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  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    The Walls Will Fall

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,714 views

    Walls keep people out and can trap people in.

    The Walls Will Fall Hebrews 11:30 Jericho lay before the children of Israel. God had promised the children of Israel a land that flowed with milk and honey, but between them and *God's promise and *God's plan and *God's provision was Jericho. Jericho was strong and powerful, with walls all around ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,900 views

    We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

    “THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Looks On The Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022
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    The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

    No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2022
     | 2,916 views

    God sees the big picture and God sees our heart.

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Introduction – It is good to have our online church with us this morning. Pray the Lord speaks clearly to us. Did you ever think about the way God sees us? That is both frightening and comforting at the same time. God sees the heart and knows what is in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let God Direct Your Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,356 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of allowing God to guide our hearts, trusting in His direction, and aligning our hearts with His will.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to explore a passage from 2 Thessalonians 3:5, which says, "May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance." This Scripture speaks volumes about the importance of allowing God to guide our hearts, learning to follow His lead, and ...read more

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    The Danger Of A Lukewarm Heart Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,235 views

    King Amaziah shows a lukewarm heart will become a cool heart and then stone cold.

    THE DANGER OF A LUKEWARM HEART The example of Amaziah II Chronicles 25 CHCC: 11-02-03 INTRODUCTION: Most of us are used to the typical American greeting, “How are you doing?” We answer “Fine, and how are you?” automatically … pretty much without thinking. I know of a Bible College ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Not

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013
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    Some Let Not's from the Bible.

    Romans 6:11-23 (12) Let Not; Don’t Let… We have all been given Dominion Over Sin by the BLOOD of CHRIST. In Genesis 4:7 Cain is told, “…if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” Dominion Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Miss The Intent Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,714 views

    Just like the Pharisees, so many are concerned with outward appearances but Jesus teaches us that we need to be concerned with matters of the heart and that once the heart is under control, outward appearances as well as our actions will take care of them

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Examples of Common Misunderstood Intentions In a world that is so full of evil, one has to be so careful in what he says because one never knows how someone else will interpret what was said. 1. The World of EMAIL I live in the world of email & love it. I can send a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Move Forward

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 26,896 views

    All Things New, Week 3. Everyone makes mistakes, but starting over with Christ means moving away from your failings and moving toward God in obedience.

    Move Forward Phil. 3:12-16 This month, I’ve been preaching a series titled “All Things New”. Week 1, we looked at what it means to be “Born Again”. Last week, we looked at the fact that it’s “Never Too Late” to accept the new life that offers through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude A Make Over

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened i

    Let the Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude a Make Over -(Ephesians 1:18-20) Illustration: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope. --Romans 15:13 In 1931, Jane Whyte felt she was nearing the end of her life. Her husband Alexander, the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Sees The Heart! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    As part of the worship service I do a children’s sermon each week. It goes along with the theme of the message delivered to the adults.

    Children’s Sermon God Sees the Heart! Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Sermon prop: a Melon or Cantaloupe Hi everyone! It is good to see you today. Hey I have something in my treasure box today that I picked up at the market this week. Do you know what this is? It’s a watermelon. How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,682 views

    Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

    Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024
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     | 1,087 views

    Explores the true nature of fasting, the importance of seeking eternal treasures, and understanding the significance of Lent practices in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We're gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His Word and grow in our understanding of His divine ...read more

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    A Heart To Build - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 23,542 views

    God told David He didn’t want him building a Temple for Him. It’s possible to build a building God doesn’t want. Do you know what makes the difference between what He wants and what He doesn’t?

    OPEN: According to a story in R.Digest from several years ago, a great emperor named Shah Jahan once built an absolutely beautiful structure in memory of his wife of 19 years who died while bearing their 14th child. When she died, Shah Jahan left his wife’s deathbed and went straight to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beat Of Our Heart

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Aug 3, 2023
     | 3,354 views

    Our heart matters to God. And our heart will either lead us towards God, or away from God. When you listen to your heart now, and every heartbeat is translated into words, what words would you hear?

    A heart beats about 115,000 times each day. A heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. A woman’s heart beats slightly faster than a man’s heart. Most heart attacks happen on a Monday. A heart is a symbol of love, life, or anything that is at the center of utmost ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal