Sermons on Essentials For Peace:

An Essential Article Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2016

Death is not the end.

AN ESSENTIAL ARTICLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees, the ruling class in the Jerusalem Temple, flatly denied the resurrection of the body (Luke 20:27). They failed to find this teaching in their only authoritative Scriptures, the five books of Moses (Genesis to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends

All Truth Or Essential Truth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 27, 2023

If God had a doctrine inspired into His Word who are we to decide if it is essential or not?

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. I have an issue with the concept of "nonessential" truth. I get it ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Peace, God’s Wonderful Peace!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 22, 2025

Anxiety seems to be a problem today for both the saved and the unsaved. While we can understand it might be a problem with the unsaved, we have a difficult time understanding why it is a problem with the saved.

WHY IS ANXIETY SUCH A PROBLEM TODAY? Someone printed these words under a tranquil scene on a calendar: "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday." We do spend a lot of time worrying about tomorrow. So many in our society insist on trying to carry the… • Burdens of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Prince Who Brings Peace

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 11, 2019

Jesus came to bring us a peace which can supercede all of this world's persecutions and troubles. It's a peace in 3 directions: peace with God, peace with each other, and peace with ourselves. Jesus bought this peace by His work on the Cross. He is our peace!

THE PRINCE WHO BRINGS PEACE Isa. 9:6; Lk. 2:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Nancy Dugan was nearly four as Christmas drew near. Her parents and four older siblings had all tried to prepare Nancy for Christmas by talking with her about the real meaning of Christmas and why their family celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002

Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Peace And The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 10, 2004

This is the introductory lesson of a series on being peacemakers. The series begins with THE Peacemaker, Jesus.

The Peacemaker: The God of Peace and the Peace of God Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists several characteristics of His true disciples. One of those characteristics is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Peace When There Is No Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

We would like to contribute to world peace, but how? Confront others with their wrongness; but before that, understand your own heart; and before that, be reconciled to God.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Well, who wouldn’t like to be that?! Who wouldn’t want to be a peacemaker and be rewarded by God and by a grateful world? "Blessed are the peacemakers." The trouble is, it’s not that easy. You and I may fantasize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth And Peace With God

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009

Christmas is often thought of as a time of peace. But what sort of peace does Jesus really bring?

One of the favourite sayings on mass-produced Christmas cards is “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. Christmas is the season of peace and goodwill, it is said. It is the time of year to put aside our conflicts and disagreements and to – well to be nice to each other temporarily. A famous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Peace Of God--God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 27, 2024

We all want peace. It used to be a running joke that when the ladies of the Miss America Pageant were interviewed they were asked what they longed for they answered, "World Peace." Well, I think we all wish for world peace.

• Philippians 4:1 o So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. you are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm! • Peace o We all want peace o When the ladies are interviewed for the Miss America Pageant o It’s become a running joke that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Digital Discipleship: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Souls

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit emerges not as antiquated moral decoration, but as essential architecture for souls navigating digital turbulence.

Title: Digital Discipleship: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Souls Intro: The fruit of the Spirit emerges not as antiquated moral decoration, but as essential architecture for souls navigating digital turbulence. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 Reflection Dear Friends, The apostle Paul, writing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Looking For The Mercy

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Viewing Mercy in a variety of situations

LOOKING FOR THE MERCY SCRIPTURE: Jude 1:21 “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” INTRODUCTION: 5083 tereo {tay-reh'-o} from teros (a watch, perhaps akin to 2334); TDNT- 8:140,1174; v AV- keep 57, reserve 8, observe 4, watch 2, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 19: Preach A Doctrine Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 26, 2018

How to preach a doctrinal sermon

Lesson Goal This lesson is designed to encourage preachers to teach an occasional doctrinal or theological sermon. Lesson Intro Too many people today have gotten the idea that doctrine is not important. Yet, that kind of statement is itself a doctrine. How do you tell a counterfeit note? Any ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Peace With God Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Feb 25, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 5:1-11 Title: How to Have Peace with God Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Is The Defining Moment

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Jul 25, 2011

Scriptures that show the meaning and purpose of baptism from John the Baptist to Paul.

BAPTISM IS THE DEFINING MOMENT 1 Confessing Their Sins Matthew 3:6 “Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.” 2 All Israel Was Baptized Mark 1:5 “And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ