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  • Michael Ghaly avatar

    Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 26, 2015
     | 12,582 views

    Requirements of spiritual growth and fruitfulness

    Spiritual growth, requirements of fruit-bearing(Luke 13:6-9): 1- Death of the old life John 12:24 2- Good soil Matt 13:23, 3-Opression Exodus 1:12, psalm 105:24 And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied and so they grew That is, in proportion to their afflictions was their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    We are called to test the spirits, we cannot blindly follow every teacher.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen to? • When the critics attack our faith, when the liberal scholars launch another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Curse Of The Weeds

    Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

    Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Williams avatar

    When The Harvest Isn't Just About Food Series

    Contributed by Dave Williams on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,436 views

    The most solid picture of evangelism is still the agricultural picture of planting, waiting and harvest. In this sermon, you will see a fuller development of the harvest.

    I have to finally confess that I am not, nor have I ever been a farm boy. Yes, I grew up in Kansas, in a small town the size of Livingston, surrounded by hundreds of acres of wheat fields, but I never lived or worked on a farm. My dad spent his early childhood on a farm in Missouri, but his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith Vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    Faith must be combined with servanthood.

    Faith vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Luke 17:1-10 Luke 17:1-10 - Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waking The Dead Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    We are studying the church at Sardis. How do you wake up a dead church or a dead believer? Learn how Christians and churches can fall into a coma and how important it is to stay awake in your relationship with Jesus.

    I had a dream the other night. I was dreaming that I was asleep. Yes, I know that sounds very strange - but then my dreams often are very strange - perhaps an outgrowth of my personality. Anyway - I dreamed that I was asleep and that I at some point wished to wake up. That’s where the trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mature Maturity And Maturing.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,262 views

    A sermon that discusses the need for maturity for the believer and the church = "Only a mature plant will produce good fruit."

    New. Maturity. Have you ever noticed that the most mature fruit comes from the most mature plants. You don’t get good apples from immature trees! Maturity over recent years has received a bad press. The value of immaturity has been popularised at the expense of Maturity. In todays world Immaturity ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Little Is Much If God Is In It

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    Using the mustard seed as an example, this message shows Christians that they nor the church must be large to succeed in the Kingdom of God. Don’t limit yourself or the church by what you can do!

    LITTLE IS MUCH IF GOD IS IN IT MARK 4:30-32 THE GOSPEL OF MARK HAS ONLY FOUR PARABLES, COMPARED TO 15-IN MATTHEW AND 19-IN LUKE. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN HAS NONE. THREE OF THE PARABLES IN MARK ARE FOUND IN THE FOURTH CHAPTER, AND THEY ARE ALL RELATED TO SOWING SEED. AFTER THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Small Seed

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,382 views

    The Kingdom of God will grow because God is working. Growth comes from Him and it has nothing to do with the size of the seed.

    Both parables set out to teach us, "What the Kingdom of God is like." Note two things,(1) Growth is taking place because God is working, (2) Growth has nothing to do with the Size of the Seed Growth comes from God. Jesus uses the illustration of a farmer to emphasize this point. • The farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,974 views

    This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

    FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Developing A Fulfilling Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,523 views

    We can enjoy an exciting fulfilling faith if we are willing to make the investment.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Expectations. Life is full of them. • We have expectations for what school would be like, then college, then work, marriage, and eventually retirement! • The thing about expectations is sometimes expectations are met, sometimes they are exceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Can, I Did, And So Can You!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    Oh Victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! You see, a lot of people know the words to that song, but where’s the Victory, very few are experiencing the Victory in their lives! It is way past time that we took back, what the enemy has stolen from us, from all

    I Can, I Did, and So Can You As I set back, reflecting on what I was going to talk about this week, I was thinking, in the past few months we have seen 4 Americans murdered in Ben Gazzi, One of the most damaging hurricanes on record and as a result, homeless families by the thousands. Innocent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Impact Your World Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2013
     | 9,695 views

    We are all called to make an impact on our world.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you ever watch many sporting events after a while you start to hear the term, IMPACT PLAYER. A team will say they are one impact player away from winning a championship. • On a team, obviously you have players, but an impact player is someone special. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Knots - Part 4 - Knot Keeping Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 17, 2014
     | 3,528 views

    We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

    Knots Pt. 4 - Knot Keeping We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships can either be one of the greatest blessings in your life or they can produce more pain than drugs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Continue The Journey Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 7, 2008
     | 5,086 views

    There are a lot of "religions" and "belief" systems that sound pretty convincing. But when you have been planted properly, why even consider them, just "Continue the Journey."

    Introduction I. Maybe you have recently read a book or article about so-called “near death” experiences. A. I admit, I really haven’t read a complete book or even an article on the subject, but I know that there are many out there. B. I have heard people relate their “experience” on shows like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist