Sermons on Peace Vs Doubt:

Nobody Likes To Be Corrected Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 28, 2019

God corrects those He loves. It's difficult to read the news and see events in the world today without seeing God's hand in some of the tragedies around us-calling us to repentance and change and restoration. This is a brief meditation on Proverbs 3:11-12

(written October 2018) Proverbs 3 11 do not reject the correction of the GOD, my son, nor get sick of His punishment. 12 Because the person GOD loves, He judges, just as a father does his favourite son. Correction Nobody likes to be corrected. One hundred years ago today, the fighting of World ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: *other

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 4th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Christ. The rest we find in Jesus is unlike any other rest. It is a holy rest.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Came To Earth As A Baby

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 18, 2019

God came down to earth as a helpless, tiny baby

Luke 12:1-20 This week we are not going to add additional characters to the crèche, but talk about what the Christmas story really means – to us and to the world. The story of Christmas begins, not with the manger of Bethlehem, but many thousands, perhaps millions of years before, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Party On! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2019

We all know that there were parties last evening, some that lasted well into the morning hours. But I venture to say that these parties were not celebrations of religious faith, such as the ones implied by today’s Scriptures.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Party On! Today’s Scriptures are so brief that if our minds are not focused, we might not remember any of them. I’ve wondered if that was an act of mercy on the part of those who back in the 1960's put together the three-year cycle of readings, and saw New ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson # 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2018

Christianity which began with quiet meetings in the humble Jewish homes, or oratory, by the river-side, had spread in Philippi and has by now settled down into a stable and permanent church organization.

Date: 3/15/18 Lesson # 1 Title: Salutation Text: (Philippians 1:1-2) Scripture: (Philippians 1:1-2, NIV) 1 Paul{P1] and Timothy{P2], servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons{P3]: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering God

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 13, 2021

On Remembrance Sunday we remember conflicts and we remember members of the armed forces who gave their lives. But above all, we need to remember God.

Talk for Remembrance Sunday, 14 November 2021 Today is Remembrance Sunday. In the UK we observe Remembrance DAY on the 11th of November and we observe Remembrance SUNDAY on the second Sunday in November. On both of those days we REMEMBER members of the armed forces who gave their lives in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Candle Lighting Litanies, 2021

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2021

The litanies for lighting the first four candles of Advent are based upon the text of Romans 5:1-8 in which the theme of hope, peace, joy, and love all appear,

Week 1 Narrator 1: Happy New Year’s! Narrator 2: It’s not New Years. It’s a month away. Narrator 1: No it’s really New Years Day on the Christian Calendar. The first week of Advent begins the New Christian year. Narrator 2: What is Advent? I hear it has something to do with Christmas. Narrator ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Joy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 10, 2021

There is a distinct difference between happiness and the joy that Christ offers in a loving and obedient relationship with Him.

WHY DO SO MANY CHRISTIANS FAIL TO EXPERIENCE REAL JOY AND REAL PEACE? COULD IT BE THAT TOO MANY ARE CAUGHT UP IN THE “PASSING PLEASURES” OF THIS WORLD? MAYBE THEY HAVE LET THE WAYS OF LIFE DISTRACT THEM AWAY FROM FAITH AND GOD. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE CALLING THEMSELVES A “CHRISTIAN” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, John 15:11, Mark 8:36, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Walk Worthily Of Your Calling (Ephesians 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

The surprising thing about this, is how Paul unpacks "worthily." It's more about living in peace, unity, and love, than anything else.

Let's start today, by simply reading our passage. Ephesians 4:1-6: Therefore , I exhort you, I, the prisoner of the Lord, worthily to walk of the calling with which you were called, with all humility and meekness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, hurrying to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

When One + One Doesn't Equal Two

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 22, 2021

This message is about living as one with Christ. When we accept Christ we are joined with Him and that means something. This message illustrates how we become one with Him.

When One + One Doesn’t Equal Two Scripture: Genesis 2:24; First Corinthians 1:10; 12:12-13; Ephesians 4:1-6 In my previous two messages discussing what it means to be independent together with God and God’s plumb line, I talked about what happens when we come into agreement with God and begin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

Paul wrote this passage on the fruit of the Spirit to emphasize the believers' community living, peaceful existence in and outside the Church fellowships.

Theme: Fruit of the Spirit Text: John 15:1-8,16 & Galatians 5:22-24 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Let me draw your attention to the portions read to us from John 15:1-8 & Galatians 5:22-24. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Reconciliation Through The Cross

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 23, 2023

Oh, it only takes little things to cause hostilities between people. And once started, it is difficult for them to reconcile. Even little things can cause whole nations to be at war. It doesn't take much.

Alba 2-19-2023 RECONCILIATION THROUGH THE CROSS Ephesians 2:14-18 A minister and his wife were going to give a mid-morning garden party. They invited everyone with engraved invitations. The back yard of the parsonage was manicured, tables decorated the lawn, the clematis vine and rose bushes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace For The Humble - James 4:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

What could be more important than gaining the one quality that determines whether God gives you grace or fights against you?

James 4: 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Introduction Listen very carefully to these words I am about to read because Jesus said your eternal destiny depends on whether you understand them. Matthew 18:1 At that time ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 25, 2020

Thomas asked Jesus, "We don't know the place where you are going, how do we know the way? Jesus replied, " I am the way the truth and the life. Jesus will lead us home.

I AM the way, the truth, and the life John 14:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2020 I Want to Go Home It was 2:15 am and I was standing at the front desk of a hotel in Costa Rica trying to tell someone who spoke no English that I needed two vans to take us to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love So Amazing So Divine

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

You do not want to miss out on the love of Christ!

Proposition: You must receive the love of Christ! I. Because of the greatness of it! A. It paid the greatest price! Revelation 1:5 – His own blood B. It is the greatest amount! John 15:9 – Father’s love for the Son II. Because of the guarantee of it! A. It is not dependent upon ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5, John 15:9, Romans 8:35-39, Ephesians 5:29-30, John 14:27, John 15:9-12, Ephesians 3:17-19, Hebrews 2:17-18, Ephesians 2:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:17, 1 John 4:7-21, Romans 5:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist