Sermons on Finding Peace:

It's Always To Soon To Quit

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 24, 2001

Winston Churchill addressing the graduating class of West Point walked to the podium and said "never, never, never, never quit" We should take heed as well in our ministry callings.

IT’S ALWAYS TO SOON TO QUIT 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Covet

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2002

The Tenth Commandment

Exo 20:17 DO NOT COVET We have come to the last of the 10 commandments - "You shall not covet." Exo 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

More Peace, More Patience, More Power Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 27, 2005

The Bible says that the Spirit of God is the Person who produces peace and patience and power in our lives. If I want more peace, more patience and more power, then I must want an ongoing influence of God’s Spirit in my life.

This past week, my patience and peace were being tested. Maryanne and I had gone to Texas for the weekend to a pastors and wives meeting. We had scheduled a non-stop flight from Dallas to Cleveland that would get us home at 6:00 on Tuesday afternoon. We had a great trip but we were ready to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Contentment is found on the inside through faith in Christ not from outward possessions or circumstances.

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t buy contentment. But you would if you could! Every parent or grandparent knows that when the final history of the world’s wars is written, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Not Where I Should Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

I am not where I should be, but I have set my aim for more!

I am not where I should be? By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 3: 13 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I DO, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward unto those things which are before. Philippians 3 :13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life's Not Always Fair

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 9, 2002

Understanding God’s will -- how bad things happen to good people and how to understand it and work with it

“That’s not fair!!” The child tearfully exclaimed to her mother. “Why can’t I go too!” “Because you are too little,” the mother explained – “next year when you are bigger you can go on all the rides. That is part of growing up.” “But I want to go on the roller coster now!!” She continued to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Clothes/New Image

Contributed by Michael Trask on Dec 12, 2005

We sense that we’ve got an image problem. Like Adam and Eve before us, we try to fix it with clothing. But it can only be truly fixed with the garments of Salvation which our Lord provides through his Son Jesus

“I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.” Does this look all right? Do these go together or do they clash? Does this make me look fat? These are the kinds of questions we impose upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: Lutheran

18 Things To Rid Yourself Of To Be Happy

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Feb 10, 2017

There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy in and of itself. However, biblically there is a difference between "happiness" and "joy." Here is a list of things to rid your life of as you seek to find happiness which will hopefully lead to true joy.

Introduction: Everyone, believer or non-believer, wants to achieve happiness. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy as long as it is not our end all goal. Other than not having a relationship with Christ, the biggest thing that holds us back from accomplishing our dreams is, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building And Battling

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 26, 2007

Some aspects of how the Lord builds great souls. . . Building and Battling.

Building and Battling Luke 14:27-33 KJV And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. [28] For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? [29] Lest haply, after he hath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Teddy, (One Of The Least Of These ...)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002

This sermon addresses how we "put periods where God puts commas".

TEDDY, (one of the least of these) Text: Matthew 25:31-46 There is a wonderful quotation was given to one Christian lay person from a pastor. It goes like this: “Don’t put a period where God put a comma”. The lay person wanted to know the source of such a profound statement. The pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Let God's Peace Rule Your Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 8, 2006

Peace is contigent upon a believers submission to God and willingness to allow God’s peace to rule ones heart.

Let God’s peace rule in your heart 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006

Be careful what you ask God for, for you may get it in abundance!

THANKSgiving! Numbers 11 Are you a grateful person? Some years ago, a well-meaning customer of the famed Neiman-Marcus Department Store felt prompted to send Stanley Marcus this letter: Dear Mr. Marcus: I have been receiving beautiful and expensive brochures from you at regular intervals. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Change Your Character Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2005

We as humans see things we don’t like in ourselves - then just decide to change. But we are who we are and cannot change - unless God does the transformation. We also hear how God uses this to turn what the enemy means for harm into good.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could plan the day of our departure? Just think about it - you could accomplish the things that are really important, pass on vital information to those you will leave behind, then set your sights on heaven and away you go. I remember when I was growing up the father of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel