Sermons on Messengers Of Reconciliation:

On Being Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 23, 2009

Part III of the Four Part Vision: As the redeemed children of God, we are called to live lives that reflect the peace that Christ won for us on the Cross. This message is a practical introduction to Biblical Peacemakers.

Texts: “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ’every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Enemies Reconciled & Saints Persevere! Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

God permanently transforms his enemies into friends through the cross of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 1:21-23. Despite its great complexity, this passage gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the course of God’s salvation. It is something of a road map, tracing the spiritual journey of God’s redeemed people from its beginning to its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

The Cause And Cure Of Dissension Among The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 24, 2009

Numbers 12 provides a pattern which demonstrates the way dissension develops among God’s People and why. Two New Testament passages show the antidote.

It was one of those nightmares I hope never to experience again. Our regular mid-week prayer service usually had somewhere between 6-10 people in attendance with a maximum of 4-5 cars parked alongside the church building to accommodate them. As I pulled up to the church on this particular night, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: *other

Finding The Way

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009

In accepting Jesus and keeping His commands we find the way to a better life; forgiveness for our sins; reconciliation with God; and the assurance of eternal life.

Finding The Way 06/26/05 AM Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Even when we think we have all the information we need to find our way it is still possible to be on the wrong path. A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Chaos To Peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 12, 2009

The "Day of the Lord" will result in the chaos of this world system being turned into peace.

Several months ago as we began to identify the Old Testament passages related to the “Day of the Lord”, I realized that we certainly wouldn’t have time to examine all of those passages in any kind of detail, at least not if we ever wanted to actually get to the Book of Revelation. And I know what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010

Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Calling The Sheep To Return Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010

It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Promoting Priestly Vocations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2010

We must all pray for vocations to the priesthood and ministry, but we must also invite young persons to consider that vocation, and create an environment that reaches toward the transcendent in our worship.

24th Sunday in Course Supporting the Priestly Vocation What is the most important day of my life, or of yours? The most important day to each of us is the one that will determine the rest of our unending existence. It is the last day of our life. The key question we must answer at that moment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Be Reconciled!

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jul 31, 2009

The ministry of reconciliation isn’t just something that we accept when we first believe. It is a lifestyle Christians need to be living 24/7.

I. INTRODUCTION A. It seems Christians these days like a good book series or plan of action from Christian authors. 1. I remember when everyone was experiencing God. 2. Then there was a period when people were afraid they might get left behind, and grew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 11 - Matthew 10:11-13 - Shalom - Superglue For The Soul! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 14, 2010

I work in a building called THE SHALOM CENTRE in Sydney. Recently Kathryn, a Jewish girl said she found it unusual that we would call a building Shalom, since it is a Jewish term for saying HI AND GOODBYE.

Part 11 - Matthew 10:11-13 - SHALOM - SUPERGLUE FOR THE SOUL! I work in a building called THE SHALOM CENTRE in Sydney. Recently Kathryn, a Jewish girl said she found it unusual that we would call a building Shalom, since it is a Jewish term for saying HI AND GOODBYE. It literally means "PEACE BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing From A Deeper Well

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

We must open ourselves to God’s love and grace, fully, and let His light illuminate the dark corners of our lives and bring healing and grace to our wounded places and reconciliation to our broken relationships.

“Drawing from a Deeper Well” – John 4:5-42 We began our Lenten journey with our Adam & Eve covered in fig leaves setting out from the Garden of Eden into the world of the unknown. Last week we saw Abraham answering the call to leave everything behind and set his heart toward the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011

This sermon gives the Biblical purpose and process of resolving conflicts.

Conflict Resolution By: JB Hall • The Goal of Scripture in Conflict Resolution A. Galatians 6:1 – 3 – Reconciliation; not Retaliation. B. James 5:19 & 20 – Convert; not condemn. C. Matthew 18:15 – 17 – Restoration; not Retribution. • James 4:11 – ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sticks

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 2, 2011

Many life experts may try to convince you and I that there is other ways to have a full existence in this life but truly the only way is to be prepared for life through accepting what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross at Calvary.

Two Sticks Pastor Ken Crow 1 Corinthians 1:18 (King James Version) 18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. This morning we will refer back to our text from last Sunday found in 1st Kings chapter 17 concerning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Tell It To The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011

The missing component of the contemporary church may well be discipline. The message explores the purpose and implementation of discipline in the church.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist