Sermons on Pursue Peace:

When Does The Christmas Season Begin?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 3, 2024

The Christmas season should be 365 to 366 days a year.

When does the Christmas Season Begin? Matthew 2:1-6 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was aborn in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of bHerod the king, behold, 1magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born aKing of the Jews? For we saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Becoming Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: BECOMING PEACEMAKERS A. Today we are studying the seventh Beatitude in our series, BECOMING PEACEMAKERS. ILLUSTRATION: There was a man being held by BANK ROBBERS who, as he was HIKING deep into the woods, stumbled onto an OLD CABIN and found the MONEY they had STOLEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians Lesson 04 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down from God.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN FROM GOD Remember comes from tombstone, “a place of remembering.” 1. You were a Gentile (v. 11). Born outside God’s covenant relationship. • “In the flesh” both spiritually and physically lost. 2. You were without Christ (v. 12). Name means deliverer or anointed one. • No one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shift The If Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2025

Jesus tells the father that he must shift where his IF is.

Title: Shift the IF Theme: Jesus was telling the father that he was putting his “if” in the wrong place. It was not “if Jesus could” it was “If he believed”. Text: Mark 9:17 - 27 Announce: Garden City Mission Introduction In Mark 9, Mark describes to us this “transfiguration” on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Church Of God

A King Is Born—to Reign Forever Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Feb 8, 2025

When Jesus reigns, His power lifts you above the weight of the world, His peace quiets the chaos, and His purpose gives you the confidence to move forward, no matter what.

A King is Born (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born A King is Born—To Reign Forever Introduction: This is the final week of our series, “A King is Born.” Over the past few weeks, we’ve walked through the story of how Jesus entered our world. We’ve seen that He was born into a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love The People Around Us

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

We are most like Jesus when we “Love the People around Us.”

Love the People around Us “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confronting The Phony

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Do you know anyone who is Mr. Rogers at church but Mike Tyson during the week?

Confronting the Phony “Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie up heavy, cumbersome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Was A Motivational Speaker

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025

Vince Lombardi, the football coach, goes down in the history books as one of the all-time greats, if not the greatest, coach ever.

Today we have a lot of MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS in the pulpit. The reason they are motivational speakers they do not know enough of the Word of God to be a Bible preacher. But the apostle Paul was a MOTIVATIONAL PREACHER, and we can see that clearly in his writing to the THESSALONIANS. Illus: Vince ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jun 11, 2025

Where do we find authentic happiness? Few would think of the beatitudes.

THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: Matthew 5:1-12 We all enjoy a good laugh. I shared these recently in one of the daily devotionals I sent out during the height of the Coronavirus scare. In case you missed them, here they are again. I like some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Rest

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. REST FROM LABOUR 2. REST FROM ENEMIES 3. REST FROM DANGER 4. REST IN THE LORD 5. REST THROUGH DISCIPLINE 6. REST FROM BURDENS 7. SPIRITUAL REST

REST 1. REST FROM LABOUR 2. REST FROM ENEMIES 3. REST FROM DANGER 4. REST IN THE LORD 5. REST THROUGH DISCIPLINE 6. REST FROM BURDENS 7. SPIRITUAL REST ****************************** REST 1. REST FROM LABOUR Genesis 2:2 - 3 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. COMFORT THROUGH BLESSING 2. COMFORT THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. COMFORT THROUGH THE PROMISES OF GOD 4. COMFORT IN TIMES OF ATTACK 5. COMFORT THROUGH GOD'S PEOPLE 6. COMFORT AFTER DISCIPLINE 7. COMFORT IN DEATH

COMFORT 1. COMFORT THROUGH BLESSING 2. COMFORT THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. COMFORT THROUGH THE PROMISES OF GOD 4. COMFORT IN TIMES OF ATTACK 5. COMFORT THROUGH GOD'S PEOPLE 6. COMFORT AFTER DISCIPLINE 7. COMFORT IN DEATH ********************* COMFORT 1. COMFORT THROUGH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For The Fleas

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2024

A sermon about how to be victorious even when things seem the worst.

“Thank God for the Fleas” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1st Thessalonians is believed to be the earliest existing letter in the Bible that is written by the Apostle Paul. It was written to a young church that was undergoing tremendous persecution, and they were mourning the loss of a number of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"What Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

As we reflect on this theme of joy, particularly for those among us who may feel devoid of hope and light

ntroduction: My beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, I want to address a question that resonates through the ages—not only in the Gospel of Luke but also in our lives today: “What shall we do?” This is a question posed by the crowds who came to John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

La Paz De Dios

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Dec 26, 2024

La paz de Dios es perfecta, y no depende de las circunstancias que estamos viviendo, solo depende de tu relacion con Dios

“Y repentinamente apareció con el ángel una multitud de las huestes celestiales, que alababan a Dios, y decían: ¡Gloria a Dios en las alturas, Y en la tierra paz, buena voluntad para con los hombres! Lucas 2:13-14 Introducción: Dios desea que la humanidad tenga paz. Pero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Makes Me Lie Down Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 21, 2025

There’s grace in the stillness… and provision in the pause.

🌿 He Makes Me Lie Down Series: The Shepherd’s Promise – Part 2 Text: Psalm 23:2a (KJV) — “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…” ? Introduction: God Had to Sit Me Down This message came from a moment when I was worn out—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I told the Lord, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15, Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ