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  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    Guarding Your Heart

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 7,680 views

    Guarding your Heart

    Hook A.W Pink once said, For the Christian to keep his heart… means for him to pay close attention to the direction in which his affections are moving, to discover whether the things of the world are gaining a firmer and fuller hold over him, or whether they are increasingly losing their charm for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 8, 2019
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    In Prov. 4:23, Solomon said, above all else, guard your heart. That sounds pretty important. Let's see what is involved in that, why that is so important and what will help us to do it.

    GUARD YOUR HEART In Prov. 4:23, Solomon said, above all else, guard your heart. That sounds pretty important. Let's see what is involved in that, why that is so important and what will help us to do it. 1) Guarding our heart involves other body parts. Prov. 4:20-27, "My son, pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Wisdom-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023
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    Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Having A Heart For Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 19, 2024
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    This sermon explores our daily choice to follow Christ, the importance of nurturing a receptive heart, and the consequences of neglecting God and His Word.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this hallowed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come not as strangers, but as members of one body, each one of us a unique, cherished part of the divine tapestry that God has woven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One In Heart And Mind

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2024
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    This is a message on the unity of the body of Christ in worship, life and mission.

    A while back there was a fellow who regularly came to our church. He went through a number of legal and then medical problems, and then 2 people from this church were preparing to go to see him at home to provide moral support, prayer, and other help from the church as needed. Then we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Thy Heart

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Do you love the Lord with all thy heart, Worship Him with all thy heart, seek Him with all thy heart and serve Him with all thy heart? If not, find out how you can.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: All Thy Heart “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but that the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Heart For The Poor

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
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    What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

    God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying With The Right Heart Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 27, 2011
     | 7,403 views

    The Sermon on the Mount reveals that prayer is more about the heart than the words.

    This week I read about two churches who had decided to hold a joint worship service. As part of that service they were going to recite the “Lord’s Prayer”. But when it came to the fourth petition in the prayer, they couldn’t agree whether to say “forgive us our debts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hope-Filled Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2011
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     | 8,702 views

    In this sermon based on a chapter from Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus, we learn how to have a hope-filled heart like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. Peter Robinson, former speech writer for Ronald Reagan, wrote a book titled How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life. 1. Robinson relates a lunch meeting he held with Edwin Meese, who had served in many official capacities within the Reagan administration, including Attorney ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listen To Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
     | 7,489 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving us a choice on how we’re going to live our lives. He lets us know that we can make a deal w/Him and have some guarantees in this life or we can choose to go thru another door in life that

    “Listen to Your Heart” John 10: 7-10 October 9, 2011 Intro: A # of years ago there was a game show on TV called “Let’s Make A Deal.” The host would come out and go into the audience and offer cash to a person. He’d tell them, “You can keep this cash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Heart Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 7,634 views

    Ninth and final message in this series. The Parable of the Prodigal Son demonstrates that misunderstanding the heart of the Father keeps us from experiencing His mercy.

    This morning we’ll conclude our nine week journey through some of the parables that Jesus told. Before we began this series I thought I had a pretty good handle on these mostly familiar parables. And there is no doubt that much of my previous understanding of these parables has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Hope-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,441 views

    There's a heart that fits this day perfectly, a day where we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, or what the world calls “Easter.” There is a hope for our world, and that hope is Jesus Christ who rose from the dead and is alive.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Hope-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_XEfKOjeoQ Some of you may not know, but I have been on a series from the beginning of the year looking at what a Christian’s heart should look like. And so far, we’ve looked at how it is a loving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pure In Heart: Defined Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 10, 2023
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     | 2,256 views

    In this sixth beatitude, we must understand the standard Jesus is setting with the with the phrase "pure in heart.". If we set the standard too low, we fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing. If we set it too high we forsake the pursuit as futile.

    Intro We are studying the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves for revival. What attitudes of heart are conducive to experiencing more of God’s grace and participating in what he is doing. The Beatitudes provide insight for participating in the kingdom of God because this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Happiness Of A Hungry Heart Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,477 views

    Look at Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

    The Happiness of a Hungry Heart As Jesus continues to communicate the blessings that come from beatitude living, let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far. Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Almighty applauds us when we see our condition as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Half-Hearted Repentance Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,261 views

    With half-hearted repentance, there is a warning, there is a reaction, and there are second thoughts.

    Half-Hearted Repentance Exodus 9:13-35 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we make our way through this book, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last time, we looked at the plague of boils. - We compared it with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist