Sermons on Personal Peace:

"Peace Endures" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003

How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Israel At Peace Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

This part of 2 Samuel is really about God as the king, giving David the human king what he promised. It shows us David trusting God’s kingship, caring for Mephibosheth, not seeing him as a threat to what God gave him.

By Guerin Tueno, ministry student at St Theos. My parents often remind me that when I was growing up I loved to do jigsaws. To fit the pieces together. To make a picture emerge. The stories of the Old Testament are bit like a jigsaw. There are some very important pieces – like God’s promise to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Bob Johnston on Jul 2, 2005

Sometimes in the struggles of life even we Christians… Who trust and believe… in Jesus Christ… Forget about… the Peace of God that passes all understanding!!

THE PEACE OF GOD INTRODUCTION Sometimes in the struggles of life even we Christians… Who trust and believe… in Jesus Christ… Forget about… the Peace of God that passes all understanding!! In the struggles and heartaches of life it is so easy to get burdened down… To fret and to worry… and to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Peace That Keeps

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2005

Learning to walk in the peace of God.

Philippians 4:6. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Have you ever stopped to consider ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Quest For Peace.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 6, 2005

The purposes and ambitions of man are contrary to the will of God, as it does nothing to uplift the Glory, which is Gods.

In The Quest for Peace. Egypt will not rest until the Palestinians have established a state, Heavy fighting broke out in western Iraq between pro and anti-government tribes Tuesday, leaving at least 35 people dead, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said "We have no intention of damaging relations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 10, 2005

Finding peace in the midst of troublesome times that can be down right troubling.

PERFECT PEACE Isaiah 26:3-4 (New King James Version) 3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. 4 Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength. Somebody at this present time is face to face ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Peace

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This Message foucses upon the peace of God

A few weeks ago while in India I was asked to share several message to the believers of Delhi, India. Encouraging them to continue to stand strong for Christ- Standing and staying strong even in the midst of pain and suffering. I was told to share using the simple clear Bible stories found through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sown In Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005

Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Peace

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

How a relationship with God should lead to peace.

John 14:25-31 Forget how we got started on it, Bryan and I talking about Kent State and the shootings there when I was a kid. Russell Jones and I talking yesterday about the news, how depressing it is to read the paper. Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Liberia, there are wars and rumors of war, there is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Brethren

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

God’s peace is granted to us through His Son

When I was a young boy growing up we had a family tradition of collecting all our Christmas cards and hanging them on the wall. Of course at that point in my life the most important Christmas tradition was the tree and the presents. But the second strongest childhood memory of Christmas was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Peace

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 28, 2000

He has peace in Himself, and bestows it on His people.

Do you know what “Bethlehem” means? “The house of bread”. Know what “Ephrathah” means? “Fruitful” So from Bethlehem Ephrathah, comes the One whose body was broken for us (like the Passover bread), but Who was the firstfruits of the resurrection. Isn’t God’s Word wonderful!?!? As ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-15

Denomination: Orthodox

The Peace Child

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 2, 2001

The greatest Christmas gift of all time is the child God gave to you to create peace between you and Him.

The Peace Child We actually know very little about them. And there has been quite a bit of tinkering and modifying done to their role in the story through the years. I’m speaking about those characters who appear in everyone’s nativity scene known as Wise Men. Wise Men. Now there are two words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting For Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

God’s work for us in Christ can give us the tools to fight against despair that may set in from dealing with people, circumstance, or our own selves.

Our feelings make us go crazy! We need to compensate for things that can drive us nuts! Complex challenges can limit any of us Our views affect the ways we view life; safe with God or building lives without God. We must depend on God’s love for us. 1. God chooses to love us as He finds us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

King Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2006

Melchizedek was firstly the king of righteousness, but he was also King of Salem which means King of Peace. In the same way Jesus is firstly king of righteousness and, secondly, king of peace.

King of peace – Heb 6:17-7:10 King of Salem v1; then “king of peace,” for Salem means peace. v2 Melchizedek was, as we saw last time, firstly the king of righteousness, but he was also King of Salem which means King of Peace. In the same way Jesus is firstly king of righteousness and, secondly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Peace?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 12, 2004

We find peace in: 1. Humility 2. Believing 3. Surrender

I recently read of a couple who retired in 1980. They were alarmed by the threat of nuclear war, so they undertook a serious study of all the countries of the world which would be least likely to experience war. They wanted to be sure they spent their last years in peace and security. They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist