Sermons on Plowshares Into Swords:

The High Price Of Peace

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 2, 2015

On this Memorial Day Weekend we remember those who died, and we remember Jesus: 1. Remember the One who stood in our shoes. 2. Remember the One who brings our blessings. 3. Remember the One who suffered for our sins.

The High Price of Peace Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 26, 2014 *[PIC 1] One of the most famous pictures of World War II is of five brave Marines raising the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. More than five thousand Marines gave their lives in that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Christmas - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Promise made, promise kept. When you hear these words, you can draw an arch from the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the Old Testament is the promise made, and the New Testament is the promise kept.

Each Sunday in the month of December, we are looking at ancient predictions from Isaiah, an Old Testament prophet concerning the coming Messiah. Isaiah provides for us a trilogy of predictions about Jesus 700 plus years before His birth. This trilogy provides us with the ingredients of what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:46

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Celebration

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Promise made, promise kept. When you hear these words, you can draw an arch from the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the Old Testament is the promise made and the New Testament is the promise kept.

Merry Christmas to your family and your family. We are grateful you are joining us for our Christmas Eve celebration. We are delighted to have you join us this evening. I love hearing the strings celebrate Christmas for us and this team did not disappoint. Christmas is celebrated for many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35, Matthew 4:12-16, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Ornament Part 3 Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

I’m in this season right now, that I just can’t get enough learning about God’s Word! Literally, exhausted and just falling asleep as I read and study His Word.

Recap Parts 1 & 2 Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Part 1- A Child is born • We examined some history, especially as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

The Thanksgiving Packrat

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

Thanksgiving sermon based on Psalm 100

Have you ever seen a young child clap her hands? We have several young children at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church – and they clap their hands for almost anything. Place them in the company of other children and they will clap their hands. Give them some food and their will clap there hands. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace God's Way

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

God gives us peace unlike the peace of the world, and it is founded on the rock of Calvary.

You may recall a few weeks ago in the Sunday paper magazine insert, USA Weekend, there was an article discussing how “spiritual” we have become, and how irrelevant religion is. The article title was “When the spirit moves you,” and the cover had this plug, “You may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message relates the Feast of Tabernacles to the Presence of Christ amidst His people throughout His Millennial Kingdom.

The Feast of Tabernacles Text: Leviticus 23:33-23:43 Introduction: This morning I want to conclude our studies on the feasts of Israel. You will recall that to date we have looked at six feasts: four Spring Feasts; Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits and Pentecost and two autumn feasts: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Promise Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 19, 2010

God meets our every need through the promised Messiah.

Scripture Introduction When we were in Jackson, MS, our pastor told us about his interactions with a young follower of Satan. After speaking with him several times, Pastor Mike asked him directly, “Is it because you hate Jesus Christ and love the devil that you worship him the way you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE in the second coming of Christ, which is our Blessed Hope, and which includes the rapture of the Church followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years

INTRODUCTION Welcome back this morning as we continue our foundations for faith series we are on week 12 and studying the 14th fundamental truth of the Assemblies of God talking about the millennial reign period last week we did talk about the rapture which is our blessed hope and I think a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-14, Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 6, 2022

Before he became king, he was just a man in search of his father's donkeys..................

November 05, 2022 The story of Saul begins in the 8th chapter of 1st Samuel. Being old, Samuel appointed his 2 sons, Joel and Abijah, to take his place. Unfortunately, Samuel’s sons were pretty terrible: They did not walk in his ways, they took bribes and perverted justice {1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prophecy Is History In Reverse Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

An explanation of the prophecies represented by the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

INTRODUCTION Daniel contains the ABC’s of Bible Prophecy. Revelation contains the XYZs. I want to use history and the Bible to show you how this is an amazing book you hold in your hands. If you aren’t yet convinced the Bible is a supernatural book, you will be before we complete the study of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Climbimg 101 - "Success In Life Is A Long Hard Climb!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005

Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at scaling spiritual mountains the

Mountain Climbing 101 - “Success in life is a long hard climb!” Thesis: Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Your Destiny Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015

Choose to reign with Christ or you will burn with Satan.

One morning, 4-year-old Kevin and his grandpa went out to buy donuts. On the way, Grandpa turned to Kevin and asked, “Which way is heaven?” Kevin pointed to the sky. “Which way is hell?” Kevin pointed towards the floor of the truck. Grandpa continued, “And where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of Revelation covering the millennium.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Millennial Reign of Jesus” Rev 20:1-6 Review Where are we in our study of the end times as revealed in the book of Revelation? The tribulation has ended. The accumulated wrath of God for the accumulated sin since the beginning has been poured out on the people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Advent Themes: Peace

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 6, 2013

Advent Themes: Peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: God of Peace: “May the God of peace…” (vs 20a) God of Protection: “…that great Shepherd of the sheep…” (vs 20b) God of Power: “who…brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus,” (vs 20c) God of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Brethren