Sermons on Bond Of Peace:

Hanging Around For The Miracle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 15, 2006

Pastor Dave asks the questions, “How does the way the average Christ-follower manages his/her life differ from that of the average non-Christ-follower? Or is there a difference?” It comes down to whether or not we really believe that God changes lives.

Hanging Around for the Miracle Life Management 101, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers July 9, 2006 Our current series is Life Management 101. We’re coming out a hectic time of year – the close of the school year – into another equally hectic time – summer, with its vacations and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Get A Grip Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jul 23, 2006

To truly understand what is important in life requires one to have a grip on what is important. In our materialistic society, we think a plethora of possessions is important, but Jesus taught his disciples and teaches us differently.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (PART IX); GET A GRIP (GIFT OF POVERTY) MATTHEW 6:24-34 SOMETIMES YOU DON’T APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE, UNTIL YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED. MEN – GOOD THING . . . MS. GOOD THING TEENAGERS . . . CHURCH – COMPLAINING . . . MISS WATER – WELL RUNS DRY. LESSON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships With Leaders, One Another And God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 24, 2006

Paul instructs the Church concerning their relationships with their leaders, with one another (calling them to be very patient) and with God.

So we come this week to the end of St. Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica; and I’m sure it’s worth reminding ourselves that Paul wrote this letter to the people of the church. He did not write his letter to the leaders of the church. He wrote it to the Church. The letter began like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006

A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-19, Luke 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

And The Wind Ceased

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 4, 2006

Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too!

AND THE WIND CEASED Mark 6:45-54 Illustration Little girl: "I need someone with skin on me." Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too! Of all the promises ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-54, Mark 6:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Available For Liberation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2006

To be effective as peacemakers in a warlike time, we must have a healthy self-doubt, we must understand God’s concern for justice, and we must use what is available to us, no matter how small. Reworking for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church of a message do

There is an old saying here in Washington that nothing ever happens in August. Government people head off on vacation to the beaches, to the mountains, or to beautiful downtown Crawford, so there is nobody to make things happen. So, it is said, nothing ever happens in August. Of course that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Patience Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled."

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PATIENCE Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Smackdown! The Trickster Vs. The Hipster Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2006

In this strange wrestling match between Jacob and God, friends struggle with one another and the weaker overcomes the stronger. Find out how God used this wrestling match to help Jacob mature in his faith.

Although I don’t watch pro-wrestling (my parents didn’t allow it lest I practice “piledrivers” on my little sister), I do get a kick out of the wrestlers’ names. There’s Junkyard Dog, Johnny Nitro, The Boogeyman, and The Big Show just to name a few. On our final episode of “Jake TV,” we’ll witness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Character Of Patience Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is the 4th in a series of fruits of the Spirit, or the chacter of a Christian: Patience

I. Someone shared with me a story this week of a young boy who witnessed a Baptism at his local Baptist Church. And he heard how the minister described it made that person part of the family of God. This got the young boy to thinking and so the next morning he decided to baptize the family cats. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Trusting God To Judge

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

explores the importance of our not judging but let God judge while we simply serve.

Are You Trusting God To Judge Matthew Chapter 7:1-6 Prayer Introduction Good Morning. What a great singing we had last night. For those who were not able to come you missed a blessing. I know that some don’t like loud music but we sung some great old songs last night and we also sung some great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting In The Wings

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message on patience in waiting on God.

WAITING IN THE WINGS 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: He is the second-string quarterback on his junior high football team. She is a housewife who substitutes for teachers at the elementary school down the street. The nurse has her beeper clipped to her blue jeans as she shops for groceries. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Privileged Partnership

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

We have a privileged partnership with God. This message explores that partnership.

A PRIVILEGED PARTNERSHIP 1 Cor. 3:6, 8-9 INTRO: “I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it; but God made it grow....Whether they plant or water, they work as a team....We are God’s fellow workers.” This is a thrilling text. It declares a privileged partnership--a partnership with God! And in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

There are many different philosophies of life, some more helpful than others. This message focuses on what life is really all about.

14, April 2006 Easter Sunday Service The Meaning of Life We are here this morning to celebrate the greatest event in human history. This is the day that we remember the empty tomb and the final victory over death. John 5:24 "I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Helping God Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

Do you ever try to “help God out”? Or are you content even in an uncomfortable situation to trust Him?

The flow of the story is rather simple: Jacob wants to go home, but instead remains on with uncle Laban and gets rich in the mean time. The passage carries with it allot of presuppositions; starting with the obvious strain between Jacob and Laban and continuing in Jacob’s alternating faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Real Bad Word In The Church Today? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2006

There is a real unpopular word in the church today, it is patience and wait. God’s children must learn to wait with zeal!

A REAL BAD WORD IN THE CHURCH TODAY? YOU NEED WHAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series. I. LET US DEFINE A FEW WORDS BEFORE WE GET STARTED: The only people I know with a lot of patience are doctors! A. PATIENCE: THE CAPACITY, HABIT, OR FACT OF BEING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God