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  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    A Servant's Heart

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,550 views

    How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

    Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,729 views

    Sermon #3 This sermon talks about what holiness looks like. Taken from "Whatever Became of Holiness" by Steve Deneff

    The Heart of the Matter Leviticus 11:43-45 Do not defile yourselves by any of these creatures. Do not make yourselves unclean by means of them or be made unclean by them. I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Wise Hearts Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Part 6 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the heart.

    Wise Hearts I. Introduction A. In the Wizard of Oz, the tin man (Jack Haley) wanted a heart in order to be 1. Human 2. Tender, Gentle and Sentimental 3. Friendly 4. Emotions such as jealously and devotion. 5. Young and chipper. B. When we consider the heart…. 1. We sometime think of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Affairs Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

    Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rebel Of The Heart

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007
     | 3,800 views

    Don’t settle for being less than what God has called you to be

    A circus parade was moving gaily through the streets of Milan, Italy. Suddenly one of the elephants veered from the line and marched into a church. [In Milan, church doors are large, and in the summer are often wide open!] This visitor wandered up the center aisle, trumpeted a bit, swung her trunk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desires Of The Heart

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,223 views

    Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Healing Hearts

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    A message about Gods desire to heal our inner wounds and what we need to do in order for that to happen.

    23, April 2006 Dakota Community Church Healing Hearts I want my faith to be real, dynamic and growing. I want God’s power to be at work both in me and through me. I don’t want to be a pretender, having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof. As I have said before we want to be a Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Servants Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Redd on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,415 views

    This is a short article that was used as part of a "Matter of Fax" ministry. Written to communicate biblical principles or life lessons in a business setting.

    The Heart of a Servat A while back, I had the privilege of participating in a funeral of an elderly man. This man had lived 85 years and was loved by many. He had served his country faithfully in World War II. At the graveside, there was a 21-gun salute, a lone bugler played taps and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fixed Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,312 views

    What is, how to obtain, and the benefits of a heart fixed on God.

    Introduction: Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways A Double Mind person is: - One that is distracted between the alternate feelings of faith and distrust - Double souled, always pulled two ways. One set of desires for heavenly things and another set of desires for worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry Heart

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,068 views

    Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

    Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    A Heart For God

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,766 views

    Be a man or woman after God’s heart.

    A Heart for God Acts 13:16 23 How would you like to be remembered? Like Saints such as Abraham, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Generous Heart Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,871 views

    Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

    1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Heart Of A Father

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

    The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Scudder avatar

    A Father's Heart

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,172 views

    When we view children as a curse rather than a blessing we are under God’s curse. One reason that is true, I believe, is that children reveal whether we have a servant’s heart or a selfish heart. A selfish heart is more concerned about getting away from

    A Father’s Heart Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Purpose: To show what a godly father looks like. Aim: I want the listener to focus on loving children by showing Christ to them. INTRODUCTION: Revival is a subject that is constantly on my heart. I often say that I don’t really know what a real revival in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Open Hearts Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    We can approach God with open hearts as we quiet ourselves and enter into His presence.

    March,2007 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of the Gentiles up to the entrance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist