Sermons on Sow In Peace:

Win With Patience

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

An Alliterated Message on Patience

WIN WITH PATIENCE Luke 21:19 I. WAIT WITH PATIENCE (Psalm 40:1). A. Waiting is difficult for most and worse for some. Many Christians lack patience in this area of their lives. They want what they want when they want it. B. If we are to please God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Refuge

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 3, 2004

This sermon discusses the security, peace, and triumph over adversity we can experience in God when we look to Him as our refuge.

Psalm 91 Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." 3Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003

An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16, Philippians 2:1-11, Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Can One Have Peace With War Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 22, 2003

We will look at the prospect of peace as our troops are engaged in a battle in Iraq. At these times people wonder what the situation is and whether we are in "end times". We will look throughout the Bible for insight and peace.

Can One have Peace with War Will there be war What not to place trust in What to trust in DBF Sunday Sermon, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, various, 3/23/03 I am always amazed during times like this with the questions by people at times like these, who are squandering there lives and times upon themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Antidote For Anxiety

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Mar 23, 2003

On the radio: "Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days simply isn’t paying attention." Oh, really?

AN ANTIDOTE FOR ANXIETY Psalm 131 I heard a man suggest on the radio that, “Anyone who doesn’t have high blood pressure these days simply isn’t paying attention.” There is plenty to be anxious about in our world today. Nations nobody cared about five years ago are suddenly steering the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reduce Your Stress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 5, 2003

Take time to contemplate the many ways that the Lord calms the stormy seas in your heart, mind and relationships. Thank God specifically for the ways that He enables you to be an island of calm amidst the pressures of life’s problems.

Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Complaining Saints"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Apr 16, 2003

A message on the spiritual causes and cure for complaining.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com A certain man attends his company’s Christmas party with the intention of having a good time. During the course of the evening, however, the said man consumes much too much alcohol. He awakes next morning ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thank You!

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jan 3, 2004

Some first words learned - Thank you! - should stay in our vocabulary.

Psalm 75 1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 1. One of the first things a parent should teach a child is to say THANK YOU! 2. When the little toddler is given a toy or candy. The parent would say a phrase to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sometimes He Hides

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 30, 2003

Walking in faith knowing that weither we feel him near or not. He is at work in our life.

God’s will for us is to lead us into the Promised Land! And into our inheritance. We’ll only relax and enjoy the journey if we understand, his plan for getting us there. God doesn’t think the way we do: But we try to relate to Him according to the way we think. God would rather we understand ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 45:2-7, Isaiah 55:8-11, Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Patience Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since patience means “slow to get angry,” we’ll focus on some of those things that cause us to burn with anger so that we can learn the discipline of waiting

Preparing for Patience Rev. Brian Bill July 1, 2001 A truck driver sat down to eat at an all-night restaurant. The waitress had just served him his meal when three guys riding Harley’s showed up and swaggered into the diner. One grabbed the man’s hamburger; another took a fistful of his French ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Satisfaction In God

Contributed by Greg Linton on Jun 9, 2003

One of my favorite preachers, John Piper said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." Do you agree? We are to love God with all of our being and desire Him more than anything or anyone else in this world. Let’s examine Psalm 63 t

Finding Satisfaction in God John Piper has said, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." Do you agree? Let’s first look at what it means to “glorify God.” What exactly does this mean for us today? What do we mean when we say the “glory of God”? God desires to make Himself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Patience

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

A look at how important patience is to a Christian.

PATIENCE This is a sermon for me and everyone that, works a high stress job and/ or have a lack of patience. I fit both of these categories. It is something I have fought all my life, and have lost many of the battles. It is something I’m not proud of and something I worry about a lot. Endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

How Can It Be?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 13, 2002

Stress is a Christmas killer. Is Christmas the problem?

December 15, 2002 34Mary said to the angel, ¡§How can this be¡K Luke 1.34a (NASB) Rick and Judy Armstrong had a hectic holiday schedule; [they have] careers, teenagers, shopping, and all the required doings of the season. Realizing that she would be short of time, Judy had the stationer print ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34

Denomination: United Methodist

A Spirit Of Thanksgiving Amidst The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

Here is a great Thanksgiving Message.

A Spirit of Thanksgiving amidst the Storms of Life Subject: Thanksgiving Text: Acts 27:1-44 Date: November 24, 2002 (AM) Introduction: We often face many storms in life. But even though we face many storms we can still have a spirit of thanksgiving in our hearts in the midst of the storm. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal