Sermons on Inner Peace:

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Longsuffering Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 10, 2008

Longsuffering, patient is the character of God and is a manifestation of His presence at work in our lives. This sermon examines the longsuffering of God, our need of patience and it’s development in the life of the believer

The Fruit of The Spirit - Longsuffering Scripture:Gal 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self–control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The past few weeks we have been studying the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, I Need Patience And I Need It Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 11, 2008

A sermon on patience (Seed thoughts from Max Lucado and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr <Article in Christianity Today called "Trying Patience on for Size>)

Sermon for 2/10/2008 “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” Introduction: “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” WBTU: A. Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 C. Let’s first get the sponge wet. Cannot use a sponge until it gets wet. Let’s get our hearts wet with God’s love before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Half-Time Pep Talk

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

Things can be pretty tough there in the first half of the game. Certainly Timothy was not having a really great time. So let’s listen in to Paul’s half-time talk.

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Intro: Most team sports have some kind of intermission, half-time. 1. and if you have played on a crummy team, like the football team I played on in HS, you have heard the half-time “pep talk.” 2. supposed to energize, encourage, send the team back out with a “rah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

La Fiesta De Los Tabernáculos

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 1, 2008

Acción de gracias a Dios por su gracia y misericordia. Desarrollar un carácter optimista

LA FIESTA DE LOS TABERNÁCULOS Jn. 7:10-28 Israel celebraba la provisión milagrosa, misericordiosa de Dios durante los 40 años en su peregrinación en el desierto. La celebración cobró mayor relevancia porque en ese día Salomón consagró el templo. La fiesta de los tabernáculos tenía lugar al ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2007

God has a purpose and a destiny for each one of us and if we want to see His will and purpose fulfilled in our lives then it takes the power of patience...

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Patience is a work of perfection. Without patience, we can not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 14, 2007

The message deals with patience in the face of suffering and how belieders react and act.

"Suffering Patiently" James 5:7-11 Introduction We are looking at a passage today that has two words I personally would prefer to avoid. One word is suffering and the other is patience. These are not my favorite topics but they are very real to life. All of us will suffer to a degree or ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thank You Letter Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cave Of Adullam

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

A look at David and the patience he had while knowing he was called to be King in the future, yet with Saul still hunting him down to kill him.

THE CAVE OF ADULLAM 1 Samuel 22:1-2 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him. [2] And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Christians Disagree

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

Christians disagree about almost everything. And when we disagree, we usually start a new church.

When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Christians disagree about almost everything. And when we disagree, we usually start a new church. Which reminds me of a story I heard a few years ago. A Scottish Presbyterian is rescued after many years of living alone on a desert island. When he is picked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An American Idol: Wealth

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2007

A sermon on godliness with contentment.

An American Idol: Wealth I Tim. 6:6-10 INTRO.: Idolatry is one of the sins God hates most. The very first commandment of the Decalogue is Ex 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.” Yet, sometimes we worship things that are not God. We put them before God. We strive to be able to amass more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wholly Alive - Nicodemus

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 9, 2007

Living a whole life in Christ.

Wholly Alive - Nicodemus John 3:1-21 April 29, 2007 It was 9:23 a.m. on Monday morning and I was back to the routine. I was getting ready to begin another sermon. A 4 day task of Study Prayer Brainstorming and finally writing. In the midst of my work I needed to call home. I missed Deb, Luke, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Mistake Of Impatience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

Abraham and Sarah grew impatient and took matters into their own hands. If we are not careful, we can make the same mistake.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two little boys who were waiting for breakfast one morning. 1. As their mother was preparing some pancakes, the boys began to argue loudly over who would get the first one from the griddle. 2. Their mother saw an opportunity to teach a lesson. 3. She said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positively Free! Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 13, 2007

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

“POSITIVELY Free” Freedom! Week #3 Philippians 2:14-18 INTRODUCTION:{Video: Virtual Family - sermonspice.com} Wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy? Just put on a gadget and all our negative verbiage is translated into words that edify and encourage. That would be great! But let’s face it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 14, 2005

It’s easy to focus on what we do not have, but in Paul’s last will to Timothy, he reminds Timothy to focus on what he does have.

II TIMOTHY 1:3-13 (7) I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT, BUT REWARDING EXPERIENCE IN LIFE IS: TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE ELSE WHEN YOU NEED ENCOURAGEMENT YOURSELF. JESUS IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE (MATTHEW 26/MARK 14) . . . IN OUR TEXT TODAY. . . APOSTLE PAUL IS WRITING TO TIMOTHY . ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational