Sermons on Peace Like A River:

Shake It Off Like Paul

Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Jan 4, 2017

Paul was able to keep pressing because he knew how to shake it off!

PAUL WAS ABLE TO KEEP PRESSING BECAUSE HE KNEW HOW TO SHAKE IT OFF!!! Acts 13: - 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 51 But they SHOOK OFF the dust of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:50-52, Acts 18:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Strength And Peace In God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In times of change and uncertainty, we should turn our focus towards God. His presence is with us through His Spirit within us. He is our safe haven, providing us protection. He empowers us with His strength.

Today, I want to share with you a powerful message based on Psalm 46. This psalm reminds us that God is our safe haven and source of strength, always ready to help us in times of trouble. It is a comforting and reassuring message that we can hold onto, especially when faced with uncertainty and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Topics: Strength In God, God's Presence

The Prince Of Peace: God’s Plan To Bring Peace To The World

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Today, we look at Christ’s role as the Prince of Peace, and consider the peace He has already brought, as well as the peace that is yet to come. Notice that as with all prophecy fulfillment to come, it centers around the restoration of Israel.

The Prince of Peace: God’s Plan to Bring Peace to the World December 8, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Isaiah 9:1-6 1 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Heaven- A Place Like No Other Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 25, 2019

2 things: 1) Talk more about our eternal home- the actual place 2) Who will be in heaven Material adapted from Chauncey Crandall, MD, book entitled, "Touching Heaven"

HoHum: Heaven is a wonderful place, filled with glory and grace, I wanna see my Savior’s face, cause heaven is a wonderful place, I wanna go there! WBTU: Like an exciting move trailer, God’s Word previews this place and our future, whetting our desire for the real thing. And though what we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 22:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And Drink (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2012

The reason your life might stink, is because your life has become a stagnant storage tank instead of rivers of living water!

John 7:37-39-On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Like Sheep Among Wolves Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 11, 2017

Harvest, Courage, Urgency, Salvation

FAITH OVER FEAR - Like Sheep Among Wolves Luke 10:1-12 February 19, 2023 Introduction: Jesus and his disciples are walking down the road to another village when a man approaches Jesus and says, “I’ll Follow you wherever you go!” And Jesus wants to make sure he knows what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No One Likes A Pyromaniac God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Sep 22, 2014

This sermon will answer the question of why there is a hell and why a loving God will sentence people to this horrible place.

Background: Ill: Most awful of deaths is to be burned up or to find someone who has died this way. There is no peace found on a corpse that has been found burned. • Read Revelation 20:11-15. The difficulty of the subject of hell is trying to harmonize the concept of a loving gracious God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fierce Raged The Tempest O'er The Deep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2004

How do we react in the storms of life - like Jesus or like the disciples

Luke 8:22-25 (revised version) 15-02-04 Briningham and Binham Our Gospel reading this morning is the story of Jesus stilling the storm on the Sea of Galilee as it is better known. Three things strike me from the passage: 1. Jesus’ attitude in the storm 2. The disciples’ attitude ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Anglican

Go In Peace? Naaman Healed

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jun 25, 2003

Naaman has just told Elisha that he will be going back to his Pagan land and will visit a temple of the god Rimmon. He will bow down right smack in the midst of active idol worship in the temple. Wow! Elisha said, "go in peace" to that?

Read: 2 Kings 5:19 “Go in peace,” Elisha said. Here we find one of the greatest miracles of the Bible. Naaman is healed of Leprosy. It is a feel good story that makes us all warm and fuzzy inside. We can read it, feel blessed, and move right along to the next story when Elisha causes an axe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19, Luke 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 2, 2018

Psalm 1 is a wisdom Psalm and focuses on God’s Word, God’s blessing on those who obey it and meditate on it, and God’s ultimate judgment on those who rebel.

11-10-13 Tom Lowe Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Look Like: A God-Like Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 1, 2006

We are called to Christlikeness.

WHO DO YOU LOOK LIKE? A GOD-LIKE COMMUNITY Ephesians 4.24-5.2 S: Community C: A God-Like Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE CALLED TO CHRISTLIKENESS. ?: What? What does that look like? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians five characteristics ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Of Jesus, Less Of Me Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

True strength is found in humility, surrender, and letting Jesus shine through our lives.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Less Like Me by Zach Williams “A little more like mercy, a little more like grace, a little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith… A little more like Jesus, a little less like me.” That is a powerful prayer put to music. A prayer that I believe every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:29-30, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:3-5, Matthew 8:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Foot Will Not Slip

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 19, 2020

This promise of God is much more than just holding you from slipping and falling, He protects your going and coming!

Your foot Psalm 121:3”He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.” This promise of God is much more than just holding you from slipping and falling, I was just exploring this and preached in live-stream this Sunday in our Shiloh Revival Church, let me share my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Source Of Peace, Joy, And Security Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

God's peace, joy, and security are all displayed in this one passage

Jesus begins tonight’s passage where we began a few weeks ago by saying, READ. Let’s look tonight at the source of our peace, our joy, and our security. Let’s start by talking a little about this peace that Jesus mentions. Peace means to bind together, to join, to weave together. It means that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Is Like A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 5, 2019

Jesus spoke of many parables regarding the Kingdom. Jesus in His earthly mission inaugurates the Kingdom. As King He is the embodiment of it. In power He demonstrates it and in truth proclaims it. He breaks through fear bringing freedom and healing.

Jesus spoke of many parables regarding the Kingdom. Jesus in His earthly mission inaugurates the Kingdom. As King He is the embodiment of it. In power He demonstrates it and in truth proclaims it. He breaks through fear bringing freedom and healing. Today let us look at the Kingdom as a mustard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:1-3, Luke 24:33, Acts 13:44-49, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)