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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Let It Happen In Your Heart

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
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    The outside of my life should match my heart. I think this is one of the lessons that we Christians miss most of all in our efforts to be like Jesus. Many times we can talk a good game or know the right places to be, but our heart is truly what God look

    LET IT HAPPEN IN YOUR HEART Colossians 3:15-17 INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul tells us that when we put on the characteristics of Christ (mentioned in verses 12-14) that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. Paul says that these characteristics of Christ should not be just on the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Desires Our Hearts Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,054 views

    God seeks our hearts because they need to be redeemed, restored and renewed.

    God desires our Hearts Have you ever had trouble communicating or figuring out exactly what it is that someone wants? I remember when our children were infants several times experiencing the frustration of trying to figure out what it was they were crying for and reaching for and nothing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    David, A Pursuing Heart For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
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    The third of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

    (1) In the September 11th issue of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Goldstein wrote an article entitled, ‘Five Years Later: Pop Culture of Denial.’ Its subtitle made a very interesting statement, ‘Our fascination with glitz is unabated, and artists remain cautious. We haven’t come to grips with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bigger Hearts For Lost People

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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    What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

    Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin Begins In Our Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,800 views

    Pentecost 6(A) - Sin begins in our heart. We learn that our heart harbors anger-hatred / murder. We also learn our heart harbors lust-coveting / adultery.

    SIN BEGINS IN OUR HEART (Outline) February 11, 2007 - EPIPHANY 6 - Matthew 5:20-30 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: In our politically correct, none offending society—sin is a word that is not to be used very often. At times in our enlightened society sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,861 views

    The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

    During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Nov 8, 2006
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    It’s easy to take things for granted. To truly have a grateful heart, one needs to get their eyes off of themselves and open to the world around them

    How to Have a Grateful Heart Jared Schroeder October 8, 2006 Thanksgiving Sunday Mission Heights Church 2005 Predictions… In 2005, there will be 256 million turkeys raised in the United States. There will be 649 million pounds of cranberries produced. There will be 1.6 billion pounds of sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Hicks avatar

    Hard Hearts And Dog Tired

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,395 views

    The day of salvation has come. We must not hardened our hearts to the gospel.

    Hard Hearts and Dog Tired Hebrews 3:7-19 Several years ago local radio stations throughout California ran a request for a thief who had earlier that morning stolen a VW Bug to immediately contact the local police authorities. What the thief did not know was that the owner of the VW Bug had ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Is Looking For A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,733 views

    An examination of God’s forgiveness in the light of true repentance

    1. Title: God is Looking for a Broken Heart (Manasseh) 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; 2 Kings 20 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, June 25, 2006, last in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what motivates a person to repentance; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Living With Love In Our Hearts"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    To really live is to love God, others and ourselves.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Psalm 40:1-11 “Living with Love in Our Hearts” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Does Your Heart Sing?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2008
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     | 7,060 views

    The Psalmist of Ps. 40 was in deep despair when God set his feet on rock and put a new song in his heart. Can our hearts sing of the saving power of God?

    Does Your Heart Sing? Psalm 40:1-11 January 20, 2008 I know that this may sound pretty odd…maybe crazy to you. As I look back on my years in ministry, I can say that some of the most profound experiences I have had have been associated with death and dying. I generally tend to lump people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Worship With A Heart Like God Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,836 views

    Part 2 in series on living a life of worship. Addresses the next step toward living our lives as songs of worship to the LORD by examining what it means to have and worship with a heart like God. What about David’s lifestyle of worship represented a hea

    WORSHIP WITH A HEART LIKE GOD Part 2 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 20, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” INTRODUCTION1: A.W. Tozer: “The shallowness of our inner experience, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,728 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Marsh avatar

    Mary: God Looks On The Heart Series

    Contributed by Donald Marsh on Feb 22, 2008
     | 3,355 views

    When we look at the nativity, who are the characters that capture our attention? This series looks at the characters of the incarnation record. This message focuses on Mary and the implied application of her experience to our lives.

    TITLE: "Mary: God Looks On The Heart" TEXT: Matthew 1:16-25; Luke 1:26-28 INTRODUCTION: Every one of us has moments in our lives that determine our destinies. Sometimes we don’t realize those moments until they are gone and irretrievable. Mary had several moments like that in her life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Free Indeed: The Rebel Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.

    “Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman  Experiencing profound spiritual bondage.  Saved, but absolutely miserable.  Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist