Sermons on Fruit Of Peace:

The Promise Of Christmas: Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

During a time of great pressure during Ahaz reign over Judah God promised a sign of deliverance. That sign has its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Christmas promise. Immanuel, God with us.

Intro: God has a promise for every pain, pressure, and problem we face. Ahaz and the southern nation of Judah was in a very pressing situation in this passage. The northern kingdom of Israel ( Ephraim) and the kingdom of Syria (Aram) had formed an alliance to resist Assyria to the northeast. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013

When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A Peacemaker In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

The Bible teaches that when a member of the church errs in doctrine or conduct, the other members should hold him accountable and seek to restore him.

Becoming a Peacemaker in the Local Church Introduction: 1. The words “disciple” and “discipline” come from the same root word which has to do with education or learning. 2. The church should be a place where learning is taking place so that believers can, in turn, become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Bible Church

Labor Day Rest

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2012

Only in Jesus can we find true rest. He says Come to me, I will Carry your burdens, all you have to do is Commit yourself to my yoke.

Labor Day Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Start sermon time with you tube video of the seven dwarfs singing Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho; it’s off to Work We Go. Intro: I love that song, don’t you? Grumpy was always my favorite dwarf. We have changed that song just a little bit over the years haven’t we? We now sing I Owe, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Amidst Fear Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 8, 2009

This sermon is the first of five from a sermon series on the book of Joshua entitled: Faith Factor. We learn that just as God promised to be with Joshua he promises to be with us. That promise doesn’t just give us peace; it gives us courage. (Sermon adapt

A child watching him would have wondered why this soldier was so reluctant to cross a little stream? Surely he wasn’t afraid of the water, was he? No, Julius Caesar was not afraid of water. In fact there wasn’t much that famed Roman general was afraid of. Nevertheless Caesar was reluctant to cross ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 24, 2009

HOW TO WAIT ❶. Silently ❷. Observantly ❸. Expectantly ❹. Obediently

- We are in a hurry and we don’t like waiting -Waiting for a repacment lense - Phone calls have not helped Pastor Philip Brooks A church member finds Dr. Brooks pacing his office. He asks what is the matter Dr. Brooks replies “I’m in a hurry and God is not” - How do you spend your time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Fork In The Road: God Alone Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

An exploration of God as our Shepherd and our One and Only refuge.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. ______________________________________ GOD ALONE IS MY SHEPHERD People’s choice, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Started Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 17, 2010

Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 2 - this message about the woman at the well helps people understand that to be whole we have to confront and respond to our brokenness.

Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 2 – Getting Started John 4:7-26; 39-45 “I just want someone to help me.” Those were the words that started this series in my heart – as the words of a young man echoed the words of so many others. Into the brokenness of this world the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-45

Denomination: *other

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

It's great to know tht this great God of ours, rather than invite us to unremitting labor to earn His favor, calls us to relationship that is restful.

Passage: Matthew 1:25-30 Intro: This is a fascinating little passage that is incredibly theological. 1. deals with the nature and exclusivity of Jesus, as well as the perplexing questions of election, clarity of revelation, and invitation. 2. I hope you will bear with me as I seek to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Plan For Our Emotional Health Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

What does God want us to do for better emotional health?

God’s Plan for Our Health - Part 3: Our Emotional Health Philippians 4:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 6, 2008 *How many emotions have you experienced this past week? -- Anger? Some of us rode to church with that one this morning. Anger, affection, anxiety, boredom, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Nights Of Miracles

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2008

A Communion meditation that compares and contrasts the night of the Lord’s birth with the night of His betrayal and the night on which He shall return. Designed to be spoken in sections during the Communion service.

A night of miracles?! Yes, it was. A night of miracles, more than one. A miracle that the child of promise should finally be born, a miracle that a virgin should conceive and bear a son and we would call His name Immanuel, a miracle that from lowly shepherds to lofty wise men to angelic choirs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Smiling At The Storm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 8, 2008

A message preached with the purpose of encouraging those believers who are gripped by fear.

1. CHRIST WAS ABOARD "Let us pass over unto the other side...he was in the ship" Don’t be afraid – "Fear not" occurs 197 times in scripture Trust when you are afraid – Psalm 56:3 "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee". John Newton’s hymn - "With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm". ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Dealing With Strongholds

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

The apostle Paul defines strongholds as speculations or lofty things raised up against the knowledge of God. It is any type of thinking that exalts itself above the knowledge of God, thereby giving the devil a secure place of influence in an individual

Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. In this message I would like to talk about how you can pull down the strongholds that Satan has built in your lives. I would also like to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Think Good Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2008

Paul points the path to peace. It is in Jesus, of course. It is also to do with how we choose to use our minds. What have you done for your mind lately?

Sermon for CATM – November 2, 2008 – “Think Good Thoughts” – Philippians 4:1-8 Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. Now my brother Craig, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Processions To Remember

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 5, 2008

A sermon written to be shared on November 9 2008, for mixed ages, in a Remembrance Sunday (Veteran’s Day) Service. While written for a UK audience it is easily adapted for use in any place wanting to offer thanks for those who lost their lives in conflic

Luke 19:36-44 ‘Three Processions to Remember’ The words we hear from Luke’s Gospel this morning describe the atmosphere of a great procession, people lining the way from the Mount of Olives all the way to Jerusalem. Perhaps we can imagine the scene as the people wave palm-branches and, if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed