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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Living For God Serving All People! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    The final of four sermons on Nehemiah, also the introduction of our Corps Vision Statement.

    The man came in and sat down, I’d say he was in his mid-thirties; he looked a bit rough around the edges and hadn’t shaved for a few days. We introduced our selves and the question was asked how are you surviving? “Well I can’t get the benefit right now so I’m doing a few burglaries, mind you it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Understand - Pt. 1 - Found People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding. We must pay the price to learn 5 key truths!

    Understand Pt. 1 – Found People I. Introduction There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon was blessed in part because of his desire and request for wisdom. On numerous occasions in Scripture we are encouraged to seek knowledge/understanding . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People Who Want To Get Rich

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
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    To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to get rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:9 (Amplified Bible) 6:9 But those who crave to be rich fall into temptation and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 11,999 views

    If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Pastor Who Loves His People

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 8, 2021
     | 1,818 views

    Moses, a Pastor of the same congregation for his entire ministry. A Pastor who often dealt with much of the problems the Pastor of today faces. Such as: commitment, conflict, confusion, and compromise.

    Every church needs and deserves a Pastor who loves God and loves his people. God has given him to Pastor. I. He Listens to God with the Ear of a Servant 1. A servant recognizes his master’s voice. John 10:27 a. Moses became remarkably familiar with the voice of God. 1) Mt. Horeb 2) Midian 3) Red ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2 Thief- People. (Chapter 2)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 1, 2020
     | 1,901 views

    The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then he shows the attitudes or mind-set we must have in order to slay these "thieves."

    #2 THIEF- PEOPLE. (CHAPTER 2) Feb. 2, 2020 Philippians 2:4-Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "jesus Only" People Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2020
     | 3,005 views

    How many things do we need to "add" to Jesus to have a fulfilled life? We find it easy to find comfort, meaning, significance in so many things beside Jesus.

    (You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/697261.rss) Intro: • “Jesus and” memes. o Not that Jesus cares if you love coffee or pumpkin spice, etc. • The challenge is when we equate two things by using “and.” o In our hearts we know that our hobby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful People Are Transformed And Renewed By God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 12, 2020
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     | 8,531 views

    If you really want to experience God working powerfully in your life you need to allow Him to transform your mind.

    Powerful People are Transformed and Renewed by God It’s been a while, but I’m going to start with a question: Are you allowing God to work powerfully in your life? This evening as we continue in our series Powerful People, I want to encourage you that if you really want to experience God working ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Test: Watching People: Ready To Quit

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 21, 2020
     | 2,712 views

    Come let us reason, it is not wise to watch other people and then throw up our hands and quit. Frustration is a faith killer.

    TEST: I AM AN READY TO QUIT… FRUSTRATION… WATCHING PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a towel, discuss Roberto Duran’s most famous fight was against Sugar Ray Leonard. Roberto threw in the towel and quit early in the fight? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN?) How easy can our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Jesus Feeds His Hungry People

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 14, 2021
     | 7,013 views

    When we go to God through Christ, we will never walk away hungry. When we draw near to God with our whole heart, we will never walk away, disappointed. Because for us, our faithful Saviour will always provide enough—more than enough.

    If you’ve recently prayed the Lord’s Prayer, then you made the request to your Father in heaven that He would give you this day “your daily bread.” I wonder if that’s a petition we make with a lot of sincerity. Are we really concerned about getting what we need to maintain our bodies? Is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will People Say That You Were A Pointer? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    I don’t know what you will say about me when I am gone, but I like what could be said about John the Baptist, and I wish that could be said about me. He was a man who pointed people to Christ.

    Introduction The Bible says in the Book of James that life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and then disappears. The longer that I live, I realize the truth to that statement. I went to bed one night, a young man, and it seems like I woke up an old man. Time just disappeared. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Keeps His People Safe Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019
     | 2,972 views

    How can you be sure? When it comes to heaven, how can you be sure that you’re going to make it? Christ the King gives us the sure confidence that heaven awaits us as he turns us to the power of his love in the past, present and future.

    How can I be sure? You’re looking at the sign that says “Best Price Guaranteed” but how can you really be sure? So you pull out your phone and go to Amazon just to make sure that you’re really getting what you were promised. You stand there looking at a car or a new appliance. You want to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hpffj: Helping People Find Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020
     | 4,281 views

    This week we are talking about “finding Jesus” which is why thus far we have talked about evangelism and witnessing. The verse we are about to read also directs us to helping people “find Jesus.”

    HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FIND JESUS 1 PETER 3:15 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” ILLUSTRATION 1 (p) Imagine that you were on a chartered boat out in the open ocean and you went fishing with friends. The whole day of fishing was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hpffj: Helping People Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020
     | 4,592 views

    As we dig into this idea of discipleship, I would like to bring up four attitudes about discipleship that are important that we find in the Scriptures. We are going to look at one passage from each of the Gospels.

    HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 8:34, Luke 6:40, John 8:31 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” For two weeks we are taking a look at the mission of Cincinnati Christian Church. Last week we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How To Be The People God Wants Us To Be Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2019
     | 9,620 views

    God wants us to: 1. Take care of our time (vs. 22-24). 2. Put away our pettiness (vs. 25-26). 3. Humble our hearts before Him (vs. 27-28; 30). 4. Have the full joy of knowing Jesus Christ (vs. 28-29). 5. Trust in the truth about Jesus (vs. 30-36).

    How to Be the People God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 3:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2016 (Revised July 17, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in the last section of John Chapter 3, God's Word puts the spotlight back on John the Baptist. In these verses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist