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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    Ruthless People

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    This Sermon is about Christian dealing with the ungodly and cruel behavior of other in their lives

    "Ruthless People" (2 Kings 11:1-21) -Reverend A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Ruthless people, we all know some. We all know somebody that would go to any end to get what they want. We all know someone, who wouldn’t hesitate to lie, cheat, steal, and/or kill just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good Samaratian

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 169 ratings
     | 11,148 views

    A sermon about helping others

    6th Sunday after Pentecost The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 ’No don’t take my money, please don’t hit me again. Stop I beg you stop. Here take what you want, take my wallet take my money, but please leave Hey, were am I?? Oh, I remember, the robbers, I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Keeps A Church From Growing?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,563 views

    Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

    I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Divine Ideal

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 349 ratings
     | 32,740 views

    Marriage is God’s creation, & we need to dust off the instruction book to find out what God has to say about His creation.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I’m told that if you go into some of the jewelry stores in Reno, Nevada, once known as the "wedding & divorce capitol of the nation," that you’ll find a sign like this being prominently displayed, "Wedding Rings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just D.e.w. It!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    Every church ought to know its mission -- what Christ wants done in that community; and then the church ought to "Just DEW It".

    Just D.E.W. it! (PROCLAIMING THE VISION OF OUR CHURCH) Psalms 133 January 7, 2001 Every church needs a vision of its mission. Without vision any person or organization will die. In addition to knowing our vision (mission), we also set goals - or checkpoints - that help us keep on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Face My Failures

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,017 views

    Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

    How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 431 ratings
     | 122,474 views

    A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

    Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,173 views

    Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

    The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of God The Father Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    The grace of God that brings salvation should fill us with wonder and astonishment; with praise and adoration for the ‘God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ because—He CHOSE US in Christ… He PREDESTINED US to adoption as sons… and He has ACCEPTED US in

    Exposition on Ephesians - #4 ‘THE GRACE OF GOD THE FATHER’ Preached on January 7th 2001 Text: Ephesians 1:4-5 Intro: We’ve described our study in the book of Ephesians, as a kind of spiritual treasure hunt. For those of us who have some experience in searching for spiritual treasure, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: A Matter Of Death And Life

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 14,811 views

    A biblical study of baptism and its meaning in the life of the believer

    TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “BAPTISM: A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Comfortable?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    We may be lulled to sleep and even to spiritual death by self-satisfaction.

    One of the greatest problems facing the Church, today, is that far too many of us are comfortable. A. If a person is satisfied, there is no challenge or drive to go any further or do any more. 1. This satisfaction can show itself in many areas....in almost all but one, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If We're Saved, We Ought To Act Like It.

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,855 views

    I want to bring out five short points on being a new creature in Christ and how we should live like it.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: IF WE’RE SAVED, WE OUGHT TO ACT LIKE IT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

    INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Quench Your Thirst

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    In a society where everyone makes up their own religion, Jesus offers the only religion that can quench a thirsty soul.

    QUENCH YOUR THIRST John 4:4-26 This morning, I want to introduce to you, two people – not made up, but real, live people whom I have met in the past year. First, there’s Phil. Phil works in Michigan City, and when he found out that I was a pastor, he wanted to talk religion. Phil used to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Water Or The Spirit, Which Birth?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    "You must be born again," is a life or death statement. But What does it mean? We explore this in John 3.

    Water or the Spirit, Which Birth? Text: John 3:1-17 When Johnny Foust and I were 16 years old, I spent the night at his house and we got out our Bibles and the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and looked up every verse that had the words saved, forgiven, redeemed, justified, sanctified, born ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ