Sermons on Peace:

God Sent Jesus To Give Us Peace Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

Amidst a world of turmoil and war and sin, Jesus came to bring peace.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church David Simpson November 25, 2012 God Sent Jesus to Give us Peace Luke 1:67-79 We went to see the movie: "Lincoln" last week. It is the story of a small part of Abraham Lincoln's presidency as he sought to free the slaves. It portrayed briefly the horrors of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Christian Church

Come Away With Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 21, 2012

Sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

Mark 6: 30 – 34 / Come Away With Me Intro: One day Jack, a woodsman challenged Rex, his friend, to an all-day tree chopping contest. Jack worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break; while Rex had a leisurely lunch and took several breaks during the day. At the end of the day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And Peace To You / (Why Mentioned So Often In The New Testament?)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 20, 2012

"Grace and peace to you ..." Eighteen times we hear this exact greeting or a variation in the pages of the New Testament. Why is this the favored greeting of the apostles? Updated April 2022.

"Grace and peace to you ..." Eighteen (18) times... we hear this exact greeting... or a variation of it... in the pages ...of the New Testament It is used as the opening sentence ... from our service ... of Morning Prayer: These words should be familiar: Hear God's Word to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:14, Revelation 1:4-8, Philippians 1:2, Revelation 2:10-15, Ephesians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Think About These Things Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

We can get ourselves pretty depressed and worried and fearful and even sick if we let our minds dwell on so many ‘bad’ things. We ought to spend a lot more time thinking about good things, and not so much time worrying about bad things.

Think about these things…November 29, 2009 Philippians 4:8,9 What are you thinking about right now? Maybe you are thinking about how nice it is to be in church this morning, with people who think it’s nice to have you here. Maybe you’re having thoughts about what you had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Big Buts

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 27, 2014

A short talk asking what big buts we are carrying around with us. What big buts are looming in our lives? In the midst of our statements that start with, "But I can't ..." Jesus comes and says, "Shalom. Peace be with you!"

On the evening of that first day of the week the disciples were together, with the doors locked because they were afraid. I can imagine what they may have been thinking, and I guess there were some massive ‘buts’ in the room! But it wasn’t meant to be like this. We followed him ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Cast All Your Worries On The Lord

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Feb 13, 2018

Jesus was crucified and His blood was shed so that we would not have to be burdened by the cares of this world.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. The New International version writes it this way Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. When I saw this verse. I had to read it 2 or 3 times then I understood what the Lord was saying and it stopped all the lies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2017

We know that we are living in troubling times; the economy is tight, jobs are scarce, corruption and crime is all around us. The world is not a safe place. Where is Peace. Longfellow wrote about peace, or rather, the lack of peace.

Today we start a new sermon series called "The Carols of Christmas," where we will look at a few of the favorite carols and consider their Biblical message for today. Today we are looking at peace. We lit the Advent Candle of Peace this morning and you heard David read a few verses concerning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Advent - The Promise Of Peace: Jesus, Our Prince Of Peace Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 2:8-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2024

Advent is a season of expectation and hope. In this sermon we turn our attention to peace—the peace we all long for in a world marked by conflict, anxiety, and division.

The Promise of Peace: Jesus, Our Prince of Peace Theme: Jesus brings peace to a restless and troubled world. Key Verse: “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:14, NLT) Introduction Advent is a season of expectation and hope. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Romans 5:1, Matthew 5:9, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 4:7, James 3:18, John 14:27, Micah 5:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter To The Exiles.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

Seek the peace of the place in which God has placed you, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

A LETTER TO THE EXILES. Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7. This letter is addressed from Jeremiah in Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets and people in exile in Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1). Jeremiah had already prophesied that the exile would last seventy years (cf. Jeremiah 25:12). Our text ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Peace I Give You Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 7, 2003

2nd Sunday of Advent, 2003 -- How we can have peace in a world of turmoil by following Jesus’ teachings.

My Peace I Give You 2nd Sunday of Advent, 2003 Based, in part, on a message by William Richard Ezell Scripture Ref: Isaiah 9:6; 26:3 Colossian 3:15 Micah 5:4-5 Philippians 4:6-7 John 14:27 Psalm 119:165, 167 Romans 5:1-2; 14:19 Proverbs 3:5-6 Additional References: The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:4-5

The God Who Gives Peace In Chaos Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 16, 2025

No matter the storms that may be raging in your life today, the God of peace is able to calm them and give you rest.

THE GOD WHO GIVES PEACE IN CHAOS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world full of turbulence, confusion, and uncertainties. At times, it seems as though storms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The King Who Brings Peace

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Palm Sunday

“Jesus, the King who brings Peace…” Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Throughout our Lenten journey this year we have been traveling with Luke as our companion. All our readings have been taken from his Gospel and today we continue our journey by turning to Luke 19:28-44, here we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 13, 2015

Part one of this two part series focuses on how we can have peace in the midst of our troubles. The example used is a track runner who runs the hurdles.

“Hurdles And The Peace Of God…” Part 1 Scriptures: John 14:1-3; 27; Gen. 3:8-9; Mark 4:35-40; Isa. 26:3 Introduction How many of you have had a long week? How many of you have had a long 2015? This morning I want to briefly share with you from a topic of “Hurdles And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Teaching Of The Holy Spirit, And The Peace Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023

The Holy Spirit teaches us to recall, and to apply, what we have learned. Jesus leaves us the Peace which the world cannot give.

THE TEACHING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND THE PEACE OF CHRIST. John 14:25-27. 6. Also in the meantime, the Holy Spirit teaches us (John 14:25-26). *While Jesus is away, we have the Holy Spirit whom the Father sends in Jesus’ name, to help us and teach us and bring to mind the things which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peaceful Life Because Of The Powerful God

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Dec 9, 2024

David testifies the power of God, that God can do all things especially for His children.

I. The ALL-KNOWING God 1. In what we do *verses 1 & 3, (He SEES what we do every SECOND) "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." 2. In what we think *verse 2, (nothing is HIDDEN from HOLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-14

Denomination: Baptist