Sermons on Cause:

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2021

James begins chapter four with a question about what causes fights among us. He spends 12 verses discussing the causes and cures for conflict. In this sermon, we will focus on the first 6 verses that address the causes of conflict.

Introduction: A. A boy once asked his dad, “Dad, how do wars begin?” 1. “Well,” said his father, “Take the First World War, it got started when Germany invaded Belgium.” 2. Immediately the boy’s mother interrupted, “Honey, tell the boy the truth. It began because somebody was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Test Him With Insult And Torture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2024

Here and in other sources we see that there was at the time of Jesus a current of thought imagining that the Messiah, or some other righteous man, would die for the sins of the people.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 About fifty years before the birth of our Savior Jesus, an unknown Jew, probably living in Egypt because of the dispersal of Israelites by Assyria and Babylon, wrote what is called the Book of Wisdom. It’s written in Greek in the style of the Hebrew wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 54:3-7, Philippians 2:1-11, James 3:16-18, James 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Depression; Its Causes And Cure - Philippians 1:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

I think if we were to take the book of Philippians and we were to try to understand emotions, there would be a map that goes like this with these three particular kind of emotions. One is anger. The second is sadness. And the third is anxiety.

The book of Philippians is a very emotionally transparent book. It's the most emotional book in the New Testament. That's because Paul is sharing his emotions with them, but he's also processing his emotions with them, and he's also encouraging them to process their emotions in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Causes Fights & Quarrels? - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

When we have flashes of anger or irritation, very often we find ourselves asking, “Where did that come from? Why did that bother me so much?” This message will answer that and show the way to refreshment of soul

James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it, so you kill. You covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

When Heaven Became Silent

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

The times that Heaven was disturbed and will be disturbed that will cause silence there

REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Get Bad, Rejoice

Contributed by Claud Owens on Jun 5, 2002

There is cause for rejoicing even during the worst of times.

Is your life sometimes filled with trouble? Do good friends turn out to be not such good friends after all? Have you been passed over for promotion? Are you separated from your family because of your faith? Or perhaps people have ridiculed you because of your Christian faith. Maybe you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, John 11:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Resuscitating Tired Hearts Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001

The sermons discusses the causes and the cures for the tired heart.

The Heart of the Matter (Part Four) "Resuscitating Tired Hearts" Introduction A. Example - A married couple sits in a counselor’s office. She says, "He comes home on time, buys me an occasional gift, he provides for the family, but I just don’t feel like I have his heart any more!" 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hardening Heart

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 24, 2001

The case, cause, caution & cure of a hardening heart.

A Hardening Heart By David Moore, Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim; To show how hardness of the heart develops, how God deals with it and how it can be rectified. Text: Exodus 7:1-6 Introduction: From time immemorial one of the most difficult and debated of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"A Glimpse Into The End Time"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2001

Christ will return, but this is not cause for fear if we are Christians.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “A Glimpse Into The End Time” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Three or four years ago, I was talking to my best friend about the End Times....and he said, “I’m scared.” I replied, there is no reason to be afraid....for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Miserable Sermon

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jan 3, 2004

Misery can cause people to come to Jesus.

Revelation 3 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 1. I thought about titling this “A Miserable Sermon”. 2. For someone to really get in church, they have to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17, Luke 8:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Not Going Out Like This Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Overcoming the force of the enemy and defeating his cause

Title: I am not going out like this Theme: To encourage those who have been tempted to give up or give in. Text: Acts 16:35-40 Introduction I have read this passage over and over again trying to find meaning to what Paul is doing. What difference does it make if Paul goes out the front door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40, Acts 16:13-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Tragedy Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Tragedy can cause me to be better or bitter.

Ruth 1 - Tragedy We are beginning a new series for Advent. Advent means "coming towards" in Latin. Advent means the days approaching the coming of the Christ on earth. We take these four weeks to celebrate the coming of Christ years ago. So you may be wondering why I am having us read from the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Horn Of Stability

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 7, 2008

The Lord Is the Cause of Stability in People’s Lives

The Horn of Stability Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 1,2 Introduction: Instability in Financial Areas may be one example of how our lives are today. (Hurricanes, stocks, forclosures.) Propositional Statement: The Lord Is the Cause of Stability in People’s Lives I. Instability is caused by sin. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things That Are Not In Place

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2009

Satans hard heart caused him to fall

SOME THINGS THAT ARE NOT IN PLACE Text: John 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. ( 1) Satan is out of place his greed caused him to go after God. His selfish heart cause him to seek Gods throne. He wanted power so he could be a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Deceitfulness Of Riches Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 28, 2007

One of the causes of failing in storms of life is Deception.

Standing Against Deception #3 We have been looking at Storms and how to stand in them. Matt.7: 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God