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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God Uses Our Personality Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2018
     | 4,694 views

    Many of our conflicts arise because we have different personalities, and thus different perspectives. When an issue comes up — especially one that is neither black or white — we tend to latch onto the response dictated by our personality.

    God Uses Our Personality! (Acts 15:36-41) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to our moms! We appreciate you. 2. Moms have a variety of personalities. Here is a true account: My mother is always trying to understand what motivates people, especially those in her family. One day she and my sister were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Christian" Cannibalism Or Sacrificial Service Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018
     | 3,231 views

    Message 11 in our Galatians series on Paul's warning not to bite and devour one another.

    Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Christian Cannibalism” or Sacrificial Service I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Settle The Matter Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 29, 2015
     | 10,040 views

    As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”, today we're in Matt. 5:21-26 where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships.

    SETTLE THE MATTER Matt. 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”, we find ourselves at the place where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships. We’ve all had times where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A House Divided

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,334 views

    Biblical principles for dealing with conflict - at home, and in God's Family

    A House Divided Intro: 6:30 PM, Monday evening. husband headed home after long Monday at work. Traffic heavy, he's running late. doesn't watch the clock -- just glad the workday is over no matter what time it is. boss was a bear today. secretary was in a foul mood; just learned that he may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rapture: When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2015
     | 7,417 views

    The 7 signs of Christ's soon coming

    RAPTURE: WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT Acts 2:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two sisters inherited the family farm. They desperately needed a bull to breed with their heifers and they only had $600. 2. The brunette told her sister, "I’m going to go look at a bull-calf in Jewett. If I decide to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,531 views

    The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

    Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom's Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,062 views

    Through God's love serve one another, satisfy the law, and stop fighting.

    A pastor in Kansas City, Kansas, was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ's love in the community. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. In one call, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Get What You Really Want And Need

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 17, 2016
     | 4,140 views

    The cure for conflict is the grace of God. The good news is that God gives even more grace when the pressure increases, especially to the humble.

    The passage from James 4:1-10 attacks worldliness. In particular, it attacks those who have divided Christianity because of selfish ambition. These people are enemies of God. Quarrels and fights are caused by selfish ambition. Some scholars have translated the phrase “among you” as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Practicing Peace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,926 views

    This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

    Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Feuds - Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 15, 2017
     | 8,687 views

    Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

    Family Feuds Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight I. Introduction At odds. At each other’s throats. Fights. Family Feuds. Good TV. Terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Troubling Issue Takes Root In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,451 views

    This message looks at the trouble to the church and the solution for the church when we bring outside arguments in.

    A TROUBLING ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CHURCH Philippians 4:2-5 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3  Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Fighting Against Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,129 views

    When conflicts arise, ask these two questions: What is at stake, and what is in your heart?

    Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the wise man's home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, "You're absolutely right." The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Settle Disputes Like A Christian Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
     | 5,344 views

    The Corinthians were pretty American - they loved suing each other. So Paul tells them to stop it and do it the grace way!

    As you can see this morning we are passionate about being a gateway for the gospel to goto the nations. I want to see heaven populated with people from all nations because of what we have been partnering with the Spirit in here! Apostle Paul had a similar passion and he had a problem in Corinth ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thanksgiving Is Our Dialect

    Contributed by William Sigmon on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,897 views

    In the midst of trouble and strife, we are commanded to give thanks to God for the gift of his holy word, even when it seems to make no sense.

    Thanksgiving is Our Dialect This is a difficult time and a blessed time - all at the same time - for our church. It is a difficult time because there is incredible strife in the world around us, and no small amount of strife within the church. People are struggling around us, watching their jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Beautiful Symphony Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,268 views

    Like instruments in an orchestra playing the same piece of music, so should all the members of the church and when the church is out of tune, it can get ugly. Four ways Jesus tells us we can tune up our lives.

    INTRODUCTION I really enjoy listening to a great symphony orchestra performing classical music. One of my favorite composers is Johann Sebastian Bach. His most famous composition was “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” Here’s a little bit of trivia about Bach that you might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist