Sermons on Peace Be With You:

Being A Good Steward

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005

Annual stewardship sermon. Tithing and giving

SBC Philippi 10/23/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Being a Good Steward Malachi 3:8-12 Primary Purpose: Encouraging people to give their tithe and offerings as an act of obedience Background: This is one of those passages where a basic understanding of the situation the reader was in is helpful in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Opens Doors And The God Who Shuts Doors

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 19, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE GOD WHO OPENS DOORS SO THAT NO MAN CAN SHUT IT AND THE GOD WHO SHUTS DOORS SO THAT NO MAN CAN OPEN IT AND HOW HE WORKS IN OUR LIVES.

THE GOD WHO OPENS DOORS AND THE GOD WHO SHUTS DOORS ********************************************************** "...He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens":"I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Builders

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2005

Jesus asks the question; On what is the foundation of our lives built?

OR 29-05-05 Mt. 7:24-29 The Church’s one Foundation Story: From 1173 to 1350, the bell tower of a wonderful Cathedral was built -in an area known today as the “Field of Miracles”. The Tower was built just 2 metres above sea level. And even before it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 27, 2004

Christ is our refuge!

Cities of Refuge Rev. John W. Gerald 8/29/04 I. The Law of the Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:25 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Strengthening Inside And Reaching Outside

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Proper care of the BODY produces strength for the body.

(My Anniversary message in Kaunlaran Gospel Church, Quezon City, Philippines) From whom the whole body joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which everypart does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 22, 2005

Palm Sunday: We refer to His entry into Jerusalem on a donkey as "triumphal." But it was not His entry that was triumphal -- it was His love

LOVE TRIUMPHANT! On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. And Jesus, when he had ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: *other

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004

We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Myth Of Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 16, 2004

What is the Myth of Salvation? (once saved always saved) Lets see what Jesus had to say.

A myth of Salvation, Many are preaching once saved always saved, lets look closer at scripture and see what Jesus had to say. Mat 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. ENDU’RE, To bear; to sustain; to support without breaking or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Haggai's First Message Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 29, 2008

The Post-exilic people got their priorities wrong. So do we. God calls us back to put first things first

It was 29th August 520 BC, over 18 years since they had returned from exile in Babylon. An exile that their parents and grandparents had been repeatedly warned by the prophets would come if they did not abandon the worship of fake gods and return to the Lord alone. They ignored the warnings of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Mother Of Mega Faith

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This my annual mother’s day message for 2008

A Mother of Mega Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Mother’s Day Message 2008 May 11, 2008 Morning Message Materials from the following sources were used in the preparation of this message The Nameless Mother of Great Faith by Bruce Howell A Mother of Great Faith by Joseph McCulley The Preacher’s Outline and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Meeting Diverse Needs Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

5th in a series from 1 Timothy. We are obligated to meet God’s standards. Even if the issues change, the strategy for dealing with people is still the same: love our church family; encourage those who lead; and deepen our obligations to one another.

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church Meeting Diverse Needs 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 Introduction: From it’s beginning, the church was made up of diverse groups of people. At first it was entirely Jewish. In a short time it included proselytes and Hellenistic Jews. Later God revealed that the church ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 29, 2007

My weaknesses cause me to rely on God, who supplies me with sufficient strength.

“When I am weak, then I am strong.” The Big Idea: My weaknesses cause me to RELY on God, who supplies me with sufficient STRENGTH. Three questions: (1) What kind of “weakness” is Paul talking about? (2) What is the source of our weaknesses? (3) What is the purpose of our weaknesses? I. What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginnings Of Life

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

This is a message on the Sanctity of Human Life.

THE BEGINNINGS OF LIFE Genesis 25:23 INTRO: When does human life begin? How often have you heard that question during discussions about abortion? Others look for a point midway during fetal development where the unborn child can be declared fully human. Some even say that life does not begin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Outstretched Arms

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009

Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Time Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 17, 2009

Time is a precious gift from God and God invites us to use this gift wisely and with thanksgiving

Ephesians 5:15-20 “The Gift of Time” INTRODUCTION Somehow in modern, American society time has become our enemy. We fear its end and complain about its scarcity. Millions, perhaps billions, of dollars are spent on day planners, software, smart phones and time saving devices with the vain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran