Sermons on faith development: showing 61-75 of 160,297

Personal Development

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 15, 2017

God expects us to grow into the full image of Jesus Christ.

PERSONAL SELF DEVELOPMENT MAIN TEXT-2 CORINTHIANS 3:18, 2 PETER 3:18 INTRODUCTION Personal development is very important for a Christian who wants to fulfill all that God has deposited inside of him. Christians are to be making progress. 1 Peter 1:5. We are supposed to be in that progress of being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005

The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Development Of A Man/Woman Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2019

Daniel, a normal believer, was transformed into a person of such insight and faith, that he was promoted to serve 5 kings from three different conquering nations. What steps did he take that caused such a transformation?

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAN/WOMAN OF GOD Dan. 1:3-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FREE HAIRCUTS 1. One day a Barber cut a minister’s hair. When the minister reached for his wallet, the barber said, “No Reverend, it’s on me.” Next morning, as if by magic, there were 10 silver coins on his doorstep. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing A Servant’s Heart

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 1, 2016

How we should serve God

Developing a Servant’s Heart To serve means someone is involved in or engaged in an activity. Christians are called to be servants: John 12:26 (NIV) 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. As we serve and as we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Develop A Devotional Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Dependence Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Why dependence on God is necessary and how it can be found and developed.

FAITHFUL DEPENDENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, October 25, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Health sure seems to be a 'hot topic' these days, whether one is talking about insurance, government plans, H1N1, what to eat or not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Soaked Heart

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Having and developing a Christian memory.

A young child was looking at a plaque in the lobby of the church with the names of people from the congregation who had died in the military. The pastor came up to the boy and explained that the plaque had the names of people who died in the service. With wide eyes, the boy asked, “Which service, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2005

In this sermon we define faithfulness and talk about how to develop it.

Introduction: A. For several weeks now I have been trying to communicate something about God’s faithfulness. 1. Hopefully we all are grasping and internalizing some of the things I’m communicating. 2. But we all know how difficult communication can be. 3. For instance, this week I read this little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

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

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wunder Weapons

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 26: 1 – 23

2 Chronicles 26: 1 – 23 Wunder weapons 26 Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers. 3 Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

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

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop strong faith that will cause us to be successful in life.

Introduction: We have been talking about signs of faith and being filled with the Holy Spirit for these signs to accompany us. Today I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Developing A Lifestyle Of Gratitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage us to live a life of gratitude, constantly praising God, proclaiming His deeds, and seeking His strength.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into Psalm 105:1-5 and explore the beauty of giving thanks to God for His character, expressing gratitude for His unwavering faithfulness, and living a life of gratitude. As Rick Warren once said, "In happy moments, PRAISE GOD. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5

Topics: Thanking God, Who He Is

The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Sermon 3 in the series on Developing Christian character.

The Specifics of Christian Development Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro God’s people get in trouble when they fall to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we began looking to this passage to see what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist