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  • "What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,791 views

    By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

    “What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

  • It's For Your Own Good

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021
     | 4,144 views

    Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

    IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

  • Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more

  • "Developing Your Gifts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,489 views

    How do we go about developing our gifts after we identify them?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 24, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #4 “Developing Your Gifts” II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: Why are you doing what everyone else could do while you leave undone what only YOU could do? Maybe it is because you haven’t developed the gifts God intends for you to ...read more

  • Developing A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    A SACRIFICE PLEASING TO THE LORD IS ONE THAT COST US SOMETHING!

    DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: SOMETHING FOR NOTHING 2 SAMUEL 24: 11-25 SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Graduation Service of companies L and N of the United States Marines and PFC Timothy Lee Shires. 12 week, 3 months of intense training for one goal, to earn the title MARINE! One who will stand ...read more

  • Developing A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    A KINGDOM BUILDING MINDSET IS SHARING!

    DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: SHARING! ACTS 4:32-5:14 SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 INTRODUCTION: The Twenty and The One: There was this $50 dollar bill and a $1 dollar bill on the conveyor belt at the downtown Federal Reserve Building. As they were lying there side by side the $1 dollar bill said to ...read more

  • Developing Tunnel Vision?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    The church must know it’s mission and develop an attack plan.

    TUNNEL VISION, YOUR ASSIGNMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 9:37 Then saith He unto His disciples, the Harvest is truly plenteous, But the labourers are few: 33. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His Harvest. Matthew ...read more

  • How To Develop Faith

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    ...the Lord desires for us to respond, to do something, with the faith that He gives to us.

    How to Develop Faith. In the recent weeks, we have been asking the Lord to “INCREASE OUR FAITH”. This is in accordance to what the apostles had asked of Jesus in Luke 17:5. I would suggest this is a very simple request, but it is certainly one of the most important things we could ever ask of ...read more

  • Developing A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 30,266 views

    We need to ask God to change our hearts from 1. Complaints to Praise. 2. Criticism to Encouragement. 3. Cynicism to Faith.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man shouted to his friend, “Say a prayer, John. ...read more

  • Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

  • Developing A Personality Of An Optimist Series

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,789 views

    Learning to face the future Being prepared, with Couarge, and hope.

    Developing A Personality of An Optimist. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 (Sunday January 5,2003) Intro: When it comes to the subject of dealing with the future we know that nothing is certain. Consider these comments on the future: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it ...read more

  • Develop A Winnng Attitude

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 28,360 views

    The Apostle Paul in the book of Philippians gives excellent counsel on how to develop a winning attitude in life.

    Develop A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:12-14 The Apostle Paul gives helpful counsel in the book of Philippians on how to develop a winning attitude. Both of our boys and one daughter played little league baseball. When they were on Little League teams we were in Taylor, Michigan planting a ...read more

  • Developing Bulldog Faith

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    Do you have a dream or vision in your heart that you just can’t seem to let go of? It could be that God has placed this dream or vision in your heart for a purpose. If this is the case, the writer of Hebrews is telling you to hold fast the profession of

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Hebrews 10:23 – Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised. Do you have a dream or vision in your heart that you just can’t seem to let go of? It could be that God has placed this dream or vision in your heart for a ...read more

  • Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 82 ratings
     | 17,350 views

    Expanded topical sermon outline on the value of gratitude and thanksgiving.

    INTRODUCTION Discussion of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the value of thanksgiving and gratitude throughout the year. BODY The Importance of Being Thankful 1. God COMMANDS us to be thankful. 1 Cor. 16:8 “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the ...read more

  • Submission Means Development

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    We can prevent God’s blessing by unbleif

    SUBMISSION MEANS DEVELOPMENT Deut. 1:19-36 "The positive side of life" Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer ...read more