Sermons on Peace Withing Us:

Peaceful Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Message, Mark

Abiding Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

The sermon teaches that true peace comes from intentionally focusing our thoughts on what is good and true, rather than letting anxious thoughts control us.

Some weeks feel like the noise won’t quit. Screens glow. Headlines glare. Opinions shout. The heart pulls the covers over its head and hopes the storm will pass, yet the mind keeps humming—what if, what if, what if? Maybe that’s you today. You came to church with a smile that says "I’m fine," but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: God's Peace, Longing

Give Peace A Chance Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#4 in series. This is about reconciliation, God with us and then us with others.

Colossians 1:19-23 – Give Peace a Chance Today’s message is one of those I didn’t really want to preach. It’s not that it’s not true; the issue is that people often don’t want hear what is being said. It’s funny how people tell preachers to give them the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Peace At Christmastime Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

Peace, I believe, is something that we all want, something that we all need in our lives. And I also believe that God wants us to be AT peace as well.

December 6, 2009 – PEACE at Christmastime One of America’s greatest poets was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The year 1860 found Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and elated over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signalled the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 14, 2016

This was a devotional talk during the holiday season to express the unique role Jesus has as God's Prince of Peace in which he represents God to us and brings Shalom to the world.

1. Peace Video (WWI story of temporary peace on the front lines) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdobquf1zms 2. Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9.6 I. The King was to be God’s Prince A. The King was to Represent God to the People 1. Thomas Jefferson attended church every Sunday as an example to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 4, 2023

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, God speaks to our hearts about Christmas Peace. The Apostle Paul explained God’s peace as a “peace that surpasses all understanding.” But let’s take a few moments today and look at peace as presented to us in God’s Word.

Today marks the 3rd week of Advent. Our Advent season began with us talking about Christmas HOPE. We learned that our HOPE is in the fact that our Savior has come. God showed us that the reality of Christmas is the fact that our Savior has come. The miracle of Christmas is also that our Savior ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 2:13-14, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27, Acts 10:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2006

Peace is an illusive element in human life, but one we all crave. The Psalmist reminds us that peace is a gift from God and comes from placing our faith in God.

Psalm 46:1-11 “Peace” INTRODUCTION Peace is a condition that is universally craved by humankind, yet it is also a condition that is very illusive. Few people and few nations experience true peace. During the history of humankind, it has been estimated that there have been only fourteen years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 30, 2019

Christmas Eve Message. Look around, there is no peace on Earth. God did not wish for peace on earth, He gave us the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. Jesus is our Peace.

Scripture Reading - Luke 2:8–14 The first Christmas greetings from the angels that first Christmas morning was “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Now 2,000 years later, look around, there is anything but peace. We hear of terrorist attacks, nation rising up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 26, 2020

At Christmas time we may dare to dream about peace on earth, but it doesn't last long. In Jesus, God showed us the way to true peace and it is not cheap.

“In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Grace And Peace Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 10, 2008

Intro to Galatians. Grace and peace go hand in hand. Grace produces peace. Jesus moves us though one are, the present evil age, to the next, the future era, by grace.

Helen brought her car down to the repair shop to have the mechanic fix her car. It seems that her car was slowly losing power and she was afraid that soon she would not be able to accelerate onto the freeway. It turned out to be this little electronic part that needed to be replaced, but the shop ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9, Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a world where there is no war, no fighting, no arguments, and no disputes of any kind? But God has a plan. God sent us a Prince of Peace.

This morning we look at Christmastime in terms of peace, and the “Prince of Peace” Himself. In our world today, man seeks to establish peace, yet whatever successes he might seem to achieve are never permanent. Instead of achieving peace, man continually lives with chaos, confusion, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Board Of Peace Or Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 21, 2026

This sermon contrasts humanity’s endless attempts to manufacture peace in boardrooms with the unshakable rule of the risen Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Board of Peace or Prince of Peace Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) Rev. Kelvin L. Parks 21 February 2026 ________________________________________ Church, please stand to your feet as we read God's Word. Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) (v.1) Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Mind Right (With The Help Of God)

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 11, 2017

Philippians 4:8 calls us to think upon such things as truth, nobility, righteousness, purity, loveliness, etc. Why? What help will that be to the Christian. More importantly, what help will that be for the Kingdom of God in drawing others to Jesus?

Please open your Bibles to Philippians 4:4-9 which we will read in a few minutes. Our new memory verse is actually a follow-on to one of our earlier memory Scriptures; Philippians 4:6-7. “Finally, Brothers (or Brethren) …” Newer versions have “brothers and sisters”. Why? We who have grown up on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 11, 2006

The holy angles were proclaiming peace on Earth, we hear this and we often think of the Christmas song based on this Scripture. It is recorded in the Scriptures for more than just a song, God was speaking to us...

Luke 2:13- 14. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! The holy angles were proclaiming peace on Earth, we hear this and we often think of the Christmas song based on this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible