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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heart Matters Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011
     | 6,246 views

    What is this purity that we are called to? It goes way beyond the surface all the way to the heart. This purity is essential if we are to see God. What does this purity entail? How can we achieve it / recieve it?

    Heart Matters - Matthew 5:8 - August 28, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #6 *** Set up before hand 3 (clear glass) glasses of water. Hide glasses out of sight. 1. Glass and water are both dirty. 2. Glass is clean but water is dirty. 3. Glass and water are both ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,544 views

    God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2020
     | 4,795 views

    A true Christian is one who has been changed on the inside by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Matter Of The Heart Text: Rom. 2:25-29 Introduction 1. "Anyone who has ever taught or attempted to lead others knows the tendency in all of us toward exaggerating our depth of character while treating leniently our flaws. The Bible calls this tendency hypocrisy. We consciously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,698 views

    What did Simeon mean when he said that Jesus was going to cause the rising and falling of many? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/dl0sCOH54JY]

    Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-32 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,151 views

    Don't let ritual rise above your relationship with God. Don't let your ways rise above God's ways.

    Last week we saw the marks of a great servant in Prophet Samuel. He is a man of integrity, faithfulness and a genuine love for his people. • Today we will see the new leader Saul, and sadly, the opposite of what we see last week – the marks of a disobedient servant. Let’s read 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 25, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,548 views

    This is part of The Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart." In this sermon we look at 3 aspects of having a pure heart and a 3 part test to determine whether we have such a heart.

    Sermon on the Mount “A Matter of the Heart” Matthew 5:8 Americans are increasingly concerned with purity. We want pure water to drink, pure air to breathe, and pure food to eat. But as important as clean air, pure water, and pure food are, there’s a purity that we overlook, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016
     | 14,987 views

    The first message in a series on the life of David.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 15, 2016
     | 5,197 views

    God looked at Saul and got right to the heart of the matter.

    The last time we were together, I told the story of Ruth and Boaz. We learned of how Boaz was her redeemer and mirrored what Jesus would do for us one day. The nation of Israel had taken possession of the land promised to them but they disobeyed God by not driving out all the nations that were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Heart Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,508 views

    The heart is where God makes life changes and where you store the treasures of your life. it very much is an indicator of what is going on in your life and what you hold dear.

    The Heart matters Proverbs 4:1-7, 20-27 Introduction- This sermon prepared from ideas from fellow ministers on SermonCentral You have heard the terms Black lives matter, White lives matter, police lives matter, Penn Dot road workers lives matter. Until we get to the point that all lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,139 views

    Unless and until you believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead you will not be changed from a sinner to a Saint. For many people is it the 18 inches between the head and the heart that is the obstacle to their faith in Christ.

    A Matter of the Heart Romans 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,732 views

    This message illustrates how we could be good people and follow the law, but not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The encounter of this young man is recorded in three of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It reminds me of a game show I used to watch when I was a kid. ILLUST: It was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. The Young Man and His Desire for Eternal Life There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,545 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 13, 2023
     | 2,324 views

    When people want to know God just handing them a Bible may not be enough. They need to know what is the purpose of the Bible. This passage is known as the Great Commandment, and it gives us the heart of the matter.

    I got a telephone call recently from a friendly telemarketing sales representative. They were offering a revolutionary new product. They asked me if it was a good time to talk, or should the call be at another time. The presentation would take twenty minutes. Now is a good time I said, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,351 views

    Message 6 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    James—Faith & Works Message 6 The Heart of the Matter Text: I think everyone would agree this morning that words matter. And no one probably thinks more about word choice then those who work in marketing. But sometimes, despite their experience and expertise, even marketing professionals miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational