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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Stupidity: To Grow Or Not To Grow That Is The Question

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2023
     | 1,578 views

    Few acknowledge how important SPIRITUAL GROWTH can be to the family and the church. We tend to accept the spirit of sameness and never focus on growing spiritually.

    STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start by asking questions: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE ARE YOU NOW? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE? HOW WILL WE GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B AND BEYOND? WILL I HOLD MYSELF ACCOUNTABLE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,326 views

    Developing the fruit of faithfulness

    What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,461 views

    Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Developing Patience When There Is No Patience" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,358 views

    What to do about all of the hassles and abrasive people that come into our life. How to develop patience when there is no patience in sight.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 21, 2005 “Developing Patience When There is No Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s going my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Developing Contagious Christian Character

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001
    based on 378 ratings
     | 31,762 views

    A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

    Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 5,314 views

    Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Witnessing 101: Developing A Desire Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    This is the first in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This sermon focuses on developing a desire to be a witness.

    You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 1 ¡V Developing a Desire Acts 1:8 You shall be my witnesses. Those words mark the beginning of the Christian Church. They mark the heart of the church. They represent the calling, purpose, and potential of the church. They also mark the greatest shortcoming in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,042 views

    How does one go about developing Christian character?

    In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Developing A Mature Prayer Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 66 views

    Prayer is simply talking to God.

    A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects asking prayer. 5. “Mother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Developing A Biblical Dream/Vision

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,732 views

    The New Year is a time to make resolutions. Sometimes these promises grow out of aims or objectives. Let’s develop more than a yearly resolution, let’s develop a biblical dream or vision for our entire life.

    The New Year is a time to make resolutions. Sometimes these promises grow out of aims or objectives. Let’s develop more than a yearly resolution, let’s develop a biblical dream or vision for our entire life. 1. Everyone should have a dream or vision for their life. Robert Browning the poet said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Developing A Mature Prayer Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 4,401 views

    Prayer is simply talking to God.

    A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Priority Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    Why should deveopling Christ-like character be a priority for the Christian?

    A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does YOU to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Develop Your Rhino Skin

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    God will help us develop a "thick skin" to resist the fiery darts of the devil. He is our all. This sermon speaks of some of the different names of our Jehovah God.

    Develop Your Rhino Skin! By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with circumstances that are all too often beyond by control. We often have to walk into some very rough paths. I thank God for the mountains, when I feel like I’m on top of the world and everything is going my way. But the problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Developing A Passion For The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    Message regarding how to show love to the family of God.

    Developing a Passion for the Family of God Various Scriptures January 23, 2005 Introduction Families are pretty neat, in my opinion. Some are better than others, there’s no question about that, but overall, I’m pretty glad families exist. And I hope you are, because you wouldn’t even exist if ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jan Oosthuizen avatar

    Develop A Christ-Filled Mind

    Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    How we think determines how you believe, and eventually how you act and respond to life. The battlefield is certainly in the mind. Like a tree cannot help that birds comes and nest in it, we cannot stop the thoughts from entering.

    How we think determines how you believe, and eventually how you act and respond to life. The battlefield is certainly in the mind. Like a tree cannot help that birds comes and nest in it, we cannot stop the thoughts from entering. However, we can raise a standard against it, in order that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational