Sermons on Peace Makers:

The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 20, 2012

Worldly wisdom brings disorder; heavenly wisdom brings peace.

The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/21/12 How many of you watched “Fearless Felix” make a death-defying jump out of a balloon more than 24 miles above the earth last Sunday? On his way down, he hit speeds of 844 miles per hour, shattering the sound ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day Rest

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2012

Only in Jesus can we find true rest. He says Come to me, I will Carry your burdens, all you have to do is Commit yourself to my yoke.

Labor Day Rest Matthew 11:28-30 Start sermon time with you tube video of the seven dwarfs singing Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho; it’s off to Work We Go. Intro: I love that song, don’t you? Grumpy was always my favorite dwarf. We have changed that song just a little bit over the years haven’t we? We now sing I Owe, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2011

What are the benefits to salvation? Not just in the sweet by and by, but in the nasty now and now? They are many and this sermon will be in several parts. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Benefits of Justification Romans 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BenefitsJustification.html What are the benefits of justification? Escaping hell? Going to heaven? Yes! In the future. But how about right now? The first few chapters have shown us our need for justification and how we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas: Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

During a time of great pressure during Ahaz reign over Judah God promised a sign of deliverance. That sign has its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Christmas promise. Immanuel, God with us.

Intro: God has a promise for every pain, pressure, and problem we face. Ahaz and the southern nation of Judah was in a very pressing situation in this passage. The northern kingdom of Israel ( Ephraim) and the kingdom of Syria (Aram) had formed an alliance to resist Assyria to the northeast. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Peacemaker In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

The Bible teaches that when a member of the church errs in doctrine or conduct, the other members should hold him accountable and seek to restore him.

Becoming a Peacemaker in the Local Church Introduction: 1. The words “disciple” and “discipline” come from the same root word which has to do with education or learning. 2. The church should be a place where learning is taking place so that believers can, in turn, become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Bible Church

"the World Has Never Been The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2018

A meditation for Christmas Eve.

“The World has Never Been the Same” Luke 2:1-20 The story of Christmas is not a fairy-tale from long, long ago that takes place in a land far, far away. Included in the story are identifiable names and places. The birth of God into our world doesn’t happen outside of human history but through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Let It Be

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2019

This message is about how powerful the words "Let", "It", and "Be" are in Scripture as it relates to how we are to function as Christians in this world.

Let It Be Scriptures: Philippians 2:3, 5-8; 4:6; Ephesians 4:25, 29; 1 John 4:7 The title of my message this morning is “Let It Be.” Two weeks ago I asked all of us to make a choice, a choice to be all in for Christ in 2019. Making this choice requires each of us to change how we think and how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 4:25, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Graveside service for an elderly woman with dementia.

Let’s conclude our service today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the paths of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Panic Or Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 21, 2020

Trusting In God

As we are going through this era of panic cause by the corona virus, I think that a decision must be made. In fact, if you are dealing with any crisis in life rather it’s health, financial, marriage, or even your job I believe that a decision must be made. Isaiah 26:4 he teaches us to Trust ye in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkest Of All Nights – The Garden (2020 Sermon) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 28, 2020

Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53 - Sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place - Obedience (vs 39-45) (2). The Kiss - Treachery (vs 47-48) (3). The Sword - Rebellion (vs 49-51) (4). The Cup - Submission (vs 52-54a) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. • In one particular comic strip, • Snoopy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

The Gift Of Silence

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Apr 2, 2020

The world doesn't value silence, but making time to be silent is crucial for psychological and spiritual health.

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life. For instance, since God is omnipotent, we'd expect that he'd speak to Elijah through a strong driving wind or an earthquake as found in our first reading (1 Kg 18, 15-45). Instead, we find that Elijah comes out of hiding from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

God Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 14, 2019

Christ Jesus is the "glue" that holds our lives together.

God Glue Romans 5: 1 - 5 Intro: Have you ever had one of those days that just absolutely wear you out? All you want to do is relax and forget everything so you sit down in your easy chair and turn on the TV. It opens with a commercial for BOWFLEX. You know the one where the guy says he is 42 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2019

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Consider Your Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 22, 2019

From the amazing stories of multiplying of bread and walking on water I want to share some faith principles and seek God’s blessing as we consider them.

CONSIDER YOUR FAITH Matthew 14:13-33 Introduction Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Romans 1:17b “…The righteous person will live by faith.” The basis of our Christian life is faith - trust in the living God. How do you rate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Try Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 26, 2016

A sinner's tears of love washed away her sins as her tears washed, kissed and anointed the feet of Christ Jesus.

TRY JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 26, 2016) “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is with me...Thou feedest them with the bread of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Friends