Sermons on Humility Peace:

The Dynamic Lessons Taught By The Sleeping Teacher

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

When God seems sleeping and I am in urgent need, can I still trust Him?

THE LESSON TAUGHT BY THE SLEEPING JESUS Mat 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Mat 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Mat 8:25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, Lord, save us! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come In From The Storm

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 2, 2009

Where do turn to when the storms of life threaten your very existence?

Come In From the Storm Father James Cloud St. Mark 4:39 “And He arose, and rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, "Peace, be still." And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Last night was a noisy evening. The thunderstorms rolled in from the east and towards us to the south. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Anglican

Battle Your Heart To Keep Jesus First

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 16, 2009

The battles in life make us long for peace, but peace at what price? Jesus prepares us for life’s battles with his promises. So battle on, dear Christian. Parts: A. Though bombarded by conflict and loss. B. Braced with God’s gracious promises.

Text: Matthew 10:34-42 Theme: Battle Your Heart to Keep Jesus First A. Though bombarded by conflict and loss B. Braced with God’s gracious promises Season: Pentecost 6a Date: August 16, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Battle-Your-Heart-to-Keep-Jesus-First-Matthew10_34-42.html ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Religion Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon is an exposition of Jeremiah 6:16-20 about "walking in the old paths"

Title: What’s religion got to do with it? It wasn’t the first time they had problems on the space station. The space station had four gyroscopes. One of the gyroscopes had been out for a while and then a second one went down. This left NASA scrambling! The situation was becoming critical. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Things God Has Called To Do And Have!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 28, 2013

In this sermon outline we share 7 different calls from God to our hearts and live to give us strength to run the race and have the victory in our lives. Many times we are so busy we do not here God calling.

SEVEN THINGS GOD HAS CALLED TO DO AND HAVE! In this sermon outline we share 7 different calls from God to our hearts and live to give us strength to run the race and have the victory in our lives. Many times we are so busy we do not here God calling. I. Called from labor to rest. - Matthew 11:28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-31

Unrestrained Pursuit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. As such, God calls us to make every effort to live in peace and to be holy. But how can we do this. Join Pastor Danny as he teaches on how to have peace

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! I am Pastor Danny – I am the Senior Pastor. I am thankful you have chosen to be with us this morning to worship our risen savior Jesus Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been studying the Book of Hebrews chapter 12 and learning about an UNSHAKEABLE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"More Boots On The Ground"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 13, 2014

In this message we will look at the importance of being at peace when you go into battle.

The Art of Spiritual Warfare “More Boots on the Ground” Ephesians 6:13-15 In 1914 the United States along with Britain and 14 other countries, went to war in what became known as WW1. At the end of this massive war, four years later over 65 million troops had been mobilized. When the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Jesus Live Through Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2014

Jesus would love for us to be his servants, to do his will above our own, and to direct the steps of our lives. But we must allow him to do so by surrendering our lives to him.

Letting Jesus Live Through Us (Colossians 3:14-17) 1. It was a bad week for criminals, based on a couple of UPI stories: “A Texas fugitive who was wanted on bank fraud charges was captured in Denver after he plummeted 17 stories down a trash chute while trying to evade police.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop Passing Judgment Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2014

Let’s consider what it means to stop passing judgment on others. 1- We must not be stumbling blocks 2- We must recognize the kingdom 3- We must do whatever leads to peace

INTRO.- ILL.- Wrong Guesses: A six-year-old lad came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school because he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. (and yet Edison is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christmas Disappoints

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Why am I so depressed?

When Christmas Disappoints Us Introduction: Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east instead of wise men. They would have asked for directions, made it to Bethlehem on time, helped with the delivery, cleaned up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intersection

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jun 3, 2013

Decisions are major part of everyone's life and we make them ever single day and some them have major, even eternal ramifications... therefore choice wisely.

Quotes: “The hardest thing about the road not taken is that you never know where it might have led.” ― Lisa Wingate, A Month of Summer “It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ― Roy Disney "Some persons are very decisive when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Things We Can Learn From Lilies

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 3, 2013

Jesus told us to study the Lily. The Greek emphasizes it is to be a diligent study. 5 things some digging and thinking that Lilies teach us.

5 Things We Can Learn From Lilies Text: Matthew 6:28-30 Mt 6:28 "And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, Mt 6:29 yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. (NASB) I want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Fallout Of Easter

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 27, 2014

Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in the presence of the risen Christ.

Title: The Faith Fall-Out of Easter Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in Christ’s presence. Introduction We understand the concept of fallout or aftermath: • After a nuclear explosion radioactive particles fall ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational