Sermons on 101st Airborne Division:

It's Not You; It's Me Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020

In this message we will look at the break up that occurred among God's people in ~ 932 BC and see what God intends for us to learn. Some great truths of God for these deeply divided times in our nation.

It’s Not You; It’s Me OKAY – we are in this series called, ‘Such Things Were Written’ our theme verse is… ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 AND LISTEN – here’s the deal, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Theology

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2024

Are we really seeking God's truth or defending our theologies and traditions?

The irony is that the most avid defenders of His sovereignty deny Him the right to create a plan of salvation that allows man free will to accept or reject His plan thus opposing His sovereignty. The most avid defenders of free will deny God the right to keep that which He saved until the end ...read more

Scripture: John 7:15-18, Acts 4:13, John 16:13-14, Mark 1:21-22, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 15:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From A Friend Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 2, 2014

Have you ever had a friend that was so close that they could come to you and tell you where you were wrong? A true friend will not allow you to continue down a path of destruction...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2012 Date Preached: February, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: A Message from a Friend Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:1-17 [ESV] – Read – v1-3 here 1Paul, called by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Nation (1 Kings 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2025

How could the sins of one man divide a nation? Let's look in 1 Kings 12.

What led to Jeroboam joining Israel as king? Why did Rehoboam remain only as Judah’s king? What is more important than geography in worshipping God? Let's begin in 1 Kings 12. How did the older, wiser elders of Israel counsel Rehoboam? And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual People Don't Cause Divisions/Factions (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul couldn't teach the Corinthians cool Spirit things because they were fleshly-- and still are. How should we view ourselves, and our leaders?

In chapter 3, Paul seems to be responding to a criticism made against him by the Corinthians. The Corinthians are upset with Paul, because there are Spiritual things that he didn't teach them. Instead, they apparently learned them from Apollos. Let's reread 2:12-14: (12) Now, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

"The Cutting Edge"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Strategies For A Divided Multitude In Unbelief

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 25, 2013

Being counted as a true believer, in Christ Jesus, in spite of divisions, in the church.

Three Strategies For A Divided Multitude In Unbelief (Wisdom, Wonders, and Signs) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/25/2013) “Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe” (St. John 4:48, King James Version, KJV [The ruler's son ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021

My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15, John 4:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

"is God's Church For Everyone?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2023

A sermon about God's inclusion in this period of polarization and division.

“Is God’s Church for Everyone?” Acts 8:26-40 When I was a brand-new Christian a friend of mine and I were doing some street witnessing. What I mean by that is we were meeting strangers on the street and asking them if they knew Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We were 18 years old and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

United We Stand, Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To emphasize the importance and blessings of unity and fellowship among believers, and the dangers of division.

Good morning, family. Today, let's open our hearts and minds to God's Word from Psalm 133, a beautiful psalm of unity and brotherhood. It's a short psalm, but packed with wisdom and truth. Opening Scripture Reading – "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ...read more

Topics: Unity, Strength

Divide And Conquer? Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2016

Unity of Spirit is important. It is powerful enough to stop division, empower a church and hold believers on task. Taking our eyes off of Christ is a sure fire way to invite division, discord and eventually demise.

Have you ever heard of the term ‘Divide et impera’ (Latin)? It turns out, you have, just in a different language. That Latin term, is translated into English and it says, ‘Divide and Conquer’. It is a military, economic and mathematical term. Its definition is ‘a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Provoke The Brethren

Contributed by James May on Feb 5, 2003

Let’s provoke one another to do good works and not to bring a division.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abortion

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beasts Of The Apocalypse

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

“The Four Beasts of the Apocalypse” Dominion, Division, Depravation, Death.

“The Four Beasts of the Apocalypse” Dominion, Division, Depravation, Death Revelation 6:1-8 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare