Sermons on Something Missing:

Understanding Seasons In Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Feb 8, 2003

Defines a season and, describes what happens when we "miss" or "get ahead" of a season in our lives.

SEASONS IN OUR LIVES The book of Ecclesiastes points out that there is a time (or season) for everything . This morning let’s look at this scripture and examine the importance of what it’s saying about our lives. Today our subject for discussion is ... "Seasons of Our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: *other

A Camel Through A Needle: A Parable Of Impossibility Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

In the parable of the rich young ruler, he was on a quest to find what was missing in his life, a quest everyone is on.

INTRODUCTION What do you think this red paperclip is worth? Do you think I could trade this red paperclip to someone for a house? You say, “Impossible!” What if I told you someone actually traded a red paperclip for a house? I’m not making this up. In 2005, a Canadian named Kyle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Would God Define A Christian?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007

Salvation is not a matter of saying or doing something but trusting Someone.

Sometime ago I was down in the West Indies for some speaking engagements. While there I had one of the most unusual yet amusing things happen. Upon arriving on the first island, endeavoring to be a friendly guy, I began engaging in conversation with the people who live there. In those moments we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation – The Purpose Of The Book Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Many people try to use the book of Revelation as a prediction tool and in doing so, they miss the purpose of this book.

Revelation – The Purpose of the Book In this study from the book of Revelation, I am not going to take the normal approach of looking at the prophetic predictions of this book. Instead, I am going to look at the deep spiritual applications that fill this book. Because most people look only at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Revelation 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Day Services

Contributed by Ken Durham on Oct 14, 2005

I never want to miss an opportunity to preach the Gospel - especially when asked to speak at Remembrance Services.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 1. INTRODUCTION I guess with people knowing that I have served in the Armed Forces it’s not so surprising that I am often asked to take Remembrance Day Services. I don’t have a problem with this; in fact to me it is a privilege to share with both military personnel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Becoming One In Spirit Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2017

Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss?

Intro When we think of church unity, we think of political unity, yet in the greatest sense is the Church already unified? Purpose Has God already unified His Church in a way that those who focus on church politics miss? Plan Let’s look at John 14:15-21 and how the Holy Spirit unifies ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Restores Lost Opportunities Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

God is able to recover wasted years and bring back missed opportunities in a greater and more glorious measure.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: Job ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Purpose

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Aug 15, 2022

FULFILMENT the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted. "winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream" the meeting of a requirement, condition PURPOSE the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

These seven strategies can help you reveal or find your purpose so you can begin living a more meaningful life. *Giving your life to christ Donate your time, Money, or Talent. to God Surround Yourself With Positive People. ... Start Conversations With New People. ... Explore Your Interest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Baptist

#2leaking: No Ability To Retain The Blessings! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2007

Beware, spiritual leaking can cause us to slowly, gradually miss God’s blessings to us as individuals.

#2 LEAKING --- NO ABILITY TO RETAIN BLESSINGS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a 2 part lesson. I DO THIS PART IN TWO PARTS. LEAK: To not retain To escape through an opening by fault or by mistake A crack or a hole that lets something in or allows something to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Adrenaline

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

Easter was a time of Adrenaline for the disciples, but the two walking to Emmaus missed it... until Jesus became known to them.

When I told people about my family’s plans to spend a day at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course last month, some nodded, others gave a look of questioning, and a few responded with one word, “WHY?!” Researchers tell us that younger generations are drawn more than ever to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Do We Really See?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 23, 2003

One does not have to necessarily be visually impaired or blind to be missing key things in life and this sermon points this out.

Do we really See? (Luke 6:39) How often have you been in a conversation with someone and finally either you or the person you are dialoguing with finally states, “Oh, yes, now I see.” That statement,“Oh, yes, now I see” from you or the person you are dialoguing with signifies that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39

Denomination: Methodist

Witness

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 14, 2000

Christians are witnesses of the light who have seen something, have something to say, and who have a dangerous but rewarding job.

“Witness” By Mark Winter Text: John 1:1-9 Have you ever read a scripture so thoroughly that you believe there’s nothing else to wring out of it? That’s what I thought with John’s Prologue, when suddenly verse 8 leapt out: “He himself was not the light (meaning John the Baptist); he came only as a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Still Being Saved Today?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 19, 2009

A message of how our salvation is not something relegated to the past; something that happened to us "once", but is actively being worked on in the present.

We Christians talk a lot about our being saved, don’t we? But have you ever noticed that it always seems to be in the past tense? ‘Have you been saved?’ ‘When were you saved?’ I think the more appropriate, and perhaps the most accurate way of asking about one’s salvation would be, ‘Are you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: *other

The Quest For Eden

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 14, 2010

Eden is not a place but an experience. It is not a garden in the East but a garden of the soul. The human spirit is always on a quest for something more, something better.

The Quest for Eden Genesis 1:26 – 2:3 INTRO When people ask us about our charges as pastors and we speak of our time in Bermuda the response is generally the same – “that's tough but somebody has to do it.” No doubt the idyllic island with its Aqua Ocean, towering palm ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army