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  • Mark Hall avatar

    The Judgment Seat Of Christ: Our Good Works Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on May 21, 2023
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    Preparing for the Judgment Seat of Christ by doing good works I give permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

    PREPARING FOR THE JUDGMENT SEAT – OUR GOOD WORKS PART I Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “Our Good Works.” As we have already discovered, every Christian will stand before Jesus Christ at His Judgment Seat. The big question ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How To Keep The Fire Burning Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 11, 2010
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    As the priest were every morning to put wood on the altar, that the fire might never go out; so we, who are called to be kings and priests unto God, should daily kindle the flame of in our hearts. How do we keep our hearts burning for God?

    I. KEEP THE FIRES BURNING WITH A HEART CONVERSING WITH THE SAVIOUR (32) A. Prayer is a SHEER Necessity B. Prayer is a SERIOUS Activity II. KEEP THE FIRES BURNING WITH A HEART COMMITTED TO THE SCRIPTURES (32) A. Let us EXALT THE NATURE of the Word of God (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christs Mission - Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 20, 2023
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    We have the privilege of proclaiming God’s salvation to those who are in desperate need of it. We have the privilege as a church to equip and prepare people for the mission that Jesus has for them.

    From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we walked through the journey of Jesus from Bethany, the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the Garden of Gethsemane, to the trial with the religious leaders & Pilate, to His cross, His death, burial, and finally His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
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    I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Always Ready

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 27, 2017
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    Being ready to bear our witness for Christ

    TITLE: Always Ready TEXT: 1Peter 3:13-23 CONCL: A Romanian pastor was captured and tortured in order to get him to tell where other Christians were meeting so they could be arrested as well. But they could not get the pastor to break and disclose the location of the other Christians. So, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    How God Prepared The World For His Son Personally And Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018
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    Shows how God put the hope of a universal Savior and the disgust with idolatry and cruelty into the hearts of Gentiles to get the world ready for Jesus

    HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS PERSONALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she became the first recorded convert in Europe. In that town God saved a demented slave girl and a Roman jailor. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is The Strength Of My Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2001
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    In the midst of a tragedy, return to God - our only true refuge. He is the strength of our heart.

    Psalm 73 - GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART Terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Centres and Pentagon, 11 Sep 2001. This is one of the most difficult week for all. Much worse for those in the States. We’ve come to see the truly ugly side of what human beings are capable of. In the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith In Prayer Is A Heart Thing

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008
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    There are five areas that we must examine to see if our attitude is affecting the powrer of our prayers.

    Faith in Prayer is a Heart Thing John 1:13-14 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction The son of God, Jesus Christ came to this earth so that we might fully understand God almighty. He walked on this earth in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013
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    When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

    Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Tinman Mentality:burned Out, Burned Up. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2007
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     | 6,926 views

    We use the TinMan of the Wizard of OZ for this study. Often life has a way of bringing us to being burned out and burned up in our Christian duty. We must walk with passion and compassion.

    THE TIN MAN MENTALITY, BURNOUT AND BURNED UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts! Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
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    No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

    THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Walker avatar

    Rend Your Heart

    Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 21, 2007
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    In this sermon, I talk about repentance from indifference: first, the devastation that indifference has caused to the people of Judah in the book of Joel; secondly, what repentance should consist of in our lives today.

    Say “It’s about my heart!” I. The background from which Joel speaks. 1. Here, in chapter 2, Joel begins by talking about a disaster that is coming to the people of Judah. 2. An “army” of locusts has come into Judah, devastating the land. 3. Today, we may not fully understand the devastation ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Christ At Heart's Door

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
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     | 11,175 views

    The classic painting and the familiar verse can teach us much about an intimate relationship with Christ. Our verse offers Christ’s solution to a church that has everything except what matters.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Christ at Heart’s Door Revelation 3:20 (Projection of the classic painting illustrates the message.) Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Breaking God's Heart

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
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     | 29,185 views

    The heart break God experiences when we disobey Him is discussed. His sorrow is birthed out of a deep longing for us to enjoy th fulness of His good provision for our lives.

    Breaking God’s Heart Hosea 11:1-8 3-24-02 Intro: Have you ever Asked yourself the Question: What’s it like for God? We look at almost every experience in life from the perspective of –“How does this impact me?” I’m not saying that is altogether wrong- I’m just saying that is usually our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Heart Of Worship - Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 25, 2006
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     | 5,738 views

    In this message we explore the many outward expression that our worship can take.

    Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” How Do We Worship? Worship Of The Mind Reflection – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational