Sermons on Natural Church Development:

How The Flesh Develops Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the second sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to see what programmed flesh looks like.

I want to give you a little more insight into the development of the flesh and attempt to enable you to see more practically what it looks like. But first a little more definition. Langdon Gilkey has pointed out the chief characteristic of flesh as self-centeredness in his statement: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Faith That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 12, 2001

A study of the life of Abraham - identifying principles for building a life of faith.

"Developing A Faith That Lasts" Scripture - Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19. INTRODUCTION What does it take to Receive God’s Approval? Or perhaps another way of saying it: what does it take to Make God Happy? Many people, throughout history, have tried to figure this out and have made countless ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19, Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: *other

No Development Without God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2010

Like Jesus and Stephen, Pope Benedict's words are rejected by a world that cannot admit its need to be changed from within.

April 19, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The secular world doesn’t get it. In fact, the leaders of society have rarely gotten it in any age, because they don’t understand what people really want. In New Testament times, they resisted the change urged by the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

How Patience Is Developed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010

We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003

REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN.

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN MALACHI 3: 6-18 OCTOBER 12, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Financial Plan Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

This message is about financial freedom and how you can achieve it no matter how you’ve handled your money in the past. God wants all of us to experience financial freedom from debt, where you are liberated from anxiety

Developing a Financial Plan Luke 16:1-13 A pastor shared a letter from one that one of his parishioners sent him concerning his personal money management issues: “Of all the experiences in my life, I have yet to find one to compare to the sheer devastation of financial indebtedness. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"What Holds Us Together – The Nature Of Our Faith”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 14, 2007

We are called to hold on to what we believe

A young man was making poor grades in school, particularly in math. His parents tried various things, none of which seemed to produce the desired improvement. Finally, they decided to enroll him in a private Christian school. At the end of the first grading period, the young man came home and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing Vision For Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 6, 2024

A Holy Spirit inspired vision creates its own energy and energizes people’s hearts, minds, and bodies in a God centered direction. God’s vision is what He wants us to accomplish and what He wants us to become. It will energize us to engage in God’s Kingdom work.

“Developing Vision for Life” Proverbs 29:18 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSrcy4l3hxs As human beings we all possess an incredible imagination. Here’s a fact I didn’t know. Our eyes take in four (4) million bytes of information every second, and the moment we see it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:17, Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Developing A Thankful Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 21, 2011

This sermon is about practical steps on how to develop appreciation for God.

DEVELOPING A THANKFUL SPIRIT (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) God is worthy of our praise, adoration, and thanksgiving all the times. The scriptures says that God inhabits the praise of His people. The texts in Psalms says, “Let my MOUTH be FILLED with thy PRAISE and with thy honour ALL THE DAY ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon – The Developing Of Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

Showing that even when we are weak in our own strength, if we respond to the Lord’s call we can know His power in our lives, and victory as a result

GIDEON – THE DEVELOPING OF FAITH 1. GIDEON’S ORIGIN Gideon had a low estimation of himself - Judges 6:15 “My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family." He says this in great humility and modesty, having no arrogant thoughts of himself and his family, or any dependence on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

Developing intimacy with God is the highest pursuit of the Christian life. It requires intentionality, consistency, and a deep hunger for His presence.

DEVELOPING INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 27:4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 27:4, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 24, 2003

A SACRIFICE PLEASING TO THE LORD IS ONE THAT COST US SOMETHING!

DEVELOPING A GENEROUS SPIRIT: SOMETHING FOR NOTHING 2 SAMUEL 24: 11-25 SEPTEMBER 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Graduation Service of companies L and N of the United States Marines and PFC Timothy Lee Shires. 12 week, 3 months of intense training for one goal, to earn the title MARINE! One who will stand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 12, 2004

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

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 18, 2007

Four tips that can help you take advantage of the Thanksgiving Season and develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for the remainder of your life.

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pre-Sermon Icebreaker: Today is Thanksgiving Sunday. This time next week we’ll all have a new determination.... a determination to lose the 10 pounds we put on in one week! I have a "Top Ten List" of ways you can know you overdid Thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

This message focuses on the one who returned to give thanks and answers the question: how can we help each other develop a true attitude of gratitude?

The Simple Life at Church “Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 My friend Holland Barnes just got back from one of his hunting trips in N. Florida. He always gives me some deer meat so I’m interested in how his hunting trip goes. So when he got back I ask him....did you get a deer? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist