Sermons about Character Development

Develop A Winnng Attitude

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002

based on 168 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Developing A Christian Mindset

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 8, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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Develop a Christian mindset: 1. Be nice. 2. Be positive. 3. Be thankful

This will probably be the most basic sermon you have ever heard. Nothing I will say is new or profound. You have heard it all before, but it needs repeated because the very simplicity of what I will be saying is the reason it is so often overlooked and ignored. So many times we want to plunge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Biblical Mindset

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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A message encouraging Christians to be people who live with the Bible as their foundation rather than the philosophies of the world

Developing a Biblical Mindset Colossians 2:8 November 2, 2003 Introduction This is the third message on living a life characterized by the peace of God. In the first message I gave six strategies to living in the peace of God. Last week we talked about the fact that God is in control, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Developing A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 24, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

based on 82 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing Tunnel Vision?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2002

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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

Scripture: Matthew 9:33-37, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing Our Talents

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 10, 2002

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God has invested talent in each and everyone one of us. God looks our abilities and sees not just who we are, but who we can become and what we can accomplish for His glory.

DEVELOPING OUR TALENTS Text: Matthew 25:14 - 30 I once heard the story about a young man who called over the phone to check up on the effectiveness of his work at his work. He called the lady he worked for posing as a young man who was looking for yard work. He asked her if it were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing Bulldog Faith

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Oct 28, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 53:1-4

Denomination: *other

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

based on 164 ratings

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One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio.

One of the most committed Christians with one of the most brilliant minds in the evangelical world gave a talk to several hundred business and Christian leaders in our city, Cleveland, Ohio. Ravi Zacharias talked about the foundations that have been destroyed in our culture and so desperately need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Means Development

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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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

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:16-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Developing A Real Faith

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

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Series from the Book of James

TITLE: Developing A Real Faith TEXT: James 1:18-27 THEME:James. Maturity, genuine faith, good works, service, growing on. P.S. The next part of the test is how our faith works itself in everyday life. James does not merely want believers to simply HEAR the truth, but also DO IT. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing A Church That Cares

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 2, 2007

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building a community of faith

Intro: ILL. A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

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This message focuses on the one who returned to give thanks and answers the question: how can we help each other develop a true attitude of gratitude?

The Simple Life at Church “Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 My friend Holland Barnes just got back from one of his hunting trips in N. Florida. He always gives me some deer meat so I’m interested in how his hunting trip goes. So when he got back I ask him....did you get a deer? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007

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An Attitude of Gratitude doesn’t come automatically, it must be chosen and cultivated.

Develop and Attitude of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

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