Sermons on Causing Conflict:

Trouble Comes Along Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

Gideon serves as a voice for people living in conflict with God. Verse 13 is a perfect example of a human mindset when life gets difficult.

Break the Cycle: Trouble Comes Along Text: Judges 3:7-11 Big Idea: As we repeat the cycles of our lives, they are often defined by the trouble that we encounter. Trouble is unavoidable, and it is related directly to our tendency to wander away from God. INTRO • Have you ever found yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Reigns Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2023

The setting of this familiar story relates to a drought! It has not rained for three years (18:2 “the famine was severe”). It was a time of conflict and killing.

Reconnect With God: HE REIGNS 1 Kings 18 Introduction This month we will be focused on four iconic stories in the Bible, each one pointing us to reconnect with God when we have wandered away. Each one of these stories has a prophet or king at center. Each one an element or image that helps us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Resolve Sin In The Church; Jesus Knows.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice.

Summary: Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice. Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Combat In The Mind Part I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 27, 2009

Shows the effect sin has on us because of the fall of man

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 5 - Curses Are Cancelled Through Christ Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 9, 2024

How can one break free from all the curses in one’s life, and replace them with the blessings that God has in store for them? Read on to understand how this is made possible only through Christ.

Today’s meditation is taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, "Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse--- a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Exodus 20:5-6, Genesis 26:4-5, 2 Kings 5:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Healing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

So much sickness is psychosomatic, that is, it is in the body but caused by a mind filled with guilt. The cause is spiritual, and so a real healing must also be spiritual. This can only come from Christ.

Opportunity not only knocks, but sometimes it even breaks the door down, but still we miss it. Such was the case in the sad story of the great Viennese surgeon Dr. Lorenz. When he was in America some years back he was flooded with more requests with help then he could begin to meet. One woman who ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-20

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011

This sermon explains what must be done to obtain and maintain freedom; and what will cause you to lose it.

Freedom Romans 6:16 – 23 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Freedom is a wonderful thing. During the 4th of July Holiday we celebrate our freedoms here in America. Sadly though, freedom is very misunderstood. Even more serious is the fact that this misunderstanding of freedom poses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Imitation Of Apostles-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. Why? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Memorial Day Sunday

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on May 26, 2022

God is the ONE constant in a world of conflict, confusion, and chaos and we should turn to Him in worship and prayer when there is trouble around us.

Memorial Day Sunday Dr. Wiley Hughes Text: Isaiah 33:5-6 SUMMARY: God is the ONE constant in a world of conflict, confusion, and chaos and we should turn to Him in worship and prayer when there is trouble around us. In elementary school a tornado warning was issued, and I remember getting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Weaponry: Taking A Stand In This Last Hour

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This Sermon Exposes Satan by causing the Saints of God to realize the power they have, through Christ, in their “Holy Weaponry.”

Holy Weaponry: Taking A Stand In This Last Hour Introduction: Read Ephesians 6:10-18: Theme: Taking a stand against the enemy, Satan, with our ordained Holy Weapons of Warfare. Aim: Exposing Satan by causing the Saints of God to realize the power they have, through Christ, in their “Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Life Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005

1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

“[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003

There’s no conflict between faith and works in the Bible- nor in James. Genuine faith will lead to works. (slight evangelistic edge to sermon)

Faith that works. James 2:14-26. WBC 26/10/03am INTRODUCTION: Blondin (Jean Francoise Gravolet) B. 1824. was one of the greatest tightrope walkers of all time, and there are many legends told of feats he performed. One of the most often told stories of Blondin is of his crossing over the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist