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  • The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,849 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

  • Church Health Principles # 1 "Persistence In Faith" Series

    Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 11, 2009
     | 5,090 views

    In order for a church to grow as God wants it to grow, the church must be a healthy church. Naturally healthy churches will grow. So we want to find what principles will it take to build a healthy church. Persistence in Faith is the first principle any pe

    Text: Luke 18:35-43 Intro: • Speaking of persistence in faith o Man Drawing deep in to the things of the Spirit no matter what may come. • Friday’s Service o In line where God has been leading me. o God’s word speaking to me to continue to dig deep  Congregation will follow. o Amazing ...read more

  • 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    A sermon on 7 catch phrases or sayings of the church. Some talk about problems and some talk about solutions (Outline and some content adapted from Wally Seibel's sermon on Sermon Central called "Countdown to Church")

    Sermon for 6/6/2010 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HoHum: One time a preacher had a children’s minute with the children before the sermon. He called them upfront and he spoke about the ingredients required to make up a church, using a chocolate chip cookie as an example. He explained to the children ...read more

  • Embracing Dinosaur Principles In A Developed Society

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    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

  • Admitting Our Blindness In Human Development Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2009
     | 3,123 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

  • "Principle 4: Develop The Right Perspective" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 8, 2017
     | 10,929 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

  • The Church Vs. The Church

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

    I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

  • Developing Abiding Faith In God's Promises

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,199 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

  • Principles To Live By: Developing Character Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,782 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

  • "Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

    In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

  • Education And Service Promote Growth In Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 12, 2015
     | 3,164 views

    Our catechesis must constantly reinforce the truths accepted in the early proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

    Thursday of 24th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today the Franciscans celebrate the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. The few saints who have legitimately borne the marks of Christ’s passion live out in a physical and spiritual way the long hours of Christ’s passion and ...read more

  • Christ's Principle Of Developing Strong Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,010 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

  • The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,624 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

  • Putting Down Roots Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

    Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

  • Father Abraham Had Many Sons Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    How to develop an exponential perspective and start believing, trusting, and cooperating with God for miraculous growth in His Kingdom. A sermon of early preparation for a 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.

    FATHER ABRAHAM HAD MANY SONS Genesis 15: 1-6 1. At our Wednesday night gathering and with the group that met at Al and Birdie’s home on Thursday, to start getting a broad overview of our planned 40 Day’s of Purpose Campaign during Lent, we heard Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church in Lake ...read more