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  • David Whitten avatar

    Develop Great Habits Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 2, 2011
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    This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve in the areas of ours thought life, our Prayer life and in the area of personal sacrifice.

    Develop Great Habits by David Whitten Luke 9:23-9:23 Develop Great Habits We have been in this series of "Going from Good to Great in God's Eyes" This has been a lesson on practical Christian living. It has been a challenge for us to consider our current commitment and a challenge us to improve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015
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    Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

    “”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Developing The Outward Focus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2014
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    Paul has addressed our personal lives, church life, family life. These are introverted concerns, about us and those we are close to. As he concludes his letter, he wants to make sure we also transition to an extroverted focus.

    Developing the Outward Focus (Colossians 4:2-6) 1. I have my taxes all done. I am one of those persons who gets stressed up by paper work and red tape, so I found it stressful just preparing my stuff for the tax preparer. So I have to tell an IRS joke. 2. The pastor got a call form the IRS. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Developing Mega-Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2014
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    In this story Jesus left the Jewish area of Galilee for the seaport of Tyre, a pagan Gentile area. This was a very un-Jewish and un-rabbinical thing to do, but He knew there was a desperate mother there. Notice the verbs describing her

    Developing Mega-Faith Scripture: Mark 7:24–30, especially verses 27–29. See also Matthew 15:21–28: But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she answered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Jan 4, 2014
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     | 6,749 views

    Sermon discusses keys to developing an attitude of gratitude

    Philippians 4:4-9 4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Developing Our Attitudes" Series

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 6,182 views

    A starting point for all of us in the kingdom of heaven requires basic changes in our attitudes or hearts which Jesus spelled out in the eight beatitudes.

    “Developing Our Attitudes” Mountaintop Experiences Text: Matthew 5:1-12 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday we kicked off this year’s theme of developing our core with seven things everyone can and should do more in 2014: to pray, study, meditate, worship, work, give and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A Servants Heart

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 4, 2015
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    As Christians, we have a responsibility to serve (physically and spiritually) - both at home and abroad. If we want for our world to know Jesus like we do, then we need to serve and sacrifice like he did.

    Developing a SERVANTS Heart Mark 10:43-45 INTRO. This morning, I want to share a message with you in acrostic form about what the are youth are doing today…which is being a SERVANT. As Christians, we have a responsibility to serve (physically and spiritually) - both at home and abroad. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 13,995 views

    Developing Godly Character

    Romans 5: Developing Godly Character - February 8, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 5. Today we want to look at the idea of developing godly character. How do we become the men and women that we were created to be? We have been looking at this letter from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing A Dream Of Distinction Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013
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     | 7,472 views

    You must remember four things about your dream of usefulness for God.

    INTRO: After last week’s message on the background of Joseph’s family life, today we will dive right into the story as it unfolds here in Genesis 37. The opening lines of Joseph’s story reveal that he was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
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    Abraham reveals God's influence in his heart as he mourns for Sodom and Gomorrah.

    Developing the Father’s Heart Genesis 19:27-29 Othal Feather said, “When the compassion on the inside of the church exceeds the indifference of the world on the outside, people will fill the Churches.” Ill. Speaking of the more than 200 years of Christian missionary presence in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Ability To Bless Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 3,792 views

    Very few of us know how the inner workings of a combustible engine or a TV, but our lack of understanding doesn’t prevent us from driving cars or watching TV. We may not understand the technicalities of the scriptural teachings on blessings, but is more i

    Developing The Ability to Bless October 28, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Very few of us know how the inner workings of a combustible engine or a TV, but our lack of understanding doesn’t prevent us from driving cars or watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Fulfilling Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2013
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     | 7,030 views

    We can enjoy an exciting fulfilling faith if we are willing to make the investment.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Expectations. Life is full of them. • We have expectations for what school would be like, then college, then work, marriage, and eventually retirement! • The thing about expectations is sometimes expectations are met, sometimes they are exceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing Effective Ministry

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
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    Many times leaders fail in developing effective ministry in the local church because they rely upon others to get the work done. Pastors are required to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. There are four things that the leader must do in order

    INTRODUCTION: in order to DEVELOPE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY there are four things you the leader must do. 1. YOUR PRESENCE MUST BE THERE. (Acts 20:18) Paul says to the Elders he has summoned to his conference, "I WAS WITH YOU". As leader, Bro pastor, you must be there. You can't be the leader and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Develop A Rule Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 7,384 views

    Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in

    Develop a Rule of Life Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church November 28, 2010 David Flowers 1 Cor. 7:35 A couple of weeks ago when we talked about the Sabbath and the Daily Office, I spent the first eight or nine minutes of the message reviewing the routines that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Intentional Faith Development Series

    Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012
     | 4,474 views

    Faith Development is more than just a phrase used in churches, it should be the heartbeat of bringing believers closer to God.

    I. Hoyt Family - http://www.teamhoyt.com/ "Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts who together compete just about continuously in marathon races. And if they’re not in a marathon they are in a triathlon — that daunting, almost superhuman, combination of 26.2 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist