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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Is Your Heart Willing

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    This is a mini-sermon (5-7 minutes)designed for our church’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

    Bel Aire Baptist Church Thanksgiving Dinner Message IS YOUR HEART WILLING? 2 Chronicles 29:31 Introduction: 1. In 2 Chronicles 29 we find a 25-year-old king named Hezekiah. Hezekiah succeeded his father, Ahaz. Now Ahaz had taken everything out of the temple and closed it up. Ahaz had altars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Stewardship Of A Brave Heart Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    It was a stewardship Sunday out our church and the lectionary text falls on Mark 10:17-31.

    Mark 10:17-31 17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Challenge Your Heart! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,281 views

    Challenging our hearts, that would really on God. That we would seek to be Spirit filled people.

    You know how there’s some people who just seem to have something special about them, that edge in personality, an ability to just be great with other people or at doing stuff. We all know those people, the one’s with a kind of charisma. Often we look at a person and find ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Seek Our Permanent City Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014
     | 5,776 views

    To show that GOD has prepared both an eternal body and eternal place for us to be with Him in eternity.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire to live in Jerusalem some day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD has prepared both an eternal body and eternal place for us to be with Him in eternity. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 13:14 (Amplified Bible) 13:14 For here we have no permanent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bo Lane avatar

    Where Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,832 views

    Many people get distracted when they are in the presence of God. This sermon shows simple steps in getting rid of these distractions and putting our focus on Jesus.

    Where Is Your Heart? Basketball - The audience participates in distracting the opposing team by banging annoying cylinder things together. - When I played basketball in school, our girls volleyball team would always be there, acting as our cheerleaders. Now, we had a really good team, pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C Jordan avatar

    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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    Denomination: *other

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    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
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    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Withholding Our Best Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    We are going to be talking about rebuilding that temple inside our hearts, that spiritual life that we so desperately, but quietly seek.

    Withholding our Best Sermon by: CH(CPT) Keith Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Introduction Story Open your Bible’s tonight to the prophetic book of Haggai, you can find it in the Old Testament wedged between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Magnify Our Lord

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010
     | 3,054 views

    Seven times people were exposed to the birth of Jesus in Luke's Gospel, and seven times their hearts were filled with praise and thanksgiving.

    Magnify Our Lord 12/20/09 PM Text: Various Luke 2 -3 INTRODUCTION Many people miss the point of Christmas. They're so caught up in the retail rush that they're exhausted and perhaps depressed by the holiday pressures. We know depression rates and suicide numbers increase during this season. But as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014
     | 7,617 views

    Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

    Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Our Provider!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 12, 2014
     | 4,152 views

    Jesus withdrew back to that place with a heavy heart because the people had filled their stomach but failed to know who the Giver was!

    Jesus withdrew again to the mountain! John 6:15:Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” The words ‘Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by Himself’ captured my attention and I started ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Is Our Refuge

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,156 views

    To show that GOD is our refuge and we trust in Him and we can safely pour out our hearts upon Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: How well you trust GOD? With my whole life and all that is within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our refuge and we trust in Him and we can safely pour out our hearts upon Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 62:8 (Amplified Bible) 62:8 Trust in, lean ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    This message is meant to be used as preparation for communion, and looks at what our thoughts should be regarding this special meal.

    NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Setting Our Thoughts Regarding Communion Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Untroubled Hearts

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    Funeral sermon for 73 year old believer who passed after a long illness.

    UNTROUBLED HEARTS John 14:1-7 I. Believe in God the Father A. Believe that God is God – Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." B. Believe that God sees your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Mason avatar

    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    When the music fades and all is stripped away, what do we have left? What is left, is the heart of worship!

    THE HEART OF WORSHIP Watching Discovery channel: HEART TRANSPLANT. HOW MARVELOUS THE HEART IS, HOW IT BEATS AND GIVES LIFE, SPREADS LIFE TO REST OF BODY. What is Worship? Singing on Sunday morning, perhaps! But I think is more, it goes much deeper, or at least it should. Listen to the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ