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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    Are You Ready To Walk

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    In addition to Christ, the church needs the faith and action of seekers in order to overcome its obstacles.

    "Are You Ready To Walk" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Someone once said that ‘nothing gives you quite the thrill of treading in the darkness on a step that is not there.’ Often in this life, we must walk upon steps with the uncertainty of their support. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Know Where You Live

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    This sermon is about living in mainstream society without compromising our faith and values.

    "I Know Where You Live" (Revelation 2:13-17) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The Revelation of John, or the Apocalypse as it is called in Greek unveils to God’s people the hidden things only known to God. It depicts the end of our present age and beginning of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Labor Pains

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,471 views

    This sermon is about viewing the daily pains of our life as a sign of the birth of a new life occurring.

    "Labor Pains" - Romans 8:18-28 -Rev. A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Labor Day Weekend- for most of us, this is a time we attempt to get in that last summer vacation, that last barbecue or picnic, or that last major department store sale. The holiday also signals the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Faith Of Four Friends

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 31,525 views

    Sermon on Mark 2:1-12

    “FAITH OF FOUR FRIENDS” or “HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST” MARK 2:1-12 There was once the small rural church. Now the church wad very small. So small that the pastor had to double up as the local barber to make ends meet. There happened to be a man in this small community who had invested ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Put God First Series

    Contributed by Mackie Amacker on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 159 ratings
     | 19,197 views

    Expresses The Need To Put God First

    A Look At The Ten Commandments PUT GOD FIRST Exodus 20:1-3 TEXT - And God spoke all these words: "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. "You shall have no other gods before me”. INTRODUCTION I. NOTICE THE SCENE A. Exodus 19:18-19 - Mount Sinai was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Am Your God Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    This was the first sermon in a series on the Ten Commandmentsa

    Do Not Worship Any God Except Me. I was probably 7 when I first heard about them, the next time they came to my attention, I was 15. The first time was in a religious ed class in grade 2, it was at the Canadian Armed Forces School in Soest, Germany. The next time was in grade 10 history. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Don't Steal Anothers Affections Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    A look at Adultery and the Ten Commandments

    We’re going to do something a little bit different this morning as we look at the seventh commandment. Which is Exodus 20:14 Be faithful in marriage. I’m going to tell you a story. It all started with a man, figures doesn’t it? He wasn’t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 24,274 views

    What is it that makes a church great? Prayer

    Jesus Prayer for the Church Turn this morning to John 17:13-23 (READ) This morning I want to speak to you concerning what makes a great church. By looking at Scripture, what is it that makes a church great? This morning, you may be wondering, is Ballard Assembly a great church. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    Was there a reason for you to be here in this life? You exist for a reason . . . that Jesus came in the flesh for a reason . . .

    BORN TO DIE THAT WE MIGHT LIVE John 6:38-40 Jesus came down from heaven with a mission to accomplish! He had an assignment which He took upon Himself in coming to earth to do the Father’s will: that you will have eternal life and will be raised up at the last day. We all know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When To Break The Law

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,950 views

    As we think about the law of God let’s consider two thoughts: 1- There is SOMETHING greater than the law. 2- There is SOMEONE greater than the law.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A policeman pulled over a car, walked up to the driver’s window, and asked the man if he knew why he was pulled over. "No," the man replied. "You failed to stop at the stop sign," the cop explained. "But I did slow down!" the guy argued. The cop shook his head. "You are required ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Revealed At His Baptism

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Who is Jesus? His baptism gives us great insight into the Only Begotten Son of the Father.

    Jesus Revealed at Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 Many different groups have had different ideas over the years about Baptism. There is a wide variety of methods and meanings for Baptism in different denominations. Some believe baptism saves you and is therefore absolutely essential from infancy on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Celebrate Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    Thanksgiving and joy are linked together. When we focus on thanksgiving and praise we enjoy the attitude and spirit of joy in our life.

    How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Leviticus 23:34-40 Luke 17:11-19 When I check out the comics in the newspaper I look at two comic strips: Peanuts and Garfield. My top comic strip is Peanuts, written by the late Charles Schulz. Schultz describes the lives and relationships of Charlie Brown, Lucy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Going With The Flow, Embracing Change Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,416 views

    What God is about to do is so great, and so important and so impressive that what He has done in the past pales in comparison. If you persist in holding too tightly to the greatness of what He did in the past, you will miss the greatness of what He is goi

    Going with the flow, embracing change Isaiah 43:16-21 God’s changelessness is a powerful and important doctrine in our faith. God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Love's Greatest Enemies

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    Love’s Greatest Enemies – Selfishness, Envy, Scorekeeping, Fear.

    Love’s Greatest Enemies We live in a world that speaks in great volumes about love and the importance of it, as well as presenting a myriad of books and volumes of information on how to gain and maintain love. We as Christians realize that the presentation of Love from the World compared to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,997 views

    Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

    Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan