Sermons on Make Peace:

Living In The Kingdom 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 20, 2022

In Part 10 of this series we examine what Jesus said about making an oath. In this message we see that as a Christian our word should be our bond - it should be proof enough of our intention or past actions. We should never have to make an oath to ensure someone believes what we are saying.

Living in the Kingdom 10 Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37; 23:16-18; Leviticus 19:12; Exodus 20:7 As I have been studying, meditating and preparing these messages based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I have been reflecting on conversations that I have had with people about the Bible and its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 23:16-18, Leviticus 19:12, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter To The Exiles.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

Seek the peace of the place in which God has placed you, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

A LETTER TO THE EXILES. Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7. This letter is addressed from Jeremiah in Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets and people in exile in Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1). Jeremiah had already prophesied that the exile would last seventy years (cf. Jeremiah 25:12). Our text ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Major Mistakes We Make With Our Money - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 30, 2004

12 Dumb things we do with our money. Here’s the problem - Here’s the answer!

Major Mistakes We Make With Our MONEY As I was studying at my desk, I looked out my window and I saw bodies flying everywhere. My son Jonathan and his friends had a bunch of toys laying on the trampoline and when they started bouncing they flew everywhere. Our financial life sometimes seems that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Standing Before God-One Can Make A Diffeerence

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005

How we need to make a difference

It’s not what you are that holds you back; it’s what you think you are not." - Denis Waitley I’ve learned: that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for, that money doesn’t buy class. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular, that under everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010

This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Going There And You Can't Make Me!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 8, 2013

Let me tell you, “All men fall, great men and women get back up when they fall and keep pressing towards the prize.”

I'm not going there and you can't make me! I can remember saying that as a child, when I would get coerced into trying something, or doing something that I didn't want to. Wether it be trying some kind of food my parents thought I should, like my dad for example, he always wanted me to eat beets ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Josh's Journey Through Silence: Spirituality In The Making

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 4, 2021

This is a narrative sermon that illustrates how people often struggle with spirituality due to life's situation. It follows this narrative for developing a sensitivity to those who struggle to find meaning on their spiritual journey.

Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

We need to remember Philippians 4:19 which says, But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Psalm 90:12; Matthew 6:33 HOW TO MAKE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE There is an old saying that, "You are never too old to learn." Here is one lesson that you're never too old to learn: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Josh's Journey Through The Silence: Spirituality In The Making

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023

This is an example of story preaching based upon 1 Samuel 1-7, incorporating a combination of several stories, both biblical and non-biblical.

Following the pastoral prayer, the minister of music prepared to lead the people in a hymn of praise. As the pastor reflected upon the worship service and the sermon he was to preach, his mind drifted to the text for his sermon. It was the first passage of scripture he had heard read from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 7:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Hypocrite Man Helps The Needy They Make Known To All! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 25, 2019

our good deeds should be motivated by a sincere desire to help others. Our responsibility to care for each other....

1. Wicked and hypocrite Christian: our good deeds should be motivated by a sincere desire to help others. Our responsibility to care for each other, especially to care for the poor and needy among us, is all over the place in the bible. Many Christians want public recognition when helping the poor. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40, 1 Timothy 6:10, Philippians 4:8-9, Proverbs 29:7

Biblical Beauty Secrets: What Makes Godly Women Beautiful?

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2024

This morning, on Mother’s day we are here to celebrate God and His creative design in created gender-- and especially “girls” right? Mom’s are girls and girls are good-- very good according to God.

When God created you as a woman, He created something “very good.” (Men can I get a witness?) In Genesis 1:27 we read: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” In other words, he created the two genders to reflect His glory through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Shalom Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013

We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Sunday Is A Memorial Day

Contributed by David Whitten on May 28, 2002

Because men have died for this country, we have the right to preach God’s word freely. We have the right to live at peace in our own homes. We have the right to pursue peace, prosperity and happiness. Thank God for those who died to make us free. As we

Every Sunday is a Memorial Day 1 Corinthians 11:24 dsw@ucc05-26-02 “Memorial Day is an official holiday in most states of the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees,, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. With the exception of Louisiana, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Names Of Jesus Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2018

Birth Names of Jesus

1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 7:14, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

"For” Life Changing Words

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

I. FORGIVE “If you want peace of heart” II. FORGET “If you want peace of mind” III. FORGO “If you want peace of the body” IV. FOR GOD “If you want peace for life”

“FOR” LIFE CHANGING WORDS Phil. 3:13-14 Story A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational