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  • William Akehurst avatar

    Pursuing God's Heart - Reflecting His Mercy - Being Merciful

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 9, 2023
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     | 2,478 views

    The heart of the LORD is about Mercy towards us, and as HE gives mercy, we are also to be merciful to others. We love, because HE first loved us. We forgive, because HE first forgave us. We have mercy because HE first was merciful to us.

    2023.07.09.Sermon.The Heart of the LORD - Have Mercy William Akehurst, HSWC I was reflecting on the “Walk through the Bible” study we did a few years back, when we recognized the 1st three kings over Israel, and the words and hand motions to describe each. King Saul had no heart for the LORD King ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time: Use It While You've Got It

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
     | 2,699 views

    Is there a relationship in your life that needs some attention? Jesus says to get to that first.

    Time: Use It While You've Got It! Text: Matthew 5:23 Some men have the genetic problem of hair loss. Basically, having a hard time holding onto their hair. Some have suggested that the hair is merely being pushed out by the rapidly expanding intelligence and that sounds very scientifically ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 22,083 views

    how our first and second resurrections get us to think heavenly

    March 28, 2002 Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Israel Matters

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025
     | 492 views

    This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of October - Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem

    Sunday of Prayer for Peace in Jerusalem Sermon: “Why Israel Matters” Zechariah 8:2-3 A sermon for October 6, 2024 Pastor John Bright Zechariah 8 “2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’ 3 “Thus says the Lord: ‘I will return ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Serving Attitude Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009
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    The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

    ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right Combination Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    God doesn’t need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith to give first and God wants us to trust Him. We give first and the blessings of God follow. Test and see how God will bless you and your family because of your giving

    Opening illustration: A few years back, a Galveston church had a Tithing Demonstration Sunday for its members. On a designated Sunday everyone was asked to give a tithe of one week’s salary. They urged everyone … whether or not they usually tithed … to give a tithe that one time. As you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live In Harmony

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 20, 2025
     | 532 views

    Last week, in the first part of First Corinthians chapter one, we saw that Paul was thankful for how God's grace was making a difference in the lives of the Christians at Corinth. Yet, it was a church full of problems.

    Alba 1-19-2025 LIVE IN HARMONY I Corinthians 1:10-17 Today's message is Live In Harmony. Here is something that was in Readers Digest. This person said, “To save money, I suggested to one of my grown sons that we all live together in one house. I could tell he didn’t think it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Each Day Count--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,355 views

    This is the first part in a series of messages on practical Christian living from Psalm 119.

    MAKING EACH DAY COUNT Wisdom for Life from God’s Word PSALM 119 Part 1: LIFE Introduction: Today I want to begin a series of messages called "Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God’s Word." Our focus is on the important part that the Bible plays in being a follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Low Can You Go? Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    Learn about the first step to promotion in this enlightening sermon about humility.

    How Low Can You Go? Humility: The First Step to Promotion “Attitude” Series I. Introduction (The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

    (Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of Repentance

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    Repentance is always the way home first for the sinner for salvation and for the believer for sanctification.

    September 5 2001 CCC Repentance the Way Home Text: Luke 15: 10-23 The last time I preached, I spoke about GRACE as the power of salvation, the love of God to raise sinners like Jonathan Edwards and Mel Stotter from DEATH VALLEY to Mount Whitney.We talked about faith as the believers first step ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wedding At Cana?

    Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 76,806 views

    Why did Yashua choose the Wedding at Cana as his first miracle?

    Why the Wedding at Canaan? Why did Jesus choose the Wedding at Cana to be the beginning of his ministry? John 2:1-11 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Getting Started Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    First sermon of the year, outlining a focus on evangelism, compassion, and availability to God.

    Series: “First Steps In the Journey” Message #1 -- GETTING STARTED. INTRO> Michael Buffer is known to his momma as her firstborn son, and she’s rightfully proud. But he’s known to others as the man whom the look forward to seeing standing in the middle of a boxing ring. His line will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Commandment (2 Of 12)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,530 views

    As we preach through this series on the commandments I would like to remind you again of the importance of the importance of considering just why God gave these commandments to children of Israel.

    They had been in cruel bondage for four hundred and thirty years. Then God freed them from that bondage. God reminds them of that in verse 2, we read, “I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” Isn’t it amazing, if I do you a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 21, 2021
     | 2,845 views

    The first church proclaimed that the unknown God had become known through Jesus.

    The Revelation of God Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim. The Gospel Has Come / Character; Salvation / Acts 17:22–34 The first church proclaimed that the unknown God had become known through Jesus. INTRODUCTION • Today we are in the final message of our Proclaim; The Gospel Has Come series. • Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ