Sermons on finding peace: showing 961-975 of 150,335

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Mediocrity is the greatest enemy of greatness!

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Microsoft goes for "station domination," and wallpapers a San Francisco metro station with recruiting ads. By Katharine Mieszkowski March 2, 2000 | "You could spend your whole life trying to change the world." The ponderous message looms above hordes of commuters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 1: Finding Your Wall To Build

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2007

Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Everyone has a challenge. “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” –Bill Bright 2. Your purpose in life is to be a Wall Builder for God. The walls you are building could be a family, a child, a business, a ministry, a reputation, a person you are mentoring, a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

God is more interested in who you are than He is in what you do. We define ourselves by our jobs, our homes, our wealth, our education, our friends. But these are secondary issues. When you die, you won’t take your career to heaven; but you will take y

Around here we sometimes say that we want to be “Jesus with skin on” to each other. That’s just another way of saying that we want to be Christ-like. And that’s the very reason God chose us. To make us like Jesus. [God] has always known who his chosen ones would be. He had decided to let them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Response And Responsibility

Contributed by Doran Eichenberg on Jul 2, 2005

We were created on purpose for a purpose and as believers we have a responsiblity to accept to accomplish that purpose that is the abundant life.

RESPONSE AND RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: We continue today with our study of Genesis. In the previous weeks we have identified that the following: Genesis 1: God created everything for YOU!! Genesis 2: You were created to “live” not just “exist” (i.e. You have a purpose) Genesis 3: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life Series

Contributed by Brad Robertson on Oct 17, 2007

Message No. 7 in the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance"; Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life.

Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #7: The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life – October 14, 2007 Big Idea: Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life. Eleven Outstanding Outcomes Perseverance Will Produce In ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom To Stress-Less Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 27, 2007

#5 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREEDOM TO STRESS-LESS Freedom! Series #5 PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 INTRODUCTION: (Video: Running Just to Catch Myself = 4:18 - www.youtube.com) And then it starts all over again. And no matter what your name.. Ross or otherwise - you can probably relate. We are worn-out, burnt-out and stressed-out. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Price Of Pride Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005

This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.

The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Your Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Second in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Position in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-22   Michael Dell. Sanford Weill. Gerald Levin. John Chambers. Henry Silverman. Ever heard of those people? Do any of those names ring a bell? They’re all millionaires. And they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready To Go And Go In Peace

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 17, 2003

Ready to Go and Go in Peace- Simeon You are ready to die and die in peace when 1- our life is good toward God. 2- we sense from God that out life’s mission is complete 3- we have made right preparation by confession of salvation in Christ.

Ready to Go and Go in Peace LK 2 : 25-32 It was during the wintry season just like we are in now but about five years ago I remember sitting in my study in the basement of our home. My daughter Elise would have about 6 years old at the time. She came over to the corner of our basement where I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb: The Gray Haired Conqueror Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 22, 2004

The 9th in a series of messages from Joshua concerning victorious living

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Title: Caleb: The Gray-Haired Conqueror Date: February 25, 2004 Introduction: This passage centers of the man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they left Egypt. He was there when God divided the Red Sea, by the way Israel’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready To Meet God?

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 23, 2001

A lesson on the fragility of life with reference to the attacks of September 11th. Asks how we can be better prepared to meet eternity. Includes lyrics from "Meet Me in the Stairwell."

ARE WE READY TO MEET GOD? ARE WE READY FOR ETERNITY? I. Read lyrics from popular song: Meet Me in the Stairwell You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Dec 30, 2000

A vivid portrayal of the coming move of God

The Miracle of the Incarnation: A vivid portrayal of the coming move of God Text: Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Just as the coming move of God was on the horizon before the incarnation, so it is now. God is about to do something spectacular in the earth. We must learn lessons from the past and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Useful To The Master

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

I, like you I’m sure, want the church to be successful, fruitful, fulfilling prophecy, and impacting our community. So, let’s look at these “reminders” and see how we, the church, could become “Useful to the Master.”

Useful to the Master 2 Timothy 2:14-26 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to be reminded over and over about certain things. Anniversaries, birthdays, taking out the trash…things like that sometimes just slip my mind and land me in hot water. Paul here is instructing Timothy to “keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Can Give You Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

While some illnesses are a normal part of life, millions are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind to calm their nerves. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts b

Stress related illnesses are growing exponentially in societies throughout the world. New drugs are invented every year to reduce hyper-tension and blood pressure problems. While some illnesses are a normal part of life, millions are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind to calm their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Beautiful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2006

Life is beautiful, life is short, enjoy the beautiful life God has given you.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 How many times do we let things cause us to focus in on the difficult times of life? We see war, murder, theft, and other bad things along with job uncertainties, families falling apart among other things. There is so much going on around us that is ugly it can be hard at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ