Sermons about Causing Conflict

How To Fight Effectively Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

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Using our words carefully while dealing with conflict in marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 3, How to Fight Effectively. Proverbs, various. 6\3\01 There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communication Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

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Discover how good communnication restores hope for marriage.

This morning, we conclude our message series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. I thought we would have two more messages, one on conflict resolution and the other on intimacy. But after reflecting on the previous five messages and on today’s message, I realized we’ve covered the basic skills and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: *other

When Relationships Turn Nasty Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2007

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Respect and relationships deteriorate when people are not trustworthy.

When Relationships Turn Nasty Exodus 10 1.The good and bad of protocol a. Some people are simply rude and do not know it: DEAR MISS MANNERS -- Trying to keep the conversation going at a family dinner, I decided to look at people’s hands. I remarked that one grandson and also his wife had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blacklist - Pt. 6 - Family Feuds Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 28, 2015

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We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's “Blacklist”?

The Blacklist  Pt. 6 - Family Feuds I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Lists represent what we believe are important or at least what we don't want to forget or overlook. I think that is why this list we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

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This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2014

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1) The Plea for doctrinal agreement (1 Corinthians 1:10), 2) The Parties that were loyal to particular leaders (1 Corinthians 1:11–12), 3) The Principle of oneness in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:13), and 4) The Priority of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:14-17).

Tragically—though it is forbidden by God, is totally out of character with our redeemed natures, and is in complete opposition to everything our Lord prayed for and intended for His church—fighting does occur among believers, among those who are called to be one in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

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The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Critic

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007

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About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tell It To The Church, Last

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 4, 2005

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Many misunderstand and misapply Jesus’ instruction to his disciples, concerning how to handle a brother who sins against another Christian. This homily outlines the correct response.

Deut. 19: 15-20, 1 Tim. 5:17:24; Matthew 18:15-20 Tell it to the Church, Last Sometimes people criticize the Christian faith because of the complicated, confusing, or mysterious things it contains. A good answer to that critique is to admit that the Bible has confusing, complicated, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Four Models Of Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

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Four Models of Counseling

Four Models of Counseling Col. 1:27,28 Case Study - Pastor Baro is fresh out of seminary. He realizes that several Pastors in his district use different styles of counseling. He sees strength in the prophetic type of counseling approach as he likes to challenge people with the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Anger

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 7, 2003

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Anger is neutral; if used correctly, it can be good ... if used incorrectly, it can lead to sin. Sometimes anger is a PROBLEM ... sometimes it is PERMITTED.

“The Danger Of Anger” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 We have already taken a look at “Bitterness” and “Unforgiveness”. This morning we want to take a look at another problem we often face in this verse … “ANGER”. The word “anger” is used in over 256 verses in the Bible. “Anger” is something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Family Feud Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

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How to deal with conflict in the family of God

Mt. 18.15-17 “Family Feud” One of the things I know about families is that at some point there will be an issue upon which they can not agree. These are called fights. My wife and I have had some. I know you find that hard to believe as wonderful as she is and as nearly perfect as I am, however, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Two Types Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002

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James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Minister To An Analytical-Doer-Skeptic Like Gideon

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

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How to Minister to an Analytical-Doer-Skeptic Like Gideon

How to Minister to an Analytical-Doer-Skeptic Like Gideon - For some reason there seem to be an inordinate percentage of analytical temperament types in cross-cultural ministries and missions. Yet this group tends to produce excellent teachers, musicians, writers, and physicians as well. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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