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The Mystery Of The Missing Day

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

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Rediscovering the gift we forgot. A day that disappeared from our calendars long before it vanished from our hearts.

Part 1 – The Beginning of Rest We live in a restless world. We measure our worth by how many emails we answer before breakfast, how many miles we drive, how many boxes we check before nightfall. The very first full day of human existence was nothing like that. The first sound Adam and Eve ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27-28, Hebrews 4:9-10, Revelation 14:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Approaching Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 24, 2008

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God expects His people to plan the future after factoring in His rule over their life.

JAMES 4:13-17 APPROACHING TOMORROW “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’—yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019

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Following Christ means following him to the cross.

There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Matthew 10:38-39, Luke 17:32-33, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Cause?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003

based on 120 ratings

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Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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Much of the church and our nation have chased after the deceitful doctrines of the Spirit of the Antichrist - but there is yet hope if we will only hear God calling.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaps Of Burning Coals

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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This continues a series on the book of Romans. An extreme gift of grace calls for an extreme response. Paul calls us to love our enemies. Sometimes God’s grace calls us to places we’d rather not go.

This summer we have been traveling the Roman Road Of Salvation with Paul. We began by hearing that there is nothing we can do to earn God’s grace. We will never merit the love God has for us. No matter how good we are, or how bad we can be, God still loves us. Our wrong doings separates us from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-41

Denomination: Methodist

It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

But First You Obey

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2003

based on 187 ratings

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This is a stewardship message based on Elijah and the Widow

If there is one type of sermon that really bugs people more then any other, one sermon topic that really bends people out of shape it’s when the preacher talks about money, That’s right good old filthy lucre. He can talk about adultery, not a problem, stealing, murder, lust s’alright. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Justification By Faith Alone! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2005

based on 66 ratings

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The question before Paul, Peter, and indeed us is, "How can a condemned sinner be justified?" Paul’s answer to this crucial question is before us in this sermon.

Scripture Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity was the look-alike contests that sprung up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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Message on Tithing and Stewardship

The Sermon On The Amount 1 Chronicles 29:10-11 INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to address the topic of giving, and explore what the Word of God says about this dynamic area of not only Christian life, but also of the life of anyone who simply wants to “win” at life by becoming a giver. Most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is It You Want?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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A stewardship sermon on taking up a life of service rather than self-centeredness. Includes time, talent as well as money.

What Is It You Want? Mark 10:35-45 The Scripture reading today contains a very interesting story. What is even more interesting is that just before this story, we read that Jesus was saying to the disciples, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

Never Defeated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 18, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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We are confident of victory.

NEVER DEFEATED John 16.16-33 S: Victory in the face of Pain and Opposition C: Holding it together when “bad” things happen Pr: WE ARE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. ?: How? How is it to be observed? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of John 16.16-33 two contrasts that show how and why we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Can't Win Unless You Quit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Dec 9, 2006

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Quitters never win - winners never quit

[s1] Satan Can’t Win – Unless you quit part #1 Quitters never win – winners never quit John 17 Ric: Over the next 2 or 3 weeks we are going to deal with the topic of giving up If there is one factor that prevents people from achieving goals, or even being blessed – It’s the fact that they quit, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Attributes Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Without Hindrance Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 24, 2008

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For Lent and for Black History Month, with a focus on Africa: the purposes of God will be accomplished, though not without difficulties and sacrifice. Examples of African Christians to show this truth.

I cannot imagine how Paul did it. Here he is, in prison, chained to a soldier, and he is talking about hope and making plans for the future. How can anyone with half a brain do that? Does he not understand how perilous is his predicament? Chained! Awaiting trial! And yet he can say, “It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

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