Sermons on Jesus Brings Peace:

God Don't Make No Junk

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

You were created in teh image of God, and that makes you very special.

Introduction: We sometimes call someone who is in love with himself a narcissist. What you may not know, though, is the story from Greek mythology from which we get that word. There are actually two Greek characters in the myth -- Narcissus and Echo. As the story goes, the goddess Hera got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay With The Lord

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004

Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

"Live In The Image Of God"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

¡§The key to an honest and accurate self image is knowing the basis of our self worth ¡V our identity in Christ.¡¨

A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Arkansas. He was fascinated by all the animals. He had never seen so many before so it wasn¡¦t unusual when He blurted out, ¡§What an unusual looking cow. Why doesn¡¦t she have any horns?¡¨ The rancher explained, ¡§Well, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2divine Appointments: The Darker The Night, The Greater The Light.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2007

What would I do today, if I knew tomorrow would be my last day? When darkness is pressing us on all sides, God has a light. Remember Divine appointments.

#2 DIVINE APPOINTMENTS, THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. I. WHAT IF WE COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT LIES BEFORE US? MOST OF US WOULD SET OUR FACE TO THE WALL, EVALUATE OUR CHOICES, AND CORRECT OUR ATTITUDES. A. The other night my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Camping At The Foot Of The Mountain

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

Talking about going deeper in our relationship with Christ. Not being satisfied at the foot of the mountain, but moving up the mountain where God’s glory dwells.

“Camping at the foot of the mountain” Intro: Have you ever just sit back and read what the Bible says about the two different kinds of people in the Church today. There are those that talks about seeing the kingdom of God but there are those that I believe that God is showing us that desire and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, Exodus 24:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Of God - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

01.22.06 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 4” Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God.”Intro Solomon tells us that he’s taken a lot of time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not "Why, Oh Why?" But Who!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 9, 2005

Why has this happened to me? I’m sure God asked me to do this, say that, move to that job, challenge that leader! Yes, God asked me to do that and now everything has got worse! Why? What do I do? Who do I trust?

Exodus 5:22 to 6:12 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO MOVE EXACTLY AS WE WANT HIM TO MOVE. BUT GOD MOVES IN HIS OWN TIME, AND IN HIS OWN WAY. A STORY IS TOLD OF PHILLIP BROOKS, A FAMOUS PASTOR OF THE 19TH CENTURY WHO WAS IN HIS OFFICE WORKING ON A SERMON. HE WAS PACING THE FLOOR AND ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Waters

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 8, 2001

The woman at the well learned about living waters. When we are dry, we can receive living waters too.

Life can be pretty hard sometimes. When you’re in school or at work, it can be pretty hard to make it through the whole day. Then, you have to go home and do homework and work waiting for you at home. Sometimes, it seems like there’s never a moment’s rest. Or maybe our problem is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The River Of Life

Contributed by Stan Simonik on May 14, 2004

The Word of Christ that saves, comforts, and guides, is the River of Life soothing a spiritually parched life like a river in the desert.

Dear people of God, what is it about rivers that we human beings are so attracted to? Actually any body of water. It is no secret that waterfront property is much more expensive than other land. In spite of potential floods and the ever-present mosquitoes, people are willing to pay premium price ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Want To Be Healed?

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The Hope that is found in Christ.

Do You Want To Be Healed? John 5:1-9 Introduction: Hope. It is one of the most integral aspects of humanity. It is what drives us. It gives life purpose and pizaz. Political emphasis on social security, education, medicare, environment These are important because in them we hope for a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Love That Is Better Than Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

Before David was forced into the wilderness he was obsessed with his own comfort and the satisfaction of his own needs. It’s only when everything is taken from him that he becomes obsessed with God Himself, finding full satisfaction in his praise of Him.

Love That is Better Than Life I came across some actual signs this week. On a plumbing company’s van: “A flush beats a full house!” At a tire shop in Milwaukee: “Invite us to your next blowout!” At a towing company: “We don’t charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.” On a maternity room door: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reason #8> We're On The Winning Team! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2002

At times it appears that a LOT of things are against us. We may have enemies, and often we’re our own enemy; but since God is on our side, nothing can defeat us.

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #8> We’re on the Winning Team! Romans 8:31-39 A little over a year ago I attended a sports banquet in Natick with my next-door neighbor Michael. The event was hosted by Athletes in Action, and featured several members of the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Congregational

What To Do When Painted Into A Corner

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 1, 2004

A sermon that uses the situation where Moses is between the Egyptian army and the red sea to extract biblical principles for us who find ourselves in difficult situations.

Painted into a corner. Many of you will be familiar with the cartoon picture of a person who paints the floor of a room and paints himself into a corner where there is no window or door. So the painter is surrounded by wet paint on all sides and no exit on the others. A modern saying that fits ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed