Sermons on praying for peace: showing 436-450 of 138,950

In Terror, Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001

Our times of terror are like those into which Jesus was born. Then and now we try to carve out peace with government, wealth, ingenuity. But Jesus is the source of peace because His life was given to service, His dependence on things was nil, and He ope

And on earth, peace. What an ancient longing! What a long-standing frustration! On earth, peace. I don’t know what language angels sing in, and I suppose the shepherds would have known only Aramaic, but we have grown accustomed to choirs singing the angelic words in Latin: “Gloria in excelsis ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace For The Future

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

If Jesus could give His disciples peace when He left the world behind, He can give us peace as we wait for His return.

Dec. 12, 1999 John 14:1-6, 25-31 How can I have peace for the future? INTRODUCTION A man was walking on the beach one day, and he noticed something shiny sticking up out of the sand. He went over to investigate and found that it was an Arabian lamp much as he had seen in stories of Aladdin. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 29, 2002

adapted from Steve Higgs at Merridian Christian

Peace in the church, Live @ peace series Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ April 28 2002 It is not our first instinct to accept those that are different than us. This is illustrated the best in Junior High School. Have you ever noticed that junior highers have a label or description for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rediscovering Peace

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2001

We all have a deep need for spiritual peace with God

Rediscovering Peace Selected Passages August 12, 2001 VBS Sunday Introduction A Christian doctor carried out an interesting survey recently involving his patients. As they waited in the waiting-room, they were asked to fill out a little survey on themselves. One of the questions asked was “What is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Peace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

This is an advent sermon.

THE GIFT OF PEACE ISAIAH 26:1 - 26:12 Introduction: I was attending Acadia University at a very scary time in the world. It was the time of the Gulf crisis. We gradually watched as the forces were compiled on the desert bases. Then one evening, as some of my friends were making snowmen down at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace With God Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

How can we find peace in this world? This sermon seeks to provide some answers.

Peace With God June 10, 2001 Story of retired couple in early 80s alarmed by threat of nuclear war - Seriously studied all the inhabited places of the world to determine which would be least affected by a nuclear war… a place of ultimate peace & security. - They not only studied, but traveled ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

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

Peace In The Storm

Contributed by Geoffery England on Mar 15, 2002

Finding God’s peace through any storm.

Peace in the Storm Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction Hook: In 1995 a massive storm known as Hurricane Bertha hit the coast of Newfoundland. I happened to be working on a fishing vessel on the North East coast of St. Anthony. It was the worst storm that I have ever encountered. This storm sent many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurection Peace

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 6, 2002

Because Jesus has risen from the dead, we can be people who experience the power of the resurrection!

RESURECTION PEACE JOHN 20:19-31 APRIL 7, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Peace And Joy

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002

The reason why Paul can order Christians to rejoice in the Lord.

Introduction: Why Me Lord? Background: One of the ways we can stand firm in the faith is to remember who it is we serve. Purpose Statement: Christians have every reason to rejoice because… I. The LORD is with you (v. 5) A. Yahweh Shammah: The Lord is There 1. Context of Ezekiel 48:35 2. His Eyes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Peace

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Christmas is a stressful time. There is just so much to do and to get done. However, why not take a moment to enjoy Christ peace, after all that is what Christmas is really about anyways

Isaiah 9:6-7 God is Peace! Introductions A. Can I ask an honest question? How many of you are feeling STRESSED or have felt STRESSED in the last week! B. Even I Mr. Non stressed Have felt stressed. C. Christmas is the busiest time of the year D. You have to buy this gift here, go to this party ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Peaceful Kingdom

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 13, 2001

God’s gift during Advent is the promise of a peaceful kingdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering

The prophet Isaiah lived during the time around 720 BC, which is a significant date in Hebrew history, because it marks the time of the fall of the ten Northern Tribes of Israel. The Assyrian Empire, which was the world’s only superpower at the time, overtakes these ten tribes. We find in the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"There Is Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2001

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent.

ISAIAH 2:1-5 “THERE IS PEACE” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Will there ever be peace? Right now, America and much of the world is at war. But this is not the only kind of war that is going on--the conventional war that we keep hearing about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: United Methodist

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 God Of Peace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 11, 2007

Sermon 11 and final in a study in Philippians

“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Orthodox