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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    This Is Manna

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 16,875 views

    This sermon is about God providing for us during the trials of our lives.

    Title: What is it? This is Manna! by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I. Often there are times in our lives when we ask the question: What is it? What’s going on? How come I can’t get a breakthrough or why is it that I’m living from hand to mouth, cant’ never get ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Going Gets Tough!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,520 views

    When the going gets tough, the tough remains intact!

    Introduction: I slumped on my couch in front of my newly purchased (on installment) LCD TV and watched the news one night, as I munched a paper bag of caramel-coated pop corn, and alternately sipped a large mug of ice-cold cola placed on a coffee table to my right. Not a healthy habit, I know. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Everything Falls Apart, What Remains Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 611 views

    Jesus calls us to the same shrewdness, the same wisdom, and the same understanding that in a world where everything is temporary, only love endures.

    Title: When Everything Falls Apart, What Remains Intro: Jesus calls us to the same shrewdness, the same wisdom, and the same understanding that in a world where everything is temporary, only love endures. Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something deeply unsettling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Season Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 34,674 views

    The key to thriving in a season of waiting is contentment, and trusting that God has a good purpose in it.

    As you probably know, it’s now officially Autumn. Along with many of you, I was in southeastern Ohio yesterday for the church’s family retreat at Seneca Lake. It was beautiful there, wasn’t it? The air was crisp and cool, the sun was warm. The leaves were just beginning to turn. It was one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 945 views

    God's ways are often counterintuitive to our human understanding, but when we trust and partner with Him, we can experience His power and presence in our lives.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that might seem a bit strange at first, but stick with me, okay? We're going to look at how God's ways are often counterintuitive, which means they might not make sense to us at first. But trust me, there's a reason for it all. But first, ...read more

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    Storms Prevailing Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 125 views

    Storms Prevailing

    Acts 27 v 13 - 26 Storms Prevailing The Subtlety of the Storm - It Came - At a period unexpected - 13 And when the south wind blew softly, At a pace unexpected - supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, At a place unexpected - they sailed close by Crete. (Near ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Shed The Victim Mentality

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 8, 2019
     | 8,257 views

    Shedding victim mentality can bring inner peace. God wants us to live in peace.

    Believe it or not, “Victim Mentality” can be an inherited, instilled or self-learned personality trait. People frequently perceive themselves as victims from the negative actions of others in the past, present, or even their fear of the future. This “scapegoat” or “I'm the injured party” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Keys To A Successful Marriage

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 202,133 views

    A topical message on what is needed to make a marriage work.

    Title: 4 Keys to a Successful Marriage July 21, 2002 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. Every Sunday is special as we gather to worship the Lord, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Silent Answers

    Contributed by Bob Reish on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    God’s answers are often in His silence

    Silent Answers John 11: 1-44 Opening illustration: When Jenelle was born I expected a to ¡§feel¡¨ ¡§something¡¨. I did not ¡§feel¡¨¡¨anything¡¨. I was disappointed because I had unrealistic expectations about something that I did not know about. We often get disappointed in God because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heroes: Noah Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,007 views

    This series explores some of the heroes of the faith found in Hebrews 11 ...this one’s about Noah

    This week we are starting a new series of messages taken from Hebrews 11. Its a series of messages looking at heroes of faith - people who did extraordinary things for God - Big things - but what we often miss is that they were people, just like us... NBC has a television show called “Heroes.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone With Skin

    Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

    Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let Us Return To The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,601 views

    Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord - a sudden death

    Hosea 6:1 Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. Let Us Return To the Lord IN THE NAME OF HIM WHO IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE, DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VICTOR NELSON: Who knows when death my overtake ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holiness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,431 views

    Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

    Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Night Was Not Silent!

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

    The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anticipation Of Christ's Return Is A Vital Encouragement To Live Holy

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013
     | 4,181 views

    The return of Christ to earth

    ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN TEXT: John 14:3 (KJV), "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also." INTRODUCTION: "Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today."__Sandra ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God