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    Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
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    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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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 28, 2008
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     | 3,862 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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    Embracing Dinosaur Principles In A Developed Society

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2009
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    What can we do about failure, hurt, regrets we carry and bad, destructive choices we’ve made? Go back to the Bible

    Embracing Dinosaur Principles in a Developed Society Scripture reading: Psalm 51: 1-10; 16-17 Sermon text: Psalm 51:10 KCC 2009–10–13 David’s Psalm concerning his adulterous affair with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11 (year earlier). For David, adultery, for another it could be lust but not lust for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,263 views

    We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

    Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Admitting Our Blindness In Human Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2009
     | 3,140 views

    Jesus can act as Messiah when He is approached by humans who admit their blindness, weakness and sin; so we must admit decades of blindness in our human development policies.

    November 16, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Deeds without knowledge are blind, and knowledge without love is sterile.” As Luke portrays Jesus making his pilgrimage to the Holy City whose inhabitants will murder him, He finally responds to one who is publicly calling him The Messiah–Son of David. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Principle 4: Develop The Right Perspective" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 8, 2017
     | 10,962 views

    Paul tells us what our perspective should be on the world, our Lord and ourselves.

    GODISNOWHERE - Which is it? "God is nowhere" or "God is now here?" It's all in how you look at things, isn't it? That's why Paul says we need to develop the right perspective if we're going to get life right. 1. How to look at the world - vs. 1-7 The world has its ideas about success. But as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Intimacy In Marriage, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 4,589 views

    There are 3 types of intimacy in marriage, kind of like a three legged stool. Sometimes we try to make it by on one or two of these but you can’t stay balanced in life and marriage without all three. This sermon deals with spiritual intimacy

    Developing Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2 Genesis 2:20b-24 Last week, we looked at the challenge for followers of Christ of developing intimacy in our relationships in a sex crazed world. Intimacy is like a three legged stool. You have to have all three aspects to be balanced in marriage and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Develop Your Life Plan For 2007

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 8, 2007
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     | 5,918 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

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    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
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     | 8,465 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Developing Abiding Faith In God's Promises

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,236 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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    Principles To Live By: Developing Character Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    how to develop Christian character

    Supposing an important person in the space program phoned to invite us to travel in a spaceship to a space platform - like a house circling in space - how many of us would like to go? What are our reasons for wanting to go - or to stay behind? Going into space is risky. We aren't designed to live ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ's Principle Of Developing Strong Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,039 views

    Christ’s Principle of Developing Strong Faith - Strong faith in Christ provides answers to life’s most perplexing problems

    Christ’s Principle of Saving Faith (Luke 7:1-10) Illustration:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013
     | 6,432 views

    spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

    Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Learning How To Develop A Grateful Heart”

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 25, 2024
     | 780 views

    This is a sermon on the importance of gratitude.

    Title: “Learning How to Develop a Grateful Heart” Script: I Thes. 5:16-18 Type: expository Where: GNBC 4-28-24 Intro: Read: “Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable” – E. Elliot. I find that those who are most miserable are also the most ungrateful. With this in mind, as Christians, we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    This is sermon #4 in a series of messages concerning Developing Christian character.

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

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    Denomination: Baptist