Sermons on Jesus Brings Peace:

Now Therefore Go

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on May 1, 2002

What we need from God before service.

NOW THEREFORE GO Text Exodus 3 1-14, 4;12 I. Moses Could Not Go Until He Knew That God Was Real To Him. A. God becomes real when we hear what he say’s. Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” James 1:22 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14, Exodus 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God?

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

There is no need to wonder where God is. God is on the mountain, in the fire, and in the water. God is here for you and I. How can we find Him?

Where’s God? Two young lads had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do and finally with the assistance of their minister, it was decided that the clergy would intervene and attempt to straighten out the boys. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32, 1 Kings 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

People Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Here’s how Believers can bring God’s peace in a world of turmoil.

INTRODUCTION Whether it’s the war in Iraq, or millions of displaced people in Sudan, the terrorist bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, or the threat of terrorist attack maybe even in our own country – current world events can play heavily on the minds of people. My grandmother used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Comfort Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

We must keep a tender heart and not forget that God is the one that brings peace and comfort.

Comfort of God 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Introduction Prayer- Good morning, we have been looking at how we can encounter God’s presence. We have looked at the worship side and those times we enter into God’s presence by praise and worship. We looked last week at encountering God by prayer and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 2 – Worship: You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. HOW DO WE LIVE A LIFE OF WORSHIP, A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD? “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bulding Dynamic Faith: Lesson 1: Developing A Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places plain, and the cracked places made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together” (Excerpt

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 3, 2001

When we try to meet God’s standards from our own resources we will consistently fail.

New Years Eve is a time for new beginnings, a time for taking new steps in our lives. At midnight tonight millions of Americans will make new year’s resolutions for the year 2001. Typical resolutions will be losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with family, and working less hours. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Lord's Will

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. But the problem today is most Christians don’t know how to make certain the will of God in their life.

Finding The Lord’s Will... 1) Intro... a) Read: Heb 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. b) Pray c)Jesus the blue print... A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Climbing Down Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on May 5, 2005

God wants to exalt us, if we are humble.

How many of you work at a company that tries different things to motivate you to accomplish more and make a bigger impact in your world? You go into a meeting and they will tell motivational stories or they hang posters and signs on the walls. Some of you have heard it all – and you may be a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Project Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God - Our Help

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 30, 2003

Pentecost 12: Life can be full of troubles. Elijah, the prophet, certainly knew this. He found deliverance and help in God. So can we!

These have been difficult weeks for some of the families at Christ Our Savior. There are those among us who have had to wrestle with death up close and personal. There are people who’ve had to face the death of someone very near and dear to them. There are people here who have had to face very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Important Questions To Consider

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 8, 2005

Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be blinded from seeing Him.

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER “Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat!” Job 23:3 I. CAN GOD BE FOUND? Many children of God, both before and after Job, have felt a sense of having lost God. Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed