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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
     | 5,466 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

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    Heaven: A Prepared Place For Prepared People

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 14, 2025
     | 763 views

    Heaven is real, glorious, and eternal—but only those who are prepared will enter it. Jesus paid the price and made the way. The invitation is extended to all, but the response must be personal and intentional.

    HEAVEN: A PREPARED PLACE FOR PREPARED PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 Supporting Texts: Revelation 21:1-4, Matthew 25:34, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Bible speaks of heaven as a glorious, eternal destination for those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Visits His People

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025
     | 781 views

    Throughout the Bible, divine visitation marks turning points in the lives of individuals, families, and nations. When God visits, stagnation ends, sorrow turns into joy, and the supernatural is released upon the natural.

    WHEN GOD VISITS HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:16 Supporting Texts: Exodus 4:31, Genesis 21:1, Ruth 1:6, Psalm 8:4, Luke 1:68 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Bible, divine visitation marks turning points in the lives of individuals, families, and nations. When God visits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Wise People Build Wealth Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021
     | 2,387 views

    The book of Proverbs is Principles from Heaven for Life on Earth. And God gives us some amazing counsel inside the pages of Proverbs on how to handle our money. Money is such a powerful issue in our lives that we must address it.

    On January 19, 1901, few knew the future of the Texas economy was about to experience a seismic shift forward. In a matter of days, the oil geyser in little Beaumont, Texas, called Spindletop, produced more oil than the rest of the world’s oil wells – combined. In fact, everything that runs on oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Fail To Realize That They Are Sinners?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 554 views

    People fail to recognize their sinfulness because they compare themselves to others instead of to God, ignore His grace, underestimating the depth of their sins, and underesimate God’s perfect righteous standard revealed through Christ’s sacrifice.

    The Apostle Paul proclaimed in Romans 1:17 that the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel. Before explaining in detail what this gospel is, he explains why this gospel is necessary and why God’s righteousness is needed in Romans 1:18–3:20 as follows: 1. Everyone is a sinner, whether Jew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 People Who Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 333 ratings
     | 14,608 views

    Of course, we all ought to...but these specific categories are full of eye-opening truths that will bring us all to our knees! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    7 People Who Ought To Pray I Sam. 12:23 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."--Jer. 33:3. Moses cried out to God, and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua’s prayer made the sun stand still. Hannah’s prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come, Ye Thankful, People Come

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,007 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon

    “COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME!” Psalm 118 INTRO – One of the first things we teach our children is to say “Please” and “Thank you.” Teach them to say “please” when they are asking for something. Teach them to say “thank you” when they are receiving something. Those are 2 good things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Unchangeable Love For His People

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    To many today are fearful in days that we are living in. Threats in almost ever area of the economy: increasing food prices, increasing energy cost, increasing health cost; concerns of the possibility of universal health care being forced on everyone; thr

    God’s Unchangeable Love For His People Isaiah 43:1 - 7 (NKJV) 1But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025
     | 128 views

    Jesus: "I will build My church."

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Moves, People Rejoice!

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 4,338 views

    : God is working when we cannot see it. We are never out of reach of God’s purposes and plan.

    I. God uses those who prove themselves obedient. (vs. 5; 26; 40) A. The first thing any Christian should be obedient to is the preaching of the gospel. B. In verse 5 Philip moves, having been scattered, to preach the gospel “as he goes”. C. In verse 26 having been obedient to Christ, is used by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is Three Simple Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 97 views

    God’s steadfast love transforms us, enabling us to extend patient, kind, and honest love to others, even in difficult relationships and situations.

    If you’ve ever stood at the sink late at night replaying a hard conversation, wondering whether love can last through another week of deadlines, disappointments, or disrespect, you are in good company. Hearts get bruised. Words get sharp. People we care about act like porcupines. And if we’re ...read more

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    Top Four Ways People Cope Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2023
     | 2,238 views

    Top 4 ways people cope with a loved one's passing- need to get in touch with... (Given to bereaved group at a local hospice memorial service)

    HoHum: Stacy, MSW, said that she sleeps well. Great, when I was a bereavement coordinator for a hospice in Cincinnati, OH, I did not sleep well. I would go to bed at night and get up the next morning feeling worse than when I laid down. Now, there can be physical complications to sleep. My wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths Of Righteousness*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 19,594 views

    You can walk in the correct path for your life when you follow the Shepherd.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4 (23rd Psalm): Paths of Righteousness A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Stumble Over Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,129 views

    Jesus is either a Rock of Refuge or a Stumbling Stone. Sermon uses three "stumbling stones" -- Sinner, Savior and Simple.

    Why People Stumble Over Christ Romans 9:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 9/28/08 Do you know what a caricature is? One definition says that it’s “a representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject’s distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving The People Right Around You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 68 views

    The sermon urges us to love God wholeheartedly and express that love through everyday acts of kindness and care for those around us.

    Some words from Jesus land in the heart like a familiar melody. They hum along in the background while you’re packing lunches, paying bills, or waiting at a red light. They are simple enough for a child to recite and strong enough to hold up a life. Mark 12:30-31 is like that. It meets us at the ...read more

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