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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

    Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,503 views

    God wants you to experience joy even in the midst of your trials.

    James 1:1-4 Trials Woodlawn Baptist Church July 31, 2005 Introduction In James 1:1-4, James wrote, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Get's Blessed? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2013
     | 5,797 views

    This is the intro to our Stewardship month. Our theme is The Blessed Life and I've been reading and listening to a lot of Robert Morris so you will find thoughts of his scattered throughout.

    Who is Blessed? So here we are. “Money Month” 2013. For those of you who have become a part of our church family in the past year here is a little insight. 11 years ago we decided to take a different approach to dealing with finances at Cornerstone. Instead of dealing with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Change Your Condition, Not Your Position

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 25, 2016
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     | 43,261 views

    No matter what happens in your life. No matter what probles you have to face on your path. As long as you do not change your postition, which is in Christ, you will be able to face it by changing your condition. Your condition should constantly change.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we spoke about leaving the past in the past. We said that past obstacles, past sins and even past successes can keep us in the past and keep us from completing our journey and receiving our crown. It can keep us from reaching the goal God has set for us to obtain. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serve Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 12,377 views

    Fourth in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. The church works best when every member works

    ENGAGE In just a week, the Super Bowl will be on television. And while a lot of people will tune in to watch the game, many more will be watching primarily to see the commercials. And undoubtedly there will be some car commercials among all those high priced ads. While I don’t know exactly what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made For A Mission Stay On Course Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008
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     | 5,315 views

    This is part 1 in my series Made For A Mission. I look in this message on the need to stay on course to avoid moral failure.

    Made For A Mission—Stay On Course 2/3/2007 2 Samuel 7:8-7:22 2 Timothy 2:1-15 Today the New York Giants and The New England Patriots are on a mission to win the NFL’s greatest prize which is the Superbowl. This is the game all the NFL teams try so hard to reach. In the last game of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
     | 4,884 views

    Contending for the faith.

    Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Tradition Hinder Us?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,372 views

    This world changes daily, and so do our churches. But people resist change, opting for tradition instead. We forget that Jesus was all about change. This message explores the "why" of change. Audio & text will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

    It was just a few years ago when you would go to a restaurant and if there was a waiting list, you would be called by name when they had an empty table. Have you been to Outback recently? They give you a pager and when it is you turn, they page you. When they dial your pager, an electronic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

    Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resiliency Rooted In Hope

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 1, 2019
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     | 8,832 views

    So many people feel more alone and alienated than ever before. In this sermon I discuss the grace of Christ which enables hope in the midst of struggle, and the practical tools necessary to build resilience in the face of hardship.

    A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS This weekend, as my family and I headed back through the mountains from District Assembly in Denver, we happened to pass a bike race with athletes peddling through the steep twists and turns leading to Wolf Creek Pass and I couldn’t help but marvel at the determination ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Success Is All About God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 7, 2022
     | 3,597 views

    It is God who gives us all our abilities and opportunities. Any success we experience is all because of God, and we must give all glory to God. In this sermon, we see what happened to three men in the Bible when they did or didn't give glory to God for their abilities.

    A. We are nearing the end of our sermon series “It’s All About God – Living A God-Centered Life.” 1. I hope this series has been inspiring and enlightening and challenging for you. 2. In the first half of the series, we sought to get a clearer picture of our God. 3. We sought to behold God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Hope To Love Others (A Loving Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,903 views

    How should we love others despite of an angry and vicious world around us? How can we have hope to love others just as God love them? May this exhortation give us the attitude towards loving and caring others for God.

    Intro: This month is considered to be the love month of the year since we are celebrating Valentine’s Day every February and so everybody wanted to feel that love is in the air. Though for us Christian, this feeling or emotions of love should not be felt during this time only but in every day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wired For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 13, 2024
     | 2,438 views

    While we are mired to earth and tethered to time, we are also wired for eternity and will live eternally, in either Heaven or Hell.

    Wired for Eternity Ecclesiastes 3:9-22 Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2024 During the Paris Olympics, the best athletes in the world have been competing against each other, including Rocky grad Courtney Lindsey, who ran anchor for the 4x100 men’s relay. One article referred to him as a “a quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,907 views

    You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

    Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Have Sinned Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 15, 2024
     | 947 views

    Whether Jew or Gentile, everyone comes under the category of "sinner."

    3:9 “What then? Are we better than they?” Therefore, what? I’ve just shown you that, in spite of their sin, God chose Israel and gave them a very specific advantage, namely the words of God Himself! What have I proved? That we are better? Please note that the words for “than they” are not in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God