Sermons on Absence Without Leave:

Work Out Part 1

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006

Paul says that we must work out our own salvation. What does that mean? I believe for many years we haven’t understand the joy and power of this verse. So lets work out.

Work Out Part 1 Philippians 2:12 – 18 Philippians 2:12 If you wanted to learn to play a sport, or to take up a hobby, or even to venture into a new career, what would you do? Well, one thing you would not do is to simply start calling yourself what you wanted to become without doing anything else. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Message: Peace Of God

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 20, 2021

Christmas, or coming of Jesus into the world, brought us peace in three ways. 1. Jesus brought us peace with God. 2. Jesus brought us peace with our own self. 3. Jesus brought us peace with others

The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom. Shalom is used as salutation by Jewish people at meeting or parting, meaning ‘peace’. Shalom means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity. Shalom doesn’t mean ‘absence of problems’ or ‘absence of trouble’. Rather, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Isaiah 53:5, John 14:27, John 16:33, Philippians 4:7, Romans 12:18, Acts 24:16, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Monster Of Anxiety Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction You will remember last week we began by talking about Monsters Inc. and how the skilled "scarers" were employed in The Scare Factory to harvest the screams of human children to power their city called "Monstropolis". It was a cool and fun movie. However, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Genesis 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are You Silent? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

When we experience times of silence from God we must make sure that our heart is in the right place and we must trust God because He knows best. Silence is not a bad thing from God and we ourselves need to learn to practice the discipline of silence befor

Habakkuk part 2: – Why Are You Silent Lord? Thesis: When we experience times of silence from God we must make sure that our heart is in the right place and we must trust God because He knows best. Silence is not a bad thing from God and we ourselves need to learn to practice the discipline of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Work It Out To Shine Brilliantly" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 14, 2015

God calls us to shine brilliantly for Jesus in a crooked and perverse world! He gave to us His example and His Holy Spirit. May we shine brilliantly for Christ!

Cornerstone Church October 11, 2015 “Work it Out to Shine Brilliantly” Philippians 2:12-18 A man dreamed of joining a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fruit Of The Spirit:peace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

This sermon examines the peace the Peter had while awaiting execution.

Do you remember praying as a child? Do you remember the words that you prayed? Let’s try it together: “Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.” But what if when you laid down to sleep you knew ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peace Be Still PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores how facing life's storms with faith can lead to a deeper understanding and experience of Christ's peace.

Good morning, everyone! What a blessing it is to gather together in His name. Let's start with a quote from A.W. Tozer. He once said, "God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply." Now, that's something to chew on, isn't it? We'll be talking about that a bit more as we go along. Now, ...read more

Topics: Peace

Great Commission And Mission Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2020

The great commission in Mathew 28:18-20 gives three features. It also reminds us of the new power of the disciples, through which they had new perspectives in their lives and led them to establish Church through new presentations. Ends with the accountability of Trainer and trainee.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Theme: Great Commission Introduction: Commission and commissioner are very familiar words to our modern society. Two thousand and twenty years ago, Jesus Christ has shared this power with his disciples and gave them order, it was a mandate for followers of Christ. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is God When I Need Him?

Contributed by Walter Braxton on May 23, 2025

In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our faith and provide comfort in our storms

Where Is God When I Need Him? In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" This question echoes through the hearts of many believers. But God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man With The Backyard Son

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

There is a danger in being an absentee dad.

Well, it has been a year since many of us first met because a year ago today was the day I candidated here. It was a day of you were checking me out and I was checking you out. The year has gone quickly by and I hope that you have been as pleased as I have been about the coming together we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Prepared The Church For Life Beyond His Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 9, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Series C

6th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that through his death and resurrection, we might be restored to a right and meaningful ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 28, 2006

An introduction to Paul’s ’fruit of the spirit’ in Gal 5

Over the next three weeks we will be looking at the fruits of the spirit. When I was planning this series of sermons, I thought that it was a nice short series which would give everybody a chance to hear each member of the pastoral team preach and at the same time cover some of Paul’s important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Light Of Life

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

A sermon on finding fullness of life because of the light of God in our life

God’s Light of Life John 8:12 NIV 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The use of light in the Gospels follows, on the whole, the use of light in the OT and late ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Example Of Christ Our Lord

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 1, 2025

Philippians 2

THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST OUR LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2) A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I’m a college graduate,” the young man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hidden God In Silent, Quiet Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

We seek in love a God who has penchant for hiding himself, and we are drawn to follow him into his own hiding places.

“Even in the consolation that silent prayer may grant, there is always a deeper layer of spiritual need untouched by peace, unsoothed by the tranquil breeze. This recess of poverty in the soul longs for a companion still not seen. It craves for more the passing satisfaction. Our gratitude ought to ...read more

Denomination: Catholic