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  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    What's On Your Mind?

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 11, 2025
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    What are you thinking about now? Good or bad.? A man might be smiling at you but there may be a dagger in his thoughts aimed at your heart. What's on your mind?

    TEXT: Genesis 6:5 "And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." INTRODUCTION What are you thinking of right now? Is it something good or bad, clean or dirty or in between? Can you let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Contagious Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
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    In order to become contagious in our lives, we must make sure we have the right heart. This sermon looks at what Jesus might do if He were living at your house!

    INTRODUCTION We begin week two of our “Becoming Contagious” series with a story from one of the authors of both of our One Another Group Classes, Lee Strobel. Lee tells of a Christian friend of his named John, who had taken a routine business trip to Atlanta. John said, “Everything was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Room For Christ In Your Heart

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 16, 2008
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    A Sermon for Christmas,in poetic verse, based on Luke’s Gospel

    Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 - Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the Universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way Satan Steals Your Heart

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 30, 2007
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    This is a message that shows the way that Satan tries to steal your heart by studying the life of Absalom when he rebelled against his father’s kingdom.

    THE WAY SATAN STEALS YOUR HEART! TEXT: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: David loved Absalom very much, yet the one whom he loved is trying to steal his own Father’s kingdom. This is an awful chapter that shows some of the events that takes place after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Guest Room Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
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    If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

    Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vision Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 21, 2015
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    Peter's vision reveals that all people from every nation are acceptable in God's Kingdom

    Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 “The Vision” INTRODUCTION Recently a relative visited us for a few days this past year. She’d been to Surprise a few years ago and she was astonished at how Surprised had changed. Surprise had to change in order to accommodate increased population and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus #1: Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 11, 2015
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    Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. In His parables, we find wisdom for living our daily lives. In the parable of the farmer planting seeds, we learn the importance of guarding our hearts.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #1: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: “Who was Jesus? He was a storyteller. He told stories. He was the world's greatest storyteller. Ask him a question; he'd answer with a story. Give him a crowd of people listening intently; he told them ...read more

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024
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    As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

    TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 9, 2015
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    Worry is dangerous. Worry can weaken your spirit, soul and body. John 10:10 tells us that the devil is out to destroy; this is his mission in life. Worry is a perfect tool for him to carry out this mission.

    Text: Luke 10:38-41 It is natural or part of human nature to be concerned about unpleasant situations in our lives, family, church and nation. For example, in 1 Samuel 10:2, the Bible tells us that when the donkeys of Kish the father of Saul, were missing and he sent Saul to go and look for them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking God With Your Whole Heart

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 18, 2021
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    The year of 2020 has really caused us to stop and shake our heads at what is going on. We have experienced unprecedented life events that leave us bewildered at best. In the immortal words of Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On”.

    Seeking God with your whole Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The Bible says in Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”. The word repent is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Worship The Lord Your God With Half Your Heart

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2001
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     | 7,628 views

    An examination of five things we can learn from David’s worship that can enhance our worship.

    According to Barna, half of all churchgoers admit that they have not felt connected to God or in His presence at any time in the past year, in spite of regular church attendance. Too many of us are coming to church, but not coming to worship. We’re, at best, worshiping the Lord with half of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 11, 2014
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    Do Not Lost Heart 1) Your Lord fights for you. 2) Your Lord fights through you.

    They shook with fear every time he came out to challenge them. And who could blame them? How would you like to face a nine-foot giant in a duel to the death? This giant carried a spear whose brass tip alone weighed 18 lbs. That’s as heavy as eight hymnals. Even if you could pick up eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019
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    In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

    In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hebrews - Part 3 - " Pure Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 25, 2016
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    Part three, Hebrews chapter 3 - focusing on verses 12-14

    Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 3 “Pure hearts” Hebrews 3:12-14 Today we will continue with our study of the great New Testament book of Hebrews This book has so much to offer for the born again believer in Jesus But also has great information for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give God Your Money Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 2,806 views

    Give It Up

    Give God Your Money Matthew 6:19-21 1. A careful evaluation of my treasure 2. A careful examination of my future 3. A careful explanation of my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist