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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Developing A Passion For Becoming Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Third message in a series about the five purposes of the church. This message is a call for believers to become disciples.

    Developing a Passion for Becoming Like Christ Various Scriptures January 30, 2005 Introduction We’ve been talking these last few weeks about developing a passion for the things of God. Two weeks ago we talked about developing a passion for honoring God. Last week we talked about developing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    "4 Factor's In Developing Friendship With God"

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    This will teach men and women how to develop friendship with God!

    "4 Factor’s in Developing Friendship with God" James 4:7-10 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing Abiding Faith In God's Promises

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,491 views

    When will we ever learn that all of God’s promises are true?

    January 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 86:11-13 Subject: The Truth of God Title: Developing Abiding Faith in God’s Promises Do you remember your very first encounter with the Bible? I’m talking about the first time you picked it up and began to read what is written on the pages. I still ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "How To Become A Wise, Well-Equipped Christian"

    Contributed by Lee Proctor on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,789 views

    This seeks to teach that Christians who wish to develop spiritually will be corrected and taught by the Bible, so they ae equipped to do the things that please God

    The Bible Can Make Christians Wise and Well Equipped 2 Timothy 3 14   But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15   And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Develop Your Life Plan For 2007

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    There are five areas of your life you can set goals as you develop your life plan and map for the coming year.

    Develop Your Life Plan for 2007 -Living the Life God Meant for you to live- James 4:14-15 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you,, plans to give you hope and a future.” Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Being And Becoming

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,285 views

    A sermon on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also called Candlemas)

    I wonder if you’re familiar with fresh lychees? The fresh fruit is much more pleasant than the tinned variety. They are small fruit about the size of a walnut. On the outside is rough and robust skin, which might lead you think it wasn’t worth opening, but when one peels it, inside is a soft, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Olumide Omojuyigbe avatar

    The Gospel- Key To Global Peace And Development

    Contributed by Olumide Omojuyigbe on May 2, 2013
     | 3,552 views

    Short exhortation

    TheGospel- Key to Global Peace and Development Romans 1:14-16 (KJV) 14[I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.] 15[So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.] 16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Process

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,247 views

    Spiritual and Physical growth involves several key ingredients. First, both involve intimacy.

    The Process John 3:1-8NKJ There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 9,454 views

    SO FAR IN OUR SERIES ON FAITH, WE HAVE LOOKED AT LITTLE FAITH, GREAT FAITH, AND THEIR FAITH. NOW, AS WE CONTINUE, WE WANT TO TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO LOOK AT “YOUR FAITH”. JESUS, AS HE SPEAKS TO HIS DISCIPLES, IS CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR FAITH, ESPECIALLY AFT

    YOUR FAITH MATTHEW 17:14-21 WHEN THEY CAME TO THE CROWD, A MAN CAME UP TO JESUS, FALLING ON HIS KNEES BEFORE HIM AND SAYING, 15 "LORD, HAVE MERCY ON MY SON, FOR HE IS A LUNATIC AND IS VERY ILL; FOR HE OFTEN FALLS INTO THE FIRE AND OFTEN INTO THE WATER. 16 "I BROUGHT HIM TO YOUR DISCIPLES, AND THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth: Buried Talent Attitudes

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2023
     | 1,211 views

    WHAT ARE WE DOING? WHAT ARE WE TEACHING? How easy can it be to bury our talents and never develop or grow them? Are we hangs our harps in the trees?

    BURIED TALENT ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) **ATTITUDE: the way you look at life, a settled way of thinking, the expression of how you feel, predisposition or tendency to respond positive or negative, mindset, A SETTLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Managing Your Time Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025
     | 94 views

    Wisely managing our times, talent and treasure to the glory of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 90:9-12 “We are wandering in the desert because You are punishing us for rebellion. We are spending our years as a story that is unfolding. You have promised us 70 years, and if we live longer, it will be with weakness and hardships, then we are cut off and we fly away . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Jenkerson avatar

    Tabernacle Imagery Builds Pschological Model For Christian Counseling # 1 Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns for developing a biblical model for counseling based on the tabernacle.

    Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model for Christian Counseling Secular psychology attempts to understand human behavior largely by observation. Psychologists assume they can change the behavior if they understand it, but the success of that attempt has been limited. Biblical Counseling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christianity

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

    Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Be Christian!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,274 views

    If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it!

    If you want the free powerpoint that goes with this sermon, please email me (jaywmc@aol.com) and reference this sermon title. Be Christian! James 1:19-27 If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it! Sunday Morning Sermon 08.26.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) What would happen if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians...

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013
     | 5,915 views

    If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

    Title: “Christians…” Text: Acts 11:19–26 Introduction: I’ve been thinking—always a dangerous thing for a Baptist preacher, I know—but what does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it walking an aisle? Shaking a preacher’s hand? Maybe it’s when you get baptized? (Though I’ve seen some folks go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist