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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Evil Vs. Merry Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 3,381 views

    To show that we need to rejoice all the time in the LORD because of His victory in us, an afflicted and broken heart will always lead to anxiety.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always crying? Are you always rejoicing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to rejoice all the time in the LORD because of His victory in us, an afflicted and broken heart will always lead to anxiety. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 15:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truths About Tithing

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,206 views

    How to keep a good attitude about the subject of money which appears over 800 times in the Bible.

    Truths About Tithing Introduction: The subject of my message this morning is one where there is much in the way of misinformation or in some cases misinterpretation of what God has said about the subject of tithing. Is tithing mentioned in the New Testament or is it an Old Testament practice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    “diagnosing A Heart Problem” Mark 7: 5, 14-23

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,532 views

    In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on.

    In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on. News of His preaching and healing and of His conflicts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

    14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Easter Sunday Morning In Ad 33

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2025
     | 610 views

    If the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is so important to the Christian Faith (and it is) so why does St John only record four Resurrection appearances in his Gospel

    Swayfield 20-04-2025 Sermon Before I was a Vicar, I was a patent lawyer. So I am keen on evidence. And I do believe we have a reasonable faith And the more I think about it, the most reasonable explanation for my Christian faith is that Jesus died and rose from the dead. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Playing Favorites Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,690 views

    Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

    Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,202 views

    This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

    A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But God Knows Our Hearts Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,625 views

    What matters more to us, what other people think of us or what God thanks of us? But God knows our hearts.

    But God ... But God has a better idea, but God intervenes, but God knows better. But God knows our hearts. One of the marks of our modern culture is the belief if one will just follow their own heart they will be alright. Award winning Christian author Steven James comments in an interview with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Your Heart

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,703 views

    What are you setting your heart on? We must set our hearts to study the Word so that we can do it and teach it. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m sure that many of you are excited as today is the last day of exams. No studies, no assignments, no exams, no work duties until the opening service of the 2nd semester. However, as you go for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Which Of These Describes Your Heart?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 5, 2020
     | 2,458 views

    What is your heart like to others?

    WHICH OF THESE DESCRIBES YOUR HEART? Ephesians 4: 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Heart Of A Father - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 33,760 views

    There were 3 things missing in this tragic story that undermined David’s family and nearly destroyed his kingdom. Do you know what they are?

    OPEN: A married couple had a boy that was difficult to raise. He caused all types of trouble in school, in the neighborhood and at home. One year, the couple went on a trip to Europe while the boy stayed with relatives back home. As they went from one country to another they would send back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jhhemtyd Part 5: Outward Appearance Vs. Inward Reality

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    Part five of this series on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders regarding their hypocrisy.

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 5 – Outward Appearance vs. Inward Reality Matthew 23:25-28 January 25, 2009 Me/We: I’m wondering something: in all our weeks of looking at the issue of hypocrisy as Jesus talks about it, has anyone gotten the idea that being a hypocrite is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,133 views

    “What is in your hand” means whatever is in your care or control. “This question, 'What is in your hand?' is one of the most important question for growing Christians in their life. What you withhold and retain in your hand reveals what is in your heart.

    Opening illustration: There was once a wise woman who lived by herself near a small village. Rumor had it that she could always accurately predict when the rains would come, or help heal a sick child with herbs, or calm angry neighbors and help them to resolve their fights and arguments. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015
     | 4,785 views

    We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

    (SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeing Is Believing (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2020
     | 4,143 views

    Last week we looked at Jesus' resurrection appearance to Mary. She went and told the Apostles but they didn't believe her. They were unwilling to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead unless they saw him with their own eyes. And see him they would!

    SEEING IS BELIEVING (part two) John 20:19-31 Last week we looked at Jesus' resurrection appearance to Mary. Before that, she noticed the tomb was empty. She went to tell the Apostles and Peter and John raced to the tomb and found it empty, just as Mary had said. Then, after she encountered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ