Sermons on Conflict Avoidance:

The Church And Young People

Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007

Sermon preached at the Peebles Church of Christ based on a church-wide survey taken of young people and older people.

It was a total disaster. The contractor could not believe what had just happened. He sat in stunned silence gazing over the blueprints of the construction site. All he could think about was the money invested and lost; the time and effort that had been put into the project. And now… everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tips For Talking By Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2007

More biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

(Certainly not an exhaustive outline of what the Bible says about speech - but an offering of several key hot spots that require out attention.) 1. SPEAK SOFTLY AND DON’T CARRY A BIG EGO. "A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger." Proverbs 15:1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

In this message I focus on the different ways men and women communicate and how we can better understand one another while we also learn to overlook differences.

“Desperate Households” Today: Communication Ephesians 4:29-30 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Today we begin a brand new teaching series titled Desperate Households. And for the next 9-10 weeks through we are going to be talking about the family. And I want you to know that in preparing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery After The Wreck Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

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

When Christians Disagree

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014

Disagreements aren’t so bad. It’s when people become disagreeable that things get bad!

AUG 4 2013PM When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? Silly question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. We live in a world of discontent, and I really believe that most of it is the devil’s fault. He is a liar, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Have It Both Ways

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 17: 1 – 29

2 Samuel 17: 1 – 29 You can’t have it both ways 17 Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Now let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight. 2 I will come upon him while he is weary and weak and make him afraid. And all the people who are with him will flee, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2018

As we look at Paul's instructions for Euodia and Syntyche and how they can get along, we also can learn about how to get along with others and how to help others get along with each other.

Introduction: A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an old poem I really like called “The Perfect Church” I think that I shall never see, A Church that’s all it ought to be; A Church whose members never stray, Beyond the Strait and Narrow way; A Church that has no empty pews, Whose Preacher never has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Humildad Abre Puertas

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Apr 7, 2016

La Palabra de Dios tiene respuestas para todos los aspectos de nuestra vida, es también un libro que trata sobre los temas profundos de la mente

Gran parte del llamado que mi esposa y yo tenemos está centrado en fortalecer matrimonios para ayudarles a que tengan relaciones saludables. Conversamos con muchas parejas y una de las quejas más comunes que escuchamos es algo así: "Definitivamente no nos podemos llevar bien. Tenemos discusiones ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Believers Fuss And Fight Lesson 18 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

Principles to Handle Conflict Between Believers

A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of war.’ So the warriors started back to their homes, but before they crossed the Jordan, they built a very large altar to God. The other tribes gathered at Shiloh to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Anger And Controversy: "What’s It Good For?”

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

Those who are maturing will see controversy in the proper light, they will respond in a proper manner, and they will use it to God’s glory.

I. We must be servants of the church and of the gospel first. A. We must be servants of God’s people. B. We must be servants to the lost. II. It is inevitable that controversy will come. A. Pride says we deserve to be without controversy. B. Pride will cause us to respond with anger and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The War In Israel Affects Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

To explore the ongoing conflict in Israel through the lens of biblical prophecy, specifically from the books of Daniel and Revelation, and to understand its relevance and impact on modern-day Christians.

Good morning, beloved family. We find ourselves today in a world where the news headlines often bear witness to a tale as old as time - the conflict in Israel. The land of our Savior's birth, where biblical prophecy and modern reality intersect. Today, we're going to unpack the roots of this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1

Topics: Israel, Conflict

Submission Of The Will (2001)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

This story relates to something that the book of James in the New Testament was talking about. James 4:1-2 points out that wars ---conflict start within the individual and have the potential to transpire into something more as it can become a war between people.

SUBMISSION OF THE WILL Text: James 4:1-7 There is in British history a war that has a title that is just as ridiculous as its cause. It is called the War of Jenkins’ Ear. This war began back in 1739. It ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Resolving Ministry Conflict By Putting Pride To Rest

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

As ministers together in the gospel of Christ, if we fall into arguing amongst ourselves, we have lost focus and we are fighting the wrong enemy. We are all on the same team. Sometimes small things need to be let go in favor of confronting larger issues.

As we have followed the new disciples of Jesus, we have seen a number of important lessons taught and demonstrated. These early lessons are from the book of John: • Jesus changes your perspective • Jesus gains your faith as a friend • Jesus spends time with family • Jesus introduces us to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Mennonite

Kingdoms In Conflict (Christ The King Sunday 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 19, 2021

Our text today, poses the question “How can God’s kingdom come on earth in the midst of conflict?” If Jesus is the King of all kings, and He is, then why does it appear that His never ending kingdom is in danger?

KINGDOMS IN CONFLICT Text: John 18: 33- 37 John 18:33-37  Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"  (34)  Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist