Sermons on Peace Love Joy:

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 30, 2002

Submitting to one another is not a matter of law, but of liberty. It is not the chain of bondage we tend to make it out to be. Rather, it is the triumph of one who has been set free.

You are Free to Submit to One Another Ephesians 5:21-6:9 Pastor Jim Luthy In our study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we have learned the importance of pursuing understanding and receiving grace. Those who understand the blessings we have in Christ and have received the grace to proclaim him, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A-Life" In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

Through our salvation in Christ, we are made alive in Him. Through His death, we find our life. Not only are we made alive through Christ’s death, but we begin a new life in Him, thus making us "A-life" in Christ. The sermon explores what it means to

“A-Life” in Christ Colossians 2:6-15 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church July 29, 2007 9th Sunday After Pentecost Friends, you and I are alive and have “a-life” in Christ! In our reading today from Colossians, the Apostle Paul is writing to the Christians in the young Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Thanks

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 25, 2006

The original Thanksgiving Proclaimation

George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience And Its Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand some of the benefits of patience as given by God and used for His purposes.

Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 38 – Elijah, The Little Cloud and the Great Rain – I Kings18:41-46 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the benefits of patience as given by God and used for His purposes. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Elijah teaches us some of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wife For Andy Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

The Virtue of Patience Introduction: There once was a man who prided himself on being extremely punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 a.m. He rose, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, grabbed his briefcase, drove to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relational Climate Dysfunction Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

Attitudes. We’ve all seen them. What do you do when those around you seem to have bad attitudes that constantly beat you down?

Romans 12:13-15 (AMP) 13Contribute to the needs of God’s people [sharing in the necessities of the saints]; pursue the practice of hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Dec 29, 2001

How christians can be joyful.

Rejoice in the Lord! Sometimes, you make the most amazing discoveries when you are preaching. When I received the preaching plan for this quarter and discovered which passage I was to preach on, I was reminded once again, about how God listens and remembers all that goes in this place. The last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Covet

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2002

The Tenth Commandment

Exo 20:17 DO NOT COVET We have come to the last of the 10 commandments - "You shall not covet." Exo 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See You Soon: Finding Peace In Conflicts Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001

A plea to pursue peace even in the midst of conflict

Postcards from the Past: Finding Peace in Conflicts Scripture Reading: 3 John 1-14 Little Billy was playing in the family room while his dad watched the evening news on TV. When the newscaster started talking about rioting and unrest between Israelis and Palestinians, Billy turned to his dad. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Love Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 13, 2023

Only the Lord’s love is perfect, unlimited, and eternal and only through His Word and His Spirit can we begin to comprehend the immensity and the intensity of this love.

Last Sunday, we shared from John 15 where Jesus was speaking about His identity as the true vine, the source of new life. Jesus was actually comparing Himself as the true vine to the false vine - the nation of Israel who produced bad fruit. Those who derived their lives from the old and saw ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Pentecost C Demons All Around

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

Demonic possessions take many forms in our lives, Jesus promises deliverance

3 Pentecost C LUKE 8:26-39 24 June 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen A couple of years ago, a movie was created to remember one of the largest maritime disasters in history, the sinking of the Titanic. Here was a ship built that "could not sink", a ship built with an opulence that was unrivaled. It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Gaining Victory Over Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007

God’s help for anger

Last week we began our series “Victory in Jesus,” to help us realize that through Jesus Christ we have been given victory over sin and the power of evil. Unfortunately even though we have this victory we still struggle with temptation and desires of the flesh. I firmly believe that God wants us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Live Again

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong e-mail address! A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.

A lesson to be learned from typing the wrong e-mail address! A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the very same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006

A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-19, Luke 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Through Praise

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2019

Gods greatest desire is that we – you and I - would act like Him and live with Him. God placed His nature in us and as a believer His presence lives in us (Gen 2:8). He desires to interact with us through praise which encompasses prayer and worship as well.

Introduce the video clip to CHC church – from Insanity of God! Dmitri’s Song by Chris Long – the sacrifice and the true meaning of praise is revealed in Dmitri’s life and song of praise that he sang every day in prison at sunrise to Jesus! He did this for 17 years. Even with the persecution, the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational