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Creating an Environment for Growth in Your Home

Sermon
by Rick Shabi
2014-06-07
Jacksonville, FL
What does God expect of us after we are baptized?  God calls us to a life of growth.  As we enter into the day of Pentecost let's examine how to create an environment for growth in our homes.

Creating a Spiritual Environment for Growth

Sermon
by Robin Webber
2014-05-17
Redlands, CA
Christianity is not a one year theme or program. It is not about techniques or reports, but about growing the collective body. It is not an exterior show, but a culture of the heart. (Ezekiel 36:26 KJV) A new heart also will I give...
GCE 2013: Darris McNeely on Creating an Environment for Growth

GCE 2013: Darris McNeely on Creating an Environment for Growth

United News
Mitchell MossNicholas Bizic
2013-05-20
Darris McNeely addressed the GCE with a second keynote
Darris McNeely gave the second keynote address at the GCE, titled “Creating an Environment for Growth.” Mr. McNeely pointed out that when the congregation in Antioch was in its early stages, it was something very different for...

How Can We Create an Environment for Growth?

Sermon
by David Mills
2014-08-02
Greensboro, NC
We have been commissioned to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God into all the world and to make disciples of the nations.  How can we create an environment for this growth?
Group of people sitting at a picnic table fellowshipping.

Personal from Ministerial and Member Services: April 8, 2020

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Mark Welch
2020-04-08
In this personal from MMS, Mark Welch makes note of the upcoming webcast services on the First Day of Unleavened Bread. He also reflects on answers received from the congregational survey question about congregational growth, and shares...
I trust that you all had a spiritually rewarding and meaningful Passover last evening. Moreover, undoubtedly, you are looking forward to a special evening tonight as we observe God's deliverance from slavery and bondage to sin. In...

Creating an Environment for Growth in Local Congregations

Sermon
by Roc Corbett
2014-02-08
Las Vegas, NV
This sermon addresses seven areas in which an environment of growth can be enhanced in local congregations. (1) Strengthen the environment for worship. (2) Provide and promote opportunities for Christian fellowship. (3) Be...

Empowered by the Spirit of Truth

Sermon
by John Miller
2015-05-24
North Canton, OH
The belief in truth may be largely dead, but the truth itself is very much alive and immutable. Truth is the essential ingredient of the Holy Spirit that was given on the Day of Pentecost and it creates an environment that, if we embrace...

My Environment for Growth

Sermon
by Steve Myers
2012-12-03
Cincinnati East, OH
This sermon examines three things (from Philippians 2:3-4) in creating an environment for spiritual growth in your life and for others in church.
BT Extra: The Path to Pentecost: Out, Into the Streets! - Part 7

The Path to Pentecost: Out, Into the Streets! - Part 7

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2020-05-28
How do you deal with fear? What did the disciples do after Jesus was resurrected, and what can we learn from the Bible record?

Deuteronomy 6 Youth Instruction: Creating an Environment for Growth

Sermon
by Derek Strauss
2014-09-27
Dallas, TX
As a Church we are shifting from the traditional Sabbath School format, to a ‘Parents First’ Model for Youth Instruction. The theme for Youth Instruction for the next 12 months will be "making God real to our children". The congregation...

General Conference of Elders 2014

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Mitchell MossNicholas Bizic
2014-05-30
At the 20th annual General Conference of Elders, 289 people (elders and their wives) gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the elders of the Church to ballot on the Church’s affairs, choose Council of Elders members, and receive instruction on...
At the annual conference, the Church’s elders balloted on the 2014-2015 Budget, Strategic Plan, Operation Plan, proposed revisions to the Constitution, four Council of Elders (COE) seats and a revision to the doctrinal review process...

Pentecost, the Holy Spirit and You

Sermon
by Dan Taylor
2023-05-13
Lubbock, TX
Today, we are going to review one of the most essential elements for Christian growth that there is: The Holy Spirit. We are going to see when it appeared to the Church. Then we will answer some questions: What is it? Why do we need it?...

The Sower and the Seed - Maintaining a Heart for Growth

Sermon
by Tony Stith
2021-08-28
Twin Cities, MN
The audio does get better after minutes into the message. This message discusses the importance of continually creating an environment in the soil of our heart for the word of God to thrive and grow.
a large group of men in front of a building, some seated on a bench, others standing behind them

Home Office Weekly Update: June 29, 2023

United News
2023-06-29
We need to be in growth mode during this time—so we are ready and prepared for the roles God has called us to fulfill now and in the future, into eternity.
From the President . . . Greetings brethren around the world, Here in the northern hemisphere, summer is in full swing. This is the growing time of year when fruit forms and ripens, flowers are in full bloom and the...
Depiction of Peter's sermon on Pentecost by David Teague. Original painting at the home office.

Update from the President: May 30, 2019

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Victor Kubik
2019-05-30
In this update from the president, Victor Kubik announces this week's podcast with Scott Ashley. He also draws on examples from the book of Acts to explain the necessity of open doors for the Church to effectively spread God's word.
New Inside United Podcast on Archaeology This week's Inside United podcast features Scott Ashley, managing editor of Beyond Today magazine, pastor and Ambassador Bible College instructor....

Living a Transformed Life: Start with the Heart

Sermon
by Darris McNeely
2014-04-26
Cincinnati East, OH
This sermon looks at how to live a transformed life and how we must start by changing our heart. Is your heart bearing good spiritual fruit as a result of your contact with the word of God and the life of Jesus Christ?

Insuring Spiritual Growth

Sermon
by Gary Smith
2019-06-22
Houston, TX
The Holy Spirit was made available to the church at Pentecost for a purpose. In this sermon Mr. Smith shows that we need to grow spiritually in order to develop the mind of Christ. It is the mind of Christ that brings us into unity with...

Highlights of GCE 2014

Sermon
by Mark Welch
2014-05-10
Tulsa, OK
How are things going in United at this juncture in time?  Many positive trends are beginning to develop – greater unity and peace in our congregations, financial stability, more recent baptisms and new prospective members as we are...

The Potato, the Egg and Ground Coffee Beans

Sermon
by Bart Bornhorst
2022-06-05
Lehigh Valley, PA
Pentecost pictures the giving of God's Holy Spirit and the start of the New Testament Church of God. God gave us the church so we would have a structured environment for God's people to fellowship and a place to learn and grow. With God's...

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