Sermons about Causing Conflict

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 21, 2004

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We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Soverign Choice Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

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God is God and you are not! God chooses things, and sometimes they do not make sence so us. But God is God and you are not!

Romans 9:1-33 Getting on the Same Page as God about God’s Sovereign Choices Introduction A. Music expresses emotions and feelings. B. Movies will use music to explain what is going on, you know Jaws is about to attack when you here the music C. Now last week we learned that we do not have to fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2005

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How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His physical absence? 8 ways in which the Stage is Set for the Spirit of God

SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE SPIRIT OF GOD—Acts 1:1-3 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry. There is an account of Jesus’ acts which precedes the acts recorded in this account. How do Jesus’ prior acts prepare us for what the Spirit will do in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Israel Inherits Promises Of Old (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

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Part 3 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the promised and fulfilled inheritance of Israel.

Israel Inherits Promises of Old (Part 3 of 3) For every curse against the sin of Israel, God follows it with a promise if they repent. It is frequently claimed that once Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah that God cut Israel out of His plan. From this point of rejection, those who believe this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13-15, Matthew 25:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Pretending Everything Is Okay

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

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As part of a family of faith, Christians need to realize that we can be honest with God and with one another about just how difficult life can sometimes be.

Pretending Everything is Okay / Psalm 137 Proper 22, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 7 October 2001 One of the biggest grievances that I presently hold against many churchgoers is the notion that it is important that we act like everything is just fine in our lives even when it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

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Continuation of series of sermons on Jabez’s prayer.

A lot can be learned of how a man’s life is spent at the conclusion of his days. History on all of us is still being written. For most of us, we have not reached the apex of our existence. There are chapters to be written in our lives that we cannot imagine. There are chapters of joy. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2000

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This message looks at the faithfulness of Job in the face of the overwhelming problems.

Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by going to the middle of your Bible which should be Psalms or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Of Specks And Planks

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

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What are the attitudes that surround so much of our judging of each other?

Questions Jesus Asked: Of Specks And Planks Bible Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Questions, questions, questions - always, it seems, another question. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom Living

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 6, 2002

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Kingdom living means: 1. We live with an awareness of the kingdom. 2. We understand that the kingdom is within. 3. We experience the blessing of his reign. 4. We are a part of a subversive movement. 5. We wait for it expectantly.

Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon begin their book Resident Aliens with a story from their youth: “Sometime between 1960 and 1980, an old, inadequately conceived world ended, and a fresh, new world began. . . . When and how did we change? Although it may sound trivial, one of us is tempted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Forming Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2006

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This is the fellowship message for forty days of purpose,I used a Survior theme for he series.

How many people are watching Survivor, or have seen it? it’s OK you can admit it you’re among friends. Did you see what happened to Billy in the second week of Survivor? He was a member of the Aitu tribe, kind of a chubby hard rock guitar player, here’s a picture of him. And every time you saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trust The Lordship Of Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006

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We say that we believe in God and His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. But, do we really trust God? Is our true motto, “In God we nearly trust?”

Trust the Lordship of Christ Philippians 2:10-11 Isaiah 43:2-3 Romans 10:9 How trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted? Has you life been lived in such a way that people naturally trust you? A New York City lab claims to have bottled trust. They say: After showering in the morning simply ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Worldly Love Compares To Biblical Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2007

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There are many things that Biblical loves pushes a person not to do. Biblical love sets boundaries.

Ho w Worldly Love Compares to Biblical Love I Corinthians 13:4-7 The late Charles Schultz in his comic strip, “Peanuts” teaches a lot of common sense about life. Schultz has Lucy asking Charlie Brown a question: “You know what I don’t understand?” Then she answers her own question, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Advent And Casting The Nets

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 20, 2003

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A sermon that reminds us of the importance of Christmas and the responsibility of the Christian to be "fishers of men"

Cast your nets on the other side. Today is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. Next time that we meet it will be Christmas. One of the things that we realize about Christmas is that it is something that totally changes the world. We celebrate the birth of Jesus because his birth literally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jericho Road People

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

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people we meet that need our help as Christians.

Jericho Road People Scriptures: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction This message is in follow-up to the sermon from last week titled “Looking Saved.” In that message I shared with you the foundational truth that being saved means you learn to love. Not love just in words, but also in deed. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Secret Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2007

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Honest sincere expression of appreciation is the key to getting along with others.

The Big Secret (of getting along with People) Praise Give Honest Sincere Appreciation 2 Cor. 13:11 Ephesians 4:29 I What do People want or need? I disagree with much of what these men teach, but on this point I think they are correct. Sigmund Freud said everything you and I do springs from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

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