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    Becoming Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 1,878 views

    Explore how uncomfortable situations, as guided by the Bible, can be opportunities for us to persevere, develop our character, and find hope.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle an aspect of life that we all experience - uncomfortable situations. Yes, those moments that make us cringe, that challenge us, that force us to step out of our comfort zones. We're going to explore what the Bible says about persevering ...read more

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    Character-Shaping Wisdom

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024
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    God is very involved in the lives of His people, developing and refining Christ-like character in each of us. The Book of James has much character-shaping wisdom for us to receive and apply to our lives, as does the book of Proverbs. Let's take a look.

    God is very involved in the lives of His people, developing and refining Christ-like character in each of us. The Book of James has much character-shaping wisdom for us to receive and apply to our lives, including: Be doers of the word, and not hearers only / Don’t just listen to God’s word. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Problem And A Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 30, 2023
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     | 1,986 views

    Spiritual/Personal

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am deeply moved to stand before you today, as we gather in the house of the Lord, to share a message that has been stirring in my heart. This message, titled "A Problem and a Promise," is not just a sermon but a journey. A journey that we will embark ...read more

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    Emotional Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
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    Emotional development is the ability to master, control, and channel our emotions under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to glorify God.

    EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:28 – “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Key Verse: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Physical Development Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
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    Physical development is not about vanity or chasing worldly beauty; it is about honouring God with our bodies, which are His temple. The strength of our physical bodies is directly connected to how far we can go in life and destiny.

    THEME: LIVING A BALANCED LIFE TOPIC: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Supporting Texts: 3 John 1:2, Proverbs 17:22, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Daniel 1:12-15, 1 Timothy 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Living a balanced life requires giving attention to all areas of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 3, 2012
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    Joy is a directive, a strong basis for the faith of a Christian and in our Christian journey we will find that joy is the opposity of happiness.

    Developing Joy" Gal 5:22, John 15:1 Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is an action derived from God! What do I mean.... Find ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing Patience Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2008
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    This sermon looks at three aspects of developing Patience. I. WHEN should I wait? II. WHY should I wait? III. HOW should I wait?

    Developing Patience As many of you know – I am in the Army Reserve. There is a saying in the Army that has been around as long as I have been in the Army and I’m sure it was there long before I arrived. The saying is: Hurry up and WAIT! It seems there is a lot of waiting in the Army – but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing Resistance

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2013
     | 5,577 views

    Everyone is tempted - it's part of living on planet earth. Even Jesus was tempted. But how did He resist? How do we develop similar resistance?

    “Developing Resistance” Luke 4:1-13 A little boy named Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally could buy a new 10-speed. Each night, he knelt beside his bed, and prayed, "Dear Lord, please help me save my money for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 28, 2008
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     | 4,082 views

    This is the last message in the Developing Christian character series, taking a look at the last two qualities of kindness and love we should possess.

    The Specifics of Christian Development – Part 3 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we will conclude our consideration of the specifics of Christian development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 1,848 views

    Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

    Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Designed To Develop Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

    Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Depots Of Development Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 19, 2005
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     | 3,260 views

    This sermon follows the progression of Acts 11:19-26 and identifies 10 things we should be aware of today. I used train illustrations with the 10 words.

    There are 10 stops along the tracks. (I used train related illustrations for each of these words) 1. Dispersion – v. 19a – Sometimes life takes us in many different directions just as it did in the early Church. 2. Exclusion – v. 19b – Often we like the early Church miss the point that the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talent Development Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 13, 2007
     | 4,044 views

    Every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ.

    Talent Development “And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe, and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles” Acts 2:43 Every believer is given a spiritual gift by the Holy Spirit and that gift is to be used for the common good. Paul gives a clear vision for the body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Development Of Shamelessness

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    Truth never gets any truer, but sin never stops spiraling downward.

    THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHAMELESSNESS shamelessness - having or showing no feeling of shame, modesty, or decency; brazen; impudent. shame 1. a painful feeling of having lost the respect of others because of the improper behavior, incompetence, etc. of oneself or of someone that one is close to or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing Relationships

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013
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    The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

    Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist