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  • Kent Simmons avatar

    The God Who Knows The Heart

    Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    If the intent of our hearts is important to us, how much more important is the issue of the intent of our hearts to our God.

    Sermon Notes “The God Who Knows The Heart” Kent Simmons Acts 15:1-21 AC 15:1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." [2] This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    02 Near To The Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 30, 2014
     | 5,338 views

    How do we deal with stress? Stress! - Impedes our joy - Invades our peace - Intensifies our difficulties

    1 Sa 30 Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee (1899-1944) was serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Dr. McAfee was stunned to hear the shocking news that his two beloved nieces had just died within 24 hours of each other from diphtheria. Turning to God and the Scriptures, McAfee soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 707 ratings
     | 65,917 views

    I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 13, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    We can be assured of God’s presence.

    HEART TROUBLE John 14:1-14 S: Assurance C: Comfort in the midst of trouble Th: Jesus going to the cross Pr: WE CAN BE ASSURED OF GOD’S PRESENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Trust in Jesus Version: ESV RMBC 16 March 05 AM INTRODUCTION: 1. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examining The Heart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,240 views

    With Examining the Heart, the law brings 1) Inward Conviction (Romans 2:17-20), 2) Outward Failure (Romans 2:21-24) and requires a matching of the 3) Inward to the Outward (Romans 2:25-29).

    Romans 2:17–29. 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Heart Of A Witness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2021
     | 3,326 views

    Paul could have gotten off immediately but he stayed. He could have defended himself but he defended the Gospel. He sought to bridge the gap with his people. He was prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

    LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, to give us hope and strength, and make us faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 15, 2016
     | 5,288 views

    God looked at Saul and got right to the heart of the matter.

    The last time we were together, I told the story of Ruth and Boaz. We learned of how Boaz was her redeemer and mirrored what Jesus would do for us one day. The nation of Israel had taken possession of the land promised to them but they disobeyed God by not driving out all the nations that were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    Matters of the heart can only be resolved with the help of the Maker of hearts: 1. Keep Away from Sin, 2. Value Every Human, 3. Get Help

    Matters of the Heart Matthew 5:27-32 27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Trusting Heart

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 1, 2023
     | 4,258 views

    The ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship.

    THE TRUSTING HEART The webster’s dictionary describes trust as “confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it.” This ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "The Guarded Heart" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    We guard our heart against error by knowing that we’ve been made right with God, and how. (#19 in The Christian Victor series)

    “…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” The breastplate on a Roman soldier really covered more than the chest. It extended down and covered the abdomen as well. So the entire trunk of the body, in the front at least, was protected by this piece of armor. Notice please, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Keeping Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    How do we not lose heart in this world with very real troubles? Paul tells us how: three things that will keep our heart.

    "Keeping your heart." WBC 22/05/05am. 2 Cor 4:16-18 Here Paul says ’ therefore we do not lose heart’ (v16) - so how does he do it? - how does he do it in spite of all he describes earlier o hard pressed, perplexed, persecuted, struck down o yet he keeps his heart, zeal, ’joy’ even - how can we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,107 views

    Many people get distracted when they are in the presence of God. This sermon shows simple steps in getting rid of these distractions and putting our focus on Jesus.

    Where Is Your Heart? Basketball - The audience participates in distracting the opposing team by banging annoying cylinder things together. - When I played basketball in school, our girls volleyball team would always be there, acting as our cheerleaders. Now, we had a really good team, pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cultivating A Heart Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,017 views

    Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross provided mankind with the gift of salvation and the opportunity to replace our sinful hearts with hearts of compassion – to see the world as Jesus does.

    Cultivating a Heart of Compassion Galatians 5:22-26; Mark 10:45 Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross provided mankind with the gift of salvation and the opportunity to replace our sinful hearts with hearts of compassion – to see the world as Jesus does. I. A Walk into Darkness Move closer to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Quartet Of Human Hearts Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,690 views

    Jesus teaches the parable of the sower to illustrate the various conditions of the human heart that challenge our spiritual growth to accept God's truths.

    ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE MUSIC GENRES THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN MANY CHURCHES THAT I HAVE PASTORED HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTETS. THE FOUR PARTS OF LEAD, TENOR, BARITONE AND BASS HAVE CLAPPED MANY A HAND AND TAPPED THOUSANDS OF TOES TO THE STORIES OF HEAVEN AND THE GOSPEL OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Young At Heart

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 5,412 views

    Jesus loves children and uses the children as an example of how to enter the kingdom of heaven.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Young at Heart Scripture Text: Mark 10.13-16 INTRODUCTION Kids! They burp, …they toot, …they laugh, …they cry ~ …and some of us-adults wish that they’d just, grow-up already! TRANSITION There’s a part of me ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene