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  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    For the Christian, purity ought to be more precious than life, for without purity we can never really have life. If we are going to enjoy the blessings of God in this life and in the one to come, possessing a pure heart is not an optional quality.

    BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART Study Text: Matthew 5: 8 Introduction: - The heart is used metaphorically to signify the inner person – the heart is the control centre of a man’s mind, emotions and will. It is our invisible innermost being which shapes our lives, attitudes, convictions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cure For Heart Trouble

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,529 views

    The Cure For Heart Trouble - John chapter 14 verses 1-6 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). One key Principle (vs 1). ‘Personal faith in a personal God brings personal strength!’ (2). Three Guarantees of Jesus: • Guarantee #1: "I GO" (vs 2) – that speaks of a place. • Guarantee #2: "I WILL" (vs 3) - that speaks of a promise. • Guarantee #3: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Problem With Pursuing Your Passion

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,036 views

    1. Everyone says “Follow your heart”. But “The heart is deceitful above all things . . ." 2. we tend to be passionate about things we're good at, but getting good takes a lot of work 3. It's difficult to see the difference between passion and addiction

    The most common career advice people hear these days is that in order to be happy you have to pursue your passion. This is the first generation I’m aware of that has swallowed such a lie. Today I’d like to present three problems, huge reasons that pursuing your passion as a path to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith & The Father' Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    We can trust God’s heart towards us.

    One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. Silently she watched him. As he stood looking down at the sleeping infant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. He would stand back, shake his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Heart's Desire

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,591 views

    This Sermon is about allowing God’s word to flow into our lives causing our faith to increase.

    "My Heart's Desire" (Romans 10:1-14) -Rev. A. Torrence, Pastor Cross of Life Lutheran Church The one characteristic that I admired about the apostle Paul is his sense of passion. Paul was man of passion. What ever he set his mind to do, Paul was earnest enough to bring it to reality with fervor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Father Heart Overview. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    This sermon looks at models of parental authority and discusses how they can restrict or enable us in interpreting God’s heart towards us. again depends heavily on illustrations from Floyd McClungs book The Father heart of God although don’t blame him f

    Father heart of God sermon 2. 5 Sundays – Sunday 1 Father heart of God – Overview. Sermon Central Pro A gray-haired old lady, long a member of her community and church, shook hands with the minister after the service one Sunday morning. “That was a wonderful sermon,” she told him, “just ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pure In Heart: The Reward Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 17, 2023
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     | 2,283 views

    This is the second message in a study of the sixth beatitude. The reward for the pure in heart is that they will "see God." How does that promise relate to the resurrection, and how does it relate to this life? What is biblical impact of seeing God?

    Intro We are in a study of the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves to be revived and enter into his purposes more fully. Last week we began talking about the sixth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”i That is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • JS Collins avatar

    Feel My Heart

    Contributed by Js Collins on Aug 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,931 views

    Does Jesus feel our heart? Does he understand the emotions of my heart? My thinker, chooser and feeler. How far does his compassion go? What can we do?

    Feel my heart Hebrews 4:14-16 14. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize (be touched by the feelings of our infirmities) with our weaknesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    On Fasting And Heart Traesure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 771 views

    Jesus says, Be not like the hypocrites.

    ON FASTING and HEART TREASURE. Matthew 6:16-24. MATTHEW 6:16-18. True Christianity is not the dour, miserable affair which some of its play-actors portray. So when we fast, we must wash-and-brush up in our usual manner. The approval of God is far more to be desired than the applause of men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Beware Of An Unbelieving Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
     | 5,423 views

    To show that we need to guard our heart from unbelief.

    I. EXORDIUM: Take care of your heart. Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard our heart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,840 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,245 views

    We do not lose heart because (1) we are inwardly being renewed, even though physically wasting away. (2) we have an eternal glory that far outweighs our momentary troubles, and (3) we can fix our eyes on what we cannot see - the eternal destiny God has p

    We like to buy things that can last for a long time. • When buy plastic cups because they are unbreakable. We buy Energizer batteries because they last longer. We buy shoes that are long-lasting. • How we wish life is just like that – that we will be able to stay physically strong and healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 11, 2024
     | 1,333 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    Becoming (6) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Pure” Matthew 5:1–8 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of True Service SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    This sermon explores the essence of true Christian service, focusing on the qualities of humility, obedience, and sacrifice. It also highlights the blessings that come with having a servant's heart.

    Today, we continue our study on the heart of a Christian. This series explores the essential qualities that every believer should possess. Our hearts determine who we are and how we relate to others. In this sermon, we will focus on cultivating a servant's heart, as Jesus taught that it is the key ...read more

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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Who Are The Pure In Heart?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,468 views

    Have you ever wondered why people considered pure in heart often have an unwavering faith in God and seem at peace with themselves? In this study, we will explore why they believe that no matter their life challenges, God will ensure that everything works out for their benefit.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:8) "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (Psalms 73:1) "Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart." (Psalms 51:10-12) (10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal