Sermons on Pursue Peace:

Hindrances To Holiness Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemaker, Like Father Like Son

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020

Blessed are the peacemakers because they will be called the sons of God. This conversation will explore what it means.

Peacemakers - Like Father, Like Son OKAY MGCC – let’s do this. AND – I want to begin our conversation this morning, the way I almost always do… By reading some alive and active, God breathed words, and by praying us into His presence… In Luke 9… (some of us read this in our FCFH this week) One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Maker Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 17, 2014

the blessed attitudes

I. Have peace they preach to the world - Isaiah 48:22, Acts 10:36 2. Have peace they pursue with everyone - Hebrews 12:14 3. Have peace they preserve with believers - Ephesians 4:3, I Thessalonians 5:3 4. Have peace provided them within - Colossians 3:15 5. Have peace they possess with God - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Peacemaker? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 17, 2013

Are you a peacemaker? Do you want to be a peacemaker?

Matthew 5:9-Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed-Happy are the poor in spirit, Happy are those who mourn, Happy are the meek, Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Happy are the merciful, Happy are the pure in heart, Happy are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Peace Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

Chapter 3 of First Peter shows how to seek peace, in the home, in the church, and in the world.

Seek Peace (1 Peter 3) INTRODUCTION: In chapter 2 of First Peter Jesus is given as an example of obedience and submission to God’s will. Then, 1 Peter chapter 3 begins with the phrase, “…in the same way …” The instructions in chapter 3 about husbands and wives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Peace

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2014

CULTIVATE PEACE IN YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK.

THE WAY OF PEACE OBSERVATION: LUKE, AN APOSTLE, WROTE HIS GOSPEL TO HIGHLIGHT CHRIST’S HUMANITY. HE COMPILED THE EVENTS OF JESUS’ LIFE, WHICH SPOKE POWERFULLY TO A GENTILE (NON-JEWISH) AUDIENCE WHO SOUGHT SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT. JESUS’ CHARACTER AND IDENTITY VERY CAREFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal For Peace

Contributed by Michael Bird on Apr 30, 2003

This sermon exposits Eph 4.1-6 contending that in view of their salvation the Ephesians are to zealously contend for the unity within the body.

Ephesians 4:1-6 (Zeal for Peace) Introduction Tradition claims that Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchure is built over the cave in which Christ is said to have been buried. In July 2002 the church became the scene of ugly fighting between the monks who run it. The conflict began when a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Peace

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 1, 2020

WHAT THE BOOK OF PSALMS SAYS

In Psalm 34 the Bible tells us to seek peace and pursue it. A similar verse is found in 1 Peter 3, and a verse in Psalm 37 implies that peace is a hallmark of spiritual perfection. Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace Psalm 37:37. Every born again Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14

Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013

When the Bible talks about having a heart of peace, it is speaking of our inner and emotional state. We are learning about peacemakers of the heart that will provide us with a solid root system to stabilize us during the storms of life. The first peacemak

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Bible Church

The Peace Of The Devil & The Peace Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2021

The devil knows that our separation from God produces an innate knowledge that something is wrong. So the devil seeks to cover over this spiritual disquiet, to explain it away, or to overrun our physical senses with pleasure or distractions.

THE PEACE OF THE DEVIL & THE PEACE OF GOD Jer. 6:14; John 14:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A bus full of ugly people had a head-on collision with a truck. When they died, God granted all of them one wish. The first person said, "I want to be gorgeous. God said, “Granted” and it happened. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:14, John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"preparing The Way: Embracing Peace "

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 10, 2024

Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into our lives and our world.

Good morning/afternoon, everyone! As we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, we are invited to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know. Shalom-Peace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 19, 2017

WE need to understand what it means to possess SHALOM!

INTRODUCTION • OCEAN WAVES VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Doesn’t that look inviting? • Today we are going to dig into a word that I think we all (or most all) of us would love to enjoy. • We live in chaotic world, we have crazy people running other countries who threat to lob bombs at us, we see places ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14, Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

He Can Fill…

A CHILD IS BORN The Prince of Peace – He Can Fill… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Is it really possible? Peace, I mean. Can we really have peace on this earth? Or is it just a pipe dream that we cling to around the Christmas season? Each year thousands of Christmas cards go out conveying this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores the pursuit of God's perfect peace, its perseverance, and His promises, emphasizing trust in the Lord as the source of true peace.

Good morning, dear friends! It's a joy to be with you all today, gathered together under the banner of our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord and for each other. Today, we are going to open the pages of the sacred text and allow the Spirit to guide us through the profound wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Topics: Peace

Merciful Peacemakers

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 27, 2011

This sermon shows practical ways to show mercy and be a peacemaker.

4th epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:1-12 Merciful peacemakers. Do you have an attitude problem? Who doesn’t at certain times or on certain days? Something perturbs you and it begins to show in your attitude. It can happen most anytime in the day. I want to start with a true story about a man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican