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Create In Me A Clean Heart

Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 27, 2007

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The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says to think and act.God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees...

Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. How does God do this? Is it automatic? The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Heals Your Heart

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 16, 2007

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A message of thanksgiving & the heart-healing power of love to motivate the broken-hearted & un-loved to come and accept the love that God has for them.

Love Heals Your Heart Sunday AM – Lynn Haven Church – 11/18/07 FOCUS: • Thanksgiving • Love Heals Your Heart FUNCTION: • To motivate the broken-hearted & un-loved to come and accept the love God has for them. A. Pleasantries B. I look forward to have lunch with you today. 1. Call it our ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking The Lost, For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

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There are those who may go about to convert lost souls....but not with the proper motive that God wants us to be moved by.

I think that we all have done some things with the wrong motives in our hearts. A. When we were little, we didn’t misbehave if we at all thought that there might be a reward coming. 1. We were actually phonies...we weren’t being good because we loved and honored our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mom's Bitterness Backfires

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2019

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We consider a Mother's duty to motivate, mentor and model eternal values. We consider to mothers: Herodias and Mary.

A MOM’S BITTERNESS BACKFIRES? MENTOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There are two kinds of truth? 1. Personal truth? 2. The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Your personal truth may be the truth or it may not be the truth? We can lie to our self and believe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 10:1, 1 Kings 12:6-8, Mark 6:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Follow Me

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

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Did you know that God that is moving and doing things right now to prepare His Kingdom for you and I?

Text: Luke 9:57 thru 62 Prayer: This morning we have Good News. God is still on the Throne. Jesus is seated at His right hand, ever interceding on our behalf. Jesus will soon return to earth to declare His righteousness and take us to our new home in heaven. What a wonderful place that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Invitation: Jesus’ Way Of Evangelism

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 24, 2025

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Paul’s joy wasn’t in perfect preachers—it was in Christ being shared. But how do we share Christ effectively? Jesus Himself showed us the way. Let’s look at four ways Jesus lived out the invitation to His love and grace, and how we can follow His example.

Living the Invitation: Jesus’ Way of Evangelism Introduction Have you ever invited someone to a celebration, only to hear them say, “I don’t go to church—it’s full of hypocrites”? That stings, but it points to our calling: to live in a way that draws people to Jesus’ love, like inviting them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Holy Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2016

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Examining the motivation for Paul's perseverance and service can encourage believers to persevere in the midst of a darkened world that increasingly opposes the Faith.

“I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [1] The Apostle has emphasised a concept that is not often welcomed today—hardship. Directing student ministries at a major pastoral school some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2013

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How can we be the preachers God wants us to be? 1. We must have passion to share the gospel. 2. We must have pure hearts. 3. We must have a parent’s love.

The Preacher God Wants Us to Be 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Charge to the Preacher - Luther Sanson Ordination Twin Oaks Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Luther and Trudy, I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be here with you today. The way the Lord has worked in and through you both is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

They Didn't Bow, Bind, Nor Burn

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 28, 2003

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Many critics attack this chapter because it contains the record of a miracle. Not one line in the narrative is myth or fiction. It is the pure truth because it is divinely inspired. But because many have trouble believing in miracles, they attack this cha

They did not bow, they did nor bend nor burn. CHAPTER 3. Many critics attack this chapter because it contains the record of a miracle. Not one line in the narrative is myth or fiction. It is the pure truth because it is divinely inspired. But because many have trouble believing in miracles, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2015

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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

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001

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If prayer is to make a difference it must be persistent

The Power of Persistent Prayer Matthew 7:7-11 March 11, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. The reality of Prayer A businessman who needed millions of dollars to clinch an important deal went to church to pray for the money. By chance he knelt next to a man who was praying for one hundred dollars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is God Saying? Part 6 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on May 3, 2002

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God has said much throughout this series. Today, as we look at Daniel 6, we see a man who belongs to God. In Daniel 6 God is saying, "BE MY PEOPLE."

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? “BE MY PEOPLE !" 1. ““BE A PEOPLE OF INTEGRITY.”” (v 1-9) (A) DANIEL WAS LIVING IN A CORRUPT GOVERNMENT WITH JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS MEN. DARIUS’ IDEA WAS A GREAT ONE. TO SET UP 120 GOVERNORS AND 3 MEN TO OVERSEE ALL OF THEM. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THESE MEN WERE SKIMMING MONEY AND ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

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I. EXORDIUM: Grace and Peace to you II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when GOD gives, it's a package deal. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peac

I. EXORDIUM: Grace and Peace to you II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when GOD gives, it's a package deal. IV. TEXT: Galatians 1:3 (Amplified Bible) Grace and spiritual blessing be to you and [soul] peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ (the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012

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God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"give Till It Feels Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

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Paul names 7 of these spiritual gifts and I like to refer to them as motivational gifts. They are what motivates you; what drives you and makes you who you are and if you use these gifts throughout your lifetime you will be very effective in God’s work.

UNWRAPPING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” “Give Till it feels Good” Romans 12:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 So in our series titled “Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts” we are talking about 7 spiritual gifts that Paul mentions in Romans 12. Listen now. Now in that list we have already covered the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-9, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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