Sermons on Peace Makers:

"Fix Me, Jesus”: O Lord, Fix Me

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 4, 2017

What Does it mean to allow jesus to be the controlling force in your life and to live like Jesus is in controle

“Fix Me, Jesus”: O Lord, Fix Me Scripture Focus: Genesis 45:1-15, 50:15-21 45 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Isaiah 49:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Championing Stability-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

1 of 2. The Psalmist Championed the stability & security of God’s people. The Holy Spirit champions the stability of God’s people. But When or Where does that occur? The stability of God’s people is championed within...

CHAMPIONING STABILITY—Psalm 119:165 Attention: Tactful Lieutenant: A certain lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he called a soldier in to the office & said "Kramer, your grandmother died." Understandably, the soldier’s spirit was completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Growth

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 16, 2017

Peace with yourself, peace with neighbors and peace with the world is what we need to live as Christians. We fail to grow when we live our lives for others and become afraid of losing the affection and approval of those we think are important in our lives

Imagine a Church with some problems, where some people are fighting to become leaders. Yet, despite their own problems, when they heard that the individual who helped to establish the church was in need, they all come together, contributed money to send to help the individual. The leader wrote back ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2018

There are two basic attitudes in this world - those who insist upon their privileges, & those who remember their responsibilities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Samuel 25:36-38 ILL. Somebody took the time to talk with a bunch of kids about their ideas concerning "love," & here are some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Samuel 25:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2009

Prayer is a tough subject. The problem is our prayers are very superficial for the most part...We don’t often consider if the point of the glimpse into the Garden is to show us that the best human effort from the holiest Man who ever lived even tends towa

"Overcome" Romans 8:26-39 (The Message) Romans 8:37 - No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. _________________________________________________________ “Overcome” – at first glance one might feel this presentation promises to be boring. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

It Is Well! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2015

A funeral sermon, challenge for those present at the service of a man recently come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour.

I first met ……. around 20 months ago when his nephew brought him along to a service here at the Salvation Army. ……. was keen to sort things out with “God” as he felt spiritually distant from him. in the course of time we spent a bit of time in prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Considered Alien-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2015

2 of 2. Peter addressed his circular letter to those who were considered as aliens in the world. But why are these considered as alien? Christians are considered alien by...

CONSIDERED ALIEN-II—1Peter 1:1-2 ALIEN ENOUGH? Attention: Remedy? We must consider the way Christians appear to a lost world—To many we are strange, weird, alien & thereby, a little fruity. There was a song some years back by DC Talk entitled ‘Jesus Freak.’ “I saw a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 28, 2009

We continue to look at how the Lord desires us to live in the war zone of this age - compliant with government as long as it doesn’t force us to violate God’s Word and loving to others who are not as far along as we in their walk with God.

Living as a believer in this age is like being in a war zone. It’s hostile territory. In chapters 12-15 Paul explains how we can not only exist, but do God’s will and even thrive in enemy lands. We do it by knowing our place and purpose. Our place is as a part of the body of Christ and our purpose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Work In Chaos

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2009

Peace in the world of Chaos?

11So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,£ called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Trust Him

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 23, 2009

Place your faith and trust in the Lord for He is the only one who is completely trustworthy.

Text: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). Trust in the Lord for what? What does it mean to trust in the Lord? When should we trust in the Lord? Why should we trust in the Lord? How do we trust in the Lord? What is trust or what does it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Better Than Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 16, 2009

In this lesson we see David put in two situations where he could enact revenge on Saul. In both cases he does not take matters into his own hands, but trusts in the Lord. We learn the lesson that we can experience something better than revenge.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly lady was getting ready to pull her Cadillac into a parking space when a young man whipped into her spot in his red sports car. 1. He got out and she put her window down and said, “Who do you think you are, Sonny?” 2. The young man replied, “I’m young and I’m ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

Jude wants to clear the air – help us understand the truth about “what it means to be a Christian”.

Knowing God’s Blessings Jude 1-2 PROPOSITION: Because you receive rich blessings in Christ, you must be faithful to God’s calling. I. Know your true position – being a servant. v. 1a Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, A. Being committed to Christ’s lordship. 1. Jude was a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Joy #6: Keep Calm And Overcome Anxiety Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 6, 2013

God wants us to experience peace with others and in our hearts. This happens as we walk in unity and overcome anxiety.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #6: KEEP CALM AND OVERCOME ANXIETY! INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you seen all of the “Keep Calm and Carry on” posters? Keep calm and Dance… Play Football… Make Coffee… Call Batman… Stay Awesome… Avoid Zombies… • So many people in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: *other

Chronos: James #8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Make no mistake conflict comes from the evil one and true peace comes from God

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Thought & Reflection

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 28, 2022

Thought and Reflection often feature prominently in our lives.

Esther Hicks, an American inspirational speaker and author once remarked: “Your life is but a reflection of the predominance of your thoughts.” Romans 12:2 confirms: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Jeremiah 29:11, James 1:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5