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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Examine Your Motives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 21,786 views

    The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Place Where Lives Change Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

    The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So That's How God Works!

    Contributed by John Tung on May 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    God uses discipline to help his children to grow.

    SO THAT’S HOW GOD WORKS! Hebrews 12:5-13 John Tung, 5-15-05 I. Introduction Dr. John Townsend, one of the two authors of the book, How People Grow, describes a particular woman in one of his chapters. “A young woman named Kara came to my office to talk about her home life. ‘Here is my problem,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Focused Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church¡K [#1] IS FOCUSED Acts 20:6-12 Introduction: Wasn’t it nice to have a big crowd here last week? Yes, I know it was Easter Sunday; but the more I thought about it, why can¡¦t we have a nice crowd here every Sunday? Now I know that numbers should never be the focus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Flowing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,843 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Challenge Part I Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    We can never grow beyond our character...

    The Character Challenge (Part 1) Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 28, 2004 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
     | 2,078 views

    The first of a three part series, ‘Growing As We Go.’

    Slide 1 A few weeks ago, I shared some questions that Gordon MacDonald believes are being asked by people at different stages of life. Now not only did those questions really interest me and cause me to think about the questions that I am asking at this point in my life, the story that MacDonald ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is In Your Heart?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    The Second of A Three Part Series ‘Growing As We Go.’

    Slide 1 From my college days I recall that sometimes at Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, college students often took home a young man or young woman for the first time, to ‘meet the family.’ And sometimes it was the precursor to what often took place during Spring Break and which, at least at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Saying 'yes So You Can Say 'no'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    The third of a three-part series, ‘Growing as You Go.’

    Slide 1 This is the concluding sermon in the series ‘Grow as You Go.’ The first sermon in this series took us to Moses and his encounter with God. We were told that God had a role, an important one at that, for Moses and it was in line with God’s plan and story and not Moses’ plan and story. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Above Our Storms: Part 1 - How Are You Facing Life's Difficulties? Series

    Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 22,673 views

    Examining the keys to growing strong through the trials of life.

    LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part #1: How Are You Facing Life’s Difficulties? Introduction We are currently, here in the islands, in what is known as, "Hurricane season". Hurricane or Typhoon season is determined by a study of historical data collected over a period of time on weather patterns in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Let's Not Get Tired Of Doing Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2013
     | 14,194 views

    A sermon about growing in Christ and reaching out to others.

    Galatians 6:1-10 "Let's Not Get Tired of Doing Good" Recently I read about the time and patience it takes to grow a vineyard. The first year you plant shoots of vines rather than seeds because these grow the strongest vines. At the end of the first growing season, you have to cut them ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spirit Walking

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2013
     | 3,942 views

    About God growing His fruit in our lives.

    The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost June 30, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Spirit Walking We Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. Thomas Jefferson’s declaration that every person has an “inalienable right” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In Heaven's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,041 views

    Ready to grow up, to become who God desires?

    Do carnivals still have fun house mirrors? When you gaze into one it makes you appear to be 3' wide and 3' tall. Another stretches you out, so that you look like a pro basketball player despite your real height of 5'2". The fun is found in the distortion. But, in life many people live with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Will Be Gentle Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 8, 2015
     | 5,355 views

    A sermon to encourage believers to grow in the area of gentleness and kidness.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 5 - I Will Be Gentle Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 5 of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    Active love is the first fruit the Spirit grows in us

    Fruit of the Spirit – Love Galatians 5:22-3 Gad & Elaine share Intro Fruit of the Spirit …The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. What is this thing called Love? Obsession, lust, … passes for love these days Warm ...read more

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