Sermons about Christian Development

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

Develop A Respect For Authority Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

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Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

When youth move into adulthood with high Christian values, they get a head start in life and will thankfully escape many pitfalls! Parents can’t make children have character. They can, however, provide the framework for positive growth by taking advantage of an infallible textbook – the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Radical Commitment Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

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Jesus is searching for people who commit their lives completely to Him

Developing A Radical Commitment Matthew 16:21-28 October 29, 2006 Morning Service Introduction February 15, 1921. New York City. The operating room of the Kane Summit Hospital. A doctor is performing an appendectomy. In many ways the events leading to the surgery are uneventful. The patient has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing A Life Of Prayer

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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Prayer is at the very core of spiritual life. Despite how many people speak of praying as a part of their lives… I believe that a life that lives out of a center of prayer is challenging for most of us.

Fires and earthquakes may serve to get our attention, taking our focus off the temporary things of this world… but the voice that we ultimately long for comes in quiet places. So it shouldn’t surprise us what we find the disciples of Jesus coming to him about in Matthew 6. They might have asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Personality Of An Optimist Series

Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 6, 2003

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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

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Developing A Christmas Heart

Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004

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"Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Developing Our Attitudes" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 13, 2014

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A starting point for all of us in the kingdom of heaven requires basic changes in our attitudes or hearts which Jesus spelled out in the eight beatitudes.

“Developing Our Attitudes” Mountaintop Experiences Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday we kicked off this year’s theme of developing our core with seven things everyone can and should do more in 2014: to pray, study, meditate, worship, work, give and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission Means Development

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002

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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 Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006

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This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

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Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing Physical Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

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While our culture has taken sex too far, the church hasn’t taken it far enough. We need to take sex back and reclaim it for the intended purposes of God. The problem is that we have not thought deeply enough about it, that is from God’s perspective.

Physical Intimacy Song of Solomon A young pastor was once asked to preach a sermon on sex. Being somewhat reserved, he found himself embarrassed when he came to write the word “sex” while writing his sermon. To remove this discomfort, he decided to simply put the letter “S” ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

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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 Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jan 4, 2014

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Sermon discusses keys to developing an attitude of gratitude

Philippians 4:4-9 4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

But Continue To Grow --- Development

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2022

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Good healthy growth is not by accident. Good growth takes preparation and work. Ask the question: AM I GROWING OR STAYING THE SAME?

BUT CONTINUE TO GROW… DEVELOPMENT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS OUR GROWTH CONTINUING OR ARE WE DYING? GROWTH: improve, increase, develop, mature, progressive development, MATURITY, AGE, SIZE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 5:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 12, 2004

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Why should we give thanks to God? A great thanksgiving day sermon where I give 5 reasons why we should give thanks to God and how we develop it in our lives.

Title: Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving Text: I Chron 16:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - A question this morning that I want to ask is this, Why should we give thanks to God? - What is the purpose of giving thanks to God? - When we look at our world from what we are hearing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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