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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    The Art Of Surviving Failure Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 10,134 views

    This sermon is about surviving our failures in order to claim our future

    The Art of Surviving Failure Luke 5:1-11 -Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I have heard one preacher say that, “to laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Should I Be Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Aaron Jones on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    This sermon explores baptism in the process of salvation.

    Billy Bartholomew was a rather interesting young boy. He had been going to church for a long time. Billy’s dad was a deacon. But Billy considered church to be rather boring. And so he saw it as his calling to spice things up a bit. Especially during baptisms. Little Billy was with his father on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Return To Your First Love

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,658 views

    Has your relationship with Christ grown cold and distant?

    Return To Your Fist Love God wants to send real revival! More than just a banner stretched outside a church building, more than just a few conversions, more than just a temporary rush of emotions and more than a gathering like we have here this morning. God wants and God desires to send real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Search Of The Least And The Lost

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 18, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 15,819 views

    God cares about the least and the lost, and rejoices when they are found.

    Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has worshiped there. In an unusual memorial, former members of Congress and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Wants The Best For Us

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 19,218 views

    In our modern society, some of the Ten Commandments are ridiculed, & others ignored. But I think this 7th Commandment is actually hated by many.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Valentine’s Day, a special day, a day in which much emphasis is placed on romantic love. But if you listen, you’ll discover that the world gives very mixed messages about the nature of love & the ways to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Women Are Beautiful!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    An exhortation to be biblically beautiful.

    We live in a society where sex sells and sells big. Sex is used to sell everything from acne medication to every type of material possession imaginable. Everyone wants to be one of the "beautiful people" and will buy, sell or sacrifice all to be in that select group. To be sexy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph: Faithful In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,570 views

    Sermon on Joseph being faithful in adversity

    JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN ADVERSITY GENESIS 37:12-36 03/14/96 There was once a golfer who was having a perfectly horrible day on the gold course. When he didn’t hook the ball he sliced it, and when he didn’t slice the ball he hooked it. On each hole things got worst and worst. Finally on the 11th hole ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What If My Head Is Numb?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    How to deal with a lost husband.

    What if my head is numb? I Cor 7 We have done a study of the roles of man and woman within marriage and what a woman should do if her husband is lost. In this chapter, Paul will touch on issues that involve single men and women as well as married, divorced, fathers, daughters and even sex. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Really Think About Divorce?

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Divorce

    Matthew 19:3-9 (READ) In Matthew 19 the Pharisees tried to trick Jesus by asking Him what they thought was a tough question about divorce. ¡§Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?¡¨ (vs. 3). To put it in modern-day language, ¡§Can you get a no-fault divorce for any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Curse Of Indifference

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 16,030 views

    The children of Israel failed to take their full possession because they became indifferent to God’s purpose for them.

    There is the parable of the wild duck told by the Danish philosopher Kierkegaard. One wild duck was flying with his mates across northern Europe. During the flight this wild duck left the others to land in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed the corn. He stayed for an hour, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For The Next Level - 1 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 45,337 views

    Life is a journey learn how to have an enjoyable trip

    THEME: “FAITH – VISION – FOCUS” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:01 – 10; GENESIS 12:01 - 04 TOPIC: “HOW TO GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL” PART 1 Introduction: One of the most frustrating and confusing things we encounter in our earthly journey is those times when we seem to be moving…without making progress. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can God Still Bless America?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    God can bless any country He wants to, because God is God. But will God still bless America?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I really do love the United States of America, & I feel tremendously blessed to be a citizen of this land. As most of you know, I lived the first few years of my life on the China/Tibetan border, & since then have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying With Joy! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 37,255 views

    Is prayer a first response to you? Or is it a last resort? Do you pray in an attitude of gratitude? Or are you always grumbling? When you pray, do you make sure that God receives the glory, & not you?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of gladiators, chariots, & palaces. But we’re not going to stop at the coliseum or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Feel Trapped

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

    The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Flood Insurance

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,986 views

    The story of the flood tells us that God holds the world accountable for its behavior. He is in control, but he is patient, and he rewards the righteous.

    On January 1st I told my wife that I hoped I would never hear the phrase Y2K again. I was so tired of hearing it all through 1999, only to have it go by without a glitch. But then we had to wait until the first business day before we really knew if we got by Y2K A.O.K. Still, not the slightest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist