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  • David Owens avatar

    A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
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    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Honest Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2011
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    Jesus had an honest heart and so must we, because we are his followers.

    Introduction: A. Jim Harte sent me a story this week, and it is a perfect story to begin with. B. The story is told of a teacher who asked her elementary school students what their favorite animal was. 1. One little boy said, “Fried chicken.” a. The teacher said that he wasn't funny, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heart Transplant

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012
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    What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

    Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart For Worship Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 14, 2012
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    A fan thinks worship is about them, a follower knows it is all about GOD

    Worship The supreme activity of a Christian is worship. As Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman about a location of worship, He proclaims that God is spirit and that those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth. For worship, God is indifferent to places, nationalities, and methods. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Circumcision Of The Heart"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 3, 2011
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    A sermon which tries to address justification, sanctification and God's transforming salvific work in those who will respond to God's love.

    Deuteronomy 30:6, 11-14 Romans 10:5-15 “Circumcision of the Heart” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many times have you read about something someone did, whether it be in the newspaper or on the internet or maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Heart Condition

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
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    We all have heart trouble!

    Matthew 15:19 “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:” Prov 27:19 As in water face reflects face, So the heart of man reflects man. Prov 15:13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Contagious Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
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    In order to become contagious in our lives, we must make sure we have the right heart. This sermon looks at what Jesus might do if He were living at your house!

    INTRODUCTION We begin week two of our “Becoming Contagious” series with a story from one of the authors of both of our One Another Group Classes, Lee Strobel. Lee tells of a Christian friend of his named John, who had taken a routine business trip to Atlanta. John said, “Everything was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
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    If we take the time to observe, we have so much to be thankful for. Even in the worst of times, we can see God and His mercy all around.

    INTRODUCTION A. YOUR BLESSING 1. Think for a moment about your life – your family – your children – their family’s (if it fits). 2. What do YOU Have to be Thankful For? Anyone care to share? 3. Share with Us! B. AMERICA – 9/11 1. Trying to prepare for a Strategic Plan to accomplish our Vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
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    We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

    INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Forgiving Heart

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 10, 2007
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     | 2,865 views

    FROGIVING ONE ANOTHER

    A FORGIVING HEART MATT 6:14,15 INTRO: YOU EVER BEEN HURT BY SOMEONE? 1: BAD EXPERIENCE A) A BAD EXPERIENCE USUALLY DETERMINES WHETER OR NO WE DO SOMETHING AGAIN B) SOMETHING GOES WRONG C) BAD SERVICE AT A RESTAURANT D) BAD WEATHER WHEN YOU GO CAMPING POINT: IF YOU GO TO A BRAVES GAME A GET HIT IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Achan Heart

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
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     | 8,724 views

    The sins that linger in our congregations hold us back from carring our Gods purpose for the Lords Churches

    The subject that I chose to talk about t is something that NONE of us as church members is immune to. Every one of us is subject to this, and God wants us to recognize it and follow the examples that He has laid out for us in the Bible. What I’m talking about is the accursed thing as we will study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean Heart Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2009
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    If we want to find life and joy in our relationship with Christ, we must focus on Scripture not tradition, and focus on a clean heart not clean hands.

    Clean Hearts (Mark 7:1-23) Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but was unable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Mother's Heart

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009
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    A Mother’s love and faith as a model for us of what God is like and how her influence helps us in our walk with Christ.

    A Junior High science teacher lectured on the properties of magnets for an entire class. The next day he gave his students a quiz. The first question read like this: "My name begins with an "M," has six letters, and I pick things up. What am I?" Half the kids in the class wrote, "Mother." That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Into The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009
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    We are called to worship God however, whenever, wherever. Loving God with all of being including all of our mind means engaging in a variety of worship activities.

    Into the Heart of Worship Matthew 22:23-40 September 6, 2009 This morning we are going to do something a little different. Today’s worship consists of a theme: worshipping God: however, whenever, and wherever. I’ve been studying the effects that God has upon the brain. Specifically, neuroscience ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 11, 2009
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     | 6,549 views

    For God - Its what’s on the inside that matters the most.

    Heart Trouble Proverbs 4:23 How is your heart today? Both physically and spiritually, this is the most important question you will ever answer. Very few things compare to the condition of your heart. 1. The best education in the world. 2. All the wealth you’re able to attain. 3. Prestige, position ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist