Sermons about Church Divisions

Freedom From Division-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024

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2 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-II—1Corinthians 1:10e-12(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in his car seat. His father asked him three times what was wrong, with no reply. Finally, little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Causes Divisions And Offenses (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024

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To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019

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Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answer Three: Sound Preaching Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015

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The Corinthian church was deeply divided. Two of the issues dividing it were a dispute over what kind of preacher should fill their pulpit, and which former minister had contributed the most to their church. This same problem exists today.

To recap, a letter was written from the Corinthians to Paul and telling him about how divided their church was becoming. Paul answers that letter and we have it recorded as the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul offers them 11 answers to their division problem. The first answer was the cross. If the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Six: Who Ministers Really Are Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2015

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Believers don’t need to pit one minister against another, or exalt one minister over another, or to even favor one minster over another, or especially not form a clique around a minister. This passage tonight offers Paul’s 6th answer to this division problem.

The Corinthian church was severely divided. The division came because the congregation was hung up on the former preachers of the church. I would hate to be called to a church like that. SEBC was a lot like that when I was called here. But in the course of about 9 months, that finally began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Division-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024

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1 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

*This sermon was severely shortened due to time constraints—‘Baptism’, plus the sermon, plus ‘the Lord’s Supper’*... Therefore no ‘ARGUMENTATION’ OR ‘ILLUSTRATION’ were provided.... Yet the Deacons & others recognized the Holy Spirit at work thruout the services! FREEDOM From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery After The Wreck Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

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The issue is not the issue when dealing with conflicts at church.

A House United Series Recovery After the Wreck May 22, 2011 Introduction A The issue is not the issue in conflict at a church. 1 The issue isn’t carpet color, worship styles, how long the preacher’s sermons are, who does (or does not) take communion, etc. a The issue is really if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Division-4(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2024

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4 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? OR, ?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-IV—1Corinthians 1:14-17(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: On Feb 20, 2019, Duke University, basketball forward & freshman basketball sensation, Zion Williamson(from Spartanburg, SC), was injured within the first minute of play, in a regular-season game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Baptized By... Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 11, 2017

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Division is one of the worst things we can bring to church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Here we are again, today we are going to examine another one of the great complaints we find in the pages of the Bible. • I have always been intrigued by those who for various reasons, feel they are not good enough to be I a church. • I mean when you read the book of 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Division-3(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2024

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3 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-III—1Corinthians 1:12-13(:10-17) formerly: 'The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION' Attention: Whole, raw cow milk, if collected from the cow & left undisturbed for 24hrs., will separate into cream & ‘skim’ milk. So in order to avoid the natural separation, all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Is Church?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 4, 2020

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Church is taking a bashing, but it was created and called for by God.

We live in a time in the Western Church where people are seeing less and less value in attending church. They say that God is omnipresent and in our hearts so why can’t we just be part of the invisible church? Why can’t we be Digital Disciples and just watch ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts 6:3-4, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

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Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: ‘a United Church In A Divided World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 13, 2019

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Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: 'A united church in a divided world' - Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Before They/We Became Christians: • They were without Christ (vs 12a) • They were without citizenship (vs 12b) • They were without covenants (vs 12c) • They were without hope (vs 12d) • They were without God (vs 12e) (B). After ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

Get Right, Church

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001

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We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006

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Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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