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Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2007

Centuries before Christ, the prophet shares a divine vision of perfect peace, which Christians believe is fulfilled through the risen Christ.

Easter Day Yr C, 8/04/2007 Isa 65:17-25 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Perfect Peace” A few years back a west coast bishop returned home from a meeting of his denomination’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace That Surpasses

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

Peace on Earth, Good will toward all men. This peace has been elusive. There is a peace that surpasses all understanding, it is the peace that Jesus gives.

Peace that Surpasses Phil. 4:2-9 What is Peace? Roget’s Thesaurus has these words after peace; calm, quiet, stillness, tranquility, silence, harmony and serenity. The word used here in Philippians 4 is defined as “one, peace, quietness, rest and set at one again. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Now

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 12, 2010

Funeral message for Matthew Jackson, a quiet man whose chief pleasure was to be among family and friends and who devoted himself to a disabled son.

There are two kinds of quiet people. There are those who are quiet because, to tell the truth, they have nothing to say! And then there are those who are quiet because they are simply content with what they know; they have no need to impress anyone else. There are two kinds of quiet people. Two ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 16, 2015

Our society has hijacked Christmas from all of us over the years turning it into one of the biggest commercial events ever. We have to stop this attack on our sacred holiday and tell the world sorry – Christmas is about The Prince of Peace.

The Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:7 KJV Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7-8, John 16:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Missing Peace

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

How can we have peace with God? The text gives us the answer - "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ".

1. A POSITION "Therefore being justified by faith" What is justification? Just-as-if-I’d-never-sinned When we place our faith in Christ alone, God the Father treats us as if we had never sinned. Remember that justification is by faith. It is obtained not attained. In the previous chapter Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016

Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Oil Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Peace is the lubricant that keeps a good thing going. It keeps us in flight, and protects us from the heat of frustration, and the wear and tare of worry and tension that can cause us to lose altitude, and even crash.

Years ago a visitor returning from Dublin told of how he put MacDuncan, the village fool, to the test. He poured the contents of his purse out on the ground, and told him to take any coin he wished. MacDuncan's eyes lit up, and the people of the village gathered around for another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Peace At Last

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2019

When will wars come to an end? When will all people live in harmony? This sermon gives us the answer.

My assignment today is to talk about peace. So naturally I think of war. It seems that humans are very keen on war. In many ways, it is our thing. We talk peace and make war. In the past 6,000 years of recorded history only 200 of those have been peaceful. It is estimated that between 90 and 95 % ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Peace With God

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 2, 2011

If you want to learn how to run you look at someone doing 100 meters in under 10 seconds.

Romans 5:1-5 Children's Moment - stretch arm holding golf club - suffering - 18 holes - endurance - better player - character - hope to become a better player - Paul says: "suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope" Self-Improvement "suffering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring peace found in Christ, which transcends understanding and remains steadfast in all life's circumstances.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of understanding and living out God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers on separate paths, but as fellow travelers on the road of faith, bound by a shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, John 14:27

Topics: Living In Peace, Through Good And Bad Times

The Gospel Of Peace

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 28, 2011

God offers PEACE (through Jesus Christ) to world right here, right now!

Luke 2:9-14 says, “the angel of the Lord said unto them, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born a Savior, which is Christ the Lord…there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: *other

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2012

Jesus in the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat, Peace on Earth Hear it every Christmas time, But hope and history won't rhyme, So what's it worth This peace on Earth – (From Peace on Earth – U2)

Dakota Community Church December 9, 2012 Peace on Earth Luke 2:8-20 So And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Need Of Peace

Contributed by Daniel Elmore on Jan 1, 2015

Peace is not the absent of storms. God can give us peace on the inside when there are storms on the outside.

The need of peace Confusion, frustration, tension, violence, sickness, and even death are widespread in our world. We see family against family, members against members, and countries against countries. We agree we need peace. Where politicians, Saints, and consumers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The Word of God present Jesus as the Prince of Peace. His peace is enjoyed by those who based their faith off that truth.

A Christmas Peace Christians depend upon the truths found in the Word of God and in the forgiveness that is given in Jesus’ name, this brings them a great peace. Psalm 119:165 says, “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” “Law” (torah) is used twenty-five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lasting Peace Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Sldies freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the only place in the world to find genuine, lasting peace.

The Church Has Got Talent (CHGT 01) The Church Has the Only Message of Lasting Peace John 14: 25-31 This morning I want to invite you to join me as we start a brand new mini series I have entitled "The Church has Got Talent." The Church is, by biblical account, by divine definition and by Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: *other