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  • David Henderson avatar

    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,662 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Christmas Focus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Two ways for Christians to develop a focus of Jesus at Christmas.

    “Developing a Christmas Focus” December 11, 2005 Introduction: Today we are looking at an important aspect of Christmas and that is focus. So often it is easy to get caught up in the day to day routine of December. Christmas parties, shopping, and decorating take an enormous amount of time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Life Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,266 views

    A Thanksgiving holiday message teaching thanksgiving as a way of life

    (adapted from a message by Darryl Dash entitled The Ultimate Lifestyle: Living Gratefully) SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: HEBREWS 12:28 TITLE: “DEVELOPING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE” INTRODUCTION: A. An older fellow came into the post office with a post card in his hand. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Intentional Faith Development"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,003 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Developing Proper Judgment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

    JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Flesh Develops Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,693 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission Means Development

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,353 views

    We can prevent God’s blessing by unbleif

    SUBMISSION MEANS DEVELOPMENT Deut. 1:19-36 "The positive side of life" Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Developing A Christmas Heart

    Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,325 views

    "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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Radical Commitment Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,406 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Developing A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 31,759 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing A Positive Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    Learning how to develop a positive spirit from the case history of the prophet Jonah.

    1 out of 4 in the series, "Second Chances, Your yesterdays don’t always have to determine your tomorrows." We’re going to begin a new series today by learning from the case history of the Old Testament prophet Jonah. We’re pretty familiar with Jonah’s story. Skeptics foolishly believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 50,277 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist