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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Heart Of A Witness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2021
     | 3,174 views

    Paul could have gotten off immediately but he stayed. He could have defended himself but he defended the Gospel. He sought to bridge the gap with his people. He was prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

    LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, to give us hope and strength, and make us faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Heart's Desire

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012
     | 9,808 views

    Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

    You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Preparation For The Coming Birth

    Contributed by James May on Nov 25, 2012
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     | 9,986 views

    We must prepare ourselves to follow the steps of John the Baptist in preparing the way of the Lord before the Son of God can be birthed into the hearts of the lost. Like Mary, that seed of Christ in us must grow before it can be given to others and see C

    Preparation for the Coming Birth By Rev. James May Thanksgiving is passed. The leftover turkey and dressing still lingers somewhere in the back of the refrigerator. We’ve somehow managed to survive Black Friday. If you were like me, it wasn’t hard to survive because I refused to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    This Mission: Not For The Faint Of Heart

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009
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    This sermon is in preparation for a large evangelistic campaign we did in 2005. It’s an encouraging, motivational message on faith.

    OUTLINE THIS MISSION: Not for the faint of heart Preparing for HGHF March 5, 2006 – Pastor Tom Bartlett When Courage And Faith Collide Ask: 1. Lord is this what you really want? • Know that God will always confirms His Word. Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT) “When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Belief Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
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     | 6,048 views

    Today as we continue in our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John… we are challenged to consider the heart of our own belief.. The Jesus public ministry is concluding… he will soon gather with his disciples as he prepares for the confrontation wit

    The Heart of Belief Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 16, 2011 Intro This weekend is a holiday weekend… as Monday is a day set aside to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King. Such a day offers us an opportunity to honor what he stood for. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready Your Heart Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,121 views

    Prepare our hearts by holding Jesus as Lord, setting up guards and filters, and sharing the hope we have in Christ with others.

    Today, we're going to talk about our hearts. We're going to learn how to make sure our hearts are ready for anything life throws at us and how to share the hope we have in Jesus with others. Let's start with a cool object lesson. I have here a glass of water and a sponge. Now, imagine the water is ...read more

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    The Superior Value Of A Sanctified Heart-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019
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    3 of ? Peter causes his audience to examine the superior value of a sanctified heart. But HOW is the superior value of a sanctified heart evaluated/measured/determined? The (superior)value of a sanctified heart is evaluated thru...

    The SUPERIOR VALUE Of A SANCTIFIED HEART-III—1Peter 3:13-17 Attention: Mistaken Mugger: When a would-be thief saw 26-year-old Polyana Viana waiting for a taxi on Saturday outside her Rio de Janeiro apartment, he apparently concluded she was easy prey. He asked her what time it was, she reportedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas Surprises"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,960 views

    This brief message was used after our Sunday Morning Christmas Cantata ... to wrap up the Christmas story ... and prepare hearts so there will be no SURPRISES when we must face Jesus.

    “Christmas Surprise” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is full of surprises! Gifts are tightly wrapped in multi-colored paper, so you don’t know what’s inside until you open them (UNLESS, you peeked!). We get “surprise gifts” … o Like that tie that you’ll never wear. o Like the underwear you got as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For A God-Honouring Project Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 133 views

    This chapter is a powerful reminder that every divine assignment must be approached with diligence, prayerful preparation, and a heart that seeks to glorify God—not self.

    PREPARING FOR A GOD-HONOURING PROJECT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 5:1-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10; Exodus 25:8-9; Luke 14:28-30; Proverbs 16:3; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 5 marks a significant shift in Solomon’s reign. With his kingdom established and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Heart Of Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2015
     | 18,331 views

    The bible speaks often about the heart. It is more than the blood-pump in our chests, it is all-encompassing to our lives. This lesson looks at some if the ways "heart" is used in scripture.

    1. Last week we spoke of the relationship of our actions and our hearts -- our actions show our hearts 2. The Bible has much to say about the heart a. Can be deceitful (Jeremiah 17.9) b. To be used fully for God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 c. Impacts our appearance A merry heart makes a cheerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For Christmas Prepares Us For Christ.

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 6,947 views

    If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The prophet Isaiah hears a voice. The voice tells us about the coming of the Lord. C. THESIS: If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice. I. WHERE THE VOICE IS HEARD (v. 3) A. We hear it in the desert. 1. Quite often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Heaven: A Prepared Place For Prepared People

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 14, 2025
     | 555 views

    Heaven is real, glorious, and eternal—but only those who are prepared will enter it. Jesus paid the price and made the way. The invitation is extended to all, but the response must be personal and intentional.

    HEAVEN: A PREPARED PLACE FOR PREPARED PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 Supporting Texts: Revelation 21:1-4, Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Bible speaks of heaven as a glorious, eternal destination for those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Heaven A Prepared Place For A Prepared People!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2015
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     | 18,444 views

    Heaven is real... Jesus is away preparing a place for us, so we must stay prepared and ready for death or the second coming. Either way are time is limited. Think of someone meeting you in heaven and them staying it was you who invited me here.

    HEAVEN IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED PEOPLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE? 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Vision Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,176 views

    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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    Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 1,000 ratings
     | 90,322 views

    Before we can truly celebrate Christmas we must be prepared!

    Preparing for Christmas Selected Passages December 2, 2001 Introduction This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores are packed with people buying gifts. Elevators are filled with instrumental Christmas favorites. Those boxes packed away months ago are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God