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  • Jud Wilhite avatar

    Beyond Boundaries: The Relationship God Desires Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 31,438 views

    I think the one thing that God has laid on my heart more than anything else over the summer is the basic desperate need we have for Him. From what is going on in the middle east, the terror alerts to the busyness we have in our lives and the frantic pace

    I think the one thing that God has laid on my heart more than anything else over the summer is the basic desperate need we have for Him. From what is going on in the middle east, the terror alerts to the busyness we have in our lives and the frantic pace we live in – I was just reminded how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Louis Mare avatar

    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,018 views

    men's ministry on the topic of hypocrisy:

    I. Introduction A. Definition of Hypocrisy B. Importance of avoiding hypocrisy in our lives as Christians C. Brief overview of the sermon II. The Bible's Perspective on Hypocrisy A. Matthew 23:27-28 - Jesus rebukes the religious leaders for their hypocrisy B. James 2:17-18 - The danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Quit- Open Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2022
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     | 1,784 views

    This is the 110th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#110] DON’T QUIT- OPEN YOUR HEART 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Introduction: On Monday, I made it into work a few hours late due to having some medical tests. While I was gone, my student workers decided to rearrange my office to clean; and then decided that it was better that way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Failure

    Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
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    In this message I want us to look at 3 ways to know your heart is failing you and more importantly failing God.

    INTRODUCTION A. In our study about David we have learned how the Lord was blessing him. B. Last week we talked about the question David imposed upon his brother and the army of Israel, when he asked, “Is there not a cause?” C. David, I think was angry for two reasons. 1. He was mad at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Heart God Seeks Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,510 views

    May we strive to cultivate hearts that align with the desires of our Heavenly Father, for it is in the condition of our hearts that God truly seeks to dwell.

    "The Heart God Seeks" Introduction: Greet the congregation warmly and read the key verse: 1 Samuel 16:7b (NLT) - "The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." Begin by acknowledging the human tendency ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watching Your Words Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,696 views

    God wants our words to be a source of blessing to Him and to those around us.

    Watching Your Words James 3:1-12 Intro: James has already mentioned the need to watch what we say. In the first chapter of James he said James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Also, James 1:26 “If anyone considers himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Loving Your Neighborhood Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016
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     | 5,851 views

    In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

    Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Guard Your Heart With All Diligence

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 22, 2022
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     | 9,439 views

    We need t guard our heart in the will of God God, so that we can remain acceptable unto Him.

    Guard Your Heart With All Diligence Study Text: Proverbs 4: 20 - 23 Introduction: - The heart is the “master-control” of the life; a wrong heart always produces a wrong life. To allow sin into the heart is to pollute the entire life. - We must be diligent to keep our hearts; because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    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

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Heart Of Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2015
     | 18,039 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    An Unwilling Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2016
     | 8,417 views

    A crisis is a test. It reveals our attitude towards God and faith in Him. What is the posture of your heart?

    Saul showed an unwillingness to trust God. This sounds odd at first. Why would anyone not trust God? • If we think of our own experience, then we can understand. It could be pride (we think we know best), freedom (I like to do what I like), pleasure (I want some fun), or fear (sacrifices ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. David Wesner avatar

    Heart Faith

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 8, 2015
     | 3,322 views

    When you believe THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS in your heart (by the Spirit) you will have THE POWER OF God.

    Mark 11:23 "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (IN YOUR HEART) that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • 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
     | 8,118 views

    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

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,162 views

    Let not your hearts be troubled. No greater comfort could be had than to sit at the feet of Jesus and hear these words.

    I. In This World there are Many Things that Can Trouble our Hearts 1. Many uncertain, uncontrollable things. 2. I have come to believe that life is a: a. Continual adjustment for each of us. b. We feel that we get one area under control and then things fall apart in other areas. 3. I know Galton ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,841 views

    "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

    Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist