Sermons on Peace Contentment:

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 26, 2002

Are we called to be Peacekeepers or Peacemakers, some do not know the difference. We are weapons of Peace, givers of Peace, and makers of Peace.

Peacekeeper or Peacemaker Matt 5:9 When looking up Peacekeeper in an Encyclopedia one would find some of the following; various weapons like the Colt 45 called by Sam Colt “the peacekeeper” you would also find a missile system built during Ronald Reagan’s administration by the same name. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tenth Commandment

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jun 22, 2021

The ten commandments are the law of God but so often we forget the tenth because we cannot see when others break it. Yet it is the cause for breaking many of the others

The title of this message is the “The Tenth Commandment” Under the theme “One’s life does not consists in the abundance of possession”. Prayer The tenth commandment is found in the book of Exodus 20:17 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Ephesians 5:5, James 2:10-12, Luke 12:13-15, 1 Kings 21:1-2, Mark 8:35, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

All Cultures Are Not Equivaent

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2025

The rules for war that Moses gave to Israel revealed a vast cultural gap between Israel and the nations they were to dispossess. The nations of the west in this day are culturally superior to much of the remainder of the world because the foundations of the west are found in the Word of God.

“When you go out to war against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and an army larger than your own, you shall not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Goodness And Peace And Joy In The Holy Spirit (How Christian Ought To Behave)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 24, 2022

To preserve the unity and influence of the church, believers must offer mutual acceptance in non-essentials of the Christian faith. They should also resist the temptation to judge one another or condemn one another for what we believe about non-essentials tenets of the faith.

Sermon “Living a Life of Goodness and Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit” Scripture Lesson: Romans 14:1-17 “Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. 2 For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19, Luke 6:37, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:2-3, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Colossians 3:15, Hebrews 12:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Be Sane In An Insane World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2015

The peace which exceeds understanding; Jesus offers it to you.

"How to be Sane in an Insane World" Philippians 4:4-9 A young white man, barely out of his teens, becomes obsessed with anti-black, white supremacy websites on the internet. And although, some of the people he hangs out with and even considers friends are African American, he walks into a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Uncommon Worship Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at the uncommon worship of the sinful woman who annointed Jesus with the contents of her alibaster box

UNCOMMON WORSHIP Cure For The Common Life—Part 3 Introduction Roll “Basketball Passes” Video BLIND SPOTS OBSCURE MY NEED FOR UNCOMMON WORSHIP I’m Curious [36] Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023

"Blessed are the peacemakers." Our concept of peacemaking must be based on scriptural revelation. Biblical peacemaking is not appeasement. We know that from God's example of making peace. What is biblical peacemaking and how is it rewarded?

Intro We come today to the 7th Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”i We are approaching the pinnacle of this list of attributes that bring blessing on a person’s life. Everybody wants to be blessed. But not everybody is willing to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 8:35-44, Romans 8:1-17, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 57:20-21, James 4:1-3, Isaiah 30:1-21, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Peter 2:1-23, Ephesians 4:1-3, Numbers 6:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Shed The Victim Mentality

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 8, 2019

Shedding victim mentality can bring inner peace. God wants us to live in peace.

Believe it or not, “Victim Mentality” can be an inherited, instilled or self-learned personality trait. People frequently perceive themselves as victims from the negative actions of others in the past, present, or even their fear of the future. This “scapegoat” or “I'm the injured party” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing A Generous Heart Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 24, 2009

When we have begun the journey towards a better mind, learning the secret of contentment, we can begin to see the beauty of giving. Out of our contentment we find it is actually part of our worship to give.

GROWING A GENEROUS HEART There is a natural progression to these sermons we have been hearing. Growing a beautiful mind led easily into growing a contented spirit. As we have learned to rejoice in the Lord and control our anxiety through prayer we laid a foundation for being content in whatever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Patience Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 30, 2007

The reason of failures in Storms is lack of Patience. What does Bible patience mean?

Standing In the Storm #6 PATIENCE There is a parable in Matt.7 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15, Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Real Scary Story

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 26, 2025

Psalm 127:1 “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain”.

A True Scary Story By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENNING: - We are in the Halloween season people are decorating their houses and yards with all kinds of Halloween décor from giant skeletons and inflatable witches, giant pumpkins and ghost. I am not going to in this message go down the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Apostolic

"Our Daily Bread" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

God’s provision, our contentment, and our need to share with others physical & spiritual bread

"Our Daily Bread" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Did you know you can now send an email to God? An Israeli internet company (www.virtual.co.il) has announced that they will take email prayers to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Customarily people write ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Congregational

Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019

Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

18. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 1-2 - Messages In Romans – Countless Benefits And Blessings Flow From Justification - Message 18 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 29, 2024

Justification by faith is a beautiful action of God bringing us to Himself. Justification brings peace and the God of peace provides us with so many blessings. We are introduced to four great biblical words we’ll do in future messages – faith, grace, hope and glory.

18. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 1- MESSAGES IN ROMANS – COUNTLESS BENEFITS AND BLESSINGS FLOW FROM JUSTIFICATION - MESSAGE 18 [A]. TAKING UP FROM THE END OF CHAPTER 4 {{Romans 4:25 He who was delivered up because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification.”}} It is with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 14:1, John 14:27, Isaiah 57:20-21, Romans 5:10, Matthew 12:30, Romans 15:33, Romans 16:20, Philippians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 13:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 1:2, Ephesians 2:13-18, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex, Lies, And Second Looks

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Sexual sin can be avoided by being content with "the wife of your youth.

Thesis: Sexual sin can be avoided by being content with "the wife of your youth." Intro.: 1. < Begin by reading ... > a. Prov. 5:15-20: "Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well. Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27