Sermons on Peace In The Home:

Bowing To The Great Idol Of Self

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 13, 2007

The OT has a lot of interesting stories about idolatry, but is that really just a problem of the past? This sermon addresses the very real problem that our culture has in worshiping our own desires above all else.

To the reader: What inspired this sermon was a quote I read in R.C. Ortlund’s book, When God Comes To Church, p. 194. "Self is the great idol standing at the center of our conceptual world, to which all bow low. We even have a duty-to-self ethic, as if self-denial were harmful, immoral, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In His Rest

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

You can have a resurrected life characterized by peace and contentment. This passage of scripture tells you how.

Life Raised and at Rest Rev. Sean D. Lester April 20, 2003 Introduction: A. The Israelites were birthed from Egypt for the purpose of becoming a new nation of holy people in the land occupied by sinful people. B. The journey from Egypt was supposed to be short. They would enter the new country ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daily Rules For Living From God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 25, 2007

DAILY RULES FOR LIVING FROM GOD are seven rules to follow each day for living in the blessing and Will of God. If we follow these simple rules we will see great joy and victory in our lives. We will be a blessing to our God, Family, Church and even to our

DAILY RULES FOR LIVING FROM GOD! I. Wake Up Decide to have a good day. Psa 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Romans 13:11, Knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep. 1.Some people have such bad nerves that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Troubled Waters Are The Sure Sign Of A Miracle

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Trouble in life is the best time to start looking for a miracle!

TROUBLED WATERS -- SURE SIGN OF A MIRACLE TEXT: Psalm 69:1-2; Psalm 89:8-9 Psalm 69:1-2 -- Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. Psalm 89:8-9 -- O LORD God of hosts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peacemaker - Gods Child Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

A practical message on how to live at peace.

The Peacemaker – God’s child Mat 5 Adrian Warnock Slides and audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/peacemaker.htm The Peacemaker by Ken Sande ‘There is no need for another book on this topic to be written now that his volume exists’ CJ MahaneyMuch of the following notes are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

The Rich Young Ruler was wealthy. He was young. He was influential. Most people thought he had the world by the tail. But something was missing. Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “There are two tragedies in this life. One is not getting what one wants, and th

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A Matter of the Heart Matthew 19:16-30 He had success written all over him. Maybe it was the cut of his clothes. Perhaps he carried himself with that certain air of importance. Whatever it was, he had it all. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that patience is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

-Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at joy and peace -Tonight we are going to look at patience -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Joy was symbolized by the lemon -The kiwi symbolized the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret To Contentment Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

In this passage, we discover how to be truly content, no matter what.

The Secret to Contentment Phil. 4:10-13 Illus. Don’t you just love hearing/telling secrets? •Recently, I spoke at a local Christian school. Afterward, I sat down with a 5 y.o. red-headed girl who proceeded to tell me all about her life. Suddenly, out of the blue, she said, "My Mommy has brown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Succeeds When Our Plan Fails

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Stranded on a foreign beach, dripping wet and freezing cold, Paul’s plan was definitely on hold. But watch how this man of God continues to be effectively used in the middle of failure.

Passage: Acts 28:1-16 Intro: Standing on the beach of an unknown island, freezing cold with both seawater and rainwater dripping off his nose, I wonder if Paul was a little puzzled. 1. his plan had been to go to Rome and have an audience with the highest powers of his world. 2. and instead he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Let Everything That Has Breathe Praise The Lord.”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

God created all creation to worship and praise Him. Even the fowl and the birls of the air give the Lord praise.“Let Everything That Has Breathe Praise The Lord.”

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “Let Everything That Has Breathe Praise The Lord.” Written By: Reverend Levi Howard Wright PSALM 150:1-6 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cave Of Adullam

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

A look at David and the patience he had while knowing he was called to be King in the future, yet with Saul still hunting him down to kill him.

THE CAVE OF ADULLAM 1 Samuel 22:1-2 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him. [2] And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Longsuffering Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 10, 2008

Longsuffering, patient is the character of God and is a manifestation of His presence at work in our lives. This sermon examines the longsuffering of God, our need of patience and it’s development in the life of the believer

The Fruit of The Spirit - Longsuffering Scripture:Gal 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self–control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The past few weeks we have been studying the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational