Sermons on Causing Conflict:

Freedom!

Contributed by David Long on Jul 10, 2021

Independence Day is the celebration of America's freedom. True Freedom can be found in Jesus Christ, and Him alone!

Freedom! (Declaration of Independence) “When in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

The Ultimate Deviled Ham Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2014

God wants us to understand the implications of demonization and the battle in which we are engaged.

The Ultimate Deviled Ham (Mark 5:1-20) 1. Our new current series, “Jesus’ Amazing Ministry Up North” covers Mark 5-9, and focuses on Jesus’ ministry in the region of Galilee, the northern province of Israel. 2. Today’s sermon is about thousands of demons inhabiting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"It's Time To Flip The Script”

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Feb 17, 2015

This message reminds us that Christ wants us to emphasize giving vis-a-vis taking. The Lex Talionis (Exodus 21:18-36, Leviticus 24:17-21 and Deuteronomy 19:15-21) said 'Don't take too much". But Jesus' message (Luke 6:27-29) was "Don't give too little".

38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Refined

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Have you fallen over and over again in your Christian walk? It could be that all this falling is meant to draw out of you all that is impure so that God can refine you

Becoming refined She was born Feb 2, 1929 as Patricia Routledge but you may know her best from her television personality as Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet). She is the middle class wife who has upper class aspirations. She is the lead character of the British television series called - Keeping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 12: To Increase More And More Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2018

The preaching of the Second Coming had produced an odd and awkward situation in Thessalonica.

7/25/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 12: To Increase More and More (1 Thessalonians 4:10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10 (NIV) And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, Lesson 12 Introduction As the capital of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

One Day At A Time

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

live each day to the fullest; don't borrow trouble

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. I have been reading the Bible for more than fifty years. Yet sometimes I feel like I am reading it for the very first time. These words of Jesus that we heard from the Gospel took on new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Episcopal

"god's Passion For Us"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 17, 2022

Isaiah shares with us the passion of God for His beloved.

“Gods Passion for Us ”Isaiah 62:4-5 - "( But you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; For the LORD delights in you, And your land shall be married. Hephzibah means “My delight is in her”). There will come a day when Zion and God’s people will know the unbroken presence and love of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

So That Is What A Christian Is

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 12, 2022

There is definitely a military vibe to what the bible teaches about God and the Christian life.

1. Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8 2. Our Lord is pictured as a conqueror riding a white horse, in His return. Revelation 19:11-21 3. Spiritual armor and weapons. Ephesians 6:10-12, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 4. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 I. The Soldier’s Enlistment 1. Upon salvation we were “drafted” or say it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Detained For Doing Right Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 17, 2024

Are you ready to stand for right even if it means going to jail or prison?

“Detained For Doing Right” Acts 4:1-4 I have said many times, and I believe Scripture can back it; If you can see your enemy then you are seeing the wrong enemy. Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceitfulness Of Sin. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on May 18, 2024

The old sin nature was crucified and died with Christ. Anything contrary to who we are now in Christ Scripture calls 'deceit' and must be resisted only by Jesus's indwelling grace.

Awhile ago The Lord peeled back the causes of the internal struggles we face at times to live a godly life and it really opened my eyes, I pray it opens yours as well. In James 3, a clear distinction is made between a "Wisdom from above" and that is from God, and a "wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, James 3:14-16, Hebrews 3:13, Ephesians 4:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Romans 6:6, 2 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Is The Reason For This Season : Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 19, 2024

As we celebrate Christmas, let us never forget that Jesus is the reason for this season. He is the gift of God’s love, the light in our darkness, the fulfillment of God’s promise, and the source of our peace and reconciliation.

Jesus is the Reason for This Season Introduction Merry Christmas, dear brothers and sisters in Christ! As we gather to celebrate this joyous occasion, we are reminded of the beauty and significance of the Christmas season. Amidst the lights, the music, the gifts, and the gatherings, it is crucial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Barrier Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026

Unbelief is a silent barrier that limits divine manifestation, but faith in God’s Word dismantles every restriction to miracles and progress.

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF UNBELIEF By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 13:58 Key Verse: “And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” (Matthew 13:58, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6; Mark 9:23; James 1:6-8; John 20:27-29; Romans 10:17; Luke 1:45 Description: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Integrating God's Influence Into Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn four steps each of us can take to develop godly character.

Last week, we identified the adversaries Paul overcame so that he could progress in his resolution to know Christ and to make Christ known to the world. These adversaries are arrogance, arrival, affections (plural), accomplishments of the past and apathy. Throughout the week, I got feedback ...read more

Denomination: *other

Radical Spirituality: The Mark Of Faith

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

What are the marks of true spirituality?

2000220a - 1Corinthians 8.1-13 - Radical Spirituality, the Mark of Faith Opening First Corinthians addresses the subject of true spirituality. Big debate about whether or not it was all right for a Christian to eat certain types of meat. Very Polytheistic (God of love, war, travel..) Pagan temples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bound In Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus provides the Father’s blessing that unites all in ‘common unity’ in which we can be united while diverse.

Bound in Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing Brad Bailey - October 3, 2010 Summary: When we cease to be rooted in relationship with our common Creator as our Father… we are left to find our identity through something secondary we share in common with others… and the result is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational