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War And Peace

Contributed by Charles Payne on Mar 26, 2025

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War is one of the most complex and troubling aspects of human existence, especially from a moral and theological perspective. It brings suffering, destruction, and death—yet at times, it seems to be a necessary response to evil.

WAR AND PEACE SCRITURE: Joel 3:9-10 (KJV) Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. PROLOGUE War is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9-10, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Above The Passions Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

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Message 19 in our explorations of James. This message focuses on the war on the inside that triggers wars on the outside.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Living Above the Passions” The book of James is all about living by genuine faith. James describes the kind of life the one who claims to live by faith lives. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice 2:1-13 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

War Of The Wells

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

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Four steps to enduring strife

INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003

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God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Universal Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013

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We are called to universal prayer because God desires that "all men" be saved. This is the purpose behind the doctrine of election. There is only one God, one Mediator, one sacrifice. The church's mission is to make a universal declaration of this truth.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER. 1 Timothy 2:1-7. CONTEXT. The faithful saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners is worthy of all acceptation - or ‘worthy to be accepted by ALL’ - (1 Timothy 1:15). “Therefore” - as a priority - Paul exhorts Timothy that “supplications, prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Leaving Behind

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Jan 17, 2006

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Are you leaving behind peace or strife?

WHAT ARE YOU LEAVING BEHIND? Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Contentment In A Discontented World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

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Explains how to find contentment. Expanded outline.

FINDING CONTENTMENT IN A DISCONTENTED WORLD The other day I was listening to the radio, and I heard one say that in our country there is a palatable discontent; a palatable discontent. In our country, people are unhappy. There is a spirit of discontentedness. Let’s think about that for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

How A Local Church Is Killed

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

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New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

No Mere Men-4--Sec. 1, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

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4 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IV—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

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Dwight L. Moody once stated, "I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord's people were divided." For God to bless the church, there must be unity.

The Call to Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Recently, I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. Frank Martin has written a book entitled War in The Pews that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

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This morning, I invite you to consider with me, “How do people actually have a life-changing encounter?” Is it near death experience that causes us to change? What would cause you to change?

We continue our series, My Crazy Family, the story of Jacob. Jacob is a complex character – we would say in our day, “He’s a piece of work.” Jacob’s life is a Russian nesting doll with one conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not You; It's Me Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020

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In this message we will look at the break up that occurred among God's people in ~ 932 BC and see what God intends for us to learn. Some great truths of God for these deeply divided times in our nation.

It’s Not You; It’s Me OKAY – we are in this series called, ‘Such Things Were Written’ our theme verse is… ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 AND LISTEN – here’s the deal, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Dramedy Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2004

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In strife or in humorous situations, God is still in control.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 12:1-25 TITLE: “GOD’S DRAMEDY” INTRODUCTION: A. Are you confused by the title of this message? 1. It’s probably because you’ve never heard the term dramedy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom, Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

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Godly wisdom overcomes sin, strife, and stubbornness.

Introduction Would you take your Bibles please, and turn tonight in the book of James, chapter 3? James continues to speak to us. James, what a great man he was. Let us hear his words of wisdom for those of us tonight, as we think on the subject of wisdom, and try to determine whether or not you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration: Moses And Us

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Feb 9, 2010

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On Transfiguration Sunday, we go all the way back to Deuteronomy and Numbers to see how God deals with sin, and in Luke, we see how big God's grace really is

Sermon 021410 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 In the Winter of 1966, a voters registration card arrived in the mail at the home of Vernon Dahmer. On the surface, something like this is no big deal, it happens every day. But this was different, for a number of reasons. It was different because Vernon ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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