Sermons on Finding Peace:

Do You Dare To Dream?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

An inspiring message that challenges us to have a vision!

Do You Dare To Dream? Genesis 30:22-24, 37:3-11 Intro: This man Joseph is the second to the youngest of all of Jacob’s twelve sons. He is the firstborn of Rachel unto Jacob after God opened Rachel’s barren womb to bare him miraculously. Joseph was loved of his father more than any of the other ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Search

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

About the quest for meaning and completeness in a world that believes it has all the answers

The Search Mathhew 7:7-8 Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 3rd December 2000 You might not believe this but I have discovered the world’s best method for searching for something. It works everytime, I always find what I am looking for. When I lose my wallet or my keys, usually both, I don’t use up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Privilege Brings Responsibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2)

Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God In Your Life

Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 21, 2002

We all live our lives in bubbles. Our goal should be to have God in the center of our bubble. Where is God in your bubble?

Mark Engler Leonard Christian Church Leonard Missouri Where is God in your life? INTRO: In camp last summer I taught a class. The class I taught was for the Jr. High week 1, and the class was to be on Practical Christian Living. Practical Christian Living is something that we should have down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secrets Of Living A Blessed Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2003

This is a powerful sermon outlining the secrets of living a blessed life .It outlines the importance of the seven keys to blessing namely 1.FRATERNITY 2.MAGNANIMITY 3.GENEROSITY 4.QUALITY 5.UNITY 6.AVIDITY 7.HUMILITY

SECRETS OF LIVING A BLESSED LIFE ******************************** OUTLINE 1.FRATERNITY 2.MAGNANIMITY 3.GENEROSITY 4.QUALITY 5.UNITY 6.AVIDITY 7.HUMILITY Note: Kindly read the Bible verses mentioned while reading the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship Of Treasure Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Being wise with our money and resources.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Ecclesiastes 6:7 Intro: We live in a consumer culture Issues of consumption 90% of worlds wealth is in America *examples -Mitsubishi commercial -use of advertising, creative pricing I. Misconceptions About Finances A. My financial status determines my worth as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:7

Denomination: Holiness

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007

We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of The Future Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 25, 2007

This sermon deals with the urgency of living life today by taking advantage of our window of opportunity.

What does the future hold for us? One day many years ago, when I was in one of my philosophical modes, I pondered the thought of time. I realized that the past was gone and the future was waiting and that I was trapped in this moment of time! I can’t speed it up and I can’t slow it down. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stretch

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007

Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life.

Like rubber bands, our personalities, talents, and gifts are different. We are not effective unless we are stretched. There’s no person who comes into the world fully equipped for success. Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Enjoying Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon gives people basic truths that can help you enjoy life in spite of all its mysteries.

Intro: Keys to Understanding this book (Ecclesiastes) 1. Written by somone who is credited for being the wisest of all time. 2. Written by somone who has made many mistakes. 3. Written after many pursuits and a lot of trial and error. Solomon describes life as an unending, repetitious, pursuit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Begin The New Year

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

It’s hard to believe that another year has past. The saying, “the older we get the faster time goes by,” is becoming a definite reality in my life. I truly understand James 4:14 which says, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a lit

How To Begin the New Year; Psalm 139:23-24 It’s hard to believe that another year has past. The saying, “the older we get the faster time goes by,” is becoming a definite reality in my life. I truly understand James 4:14 which says, “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Being Where You Are

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

(The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 19, 2007

The treasure that lasts is not what we accumulate on this earth but what we value in our hearts.

WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE? (Based on a sermon by Jeff Walling preached at the Tulsa International Soul Winning Workshop in March of 2006)) A. (Show clip from the movie: National Treasure) Hollywood has made tons of MONEY on TREASURE HUNTING movies. COMMENT: Indiana Jones, Titanic, Pirates of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Start: It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

It’s a wonderful life because God is all about helping us start over, and finding a second chance.

Intro: In many ways the season of Advent is like a pregnant woman. It’s all about expectation. Of her we say, “she’s expecting.” Expecting what? Mail? A promotion? We’ll, a birth of course! She’s looking forward to a birth that will make the struggles of this present life, really wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Increases When Power Decreases

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2006

How to increase love in a relationship.

Love Increases When Power Decreases Philippians 2:5-11 Frederick Nietzsche, one of the founders of modern existentialism, analyzed human personality and claimed the basic motivation behind all human behavior is “The Will to Power.” He said that it is the craving and the desire to have power that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Holiness