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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    This Is My Inauguration

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

    Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Depending On God Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 25,101 views

    God desires that we depend on Him rather than on our own skills and strength.

    Sue and I had a relaxing time at the Pastor/Spouse Retreat last week. We heard an excellent speaker, experienced fine fellowship, and ate good food. In a get-acquainted exercise we were asked to answer the question, “What is one thing about you that your congregation back home doesn’t know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Whitten avatar

    Tounge Trouble

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 17,242 views

    ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘

    Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Me Almighty

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 2,271 views

    When you think you could do a better job than God, You need to remember: 1. There is one God, and you are not him. 2. God’s job is harder than you think. 3. Our goal should be to be like God, not to be God.

    On our plane trip out to San Diego this summer they showed the film Bruce Almighty with Jim Carey. Besides being hilarious, it had a real message behind it. Carey plays Bruce Nolan, a local Eyewitness News TV reporter in Buffalo, New York. He is discontented with almost everything in his life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Easter - Are You The King Of The Jews?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 376 ratings
     | 34,207 views

    As Jesus stands before Pilate there are 4 questions that arise. And as we search for the answers to those questions, I believe we’ll see the love of God at work for you & for me.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. This morning I am going to be reading from the 15th chapter of Mark. This is the chapter that deals with the trials of Jesus before Pilate, & then His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Jerpseth avatar

    Tempted

    Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,158 views

    Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

    I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Raymond Blacketer avatar

    Narnia: Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Raymond Blacketer on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    A Sermon on the holiness of God amidst a people of stiff necks who tend toward idolatry and seek to domesticate God.

    INTRODUCTION: Not to be Bargained With One of the volumes of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is the creation story of the world of Narnia, where animals talk; a land ruled by the Christ-like Lion Aslan. In this book, called The Magician’s Nephew, a little boy named Digory, whose mother is dying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Dishonest Manager Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    Make friends for yourself so that they may welcome you into the eternal home.

    If you’re a fan of those old Hollywood movies of the 40s & 50s then you may think that love makes the world go ’round. On the other hand if you’ve kept your ears to the ground over the past few weeks of electioneering, you will have realised that the song writers of the 40s & 50s miscalculated a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Limits Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,047 views

    Love nevers fails but are there limits to what love will do?

    Two weeks ago we established the principle that love is not a feeling, but rather an action. Last week, we attempted to apply that principle to the problem of dealing with enemies. This morning, we wrap up our look at love with what I think is a very crucial question; does love ever set limits? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Gaining Victory Over Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,301 views

    How God helps us gain victory over fears, worries, and anxiety.

    We are continuing in our series “Victory in Jesus.” The Bible promises us that through Jesus we have victory over sin and the power of evil. The Bible also recognizes that even though we have already been given victory we still struggle with temptation and desires of the flesh, and evil still ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Dominion Of Jesus -- Every Knee Shall Bow

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    Advent. Jesus has total dominion over all things. Paul give us theory of dominion and then practical advice on how to establish Christ’s dominion in our life.

    This sermon goes along with the document titled Advent Reading 2007. This is for the second advent reading. A few years ago Sports Illustrated came up with a list of the top ten comebacks of all time, not just in the area of sports, but in all areas of life. Among other items on the list they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Defend Your Faith

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
     | 5,378 views

    As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body.

    I don’t know how many f you have been paying attention to recent events, but things are going from bad to worst in a hurry. As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body. Since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Some Healing Is Up To You

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    Sometimes healing does not come until we ask for it.

    Remember back to when you were a kid. Did you ever want to be superman? After all, he was the strongest guy in the world. He could fly anywhere—without the FAA’s approval. If you had to confess this morning, how many of you tied a bed sheet around your neck and jumped off your bed or something ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Searan avatar

    Four Keys To Experiencing Joy In Your Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 24,471 views

    The Apostle Paul demonstrates in these six verses, four very simple, yet important ingredients to experiencing joy in any relationship.

    Text: Philippians 1:3-8 (NASB) Introduction: Tonight we will be examining a brief portion of scripture from the book of Philippians. This book was the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians that were living at Philippi. When Paul wrote this book, as he was inspired by the Holy Ghost, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    Second in a four part series on managing anger.

    “Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 2 REVIEW Ephesians 4 tells us to be angry and let anger be put away from us. BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil a place. Ephesians 4:26-27 Which is it? We learned last week that the state of our heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance