In Preaching Articles: "Gods Peace"

5 Practices Of A Peaceful Home

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 2, 2025

It's so much easier to share God's peace from the pulpit if you experience God's peace at home.

Scripture: Mark 10:17

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Creating A Rhythm Of Sabbath Rest

By Josh Reich on Nov 23, 2022

"The number one complaint I hear from people is, “I don’t have time. I don’t have time for hobbies, sleep, my marriage, relationships, kids, reading my Bible.” You do, you just gave that time away. You give your time to the things that matter most."

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-10

Tags: Technology, Sabbath, Slavery, God's peace, Rest in Christ, Rest, Christian Disciplines, GOD's rest, personal holiness  (view more)  (view less)

When Your Pain Makes It Hard To Say "It Is Well With My Soul”

By Randy Alcorn on Mar 29, 2024

The pain was great, but God’s grace rose to the occasion. Despite his heartbreak, Spafford could say without pretense, “It is well with my soul.”

Scripture: Psalm 31:7, John 14:27, Isaiah 66:12-14

Tags: pain, Trusting God, Grief, Loss, God's peace, Glorious Future, coping with loss, Resting in Christ, Pain  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on May 28, 2025

James gives a clear description of what godly wisdom looks like. These practical marks help believers evaluate whether they are walking in wisdom from above.

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9, Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Wisdom, Preaching, Pure, Christian Character, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach A Stressful Sermon

By David J. Lose on Jun 29, 2021

Some passages of the Gospels unsettle us because they confront our assumptions about peace and discipleship. Faithful preaching must wrestle honestly with these difficult words.

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34, Proverbs 17:1-5, Luke 12:49-53, Luke 9:23

Tags: Preaching, Stress, Kingdom of God, kingdom of God, preaching, Kingdom Of God, stress  (view more)  (view less)

Spiritual Loitering

By Lance Witt on Mar 29, 2023

Even though Easter was just a few days ago, it is likely that you have quickly moved on to the next “thing”. But I want to challenge you to not move on too quickly. I’m sure there are some stories and God moments from this past weekend that are worth lingering over. As pastors we need to do a better job with the discipline of “spiritual loitering”.

Scripture: Psalm 111:4, Psalm 143:5

Tags: Remember, inner peace, good work

Dallas Willard: Preaching From A Satisfied Soul

By Dallas Willard on Apr 18, 2020

True preaching flows from deep satisfaction in Christ. When pastors rest in God, their message carries peace, power, and authenticity that programs can’t produce.

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, John 7:37-38, Philippians 4:11-13, Psalm 62:1-2, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Peace, Preaching, Satisfaction, soul care, preaching, Soul Care  (view more)  (view less)

Shepherd God’s Flock: Equipping God’s People

By Chris Pascarella on Nov 7, 2022

"According to Scripture, pastors are called to equip the flock to do the work of ministry!"

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: Called to serve, be the church, Church Body of Christ, pastoral leadership, equipped for service, Equipping Disciples, Equipping The Body, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

Shepherd God’s Flock: Protecting God’s People

By Chris Pascarella on Nov 24, 2022

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. – Acts 20:28-29

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 20:28-29

Tags: protection, encouragement, Courage, Rebuke, Godly Leaders, daily prayer, pastoral leadership, shepherd God's flock  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Sovereignty And Glory

By Derek Thomas on Jun 30, 2022

God's sovereignty is a central pillar of Christian belief and the clear teaching of Scripture. But what does it mean?

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Genesis 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:13, Genesis 1:1, Romans 9:20-21, Matthew 28:19, Romans 13:3, 1 Peter 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Preaching, Sovereignty, Theology, Human Responsibility, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Work In Your Depression

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 5, 2022

“Is this depression? I have almost no motivation for anything. I have been praying and I will keep praying for God to be my strength but how do you fight when you don’t feel like fighting?"

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3, Psalm 139:11-12

Tags: Emotions, Healing, endurance, Depression, Struggles, soul care, Fighting for Joy, Help for the Hurting  (view more)  (view less)

God’s Great Evangelistic Plan

By Peter Mead on Sep 27, 2022

"God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is not primarily evangelists or apologists, although both are vitally important. God’s plan to reach people with the gospel is the church."

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Testimony, great commission, Church Purpose of, Evangelism How To, gospel proclamation, Enjoy God, evangelism, church  (view more)  (view less)

7 Steps To Restoring A Powerful Pulpit

By Leslie Holmes on Sep 17, 2024

Preaching loses authority when gospel certainties are blurred. These seven foundational truths anchor preaching in power, clarity, and confidence.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Matthew 7:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: preaching, Pulpit, Praise, Peace, Power, Preaching, pulpit  (view more)  (view less)

Are We Preaching Greatness To The Wrong Audience?

By James Scott on Apr 28, 2023

Many church leaders call people to “greatness,” but most believers are called to quiet faithfulness in ordinary vocations.

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28, Luke 16:10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Colossians 3:23, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Preaching, peaceful, calling, preaching, love, Calling  (view more)  (view less)

Don’t Try And Improve On God’s Methods

By Ray Ortlund on Apr 23, 2024

True awakening or revival is a glorious season in the life of the church when for His glory alone, God causes the ordinary means of His grace to make an extraordinary impact on many people.

Scripture: Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, Isaiah 1:15, Luke 19:9-10, John 3:8, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 2:47  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Prayer, revival, Church revival, spiritual awakening, grace  (view more)  (view less)