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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Using Money To Direct Our Hearts Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 25, 2022
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     | 1,438 views

    Jesus tells us not to store up treasure on earth but to store up treasure in heaven. Doing that is certainly a much better investment! But an even bigger reason to do that is that where we put out treasure directs our hearts.

    We’re continuing in our series in the Sermon on the Mount and today we’re having the last talk in the series for the time being. Today, I’m going to focus on the first three verses of today’s passage, verses 19-21, and one phrase in particular. In v.19, Jesus says, ‘DON’T store up treasure on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Life Returns Series

    Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,066 views

    Explore how life returns in Narnia, including Aslan, statues, and creation, and make a direct connection to how Jesus brings us back to life today.

    ¡§Life Returns¡¨ Eph2:1-10, Matt.11:1-6, 12-18-05, Advent 4, Narnia 4 Children¡¦s message: Well kids, we¡¦re almost there ¡V Christmas is coming next weekend! That also means that we¡¦re on the last part of our story, ¡§The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.¡¨ Watch the screen for the pictures as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Simeon: The Importance Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 16, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    Living the Spirit-Filled life is essential to knowing God's direction in life.

    We have made note of how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are each an example of what needs to be true of us if we are going to be in on what God is doing in our world in our day. Last time, we spoke of the importance of our living the Word-filled life, as we considered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1: The Greatest Of These Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2016
     | 5,994 views

    Without love the outward signs of spiritual maturity will only impress humanity, not God!

    LOVE IS INDISPENSABLE 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Even though all Scripture is God-breathed and therefore useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16); some Scriptures such as the “Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Guide Book For Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,242 views

    The Bible, the Word of God, is God’s Guide Book for Life. Is the Bible reliable? Will it give you the right direction?

    God’s Guide Book for Life -How Reliable is the Bible? – Psalm 119:105 – “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Isaiah 40:6-8 “A voice says, ‘Cry out,’ and I said, ‘What shall I cry?’ ‘All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field, the grass ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    8 Areas Of Your Life Which Much Be Open To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 6,658 views

    Everyone struggles to make important decisions. But what is the right choice as a Christian? Many questions race through your mind like “How can I know God’s will for my life?”, “Who should I get married to?” or "Should I relocate to a different city? Fin

    The voice of God is important for every area of your life. If there is anything that is important to you, I would suggest that you open that area to the direction of God’s Spirit. You may think that God is not interested in certain areas of your life. I want you to know today that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are The Five Biggest Problems Of Life And Does God Really Care?

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,902 views

    God not only cares, but when you are rightly related to God, you have the answer to the five biggest problems of life. This message examines Psalm 23 and explains how when the LORD is your shepherd, it’s enough.

    I am no different from anybody else here. And the proof of that is that there are times I feel like looking at people and saying the same seven words you do. They are, "Sometimes I wonder if you really care." Now obviously there are times I feel like saying that more than others and there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing The Will Of God: The Greatest Sense Of Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2024
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     | 2,640 views

    The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.

    Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Dark Days Confront You! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 30, 2020
     | 6,524 views

    God has put dreams and desires in our life. We all have goals we want to accomplish and situations we believe to turn around but so often when things are taking a long time, when the going gets tough we tend to think .....

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

    A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Paul’s point is that the Holy Spirit is the controlling influence motivating and directing the lives of believers. As we sort through these participles, we can identify at least three results of the Holy Spirit’s influence.

    The Spirit-Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-21 Quick Discussion: What are the two most significant influences on your life? “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” At the heart of this contrast is a life lived under the influence of … those influences, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2021
     | 5,906 views

    Jesus is the Way who gives direction. Jesus is the Truth who brings genuine knowledge to our circumstances. Jesus is the Life who has done all that is necessary. Do not let your hearts be troubled.

    Message John 14:6 I Am The Way The Truth and The Life Today the focus of our message is on Jesus who says, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” Let’s read this “I am” statement in it’s context. Read John 14:1-6 Jesus is specifically speaking about Himself as the One who can bring us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing With God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,370 views

    How God's perspective differs from our human perspective and what it means for our lives as believers.

    "Seeing with God's Eyes" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key verse: "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7b, NLT). Explain that today's sermon will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just Give Them The Permanent Wave

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    When you make a mistake that will affect your future, you better deal with it at once. Maybe your faith has been weak and you have taken things into your own hands. Don’t wait any longer. Make the decided dismissal to the Hagar and Ishmael in your life

    Giving Hagar and Ishmael the Permanent Wave - the dilema of following less than the perfect will of God for your life. Central Text: Romans 9:7-9 Gen. 21:8-14 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 ¶ And Sarah saw the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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