folder I am holding in my hand contains some of the cards, notes, and letters Debbie has given me since the time we met, until even recently. She has given me permission to read some of a letter she wrote to me before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013
     | 10,100 views

    Faith only grows as it is exercised. Jesus gives us an example they understand as He talked to the disciples and to us.

    Sowing Seeds: Life, Faith, Service Sermon #3-Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 13:31-33 We have been in a series called Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service. The first week we looked at God’s Word and how important it is to plant it in good soil and to get the most out of applying God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Of Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
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     | 5,975 views

    Joy is an indicator of a genuine growing relationship with the Holy Spirit. It is a barometer which measures the inside spiritual condition.

    The Spirit Of Joy Romans 14:17 - “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. The best things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013
     | 4,690 views

    The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

    Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From Small Beginnings

    Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,513 views

    Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

    From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    New Creation – New Skills

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2012
     | 8,288 views

    This is a children's sermon I preached on growing spiritually while serving at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

    New Creation – New Skills 2 Corinthians 5:17 Object Lesson: A Hacky Sack 2 Corinthians 5:17says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” The Bible tells us that when we accept Jesus as our Savior we become “a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,271 views

    Families that forgive know how to live. If you're going to grow, you must let it go.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Forgiveness Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 5/15/11 “It’s not often that forgiveness becomes the topic of a national conversation.” This sentence comes from a book called, “Amish Grace,” which recounts the true story of the murder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience: Putting The D-I-E In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,375 views

    When you grow weary of your responsibilities, remember God has planted you in a certain place.

    Is There A H.E.R.O. In The House? Series 4 of 4 Obedience: Putting the D-I-E In Obedience February 22, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In the 11th Century, King Henry III of Bavaria was fed up the set up of being King. 1 He applied to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvesting God's Joy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Our Joy is full when we obey Christ and we do that by remaining growing through Him

    Demi-Lee Brennan had a liver transplant at age 9. She faced a life on anti-rejection drugs like every other transplant patient. Nine months later, however, her red blood cells were being attacked by her own white blood cells. It was as if her body was treating them as if they were an invader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sin City Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 27, 2010
     | 6,999 views

    When we allow ourselves to be inundated with sin we grow callous to its affects and to God's holiness.

    “Sin City,” Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction I spent the eighth grade living in Butte, Montana. When I moved there from California most of the kids I eventually met assumed that I was a surfer because I was from California. Of course, this is a little bit like assuming that everyone from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Making The Most Of Babylon Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

    Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Keep On Keepin' On (Confirmation Sunday)

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011
     | 9,069 views

    A sermon designed to inspire confirmation students and the rest of the church body to not stop learning but to keep on growing in Christ.

    -welcome everyone to this wonderful Confirmation Sunday at NewSong. -it’s kind of fitting that right after Easter and our day of being Called to Celebrate we have something new to celebrate, young people who want to be a part of the Body of Christ. -there’s only one stipulation I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist