Sermons on Peel:

Your Work Matters To God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013

God provides for us and demonstrates his love by blessing our labor.

(Title borrowed from the title of an excellent book by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks) Do you love going to work? According to a Forbes Magazine article, “Finding Your Dream Job” Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching in Oakland, Calif says that “87% of workers are unhappy with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 7 - Why Does Bad Stuff Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2010

We all ask it....why? And "why me"? Is there an answer?

Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. Job 1:1 (TMSG) --- No rest for me, ever—death has invaded life. Job 3:26b (TMSG) Why does bad stuff happen to good people? This question is such a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Closet Christians

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 17, 2001

Encouraging believers to declare themselves as such in the light of our powerful Gospel.

Closet Christians! Rom 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Let God Heal Your Painful Past" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

We become changed people when Christ touches our life and we have a new identity

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 12, 2003 Let God Heal Your Painful Past How to: Take on a New Identity Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 21, 2002

A sermon for Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday John 8:31- 36 "Freedom" 31 ¶ Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"Taking On A New Identity In Christ"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 10, 2005

Too many times we allow old labels to stick tightly even after we have come to Christ. How can we get old negative labels off so that we can become what Christ intended for us to be?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree August 14, 2005 Taking on a New Identity in Christ Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that he was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Can Humans Have Integrity?

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

Satan challenges God asumption that Job is righteous. The open question of Job is, "Can humans serve God for who he is?" Can they have real integrity.

When I was a child my mom had to promise me she would give me a prize if I was good in the grocery store. I didn’t get that many prizes. But the motivation for my goodness was a prize. As I matured my Mother would ask me to be good in the store out of respect for her and the other shoppers. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Four Men Who Got Close To The Cross And Were Changed Forever

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

History records many incredible conversion experiences of Christians, but some of the most remarkable conversion experiences occurred in and around the time of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Four Men Who Got Close to the Cross and Were Changed Forever Chuck Sligh March 23, 1997 (I believe the source of the skeleton of this outline came from one of the Preach for a Year sermon outline books but am not certain. If anyone knows the source so I can properly attribute, please contact me at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

There's Rest At The Rock

Contributed by Jerome Cade on May 24, 2005

When your heart is overwhemled God will lead you to the Rock that’s higher than yourself. Jesus is bidding that you come and receive what He has to offer at the Rock.

There’s a gospel song that’s being played over the airwaves; it says, "…when my heart is overwhelmed... lead me to the rock, lead me to the rock that’s higher than I." What an awesome song! We are all overwhemled during various stages of our lives and God has a place he wants to lead us to; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 62:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness And Advent

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 24, 2015

Advent begins our journey towards Christmas. It is also a vital part of our holiness journey. Do we understand the true nature of a holiness journey? Let's see what the Holy Spirit has to share about our holiness journey!

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Genesis 17:1-8 and Psalms 25:1-10 Title: Holiness and Advent Proposition: Advent begins our annual journey towards Christmas. It is also a part of our holiness journey. INTRO: Grace and Peace to you this morning from God our Father and the LORD Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dads And Grads

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 15, 2013

A message for Dads and Grads

Fathers – we men are called to be made either strong enough for commercial use or good enough for residential purposes. Out in the world we are expected to be tough, made to last, competitive and impactful. Back at home, the essentials are gentleness, loving, caring and sensitive. So you can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Luther Reformation

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

1517 the Reformation began with the 95 Thesis

Reformation Sunday Let us pray. As disciples of Mt. Pilgrim who are we, what are we? Are we righteous people? Are we saved? What should we be doing? What should we not be doing? If someone was to ask you when you walk outside this building this morning who are you and what do you believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Easily Angered

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 21, 2013

God can do wonders and mould us fabulously only when we truly cooperate with Him!

DAY 15 of 40 days of fasting! Join to experience His Power! Not easily angered! 1 Corinthians 13:5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. This devotion has a prophetic word for each one of you that will affect your personal life, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal