Sermons on Conflict Within:

Got Love

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005

Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational

Division And Unity

Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005

I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oreo With Double Stuff! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

What makes the Oreo so good? It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Likewise it is the presence of the Holy Spirit living within the believer that makes all the difference.

· I’ve got my Oreo’s with me again! The chocolate cookie outside and the creamy icing inside; you can’t have one without the other. Of course you can always want more of a good thing that’s why I have the Oreo with Double Stuff today! Last week we looked at our motivation for obedience. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-31, John 14:26-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2008

There is two questions we must all ask ourselves. 1. Are we connected? 2. Are we bearing much fruit? The answer lays within our relationship with the Lord.

LIFE ON THE VINE JOHN 15:1-8 INTRO- JOHN 15:1-8 I WANT TO TALK TO YOU THIS MORNING ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD. I KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT RELIGION IS PRIVATE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Joy Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 15, 2007

Yes, there are difficulties, sacrifices, trials, and persecution that the faithful Christian will face because of His walk with/in the Lord Jesus. Even then, there is great joy in being a Christian!

The Joy of Being a Christian Theme: No matter your trials it is a joy to be a Christian. Acts 16:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Being a faithful Christian means there are many trials following in the footsteps of our Christ. 1. That is part of the cost of being in Christ. 2. Such is necessary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven? Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010

Heaven is a real place and we need to understand what lies within our future. Our perspective or vision of Heaven should influence our daily lives and choices.

Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: Heaven? pt1 Subject: What is Heaven Like? Open With Video Clip: Heaven and Hell The video reveals how diverse the views of Heaven are but what does the Bible say about Heaven? Thesis: Heaven is a real place and we need to understand what lies within our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive Thy Work, O Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010

Like Israel many congregations within the Body of Christ have failed to live in obedience and like Israel have had to undergo the effects of their failure and are in desperate need of revival.

Revive Thy Work O Lord Ezra 9:4-14 Introduction: Israel had been called to be a light to the world for God. Through continued disobedience the nation brought God’s judgment upon itself. Today the church has been given that task as God’s instrument to reflect His truth. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stethoscope

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 16, 2009

What do you hear when you listen to young heart? Whatever is within the heart comes out through the words we say and the music we play!

Stethoscope Luke 17:20-21 What do you sound like on the inside? The sounds of the heart tell the story of the life. The following are Real Songs: • “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight?” • “Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through The Goalposts Of Life” • “Her Teeth Were Stained, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Worshiping The Newborn King

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2017

There are several sub-stories within the over-arching birth story of the incarnation. What do these sub-stories have in common? What can we learn from them?

Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2:1-12 which we will read in a few minutes. Do you love the Christmas story? Not the story about the Grinch or Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer or even The Miracle on 34th Street, but the story of the Son of God. The story that is the fulfillment of prophecies made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:10-14, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Did Jesus Really Feed 5000? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2015

Within the descriptions of the feeding of the 5000, there are a few key learnings for the church, Jesus didn't feed them he multiplied the food, but the task was the disciples, the task was their's as it is ours.

Did Jesus really feed 5000, Mark 6:35-44 I’ve been wondering a bit lately about the multiplication miracles. As a group of people who are Bible believing Christians, what is your thinking is it the same as mine? Did Jesus feed the five thousand, I don’t think he did? Before you get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44, John 14:13-14, John 6:1-15, Ephesians 4:8-13, Mark 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Happens When Mama Prays?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

A Godly mother is one of the most powerful forces on earth. They have within their hands the ability to shape the future with their children. Thank you Pastor Jeff Strite for the original outline.

Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Do What Your Told Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 8, 2015

How we have been Commanded to love God as well as our neighbor and how we can only perfect this love through Jesus Christ within us

Last week we started a series called “How to improve your Love life” our scripture was 1st Corinthians 13 and we talked about what love isn’t and what love is. So why do we need to improve our love life? I believe the way we love goes hand in hand with our salvation. Lets look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Under Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2012

The church was created by God -- what would happen if we remove him from it? This sermon reminds us of the role of the church in the world with the presence of God within it.

1. God’s three organizations: a. Family b. Government c. Church d. What happens when we take God out of these? 2. There are some “mega-churches” in the US today which loudly and boldly proclaim the name of Yeshua (Jesus) to the world. 3. Did you know that there are churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Unleashed?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 13, 2016

What would happen if we unleashed ourselves to take the truth to a lost world? Is my life being confined within boundaries, could I be convicted of being a Christian?

Tracy and I were riding our bike and we passed a house that had a little dog running at us full speed. All of a sudden he stopped he had come to the end of his leash and just barked at us. What if he could go outside his boundaries, what if he were unleashed? Questions starting coming to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3: Ready To Proclaim The Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

God calls us to go beyond just spiritually surviving our even flourishing within our souls. He calls us to go out and make a difference.

We return to Ephesians, chapter 6, for our sermon text this morning. Now hear the word of God, from the Apostle Paul "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Isaiah 6:9, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 4:1-20, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)