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  THIS HEART IS TOO SMALL - PART 1
  by Joshua Daniel
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of being honest and
transparent before God, and living a life that reflects our faith.

Duration: 8:33 Topics: "Faithfulness", "Inner Character"
Scripture References: Psalm 139:1-4, Proverbs 15:3, Matthew 7:20, Galatians 6:7, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 3:14

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This sermon delves into the message to the church of Laodicea in
Revelation 3, emphasizing the importance of being true and faithful
witnesses before God. It highlights the need to focus on our inner
character rather than just outward appearances, as God sees through us
like an x-ray, knowing our words and works. The speaker challenges the
congregation to reflect on the fruit they are bearing and the sincerity
of their faith.

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CONTENT
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There are many people who love the cooler lawns out there. OK, so this
hall is too small. Let us turn to Revelation 3rd chapter.

You know friends, some of these portions of scripture that I preach from
I never imagined that I would ever have to preach from these scriptures
to this fellowship. But amongst the seven churches, early churches,
which were situated in modern Turkey, the last of them was Laodicea. And
the severest of these warnings was given to that church.

And accompanied by one of the greatest elevations that anybody can
receive, promise of elevation. So the 14th verse, unto the angel of the
church of the Laodiceans, write these things, say Amen. The faithful and
true witness, the beginning of the creation of God.

Now, you know, faithful and true witnesses are not to be found these
days. Faithful and true witnesses. And what does the one who is faithful
and true witness about you and me? I have had down these many years,
when I have spoken to many, I have had only one clear mode of conduct.

What is that? How do I appear before God? You know, the devil likes us
to appear nice before people. But, somehow, the faithful and true
witness is ignored. Now you can see these cameras, and they are
recording every movement on this platform.

I cannot change the facial expression in the image which is being
recorded. That camera is not going to flatter me and give me a fine head
of hair. No.

But, there is a truer witness than that camera. The camera only speaks
of my outside. But, the true witness shows you your x-ray picture.

And that must settle every argument. Because it sees you, the true
witness sees you through and through. Now, what does this true witness
say? 15th verse, I know your words.

Very often, we think religion is a very wordy matter. No. By their
fruit, he shall know them.

What are the fruit you and I are bearing? I know your works. In other
words, I have your record before me. My dear friends, we cannot
therefore deceive God.

See, all of us are recording our words and our works before God.

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/c9uJHsDst90.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/joshua-daniel/this-heart-is-too-small-part-1/
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