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  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Growing People For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

    We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Growing In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    4 Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of Trials based on James 1: 2-8

    Growing in the Midst of Trials How to deal with Trials James 1: 2-8 2 My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing By Surrendering Completely

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    Based on Christ’s example, here are four actions to take to grow by surrendering completely

    Growing By Surrendering Completely Matthew 26: 36-39 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. 38 Then he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing By Doing The Unpopular

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,639 views

    We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

    Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 29,367 views

    How to Grow in Faith

    How to Grow in Faith What we get out of life is determined by our choices. Illustration: Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Up Into The Truth

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 32,459 views

    Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

    GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is The Church Not Growing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 16,296 views

    The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

    ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow As A Disciple

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,373 views

    From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

    With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up In Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

    Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Through Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,881 views

    How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual maturity. Have you learned the spiritual disciples of Trusting, Tithing, Saving, Repaying and Enjoying.

    GROWING THROUGH GIVING There is a story about a church in the American South with a small but vocal “Amen Corner.” Especially vocal was Deacon Jones, who led the corner. One day the pastor began his sermon with the words, “If this church is going to serve God then it needs to learn how to walk” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Growing A Generous Heart Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    When we have begun the journey towards a better mind, learning the secret of contentment, we can begin to see the beauty of giving. Out of our contentment we find it is actually part of our worship to give.

    GROWING A GENEROUS HEART There is a natural progression to these sermons we have been hearing. Growing a beautiful mind led easily into growing a contented spirit. As we have learned to rejoice in the Lord and control our anxiety through prayer we laid a foundation for being content in whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Growing 3 Ways

    Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    Church growth happens when members grow 3 ways

    Introduction: Growth is normal and Expected - Colossians 2:7 Illust: Ruth Bell Graham was asked what she would like on her gravestone. She replied that she saw a sign on the road when they were repaving a road that read "End of Construction: Thank you for your patience" 1. Growing Out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Growing A Beautiful Mind Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,158 views

    We need a new way of thinking. We need a new mind. We need to put away the pattern of this world and be renewed in our thinking to see life how God sees it.

    GROWING A BEAUTIFUL MIND Do these words sound familiar to you? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Rom 12:2). You have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Rowing The Growing Machine Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
     | 2,878 views

    A six part series on building better church body

    BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 5 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central unless otherwse noted scripture is NIV unless noted ROWING THE GROWING MACHINE I hope that you have enjoyed this series of sermons as much as I have enjoyed writing them. Building a Better Body is the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,178 views

    God wants to be intimate with you today. He wants to reveal his plans for you today but you need to walk with him. God wants us to mature in faith and trust in Him. He is always ready for us waiting to have an intimate relationship with us. Let us take a

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=spiritual-warfare Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/live-by-the-spirit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God