Sermons on Conflict Managment:

Part 2: What Love And What It Is Not Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2016

In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Paul defines what love is and what it is not.

LOVE DEFINED 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Advance Through Arrest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus indicates that one of the key ways of getting the Gospel spread would be through the courts. The persecution would lead to opportunities to defend the Gospel before high officials and leaders in high places.

There is a difference between sin and error. It I say 2+2=5 I am in error, but I am not sinning. That is, if my motive is to come to a right answer I am not sinning. If my human fallibility leads me to a wrong answer it is not sin. If I say 2+2=5 in order to confuse a young person so that they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

"what Is The Wrestling?"

Contributed by Greg Newton on Aug 14, 2020

We’re wrestling against powerful evil forces.

WRESTLE - “Though sometimes it is used to define a form of recreational sport, here it describes the sharpness of your encounter with the enemy. Paul uses it to convey the notion of a bloody and lasting war between the Christian and his opponent.” Wrestling is not a team sport, but primarily as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2021

Does tradition have any role in the Christian life?

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition! Mark 7:1-23 I can remember many years ago seeing Fiddler on the Roof. My mind has gotten a little foggy concerning the details, but I remember a hit song which came from it called “Tradition, Tradition, Tradition. I was about an orthodox Jewish community facing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time To Grow Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage Christians to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility by tuning our hearts to Jesus Christ as our standard.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Ephesians 4:1-11, where the Apostle Paul encourages us to live in unity, grow in maturity, and serve with humility. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from Corrie Ten Boom. She once said, "Be united ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-11

Topics: Unity, Walking

"do Not Be Offended."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025

Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:6, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 18:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Victorious Life

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 18, 2023

The book of Romans is like a jigsaw puzzle. It’s not a mysterious puzzle, the overall picture is Jesus. But there are pieces that have to be put together.

_____ Note to preachers: This is the second of a two-sermon presentation. It is an overview of Romans, so it is impossible to spend much time on the many rich details of this great book. I hope in preaching this to encourage people to spend time reading Romans on their own, while being able to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Battle

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 22, 2001

Pauls talks about our adversary, armor, and attitude.

PREPARE FOR BATTLE (Ephesians 6:10-14a) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing A Line In The Sand

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Are you willing to stand on the word of God?

Intro: - When you stand on the word of God and do what is right in His eyes you are drawing a line the sand. - I. Be Strong in the Lord v.10 - Isa 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Hidden Link

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 3, 2020

ADVICE FOR MEN

There is much evidence that knowledge affects prayer. It seems the less someone knows the more time they will spend praying to God for impossibilities. In James 1:5 the Bible admonishes us to ask God for wisdom. And in the Old testament Apocrypha the book called the Wisdom of Solomon explains much ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Natural, Spiritual, Or Carnal? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

If I asked you to line up with one of these particular groups, with which group would you stand? You say, “I don’t even know what they all mean.” Well then, let me explain.

NATURAL? SPIRITUAL? OR CARNAL? I CORINTHIANS 2:11-3:6 INTRODUCTION: If I asked you to line up with one of these particular groups, with which group would you stand? You say, “I don’t even know what they all mean.” Well then, let me explain. I The Natural Man – Dead See 2:14. Look at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sunshine And Shekels Or Scars?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2018

The Christian life may have many roses, but it also has many thorns that scar.

I can remember before I was saved hearing that your life will be full of sunshine,rainbows etc when you gave your life to Christ. And there is the problem, we tell people that and even after they are the prosperity preachers pile on that lie and when it doesn't pan out people get discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Biblical Stewardship Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 23, 2001

Gives an overview of the major components of Biblical Stewardship.

DATE: May 6, 2001 TEXT: Matthew 25:14-30 THEME: "Understanding Biblical Stewardship" INTRODUCTION BODY I. STEWARDSHIP IS A RECOGNITION A. That we are servants of God – doulouv, slaves, idiouv we belong to Him. B. That everything belongs to God “entrusted his property” (v. 14) Psalm 24:1 “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2010

What is the true extent of our faithfulness?

Luke 16: 1 – 13 / Faithful Intro: A farmer’s cow gave birth to identical twins. He said to his wife, “Mary, because the Lord gave us 2 instead of 1, we will raise 1 for ourselves and the other for the Lord. We’ll feed and treat them the same. . . The calves grew and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exodus 18 - Who Do I Allow To Speak Into My Life? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

I need to be careful as to who I allow to speak into my life. You can’t just seek to please all the people all the time, but Moses didn’t shy away from Jethro’s counsel.

Exodus 18 - Who do I allow to speak into my life? Every leader needs help. No leader is truly a leader without teammates. Moses was good but not that good. He had great insight because he had sense enough to seek God. Jethro was also a good leader. He saw straight away what the problem was. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational