Sermons on Elusive:

Freedom, Intriguing Yet Elusive Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002

Justification by faith is an attractive yet elusive idea.

Freedom, Intriguing yet Elusive (Galatians 2:11-14) Theme: God’s plan of salvation is trustworthy. 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 able to see that: 1. The possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009

What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Peace Seems So Elusive

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 30, 2014

Peace seems so elusive for so many people. True, lasting peace is found only in Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 31, 2014 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive Job 3:25-26 25 What I feared has come upon me;
what I dreaded has happened to me. 26 I have no peace, no quietness;
I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian Church

When Peace Seems So Elusive Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 4, 2021

It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our nation and even here locally, so many are struggling to experience peace right now.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 24, 2021 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive. Job 3:25-26 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:14, Isaiah 53:5, John 16:33, Romans 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Myth Of Greener Grass

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Contentment is an elusive but necessary quality for the Christian.

Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Atheism, Emotional Not Logical

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2023

What are the motives behind atheism? Is the evidence for God's existence ubiquitous or elusive?

Romans is a book written by Paul to help Jewish and Gentile Christians realize that we are all equal before God. Paul introduced himself as a slave of Jesus Christ. Was He a slave of Christ because he was ransomed from slavery to the devil, because Jesus paid the ransom price? Is slavery to Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2008

Conflict is fundamentally spiritual, not just interpersonal, founded in insecurity and elusive. But persistence in prayer will ultimately provide peace.

When Jesus spoke of those who cry, “Peace, peace” when there is no peace, He must have foreseen the pain of the present time. Never before in human history, I would suspect, have more people felt less peace than now. Everywhere you turn there is the evidence of a generation which is deeply ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Peace is an elusive thing. You cannot have the peace of God without having God in your life.

The God of Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Good morning to our online friends. We are glad that you are here to join us. Would you turn in your bible or mobile app to Isaiah Chapter 9? We are going to look at a message entitled the God of peace. Peace is an elusive thing- if we find it, we say we are at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014

Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, Philippians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace That Surpasses

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

Peace on Earth, Good will toward all men. This peace has been elusive. There is a peace that surpasses all understanding, it is the peace that Jesus gives.

Peace that Surpasses Phil. 4:2-9 What is Peace? Roget’s Thesaurus has these words after peace; calm, quiet, stillness, tranquility, silence, harmony and serenity. The word used here in Philippians 4 is defined as “one, peace, quietness, rest and set at one again. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Core Series

Contributed by John Sears on Oct 19, 2011

Peace is something that we long for but seems so elusive. How can we find lasting peace in the midst of a world full of conflict.

I read an article the other day that suggested that 95% of recorded history includes stories of war and/or national violence. That statistic is staggering isn’t it? A quick glance at national and international news would indicate this truth. The world seems to be in constant conflict! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Can Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2008

Salvation seems elusive, whether it means personal peace, reconciliation, or productive life. Good Friday we see what God will do about that frustration.

I Everyone gets frustrated. In ways small or great, we feel the frustration of not being able to do what we want to do, not being able have what we want to have, not being able to achieve as we would want to achieve. Young people, by nature, dream great dreams. If you give them half a chance, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2009

God’s people ought to be the happiest people on earth. Most chase an elusive butterfly of perceived happiness. Here are three keys to being truly happy.

HOW TO BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN PSALM 40:16 I. Be in the Center of God’s Will A. Proverbs 13:15 “... the way of the unfaithful is hard.” B. Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:16

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day: Laziness And Apathy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Apathy is so elusive is that it usually works in tandem with some other toxic habit. Apathy seems to want to work as the set-up punch to other sins.

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all of you. We continue our sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the Family. Our fourth deadly sin for families is apathy. But I don’t care what you call it. (Yes, I thought we would honor hard workers everywhere by talking about laziness on Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Proverbs 20:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Baptist