Sermons on Preaching Peace:

3 Pentecost C Demons All Around

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

Demonic possessions take many forms in our lives, Jesus promises deliverance

3 Pentecost C LUKE 8:26-39 24 June 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen A couple of years ago, a movie was created to remember one of the largest maritime disasters in history, the sinking of the Titanic. Here was a ship built that "could not sink", a ship built with an opulence that was unrivaled. It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Get A Grip Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jul 23, 2006

To truly understand what is important in life requires one to have a grip on what is important. In our materialistic society, we think a plethora of possessions is important, but Jesus taught his disciples and teaches us differently.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (PART IX); GET A GRIP (GIFT OF POVERTY) MATTHEW 6:24-34 SOMETIMES YOU DON’T APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE, UNTIL YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED. MEN – GOOD THING . . . MS. GOOD THING TEENAGERS . . . CHURCH – COMPLAINING . . . MISS WATER – WELL RUNS DRY. LESSON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships With Leaders, One Another And God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 24, 2006

Paul instructs the Church concerning their relationships with their leaders, with one another (calling them to be very patient) and with God.

So we come this week to the end of St. Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica; and I’m sure it’s worth reminding ourselves that Paul wrote this letter to the people of the church. He did not write his letter to the leaders of the church. He wrote it to the Church. The letter began like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006

A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-19, Luke 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 5 - Longsuffering Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 29, 2006

A deep look at what longsuffering is and how we obtain it in our modern world.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 5 – Longsuffering Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. We’ve spoke over the past few weeks on Love, Joy and Peace, and today I would like to talk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Bible Church

And The Wind Ceased

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 4, 2006

Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too!

AND THE WIND CEASED Mark 6:45-54 Illustration Little girl: "I need someone with skin on me." Sometimes life gets tough! It can get messy fast and, sometimes, there seems to be no end to it and no end to how bad it can get. During these times we need a God we can feel too! Of all the promises ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-54, Mark 6:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Available For Liberation

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2006

To be effective as peacemakers in a warlike time, we must have a healthy self-doubt, we must understand God’s concern for justice, and we must use what is available to us, no matter how small. Reworking for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church of a message do

There is an old saying here in Washington that nothing ever happens in August. Government people head off on vacation to the beaches, to the mountains, or to beautiful downtown Crawford, so there is nobody to make things happen. So, it is said, nothing ever happens in August. Of course that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Smackdown! The Trickster Vs. The Hipster Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2006

In this strange wrestling match between Jacob and God, friends struggle with one another and the weaker overcomes the stronger. Find out how God used this wrestling match to help Jacob mature in his faith.

Although I don’t watch pro-wrestling (my parents didn’t allow it lest I practice “piledrivers” on my little sister), I do get a kick out of the wrestlers’ names. There’s Junkyard Dog, Johnny Nitro, The Boogeyman, and The Big Show just to name a few. On our final episode of “Jake TV,” we’ll witness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Dating Dud's

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 26, 2006

Here are at least 7 questions he or she should ask before or while dating another.

Not Dating Duds Text: Proverbs 3:5-7 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. Introduction: There’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Waiting

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

Why is self-control important?

The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of A Christian: Patience Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

Developing Patience in a chaotic world

Marks of a Christian: Patience James 1:4 The apostle Paul declared that he bore in his own body the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was referring to the physical scars of persecution that he suffered because of his testimony of Christ. As Christians we also should bear certain identifying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And Our Emotional Health

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to rejoice, relax and replace anxiety with peace

This morning, we will continue in Philippians, chapter 4, verses 4-7. If you want a title to organize your thoughts, the title is "God and Our Emotional Health." By the way, we will finish this short letter by the end of February. We will alternate between a study from the Psalms in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

Looking For A Clean Stall

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pressed To Be Blessed

Contributed by Derrick Watson on Apr 3, 2002

Sometimes God allows us to go through some things to bring us to our point of blessing.

“Pressed To Be Blessed” Philippians 1:21; 2:5; 3:13-14 1. My bro and my sis, this book was written to the church in Philippi by the apostle Paul while imprisoned in Rome. His purpose for writing this epistle was to encourage the church at Philippi to continue to spiritually grow in Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist