Sermons on Peers:

The Vanishing Father

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 11, 2025

There was a time—not so long ago—when the word “father” evoked strength, stability, and sacrificial love. When a man’s presence brought comfort, not confusion… direction, not detachment… blessing, not brokenness. But somewhere along the line, the father began to vanish.

THE VANISHING FATHER SCRIPTURE Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” PROLOGUE TO THE SERIES: “The Vanishing Father” Four Reflections Toward the Restoration of Godly ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6, Isaiah 3:12, Proverbs 20:7, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Your Cave Into A Cathedral! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 22, 2021

No matter what you are going thru, you can turn your cave of fear, distress, or depression, into a cathedral of prayer and praise!

We are turning again to the book of Psalms for our encouragement and instruction today. Why? 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

A Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2021

A Father’s heart has the power to bring renewal to those who need to be refreshed from the trials of life and pressures of life. A Father’s heart can also bring trauma, pain and loss to people.

A Father’s Heart Opening Illustration: Skit Guys – Things Dad’s Don’t say! 2 parts Happy Father’s Day! Introduction: Today is Father’s Day – a day to recognize and honor our Father’s – this means our spiritual fathers, adopted fathers, step fathers, father figures and of course our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:54-56, John 10:25-30, John 15:20-25, John 17:1-5, John 17:20-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Oct 22, 2001

A heavenly view of worship

There is an old story which was passed down to me by one of my mentors, Dog James. If you like this story give him credit. If you don’t like it blame me for telling it. It was about this time of year when a mother was beginning to make her plans for Christmas gifts so she called in her son and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Intersecting Aspects Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL DIMENSIONS

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL So how does a contextualizer differentiate between what is a moral absolute and what is a cultural ideal that runs contradictory to God’s standards? It seems that the solution is found through discrimatorily discerning what are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Just Plain Crazy

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Being authentic in describing the Gospel and it's impact on our lives.

"Just Plain Crazy" Matthew 16:21-28 Let me check the mike, because you know I need all the help I can get. It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn't working so the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Searcher Of Hearts

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Let the Searcher of Hearts lead you in the everlasting way.

Isn’t it interesting, that the Psalmist ends his song with this invitation; “Search me, O God, and know my heart” Isn’t that kind of like inviting the neighborhood bully to take your lunch, while he’s sitting under a shade tree eating it? Or saying to your boss, “Hey, I’ll work this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Can You Help Me Find A Hero.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

Jesus is the kind of hero we should be looking up to today, especially as Men.

Can You Help Me Find A Hero 1/24/1999 Men’s Sunday 1 Samuel 15:1-11 Luke 4:14-30 Text John 11 If I told you come over to my house this afternoon, I want you to meet Mr. Hero. What kind of person would you expect to find. Would you expect to see someone who has done something to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 28, 2001

I want to tell you this morning that the suffering and anguish Jesus Christ experienced was on Friday-- we live on the Sunday-side of the cross!

"In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001

This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Mysteries Of God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2001

Six mysteries about God’s ways and God’s character that lead us to worship.

People love to solve mysteries. Whether it’s figuring out a John Grisham novel or solving a complicated riddle, people love to try to figure out mysteries. Lots of people enjoy the TV show "Unsolved Mysteries" hosted by Robert Stack. "Unsolved Mysteries" was one of the first internet interactive TV ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 4, 2001

Mary the mother of Jesus serves as an example to all mothers today.

"MARY, A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD" LUKE 1:26-38 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour worship service. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Descending To Higher Ground

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 25, 2001

The way to be elevated in the eyes of God, is to descend in humility to the service of others.

Did you know that you can actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught some profound lessons in a simple act of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001

This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational