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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Press On! Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 18,584 views

    Introduction to our church's Discipleship Path.

    ENGAGE During the 2016 Summer Olympics, Allyson Felix was attempting to become the most decorated female athlete in U.S. track and field history in the 400 meters. After trailing the leader, Shaunae Miller, from the Bahamas, for the entire race, Felix began to gain on her down the back stretch, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is Greater Than The Law!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 16, 2016
     | 7,471 views

    Grace Is Greater Than The Law – Hebrews chapter 12 verses 18-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Mount Sinai: the mountain of fear (vs 18-21). • (2). Mount Zion: the mountain of faith (vs 22-24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • It is the word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Purpose: Unknown

    Contributed by Adam James on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,133 views

    It is a fact of life that we will go through times of trial, pain, and suffering. This is an encouraging sermon that reminds us that God has a plan for us, and that trials give us an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and maturity.

    You know, everything happens for a reason. Even before I was saved, I seemed to have the knowing that nothing in life was a coincidence. I just knew that we encounter experiences in life for a purpose, either to learn an important life lesson, or to grow in some way, but more importantly, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Idle Living Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,972 views

    Not being idle in the christian life

    Idle Living - 1 Peter 4 July 20, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 4. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Victory

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,726 views

    Dangers when all is going well

    The Problem of Victory - 10/9/16 Turn with me this morning to 1 Corinthians 10.  I remember as a boy each week watching ABC’s Wide World of Sports.  And in the opening sequence they used the phrase “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”  And the reality of life is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thermometer Or Thermostat?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,351 views

    Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

    Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Forgiveness – Restoring Relationships! Philemon 1-4 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 28, 2016
     | 15,093 views

    A sermon on forgiveness of God. Examples of forgiveness from the Bible. Introduction to Philemon, a letter on forgiveness.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Are you dealing with hatred and bitterness in your life? We have a society ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Putting Faith Into Action!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,023 views

    Putting Faith Into Action - James chapter 5 verse 1-20. - Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Priorities (vs 1-6) (2). Patience (vs 7-12) (3). Prayer (vs 13-18). (4). Personal Concerns (vs 19-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Definitions matter. • Do you know what these words mean? • ABDICATE: • To give up all hope of ever having a flat ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Antidote For My Worry Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,197 views

    If Jesus is my Shepherd I have everything I need

    This morning, we are going to deal with what may very well be the most common sin among Christians. And I think you might be surprised when we find out what that sin is. See if you can identify that sin from these verses. As I read them, keep in mind that the verbs in every single one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let’s Wake Up To Our Objectives! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2017
     | 6,552 views

    Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Objectives – Acts chapter 2 verses 41-47 – sermon by Gordon Curley

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Worship (vs 42): • Instruction (vs 42a): • Fellowship (vs 44-45). • Expression (vs ). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Dawson (1934 – 1993); • Was an English comedian and writer remembered for his deadpan style, • His grumpy persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Truth Can Be Hard

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,442 views

    John the Baptist confronts the people with the truth, that they need to repent.

    “The Truth Can Be Hard” Luke 3:1-20 This morning you we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Wake Up Call, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Evans on May 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    Part 2 of the sermon series on God's calling to Save Israel and America form the threat of Radical Islam.

    Satan, You Can’t Have My Country (God’s Great Wake-Up Call, Part 2) (Introduction) Good morning/evening, everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about our God, our country, and what prophecies say about the future of the world we live in. The river of prophecy is filled with rapids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sarah: Beautiful Believer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 5, 2016
     | 8,657 views

    If you want to be a truly beautiful woman, embrace your barrenness and let God use it for His glory, enhance your beauty with a gentle and quiet spirit, and believe in the promises of God.

    Since it is Mother’s Day today, I thought you might appreciate the advice given to mothers in the Mother’s Day issue of Housekeeping Magazine 51 years ago (May 13, 1965). They called it “The Good Wife’s Guide,” and it said in part: Plan ahead, even the night before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Psalm 18 - The Lord Is My Rock And My Fortress Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 13, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 37,174 views

    Psalm 18 focuses on the great protection we have from the Lord.

    THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY FORTRESS TEXT: Psalm 18:1-50 Psalms 18:1-3 (KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Exodus -Part 11- Rules,we Don't Need No Rules! Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 23, 2016
     | 5,639 views

    Part 11, a look at the 10 commandments and their role in the life of a believer

    Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 11 “Rules- we don’t need no rules” Exodus 20:1-20:21 John 3:16-18 John 14:15-22 Matthew 5 Colossians 2 Romans 7 In a scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch – Paul Newman is about to have a fight with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist