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  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012
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     | 5,959 views

    Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

    1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,040 views

    God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

    Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,139 views

    In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

    The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025
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    Spiritual maturity is the process of growing in Christlikeness, developing discernment, and living in obedience to God’s Word.

    SPIRITUAL MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 5:13-14 Key Verse: “For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Trials Come To Make Us Strong PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,246 views

    Explores God as our life coach, guiding us through trials with His promises of hope, prosperity, and purpose, even in desperate circumstances.

    Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in faith, love, and hope. We're here to listen, learn, and lean on the Word of God. We're here to find comfort, courage, and clarity. Our Scripture today is Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to ...read more

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    Grow In Maturity Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 12, 2024
     | 1,428 views

    What does it mean to be mature? There are many different kinds of maturity. Physical, Intellectual, Psychological, above all, Spiritual maturity.

    Journey With Jesus: Growing in Maturity Introduction In our journey with Jesus we have studied… -The foundation of the disciple’s life, the Beatitudes. -The source of authority, Jesus is Lord. -The divine help we receive, the Holy Spirit. -The life of service in imitation of Jesus. -The love we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving Towaards Maturity Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008
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     | 3,980 views

    “Faith is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the bigger and stronger it becomes.” That is why God leads us through difficult places and circumstances in life. By so doing, He is helping us grow in our faith.

    Theme: Moving Towards Maturity Text: Genesis 16: 7-23 Introduction A. Our message last Sunday was about the word of God to Abraham concerning his fear, future, and faith. God reassured Abraham of His divine protection and comfort. God told him that he should not be anxious about what his future ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defining Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,243 views

    Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character changes.

    Defining Trials Hebrews 12:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/4/10 About two weeks ago I received a phone call from someone who was in great distress. After recounting the details of what had happened, the following question was uttered in a loud, yet broken voice: “Pastor Brian, does God hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 4, 2016
     | 6,890 views

    Only when we can say, 'For me to live is Christ' can we truly say, 'to die is gain'. Spiritual maturity is the outcome of a life truly surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord.

    INTRO Away back in the 1980’s when I began ministry at Abbeyhill Baptist Church a fellow Minister in the City was faced with a problem. A homeless person had turned up at church and the church did not know what to do with him. Rather than doing nothing this colleague who was the Pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,184 views

    A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

    I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Maturing? SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,442 views

    Striving to mature in your spiritual walk in Christ

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am delighted to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His word and grow in His love. As we come together in fellowship, let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the cares of this world, and to ...read more

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    Spiritual Maturity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,827 views

    To understand the nature of spiritual maturity, develop a deeper relationship with God, and live out the fruit of the Spirit, as encapsulated in Paul's longing for Christ to be formed in believers.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we are diving deep into the heart of spiritual maturity. We are looking to understand its nature, how to develop a deeper relationship with God, and how to live out the fruit of the Spirit. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "The key to spiritual growth is not ...read more

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    Surviving Trials

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 20, 2022
     | 4,262 views

    Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. But God's love and his word can bring us through any trial with victory!

    SURVIVING TRIALS Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. We will see this morning what God’s word has to say about our trials. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Maturity In Christ

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
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    John tells Christians that no matter where they are in their spiritual maturity, they can still learn.

    Maturity In Christ 1 John 2: 12 -14 Intro: A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, "Son, what happened?" The little boy responded, "I fell asleep too close to where I got in." . I believe that describes too many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist