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  • David Welch avatar

    The Heart Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 11, 2018
     | 6,580 views

    Message 7 in our exposition of Colossians exploring what Paul considered the heart of ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Review It is so easy to get sidetracked and focused on the wrong thing. Some people spend their whole life climbing the ladder of success only to discover it is leaning against the wrong wall. Paul writes to the believers at Colossi to keep their focus sharp and clear. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stealer Of Hearts

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    Satan does what he can to steal our hearts away from God.

    Stealer of Hearts September 16, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Satan does what he can to steal our hearts away from God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 Supplemental Passage: And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
     | 8,350 views

    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trusting Heart

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 1, 2023
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    The ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship.

    THE TRUSTING HEART The webster’s dictionary describes trust as “confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it.” This ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Heart Of A Samaritan

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
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     | 4,581 views

    How do we look at others? Do we see them as a nuisance or a neighbor? Develop a heart of a good neighbor.

    THE GOOD SAMARITAN TEXT: LUKE 10:30-37 FOCUS: JESUS ILLUSTRATES TO THE LAWYER WHAT A GOOD NIEGHBOR IS LIKE. FUNCTION: TO PROVIDE THE READERS THE ATTRIBUTES OF BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR. INTRODUCTION One day during March break when I was in Brown Trail school of preaching, I went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pharisees- No Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    If one is not careful, one's heart can drift so far away from God that we end up with no heart.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine a unique group of people as we continue with our A Drifting Heart series. • Today we will see how the scribes and Pharisees ended up with the worst-case scenario when it comes to a drifting heart, a heart that drifts so far from God that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart For The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011
     | 5,798 views

    Do the so called transparent barriers that we construct between ourselves and God’s word provide enough safety from God’s wrath?

    A Heart for the Lord Readings: Matthew 15:1-20 15:1-20pp -- Mk 7:1-23 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3 Jesus replied, "And why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sorrow Of Heart

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 25, 2024
     | 1,289 views

    I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about depression.

    Sorrow of Heart PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Numbers 21:4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Randy Dickson on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,072 views

    To live above sin we must hide the word of God in our heart. He who controlls the heart wins the battle.

    Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Introduction We are certainly at war. A spiritual war. The biggest part of this war is fought in our own hearts. The Psalmist knew that he who controls the heart wins. Who or what is in control of your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,630 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 A Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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     | 14,611 views

    David reflected God’s own heart as He faithfully tended his sheep, as well as when he later was the shepherd king over Judah and Israel. We need a shepherd’s heart to help us care for the people God brings into our lives.

    THE HEART OF A SHEPHERD INTRO: Have you ever thought about what David’s life must have been like as a shepherd? He did not show up for work at 9 am. and go home at 5. He actually lived out in the fields or hills with the sheep. My understanding is that they did not do this year round ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Enduring Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012
     | 8,737 views

    This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

    Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle For The Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,892 views

    The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

    The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Courageous Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,088 views

    This is part of The Christian's Heart series dealing with various qualities found within a believer's heart. This sermon is on the quality of courage. Through the life of Joshua we realize a courageous heart is a faithful, word-filled and trusting heart.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Courageous Heart” Introduction A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. Courage is putting our faith in action. To have ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Touching The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,903 views

    Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart.

    Read Scripture Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart. How does that happen, how do we touch the heart of others? First we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist