Sermons on Serenity:

Things Are Not What They Seem Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-24, Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 27, 2004

Funeral for a believer who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Service for ______________ Psalm 116:15 We are gathered here today to honor the life of ____________. It was my joy and privilege to serve as her pastor for the years that the family lived in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Change Your Outlook

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

How to Let the Spirit Change One’s Outlook For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to do of His good pleausure." (Phil. 2:13,14) Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Generous Giving

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 6, 2003

Have you ever witnessed a Christian becoming jealous because another Christian received a financial blessing and they didn’t? Everyone has a responsibility to be generous in their giving without expecting anything back and this sermon speaks about what th

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, Georgia May 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, My God above, thank You once again for a day in Your kingdom and the memories of days gone by . Lord I know my life is in Your hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Adversity

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003

No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

--Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Son, Give Me Your Heart

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2003

the Lord wants us to give Him our heart as the one we love, worship and obey above all others. The heart is the seat of worship, commitment and affection. Whoever we give our heart to determines our primary allegiance. The following are some guidelines fo

My Son, Give Me Your Heart (Prov. 23:26) We live in a day when it is common to hear that someone had their heart broken because their beloved team lost a close game. Or perhaps someone fell out of love with someone and had their heart broken. Every week we can see episodes where people give their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved By The Sea Walker

Contributed by Jerry Mills on Oct 18, 2000

1. Expounding scriptures.

1. Expounding scriptures. Matthew 14:22-33 2. The setting is after the death of John the baptist,the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Saying, "repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." John sent a messenger before giving his head to king Herod’s choping block to enquire if Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Size Doesn't Matter

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 12, 2003

A sermon for Celebration of Small Church Ministry Sunday

Size Doesn’t Matter This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of The Believer

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 12, 2009

God is our source of constant peace in a very war torn and ravaged world and we can constantly walk in that peace daily.

The Peace of the Believer Prairie Baptist Church – 9/13/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 4 Key verse: Psalms 4:8 - I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Premise: God is our source of constant peace in a very war torn and ravaged world and we can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Face Shine Brightly Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 21, 2009

Today I want you all to see the glory of God, and to let that glory be reflected in your faces. With the vision of the resurrection of Jesus, and our resurrection in our baptism, we will let the new Spirit in us shine forth on our faces and we will jo

Transfiguration Sunday Let Your Face Shine Brightly Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them,3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Cultivate Joy & Peace Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Joy and Peace.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Joy/Peace Psalm 16:8-9 cul·ti·vate vt 1. to work land or prepare soil for growing crops 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Abraham Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009

As we come to the close of the life of Abraham, we are once again given a wonderful lesson from this man’s life on how we can face end with wonderful Christian virtues

Following In the Footsteps of Faith ABRAHAM GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE Genesis 25:5-10 Intro: These verses record the end of a great life! Abraham was taken from among a pagan people and made the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lessons of faith and obedience. He suffered for God and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Person Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 30, 2006

The Holy Spirit empowers, purifies, reveals, and unifies us today.

“The Person of the Holy Spirit” John 14:15-21, 25-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can grasp the concept that God is our Father, and we especially identify with Jesus, Who walked this earth as one of us…but it’s harder to conceptualize the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Congregational