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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    In A Little While-Prayer

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,959 views

    This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

    “In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Calvary From The Eyes Of Luke

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    In this sermon we look at what Jesus accomplished on the cross from the Gospel of Luke

    Calvary from the eyes of Luke Text: Luke 23:44 – 49 So we’ve been looking at some of things that have been taking place during the last week of Jesus’ life while He was here on earth. We started out by looking at how Jesus made intercession for Peter, so that he would repent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Word Is Not Too Hard To Understand.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.” Our text is in the midst of a sermon, the third sermon of the book, delivered by Moses, exhorting the people to fidelity to Yahweh alone by living a way of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Down A New Path Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,519 views

    This sermon wrestles with two questions: "Are God's promises conditional or unconditional?" and "Are God's OT promises for his church today?"

    Down a New Path Aug 28, 2012 Is 42:13-16 Intro: Last Sunday we began a look at a little section in the middle of the book of Isaiah, chapters 40-44. We took a closer look at some of the promises of God, and this morning we are going to look at a few more. But before diving in, I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love - Advent 4, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,570 views

    Beyond happy memories, beyond seasonal blessings, beyond ourselves; Christmas like everything else in this Biblical narrative, is not about us! This morning I want us to think about three expressions of love that we see in the Christmas season that are a

    Dakota Community Church December 18, 2011 Love It is hard to believe that we are already at week four in this season of Advent! Between our trip to the Dominican Republic and last week’s Children’s Church concert the month is flying by. So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Definitive Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 3, 2014
     | 4,217 views

    The Gospel is "definitive" because it is the good news of salvation through Christ Alone.

    “The Definitive Gospel” “The Greek term “gospel” (ev-angelion) is the definitive Christian message which distinguishes IT from all other religions of the world. An ‘ev-angel’ was news of a great historical event which “changed the listeners’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transfomation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
     | 5,000 views

    The work Jesus completed on the cross was meant to make an impact on my life today, which in turn will make a mark on my eternal destiny.

    Transformation Romans 12:1-2 In light of God’s mercy for us, Paul encourages us to become living sacrifices. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • On Easter Sunday, we spent some time talking about the resurrection of Jesus and how that event has blessings for both now and for eternity! • Today we begin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,216 views

    Jesus said that we would be known by our love for one another.

    Coca-Cola Super Bowl Commercial. One of the most memorable commercials that aired during the Super Bowl (don’t roll the dice on what you are not sure of when you have a sure fire thing in your life) was a Coca-Cola commercial that challenged our culture to let go of all the expressions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,520 views

    Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

    A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "is God Asleep"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 8,634 views

    Let me begin with a quick question this morning. What is the one thing this world needs right now? More than anything else, what is it?

    A PLACE OF GRACE “Is God Asleep?” Mark 4:35-41 Let me begin with a quick question this morning. What is the one thing this world needs right now? More than anything else, what is it? That question has been posed many times; often in beauty pageants like the Miss America pageant. And the answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whole Life Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017
     | 10,455 views

    IN A WORLD OF SELF-INDULGENCE, SELF-GRATIFICATION, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, WE VALUE LIFE STYLES REFLECTING WHOLE LIFE STEWARDSHIP ACTIVELY ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

    Whole Life Stewardship 2/12/17 Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION Many of us, when we hear the word stewardship, instantly become uncomfortable. We hide that discomfort behind joke and cartoons. Here are couple. Our discomfort and our assumption that a sermon on stewardship is sermon on tithing could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sanctified Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,207 views

    You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14

    Dakota Community Church August 17, 2014 Sanctified Sexuality Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. What is the meaning of the 7th commandment? Of course we know that the call is to faithfulness and exclusivity between a husband and a wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Do We Smell Like Sinners?

    Contributed by Ricky Cox on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,007 views

    Do we spend all of our time inside the church walls, or do we spend so much time out in the community serving others that we start to smell less like sheep and a little more like sinners?

    Do We Smell Like Sinners? I titled the lesson “Do We Smell Like Sinners?” There’s a book titled “Do They Smell Like Sheep” which was written for church leadership and you can probably figure out the gist of the book from the title. But, I want to challenge each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Love (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,183 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    Real Love (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/19/2013 Recently, I had the privilege of performing weddings for two committed couples here at the Grove. In each of those ceremonies, I spoke about just one word. It’s a word uttered in every wedding and whispered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church