Sermons on War And Peace:

Breaking Away From The World Brings An Uneasy Peace

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

We don’t need to offend unbeleivers because we follow Jesus. Let the Cross offend them, but not us.

I once worked at a grocery store which employed a truck-driver and while his instructions were basically to get a load from point A to point B he felt on occasion that in order to meet a deadline he would have to speed or otherwise break a few laws. Yet the double edge to the sword was if he got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:22-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Peace In Christ--From Walls To Temple Halls

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 19, 2006

Most strikingly we are called to remember the walls of Hostility between God/man and man/man, and how in Christ we find peace, as he tears down the walls, building us up instead into a holy temple where he dwells. Our "remembering" provides the motivatio

The Sermon was preceded by the prayer of a “broken man” expressing his thankfulness for all the Lord had done for him. It was a prayer prayed in light of what Ephesians was teaching us about all the blessings from God in Christ, from the abundance of the Lord’s riches. There are some things I/we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

- Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Lent 1 - The Donkey Reveals A Peacful Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This Lenten series is based loosely on the facts and stories in the "Living Lent" series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 1- The Peaceful Savior Matthew 21:1-11 NIV As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Steps To Peace With God Or How To Lead Someone To God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

As a Christian it is our duty to share the good news of Jesus Christ, in hopes of leading them to the Lord.

God’s Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life -- abundant and eternal. The Bible Says… “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1 Of all the things the world needs today, it is peace. We seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting God’s Gift Of A Peaceful Heart Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2012

With the Ninth and Tenth Commandments God protects his gift of a peaceful heart.

Do you remember flipping through the Sears Catalogue as a child? Which were your favorite pages? The toy section – especially the page which pictured the doll house the size of a dog house? I was always partial to the sports equipment pages. I would have loved to own every baseball mitt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Better Way: He Ensures A Better Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 5, 2013

Temporal things will try and rob your peace but there is something deep and stabilizing about knowing Jesus as savior that can help you weather storms and serve as a deterrent to unrest and bewilderment.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ENSURES A BETTER PEACE HEBREWS 9 &10 Big Idea: Temporal things will try and rob your peace but there is something deep and stabilizing about knowing Jesus that can help you with panic, unrest, and bewilderment. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Us Rejoice In His/Our Message Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 11, 2010

As we continue in the easter series- we realize that God desires peace for us, and removes the guilt of sin, the fear of death, and gives us His presence to remove all doubt.

Concordia Lutheran Church Second Sunday in Easter, April 10, 2010 Let Us REJOICE in His/our Message! † IN JESUS NAME † As we realize that the grace, the mercy and the peace of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has created in us life as the Holy Spirit has breathed life into us, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Power, Provision, Protection, Presence, And Peace

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 7, 2022

I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” As I read through Nehemiah 9, I recognized that the Israelites had experienced and now remembered these aspects of God.

********** I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” I like the illiteration (words starting with the same letter). Through the years, God has added P-words to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-21, 2 Peter 3:5-7, Exodus 13:20-21, Exodus 19:11, Exodus 19:16-20, Exodus 32:16, Exodus 24:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Masterpiece For Our Master Peace Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2020

The world is filled with forgeries. God had designed a masterpiece that provides peace in the church, our conduct, and our combat.

1. Ephesians 1:3-10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 19, 2019

Jehovah-Shalom; God is Peace. Do we have God's kind of peace in our lives or are we settling for something less? God's peace is bestowed not earned. The saying, "No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace" may seem like a bumper sticker slogan but there is truth in it!

Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God of Peace Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 1 Kings 10:18-22, John 16:33, Galatians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Journeying With The Shepherd: Finding Peace And Provision In Psalm 23

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023

Today, we embark on a journey through one of the most beloved and comforting passages of the Bible, Psalm 23. In this timeless psalm, King David beautifully expresses his deep trust and reliance on God as his Shepherd.

I. The Shepherd's Provision (Psalm 23:1-3): David begins this psalm by declaring, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Here, David acknowledges God's provision and care for him. Just as a shepherd takes care of his sheep, our Heavenly Father lovingly tends to our needs. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace Is Gives Us Peace! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2023

God's peace is not a by-product of a tribulation free life but of seeing and thanking Him for the unmerited grace one has received!

God’s Grace Gives us Peace! Genesis 18:1-14; Philippians 4:6-7; John 11:32; Genesis 12:1-9; John 16:33; Hebrews 11:8; Genesis 21:1-7; John 14:6 Fear of past, present, or future circumstances often make lying down in green pastures to sit beside quiet waters an exceptionally rare occurrence! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14, Philippians 4:6-7, John 11:32, Genesis 12:1-9, John 16:33, Hebrews 11:8, Genesis 21:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Part 2 Standing On The Promises Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The promises of God pertaining to us and Israel will never pass away. Just as the promises of Israel are coming to pass, so will every promise God makes over your life. He has a promises to cover every situation you will ever go through - just trust Him.

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem (2): Standing On The Promises Of God 1. Genesis 12: 1 The Lord had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Peace With Jesus – Because He Became A Man Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A look at how personal the rescue mission of the incarnation is. A reminder that Jesus becoming flesh means He relates to us completely

You know the Christmas story. He was with God in the beginning. He was God. Through Him, all things were made. Jesus was there. The angels, also there, watched and shouted for joy as the Almighty, 3-in-1, spoke the physical realm into existence out of nothing, all for His glory and pleasure; a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ