Sermons on Looking Ahead In Peace:

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 11, 2004

A sermon exploring the biblical and contemporary meanings of peace.

Sermon for 6 Easter Yr C, 16/05/2004 Based on Jn 14:27 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Gift Peace” A retired couple was alarmed by the threat of nuclear war so they undertook a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Only by giving up my way and resolving to do it Jesus’ way can conflicts be resolved and peace experienced.

Philippians 4:2-3 Sunday, June 29, 2002 Have you heard the name Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen for the state of Virginia a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Mind Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

What we think about has a lot to do with the peace that we experience.

Philippians 4:8-9 Sunday, July 28, 2002 How important is your mind? How important are the kinds of things that you think about? There are two extremes in our society: #1 Our minds are not important. What we fill our minds with really has no effect on the reality around us. We hear this line ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Peace

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The sermon speaks of shattering the darkness that sometimes covers our lives, darkness cause by fear, anxiety, disappintment, suffering, sin . . . The hope of Advent’s peace begins at the point we are able to own our darkness and know it intimately, w

Advent I - Peace Isaiah 2:1-5 The season of Advent comes upon us year after year, and most every year we sing and pray and read about darkness and the dawning of light. You know the texts: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwell in the land of the shadow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

God’s work for us in Christ can give us the tools to fight against despair that may set in from dealing with people, circumstance, or our own selves.

Our feelings make us go crazy! We need to compensate for things that can drive us nuts! Complex challenges can limit any of us Our views affect the ways we view life; safe with God or building lives without God. We must depend on God’s love for us. 1. God chooses to love us as He finds us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Finding peace in the wonderful birth of Jesus

Title: Peace On Earth Text: Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: READ TEXT Can you imagine the excitement of the shepherds. ‒ Quietly tending sheep. ‒ Angels appear! “A multitude” ‒ “Heavenly hosts” Means they covered the expanse of the sky. ‒ Imagine all this for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him.

Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 Focus: Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him. Function: To encourage a church with the message of reconciliation in Jesus, vertically (with God) and horizontally (with fellow mankind. “Something there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#3] FRUIT OF PEACE Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” 1. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. It means freedom from trouble, experiencing the highest good, enjoying the very best, possessing all the inner ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

A presentation concerning the Peace of God in our lives, with a view to a more complete understanding and a fuller experience.

THE PEACE OF GOD I PEACE IS A CREATION OF HEAVEN a. WE LISTEN TO HIS VOICE I Corinthians 14:33 God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. [ASV] b. WE LEAN ON HIS PROMISE Psalm 85:8 I will listen to you, LORD God, because you promise peace to those who are faithful land no longer foolish. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Peace But Division!

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 20, 2006

What did Jesus, the prince of peace, meant when He said:no peace but division?

1stBBC No peace but division! Luk 12:49-53 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Baptist

King Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2006

Melchizedek was firstly the king of righteousness, but he was also King of Salem which means King of Peace. In the same way Jesus is firstly king of righteousness and, secondly, king of peace.

King of peace – Heb 6:17-7:10 King of Salem v1; then “king of peace,” for Salem means peace. v2 Melchizedek was, as we saw last time, firstly the king of righteousness, but he was also King of Salem which means King of Peace. In the same way Jesus is firstly king of righteousness and, secondly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Feb 25, 2007

Being a peacemaker

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – February 25, 2007 (All quoted Scripture is from the NIV) PEACE DEFINED Text: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago I spoke on “Love Defined”, last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

A Christmas themed message about living in peace during a season that can be very hectic if we allow it.

Dakota Community Church December 17, 2006 Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth; peace to men on whom his favor rests." Well we all know that this is the announcement that kicked it all off – peace to men. How would you say that is playing out in your life this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

He Can Fill…

A CHILD IS BORN The Prince of Peace – He Can Fill… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Is it really possible? Peace, I mean. Can we really have peace on this earth? Or is it just a pipe dream that we cling to around the Christmas season? Each year thousands of Christmas cards go out conveying this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life And Peace

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 16, 2007

God’s covenant is an unbreakable covenant that was established so that His creation could once again have life and peace...

Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2. for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Malachi 2:5 "My covenant was with him, one of life and peace, and I gave them to him that he might fear Me; so he feared Me and was reverent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible