Sermons on Finding Peace:

God, Our Refuge

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 3, 2004

This sermon discusses the security, peace, and triumph over adversity we can experience in God when we look to Him as our refuge.

Psalm 91 Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." 3Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

This Is The Day

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2005

A sermon on Psalm 118:19-29 (emphasis on vs. 24). Seize the Day! (Adapted from Clovis Chappell’s book If I Were Young pgs. 54-64)

Sermon for 8/4/96 “Seize the Day!” HoHum: B. The movie “Dead Poet’s Society” 1. Gather ye rose buds while ye may, the old time is still aflying, and this same flower which smiles today, tomorrow will be dying. 2. Carpe Diem, Seize the Day! 3. The human race is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Just Do Something...stand There!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Sometimes all you need to do is stand!

I. Don’t Just Do Anything…. A. Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

#5 Learning To Wait In Joy And Gladness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003

God has designed today for us to WAIT in JOY and GLADNESS. There are consequences if we make bad choices for today.

LEARNING TO WAIT IN JOY AND GLADNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is #5 in a series on waiting. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004

Trusting God’s guidense is essential to have succes in the Christian life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Deal... Or No Deal?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2007

Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices.

Title: Deal… or No Deal? Text: I Kings 21:1-10 (11-26) Thesis: Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices. Introduction Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s Deal or No Deal game show? Howie Mandel is the host. There is a bevy of beautiful young women on a stage, each is holding a brief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Back Shelf

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 2, 2001

What to do when your life gets "put on hold."

Lessons From the Back Shelf (What to do when life gets put on hold) Jeremiah 32-33 December 31, 2000 Back shelf events ¡V now there¡¦s an oxymoron. The words just don¡¦t fit together. The back shelf is where you go to rot. There are no events. It¡¦s where you¡¦re put when the world ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul's Thank You Letter Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2002

What are the implications to us today of the expression that Jesus used when he said "I will make you fishers of men"

Briningham/Gunthorpe 20-01-02 Briningham 20-01-02 Fishers of Men - Mt. 4:12-22 This morning I would like to focus on three words from our Gospel reading. I want to look at the phrase "fishers of men" Story: There’s often more to life than appears on the surface. Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

It Passes My Understanding

Contributed by Keith Edwards on Apr 29, 2002

What a great promise! The peace of God can surround us and stand guard over our hearts and minds.

IT PASSES MY UNDERSTANDING ISAIAH 26:3,4 “Peace that passes understanding” Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise And Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 13, 2003

A by-product of revival is peace in your heart!

January 12, 2003 1Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them. 2The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Wait For Now Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Sometimes we are directed to wait.

Wait For Now James 5:7-12 Have I got good news for you!!!! The Lord is coming!!! Now all you need to do is hurry up and wait. Seriously, James tells us to be patient. Sometimes it is easy to get distracted. Just look at our society, we are an impatient people. We eat fast food paid for with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Heals The Inner Person

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

People often focus on physical healing. There are more areas that need healing than merely our bodies. We need spiritual and emotional healing also. Jesus touches our lives and heals us in whatever we need to be healed.

Mark 5:1-13 “Jesus Heals the Inner Person” INTRODUCTION There are many memorable people in the Bible. There is Moses, Ruth, David, Peter, Mary and Martha. The man in our story this evening is one of the most memorable people in the Bible, for me, because of his total misery and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Deceive Yourselves!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

Don’t compare ourselves with others? Why would the Bible say that?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I have a friend who says that he can remember going to church with his parents when he was a little boy. Now that isn’t unusual, except that his family didn’t really go to church all that often. So he has some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ