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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Cycle Of Relationships

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 188 views

    Relationships grow and heal when we move beyond hurt into honest grace, choosing reconciliation and forgiveness through the love and power of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A husband forgot his anniversary. His wife said, “Tomorrow morning, I want a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under six seconds.” Next morning she found a gift-wrapped box. She opened it. A bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. We laugh because ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Take The Good Problems

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,092 views

    We can solve conflict.

    TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 18-An Appeal To Avoid Partiality (James 2:12-13) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,646 views

    James 2:12-13, KJV

    12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. COMMENTARY 12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. "So speak ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lawsuits Against Believers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    In today's lesson we learn about how Christians are to handle disputes among themselves.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the question of whether to sue fellow Christians in civil court. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “generational Conflict” blessing Others Through Humility And Respect Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    Generational Conflict is not new. We learn from the Joseph story that Humility from the Old will encourage the young to accomplish great things, and Respect from the young will provide honor that is due to their seniors.

    An article in “Christianity Today” suggests that many churches have become segregated - not by race, but by age. Mollie Hemmingway writes about a newly started church that meets in a movie theater. All of the attenders are under 30. They are single, professional, independent and hip. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,259 views

    Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

    Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bee The Bigger Person Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 4,941 views

    This sermon series is based upon the Beatitudes.

    The Bee Series Bee The Bigger Person OPEN: Good Morning Restoration! Today, I am starting a Brand New 3 Week Series called “The Bee Series”. I’ve entitled the first message in this series: “Bee The Bigger Person”. How many of you know from experience that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin And The Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,058 views

    In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

    Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking Toward Calvary Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 27, 2017
     | 7,081 views

    Often our spiritual vision is hindered by the desires of the flesh. We seek to serve the Lord, but often find a struggle with the flesh.

    Looking toward Calvary Mark 8: 31-33 At this point in Jesus’ ministry His popularity has diminished greatly, particularly among the devout Jews. He is about to enter a season of intense difficulty, culminating with the cross. From this moment forward, Jesus will be intent on enabling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurting People

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015
     | 7,184 views

    Whether you have been hurt or have hurt someone else, you seek reconciliation for the glory of God.

    In Paul’s brief correspondence with the Philippians, as he drew his letter to a close, he mentioned an issue of some importance in his mind. There were two women in the church – dear women, women who had “labored side by side” with Paul in the gospel, women “whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Someone Sins Against You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

    WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,282 views

    The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

    We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Young avatar

    Zordak - Jesus’ Guardian Angel

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    Jesus’ life from the perspective of His guardian angle. The angle tells the story of Jesus from His birth through His death. He was able to see the physical world, the spiritual conflicts and the Father’s pain.

    Trip: Today, I would like you to go with me on a journey to meet a very special person. We get on a bus outside that takes us to the airport and we fly to Cape Canaveral, Florida. We board our space shuttle and away we go. Higher and higher we fly. We make that famous turn and finally we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Taught Us To Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned of

    Why Jesus Taught That It Was OK To Disagree as Long As One Was Not Disagreeable in Manner John 8:48-8:52 There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

    At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist