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Understanding The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003

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From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heart Like God's Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 9, 2008

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4th and final in series on Jonah.

A Heart Like God’s Jonah 4:1-11 C. S. Lewis wrote, We are all.…under construction. Naturally, there’s unfinished lumber showing here and there -- protruding nails and unsightly scaffolding -- but it’s still clear that a work is in progress, that the Builder has committed Himself to bringing ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Pure In Heart" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

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When Jesus spoke the Beatitude revealed in verse eight, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" He was really answering the question that is on every one’s mind. "Who Can Stand Before A Holy God?"

“Being Pure In Heart” Matt 5:8 There are only two kinds of religion in the world – and only two. One is the religion of human achievement, which the belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Tongue

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2012

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We must control our tongue in order to live a Godly life.

Guard Your Tongue June 3, 2007 Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must control our tongue in order to live a Godly life. Maybe you've heard about the three ministers who went fishing one day, all friends who pastored different churches in the same town. While they ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Sep 15, 2023

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Let not your be troubled....

Back in February 1966 in the Hitsville USA, Studio A, a young man recorded a song newly written by Motown’s songwriting team of William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser and James Dean backed up with instrumental Motown’s in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers. Originally, the song was going to have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart That Sees God Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 10, 2014

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What is going on inside, in our heart dictates our relationship with God

Chuck Swindoll in "Growing Deep in the Christian Life," writes about x A man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his date one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, unintentionally gave him the proceeds from the day’s business - a bucket of money (all cash) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

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"We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 10, 2017

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Spiritual heart surgery

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Psalm 139:23 Ps 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: As most of you know on November 23rd I had a double by-pass surgery which required the opening of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Takes These Chains From My Heart

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jul 14, 2016

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Unforgiveness keeps us in chains and blocks us from peace and joy...It paralyzes and holds us captive. When we choose to forgive, we are set free from bitterness and hate. We are set free!

Please Release Me Colossians 3:12-15 “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Ephesians 1:7, Micah 7:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 20, 2024

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This simple plain teaching of Jesus was too much to bear. Rather than change their minds, they walk away. This is the fundamental reason people reject Jesus Christ: He doesn't coordinate with their own selfish interests.

Sermon – When Following Jesus Gets Hard Scripture - John 6:66-69 “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, John 1:12, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 2:14-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"Straight From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003

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Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart Beat Of God Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

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The message focuses on the story of the prodigal son.

The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker / February 24, 2002 / Luke 15:11-24 Over the last four weeks, we have been in a series called "Love Stories". We have examined "The Best of R + B", the story of Ruth and Boaz; we’ve glanced at Solomon’s passion; and marveled at Hosea’s love for his wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Hear With Your Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011

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"Can you hear me now?" is a much asked question. God wants us to listen not just for the facts or simply to know He’s talking. He desires for us to listen with understanding. This message calls us to listen with our hearts.

The Unveiling Hear With Your Heart Revelation 1:4-8 * (TEXT) One of the funniest & truest of all slogans is the Verizon ad which says, “Can you hear me now?” Obviously, the issue is cell phone connectivity for millions. When WE PAY FOR A CELL PHONE, WE WANT TO MAKE SURE that we can be heard. * ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2018

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1. Reemphasize your relationship with the Lord (vs. 20-25). 2. Be persistent in your prayers (vs. 27-29). 3. Pursue God's plan for your life (vs. 30-32). 4. Make an effort to encourage other people (vs. 21-25; 33-38). 5. Rely on God's ability to rescue you (vs. 39-44).

Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 90 Acts 27:20-44 (Initial reading vs. 20-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 12, 2015 *I've been in a few bad storms. In 1982, I was flying to Korea to help negotiate a contract for the Air Force. While we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001

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The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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