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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,553 views

    A question worth answering isn’t it?

    DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

    Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    Paul writes a letter to his his protégé, young Timothy.

    EXTERNALS… if we’re not careful, in our worship and in our fellowship and in our friendships and EVEN in the church… • We’ll focus on externals. What are you wearing? What are you doing? Why aren’t you? Why can’t you? What’s going on? • It so quickly takes us way from love & grace. Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Marriage Instructions Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,900 views

    This sermon addresses God's commands for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to be considerate and respectful of their wives.

    Introduction: A. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor, and in many respects for good reason. B. Here’s a few interesting quotes about marriage: 1. Mae West said: “Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.” 2. Rita Rudner said: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Difference Is In The Details

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,631 views

    Not every opportunity offers the same benefits... a careful reading of the details will show that choosing to serve God is exceedingly more beneficial than choosing otherwise.

    Title: The Difference Is In the Details Text: Romans 6:12-23 Thesis: Not every opportunity offers the same benefits… a careful reading of the details will clearly show that choosing to serve God is exceedingly more beneficial that choosing otherwise. The Season of Pentecost is considered to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Do You Go To Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    Central to worship is the “us” and “Him,” not the place and means.

    Scripture Introduction God is seeking worshippers in spirit and truth. That does not mean that God seeks to make worshippers, as if there were people not worshipping whom he hopes to change. The issue is not whether we will worship, but whom and how. John Calvin (a pastor in the 1600s) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Announcing The Lord's Coming Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 13, 2016
     | 7,280 views

    Mary, as her song indicates, did look at the big picture, but maybe even better, she looked at her Lord. She is a servant of the Lord. She is in his hands; she lives for his glory. What more does she need to know when she knows him?

    Luke 1:26-56 Announcing the Lord’s Coming 12/12/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction The last judge of Israel was Samuel. His mother, Hannah, had been barren. Finally, the Lord answered her prayers and granted her a son who was named Samuel. In gratefulness, she “lent him to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Shepherds - The Dilemma Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,216 views

    The antidote to insignificance is to celebrate the presence of God in the ordinary moments of life

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2019
     | 2,309 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,960 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2019
     | 1,922 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2019
     | 2,403 views

    A study in the book of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 18, 2019
     | 2,244 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Theme For End Of The Year Program PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 380 views

    No matter how weary or uncertain we feel at year’s end, Christ’s presence and strength sustain us and give hope for every day ahead.

    Some of us count the days on the calendar with a sigh. Others count with a smile. Many of us do both. The year has been a quilt of bright patches and frayed threads—birthdays and funerals, milestones and setbacks, answered prayers and unanswered questions. The days have left their marks. Your ...read more

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    How Rahab Entered The 11th Chapter Of Hebrews

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,454 views

    God can save the most unlikely people and then God can take the most unlikely people and use them if only they will believe and trust God.

    How Rahab Entered the 11th Chapter of Hebrews Heb 11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Introduction The 11th chapter of Hebrews is an often preached from passage on “faith” or more exactly on some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist