Sermons on Peanuts:

“when Should We Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 30, 2014

Though we can forgive without ever speaking to the offender about their offense, sometimes, God might lead us to do so.

Today, we are going to move from a consideration of forgiveness to thinking together about reconciliation. We have said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. Reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hail That Will Get Your Attention Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 21, 2018

The Bible talks about three types of listeners: active, passive, and forgetful. Only one leads to blessing and life, so it is imperative it is the type of listening we do.

Introduction There is a Peanuts comic strip where Peppermint Patty and her friend are walking to school. Peppermint Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask to be Mary in the Christmas pageant.” Her friend replies, “The teacher already asked me.” Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask today.” “She ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise Endings: When? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2019

We might think Christ will judge us based on our correct doctrine, faithful church attendance, or moral behavior. But in our text Jesus offers a different standard: our response to the needy people of this world - the least of these.

Surprise Endings: WHEN? Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We are at the end of our four-part sermon series called Surprise Endings. This parable is different in some ways. It does not begin with “the Kingdom of heaven is like” - leading some to believe it is not specifically a parable. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unfailing Word

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2023

The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.

I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Congregational

Winning Over Worry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Worry can easily steal our peace and joy and tries to take root in our hearts. In Philippians 4, we'll learn how to win over worry and live in the victory that Christ offers to every believer.

Winning Over Worry Philippians 4:6,7 Introduction: Underline phrase: “Be careful for nothing…” “Careful” = is not saying there are not times that require us to be cautious or that I am to never have legitimate concern – to be filled with care – describes an anxious and worrisome heart. Word = ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Much Obliged

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Grace, not law, breaks sin’s dominion—freeing us to reckon ourselves new in Christ and live gratefully responsive, not fearfully obligated.

1) When Creativity Comes Back A painter once lost his entire studio to fire. When the smoke cleared, only one painting survived—charred, blackened, half-destroyed. Friends urged him to throw it away. But instead, he set it back on the easel, mixed new colors, and began painting the flames right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Pray For A Miricle Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

how to pray whem you need a miricle

HOW TO PRAY FOR A MIRACLE Power Through Prayer - Part 3 Luke 18:35-43 Jeff Seaman Much of life is beyond our control. There’s just not anything you can do about it. Sometimes your best efforts aren’t good enough. Sometimes the only thing that will work is a miracle. When do you need a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You: No Doubt About It

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2005

Five amazing facts about God’s love for you.

SPECIAL DAY: VALENTINE’S DAY TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:9-10 TITLE: “GOD LOVES YOU: NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!” INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenaged boys were out cave exploring when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together Is Better

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon is about our need for one another in the body of Christ, and that together we can accomplish God’s plan for our lives.

Together Is Better GNLCC 9/14/2003 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Acts 2:41-47 There are some things in life that just seem to go together. We have come to think of them as one making the other better. Let me see if you can figure out what makes the other better. We have peanut butter and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Riddin' Stinkin' Thinkin' Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 9, 2010

In this sermon, we focus on Jacob, Joseph's father, and his negative, faithless attitude. We learn how to overcome those challenges and learn to trust God more.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a group of elderly men who meet every Wednesday for a coffee. 1. They sit for hours drinking their coffee and discussing the problems facing the world. 2. Usually, their discussion is very negative. 3. One day, one of the men surprised his friends by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Follow Jesus... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2019

When we follow Jesus... 1. He will stretch our faith (vs. 1-7). 2. He will show us great things (vs. 8-11). 3. He will supply us (vs. 11-13).

When We Follow Jesus... The Gospel of John John 6:1-13; Matthew 14:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 28, 2016 (Revised August 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6. Tonight, we will study the Lord's great miracle of feeding the 5,000. But ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Tempted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2001

The First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus was tempted"   When I say the word Jesus what kind of mental picture comes into your mind? Close your eyes for just a second, don’t fall asleep, what kind of picture flashes in your mind’s eye at the sound of the word Jesus? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"God's Flesh And God's Blood"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2001

The meaning of communion...to be preached mainly on World Communion Sunday.

LUKE 22:7-20 “God’s Flesh And God’s Blood” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One Sunday morning when I was three or four years old I sat next to my dad in church, and noticed that there was something going on up front, people were leaving their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Dialogue With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost about Prayer

8th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 11:1-13 Genesis 18:20-32 "A Dialogue with God" Charles Spurgeon the famous British preacher told the following story concerning the power of prayer in one’s life. As Spurgeon was walking down the sidewalk he heard a young man swearing and using God’s name in vain. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran