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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Regarding An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    So I believe it is not a stretch when I say tonight that it is an IMPERATIVE of the Christian walk that we Christians develop the habit of being thankful at all times in all circumstances.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 5, 2001 Date Preached: March 7, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of an Attitude of Gratitude Text: 1 Thess 5:18 “…Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realized Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    With a great sense of urgency, and a deep and abiding faith, the first century church grew and developed quickly. The same resources must be utilized by the contemporary church.

    A friend of mine, Brett Kays, some time back noticed some things that are true of scenes in almost every movie or TV show. If you determined reality according to the way Hollywood defined it, you could be very confused. According to Hollywood: • All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 819 ratings
     | 129,205 views

    God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

    God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena avatar

    The Call To Christian Advocacy For Good Governance And Sustainable Development In Africa

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,250 views

    Church leaders must pay attention to Christian Advocacy Ministry.

    THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY The new nation Israel was given instruction about governance, power and justice. The Lord instructed them, ‘you shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Intentional Faith Development"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,745 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we mature in faith by learning together in community.

    Galatians 5:16-26 Matthew 13:31-33 “Intentional Faith Development” My freshman year of college, I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ. I remember the moment so well. I was walking down the sidewalk in the evening and in my mind and heart I was wrestling with God. I knew, that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Developing A Real Faith

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,069 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing A Passion For Others Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,320 views

    What makes feet beautiful is when they become leathery, dusty, gnarled in taking the Gospel across the street… across the fence post… we must go across our community… across the country… and across the continents.

    Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (July 1, 1818 – August 13, 1865) was a Hungarian physician now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. He is known as the savior of the mothers. His story was portrayed in a 1938 movie, That Mothers Might Live, that won an Academy Award. Philip was born into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,170 views

    Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

    Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intentional Faith Development Series

    Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012
     | 4,868 views

    Faith Development is more than just a phrase used in churches, it should be the heartbeat of bringing believers closer to God.

    I. Hoyt Family - http://www.teamhoyt.com/ "Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who together compete just about continuously in marathon races. And if they’re not in a marathon they are in a triathlon — that daunting, almost superhuman, combination of 26.2 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Developing The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,990 views

    Abraham reveals God's influence in his heart as he mourns for Sodom and Gomorrah.

    Developing the Father’s Heart Genesis 19:27-29 Othal Feather said, “When the compassion on the inside of the church exceeds the indifference of the world on the outside, people will fill the Churches.” Ill. Speaking of the more than 200 years of Christian missionary presence in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Developing A Dynamic Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 329 ratings
     | 23,268 views

    James warns us that faith that does nothing at all is not real faith. Faith can be either dead, demonic, but God is looking for dynamic faith from His followers.

    Read Text: James 2:14-26 Over the centuries, the human race has passed along alot of wisdom from generation to generation. “Wise old sayings” are a part of every day life, and we use them without thinking. “A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.” Lots of great insight into life is passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 50,927 views

    We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

    JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Developing A Mind For Missions

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 858 views

    This is a message on missions.

    Title: Developing a Mindset for Missions Scripture: Mt. 28:16-20 Type: Topical/Expository Where: GNBC 4-21-14 Intro: “Charlie Brown always had a crush on the little red- haired girl. He would follow her home at a distance and want to talk to her, but he never did. Linus once asked Charlie B ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Developing A Deeper Community Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
     | 4,434 views

    Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

    1. Church Attendance January 3, 2010 Developing a Deeper Community A husband and his wife woke up one Sunday morning and the wife began to get dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband wasn’t ready and hadn’t even gotten out of bed. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other