Sermons on Spiritual Development:

Developing A Christmas Heart

Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004

"Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Radical Commitment Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus is searching for people who commit their lives completely to Him

Developing A Radical Commitment Matthew 16:21-28 October 29, 2006 Morning Service Introduction February 15, 1921. New York City. The operating room of the Kane Summit Hospital. A doctor is performing an appendectomy. In many ways the events leading to the surgery are uneventful. The patient has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006

This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Intentional Faith Development"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 11, 2007

As followers of Jesus Christ, we mature in faith by learning together in community.

Galatians 5:16-26 Matthew 13:31-33 “Intentional Faith Development” My freshman year of college, I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ. I remember the moment so well. I was walking down the sidewalk in the evening and in my mind and heart I was wrestling with God. I knew, that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing A Personality Of An Optimist Series

Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 6, 2003

Learning to face the future Being prepared, with Couarge, and hope.

Developing A Personality of An Optimist. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 (Sunday January 5,2003) Intro: When it comes to the subject of dealing with the future we know that nothing is certain. Consider these comments on the future: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

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 Biblical Mindset

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2003

A message encouraging Christians to be people who live with the Bible as their foundation rather than the philosophies of the world

Developing a Biblical Mindset Colossians 2:8 November 2, 2003 Introduction This is the third message on living a life characterized by the peace of God. In the first message I gave six strategies to living in the peace of God. Last week we talked about the fact that God is in control, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jan 4, 2014

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015

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

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing Mega-Faith

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2014

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

Scripture: Mark 7:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Dream Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

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

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

Develop Great Habits Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 2, 2011

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

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Subsidiarity And Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2010

Social problems must be solved on the most local level possible, just as Jesus did, but in solidarity with the community.

March 22 2010 Caritas in Veritate Jesus bore witness to the Truth, because He is the Truth. Moreover, the Father bore witness to Jesus’s authenticity, through the miracles and through the divine voice that occasionally made itself heard at critical moments. So when Jesus came into conflict ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

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