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    When The Mantle Must Rest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
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    The sermon encourages embracing God’s timing, resting from roles when needed, prioritizing presence and relationships, and trusting prayer to shape our lives and seasons.

    There’s a rhythm stitched into the world by the hand of God. The tide rolls in and slips out. Winter gives way to spring. Babies cry, grandparents smile, and somewhere in between we learn how to hold on and how to let go. Seasons change. And if we’re honest, our souls feel it—the gentle tug that ...read more

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    The Tensions Of Choices Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2015
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    At every turn Jesus faced down the tensions of his choices... and did the right thing to the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: The Tensions of Choices (Someone introduced me to DQ Orange Julius Smoothies this week… Text: John 12:220-33 Orange, Strawberry Banana, Berry Pomegranate, Mango Pineapple. Oh, the inhumanity!) Thesis: At every turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
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    As I allow the gospel to TOPPLE IDOLS in my own heart I will become more and more FAITHFUL in presenting it to the world.

    The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Acts 19:21-41 In the Christian faith there are Biblical doctrines that when fully accepted have aspects to them that must be held in tension. What I mean by holding something in tension is that there are aspects of that doctrine that are unsolvable to the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pre-Easter Tensions Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2008
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     | 14,116 views

    Step out onto the other side of Easter and into the shoes of the disciples. See how they might have experienced the tense moments leading up to the crucifixion, and how htey might have heard Jesus’ words from John Chapter 16.

    Sermon for CATM – March 9, 2008 – Pre-Easter Tensions [Note: This sermon discusses some of the tensions leading up to the original crucifixion and how painfully difficult it was for the disciples to first hear the words from Jesus written in John 16:16-33. It has no happy ending and little Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sacred Marriage Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    What if God created marriage in order to make us more holy? How does that change my responsibilities of marriage?

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Sacred Marriage - A few months ago I received an invitation to perform a wedding ceremony for a young woman who had grown up in my youth ministry. As we traveled to and enjoyed Meghan & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacred Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    In our quest for godly character we must recognize the war and respect the holy--especially the Holy Name of God.

    Character Counts! The Sacred Matters (Matthew 12:33-37) Theme: Christian discipleship is a war against all that would desecrate that which is holy. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Sacred Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    To stress the sanctity of life.

    The 10 Commandments #6: Life is Sacred Text: Exodus 20:13 Thesis: To stress the sanctity of life. Introduction: (1) In 1992, the annual homicide numbers in the U.S. were around 23,760. Today, the numbers are continuing to grow. (2) In a Houston double murder in 1993, 6 young men, ranging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Sacred Gathering

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    We need to come before the presence of Almighty God.

    "A Sacred Gathering" Joel 2:12-13 'Even now,' declares the LORD, 'return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.' {13} Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sacred Name Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    The more we hallow (value)the name of God, the more love of God flows through us.

    THE SACRED NAME (Exodus 20:1-7) If you have ever taken a “Dale Carnegie Course” on how to win friends and influence people, you know that one technique is to get the person’s name right: it’s pronounced Ione, not IonE or IonA; no Parry is spelled with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Sacred Things

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
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    A message about recognizing the sacred things of life.

    19, March 2006 Dakota Community Church Sacred Things If I asked you this morning to name something that is scary or funny or irritating you probably would not have to hard a time with coming up with something. If I asked you to name something sacred, it might be a little more difficult. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sacred Peace Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,854 views

    For the second Sunday of Advent, we look to what Jesus has to say about peace.

    8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they [the shepherds] were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sacred Oath

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2009
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    God swore an oath to Abraham and fulfilled it in Jesus, even taking on the covenant curse so that we, even though unfaithful, could receive the covenant blessing.

    January 19, 2009 The Sacred Oath When God made a covenant with Abraham, promises were made by both sides. In fact, God made three covenants with Abraham, one of each of the three types. In the first type of covenant, all the obligations were on the inferior party, Abraham, and he swore an oath ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sacred Essence

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,659 views

    Jesus is the divine Son of God; the Logos; the sacred revealed!

    The Sacred Essence, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Introduction G. Campbell Morgan, the well known pastor of the last century of Westminster Chapel, near Buckingham Palace, was once approached by a soldier who said he would give anything to believe that God would forgive sins, “but I cannot believe He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sacred Vows Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,977 views

    Sermon #5 in the Nehemiah Series from chapter 10 deals with the four vows made by the people of Israel after listening to the reading of the Law.

    #5 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 10-12 Sacred Vows CHCC: June 1, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah 10 is a chapter about Sacred Vows. If you’ve been keeping up with this series on the book of Nehemiah, you know that for over 100 years Jewish Exiles had been returning from Babylon to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Sacred

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,686 views

    Stem Cell Research, Abortions & Why Life is Sacred

    ________________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out _______________________________________________________ - Show 6 min. DVD “Stem Cells, Beyond Hype & Hope” - Free copy from Family Research Council - 1 800 225-4008 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist