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The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003

based on 214 ratings

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In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

"The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 10,730 views

Justice isn’t necessarily a desirable thing. Better to receive God’s grace than to have justice applied to our lives.

I haven’t watched much of the winter Olympics this last fortnight, but I did happen to be watching the night there was all the controversy about the figure skating. I saw the Russian pair do their thing, then watched as the commentary team analysed their performance in slow motion showing all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Evolution Of Man

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,611 views

This sermon is about improving our personal relationships with Christ.

“The Evolution of Man” by Rev. A.LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church, John 15:1-17, Psalm 23, and John 10:11 In the mid-19th century Charles Robert Darwin rocked the world with his controversial theories regarding the evolution of humanity. Darwin questioned the current ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Church Etiquette

Contributed by Elliott Ivey on May 20, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 26,026 views

This sermon is designed to inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that that the body of Christ can meet its ultimate destiny.

Church Etiquette Luke 17:1-4 Thesis: As members of the body of Christ we must learn to understand, protect, rebuke, and forgive one another. Purpose: To inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that the body of Christ can meet it ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Are You? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 7,497 views

Kings of Judah, Pt. 8: "Jotham"

WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 7,448 views

The speaker laid out a four part process to effective outreach programs. The first step in the process was to develop an identity. This got me thinking about the identity of the Adventist church and more specifically this church. Identity is much more t

I met with the pastor this week to discuss the mission and purpose of the church. We discussed many things to help the church grow and to make known to the world that Jesus is coming soon. We mulled over outreach ideas, mission statements, etc. One of the things that stood out in my mind was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Adventist

The Da Vinci Code: Is There Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 30, 2006

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| 2,045 views

Exposing the fiction of Mary Magdalene.

The DaVinci Code – Fact or Fiction Is There Something about Mary- Mt. 7:24-27 Intro: Much as I anticipated, despite the poor reviews, the DVC has been a smash hit at the box office taking in 85 million in the U.S. and over 224 million worldwide in the first weekend – meaning that millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 11,043 views

A message examining how Jesus interacted with "sinners" and such.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 9:9-13 October 23, 2005 Introduction What we’re going to look at today is a great example of one of the things I love most about Jesus and what I try to exemplify most about him. I’m not perfect in this, and I blow it sometimes, but I hope someday that someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Roles Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

based on 104 ratings

| 17,370 views

This is among the most controversial sections in the Bible. Paul appears on the surface to be against women, but if you look at the context there is much more here - and more important issues than how we dress and act.

There is no doubt that 1 Timothy 2 is among the most controversial passages of Paul’s writings. In this chapter it appears as if Paul calls men to pray and women to shut up - while dressed in sackcloth and ashes - staying home barefoot and pregnant. Although it is short - only 15 verses - it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Identify Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

| 3,038 views

Identify those I want to reach for Christ

Theme: Spring Life—evangelism Purpose: Identify those I want to reach—and develop the “want to” What do you tend to notice when you’re out and around? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stewardship: Calling Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,967 views

Stewardship sermon....kind of, sort of. God calls us to both ministry and stewardship - but expects obedience First joke is not funny, but is a set up for later

A certain Jewish couple, expecting to the their first child, argued hotly about what name should be given to their little boy. This went on for weeks. Finally, exhausted, they asked their rabbi to intervene. The exasperated mom-to-be said, "I want to name my child after my father, but my husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

“Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

That Magnificent Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003

based on 80 ratings

| 9,760 views

The joy of our faith is about much more than going to church. We don’t just have a building, we have a kingdom awaiting us. We don’t just have a leader, we have the King in Jesus.

That Magnificent Kingdom Mark 4:21-34 This past week I was getting my oil changed and I had a chance to present the gospel to the guy in the waiting room with me. For me, waiting rooms are the best places for evangelism because the people are sitting there with nothing to do. The oil change ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 1, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 6,147 views

The only way to conquer the sinful nature is to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Holiness and the Holy Spirit (The Secret to Living a Holy Life) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: This morning, we have the third message in our ten-week series which is a call to holiness entitled, "In the World, but Not Of It." If you’ve been a believer for very long you know that as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 31,619 views

# 12 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon sets forth the three-fold encouragement available to Christians.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 12 “An Anchor For the Soul” Hebrews 6:9-20 “A little over a month before he died, the famous atheist Jean-Paul Sartre (SAHR truh) declared that he so strongly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

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