Sermons on The Peacemakers:

Please Pass The Salt

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2001

How Christ followers can create thirst for the Water of Life.

Jesus always said interesting things. Consider this famous quote from Matthew 5:13 (NKJV): "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men." He was talking to His followers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Wants Us To Leave Judging To God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Judge not lest you be judged. For in the way you criticize others you will be criticized.

Why Jesus wants us to leave the Judging to God ILlustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are two things we do not know: First, we do not know how hard he or she tried not to sin. And second, we do not know the power of the forces ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned In Egypt Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

How Abraham’s trials in Egypt led him to wisdom in Canaan

“Most lessons in life are learned the hard way.” You can be warned and taught about a danger or encouraged to do the right thing, but personal failure can be the most powerful teacher. When I went out to buy my first car, I was warned by my parents to be very careful, to shop around, to research, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Plans Or My Plans Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 8, 2002

This is our 16th message on the book of James. Last Sunday evening as we looked at the beginning of chapter 4, James addresses the problem of war and conflict within the Body of Christ.

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 16 “My Plans Or God’s Plans” Date: November 10, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction This is our 16th message on the book of James. Last Sunday evening as we looked at the beginning of chapter 4, James addresses ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Amos was a compassionate shepherd who cared enough to confront.

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Before I tell you about Amos the prophet, let me tell you about the people he was sent to. The time was around 760 years before the birth of Christ, around the time of the founding of Rome, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Being Patient

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002

This sermon addresses how we need to be patient and let God decide when it it is time to separate the wheat from the weeds of His field.

BEING PATIENT Text: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 I used to work at the Milliken plant in Saluda, SC. As I worked there I became increasingly familiar with how things were in the textile industry here in the United States as opposed to other countries. One day while eating breakfast I had read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Sons Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

What does it mean to be "sons of God"

Brandesburton 4th January 1999 Sons of God I have been wondering over the last couple of weeks: Does Christmas really have any Christian relevance to us today. Or is it all about giving presents and enjoying the Christmas turkey? And if it does have a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Anglican

"Here And Now We Stand Because Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2003

As Christians, we stand in a different place because of this Cross...what are we going to do about it?

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “Here and Now We Stand Because of the Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I will never forget it. I was about eleven years old. He was not a preacher. He was the director of our Youth Choir. He had no training in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian & Military Service

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003

This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Saints Day 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 30, 2005

One of a series in the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with the phrase, "Thy Kingdom Come."

It is a common plot for television and movies for a man to take a woman to a restaurant on a date. It is a French restaurant, and the menu is printed in French. The woman, fluent in the French language, orders something that only she and the waiter understand. The man, not wanting to appear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Do We See God's Kingdom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2005

Christ gives us a glimpse of the kingdom of God through the Beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Do We See God’s Kingdom?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel lesson for this morning is frequently referred to as the Beatitudes, and they are all promises of the kingdom of God. Because to be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Excellence Or Obedience? Series

Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 2, 2005

This is a sermon designed to preach to a group of pastors.

Excellence or Obedience? Sermon by: Charlie Newman Introduction What in your life would you define as excellent? Do you enjoy excellent food? Do you have an excellent family, maybe even a few excellent friends or a church that excels in fellowship? I’m looking forward tonight to an excellent meal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:9-23

Denomination: Methodist