Sermons on Sustainable Development:

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

Developing 39 Godly Traits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Stress-Handling Strategy

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001

Stress is a part of life. This message explores Biblical admonitions on how to handle stresses that come in various areas.

INTRODUCTION: Stress is triggered by: 1) A Threatening Situation 2) A Major Change In Our Lives Your perspective will determine and dictate your behavior. It will influence and affect how you react to various situations or crises. And if we over-assess, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witnessing 101: Developing A Desire Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 6, 2005

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

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

How To Develop Of Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 10, 2005

Developing a lifestyle of worship.

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing 3. How To Develop of Lifestyle of Worship January 22/23, 2005 Don Jaques ANNOUNCE: Feb 5/6 changes 2 new small groups – • The Holy Spirit and the Believer with Ken Mann Thu 2/3 • DNA of Relationship with Kortuses Wed 2/16. SUBJECT: WORSHIP CENTRAL IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Christian Character Development Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

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

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Christian Character Development Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

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

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Develop Your Rhino Skin

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2005

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

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing A Healthy Leadership Culture

Contributed by Steve Swinburne on Apr 11, 2007

We miss out on the blessing of God if we don’t honor our leaders.

Developing a Healthy Leadership Culture Today, I want to talk about something that we rarely speak about in church. It is an issue that people approach from a variety of ways with their personal history playing a large part in what they think. We are going to look at developing a healthy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Holiness

Developing A Vision For Your Life

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

The Power of a God-given Vision for Reaching Your Maximum Potential

Developing a Vision for Your Life The Power of a God-given Vision for Reaching Your Maximum Potential INTRO: - We have an incredible imagination - Our eyes can take in 4 million bytes of information every second. - The moment we take it in, our imagination processes it, and forms a 3D color ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Strong, Godly Faith

Contributed by Mark Flurry on Jul 28, 2007

How does one strengthen and grow in faith?Expository sermon based on Psalm 131 with a backup application passage from Luke 18:9-17

1. It begins when I recognize my weakness and humble myself before God. (vs. 1a) a. God is more interested in my availability than my abilities. b. There is no place in God’s kingdom for my pride. 2. My faith will work best when I allow God to be God, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Developing an effective prayer life takes daily commitment. #2 in a 4 part series.

Title: Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction: The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Passion For Personal Ministry

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

Challenging each one to be involved in personal ministry.

Go light your world and lose your cares The objective: To teach principles, that if applied, will free us from the prisons of despair we have created. In reaching out to others, God reaches out to us. Theme Song: Go light your world, by Kathy Troccoli A. There is a condition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Denomination: Mennonite