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  • Jordon LeBlanc avatar

    Finding The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on May 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    What does it look like when you find the heart of worship?

    If you have your Bibles, this evening, would you turn with me to Genesis chapter 23. We’ve got so little time and so much to cover. Genesis 23. My first year in college, I was involved in Bethany Bible College’s Extreme Discipleship program… it’s the same program Andy Broad did his first year @ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    04 Atonement Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 842 views

    Jesus the the perfect atonement, forever reconciling us to God.

    Open your Bibles and find the book of Leviticus, chapter 16. Once you have that, turn to the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 9—Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 9. As we begin, I want to read a few verses from both Leviticus and Hebrews to lay the groundwork for our focus this morning. Follow along ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Why She Left The Water Pot?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 17,019 views

    Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

    Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Celebration To Actualization

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

    Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Operation Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    7th in the series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Examines God’s Plan to make us holy.

    In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Purpose In Marriage

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,758 views

    God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

    (This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
     | 5,825 views

    What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

    The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,640 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Leaving A Positive Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,893 views

    First message in Matthew - about not letting your heritage hold you back and leaving a positive heritage behind you!

    Leaving a Positive Legacy Matthew 1:1-17 November 30, 2003 Introduction I have a question for you, and you need to be real honest here, okay? How many of you skip the genealogies when you read the Bible? It¡¦s okay, I¡¦m not going to embarrass you in front of everybody! You know, I tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,088 views

    Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

    Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'm Pressing On

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,873 views

    A sermon encouraging others to leave their doubt, unbelief and negative talk behind and take personal responsibility for their spiritual growth in 2011.

    I'M PRESSING ON: A 2011 new year message to CWC! Philippians 3:13-15 Intro: The Old Hymnal, “Higher Ground” is a spiritual declaration of one determined man Johnson Oatman, Jr.put to music! Some refuse to believe that our personal faith plays a role in our spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral For A Rebel

    Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,970 views

    Funeral sermon done for a rebel, who by life choices, left hurt feelings behind. Thanks to Steven Dow for direction.

    Just the other day, I asked ????? to describe ????? to me. The one word that immediately came out of her mouth was “REBEL.” A rebel is someone who adamantly stands up & follows their way of life despite what anyone else says. That was ?????. Honestly, having a rebel in your life is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehoiada!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2014
     | 4,877 views

    It was Jehoiada behind the revival! He not only guided Joash in the right path, but kept him away from evil forces.

    Jehoiada! 2 Chronicles 24: 2’Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.’ (Psalm 119:34 'Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.' Memorize) Joash was crowned the king of Judah when he was seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reflection B.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Pestilence Is One Of God’s ‘standard’ Ways Of Judging

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 1,835 views

    We are asking if God might be behind coronavirus. Is sending a plague the kind of thing God might do? Yes, it is.

    Before him went pestilence, and plague followed at his heels – Habakkuk 3:5, speaking of God We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? These are hard questions! Today I will think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Relation Of Love To The Gift Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020
     | 2,047 views

    Focus on the greatest gift, love, and the least gift, praying in tongues. They must tie together, or the Holy Spirit is not behind them.

    Solemnity of Pentecost 2020 Anyone who has participated at some point in a Catholic charismatic prayer meeting will find today’s readings for Pentecost pretty familiar. Whether or not you felt drawn to the charismatic or Pentecostal experience, you recognize that when the Holy Spirit was sent into ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic