Sermons on Conflict Within:

Family Feuds - Pt. 1 - Often Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 31, 2017

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

Family Feuds Pt. 1 - Often I. Introduction Family Feuds make for good TV whether it is in the form of an incredibly funny game show or all too real glimpses into family interactions that show all the bumps and bruises . . . Dynasty, Dallas, and now Empire. It is all good on TV but when Family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Feuds - Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 15, 2017

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

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34, Genesis 27:32-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recipe For Growth

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 16, 2017

Peace with yourself, peace with neighbors and peace with the world is what we need to live as Christians. We fail to grow when we live our lives for others and become afraid of losing the affection and approval of those we think are important in our lives

Imagine a Church with some problems, where some people are fighting to become leaders. Yet, despite their own problems, when they heard that the individual who helped to establish the church was in need, they all come together, contributed money to send to help the individual. The leader wrote back ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Big Ugly Family Confrontation: Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Confrontation is inevitable but necessary

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:1-33 1. What is a big ugly family confrontation? • When there’s money on the table, families fight • Dealing with kids; “My son” (Gen. 21:10), “My son” (21:11) • The house • Blame problems on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 25, 2012

God always promises us as believers victory in Christ Jesus, but there are times we experience defeat. From the examples of Israel we can learn about experiencing victory or defeat.

The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat Joshua 6:1-2, 7:1-3 World Wide Sports many years ago: “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” The bible tells us that people of God are always victorious in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:37 We are more than conquerors through Him that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rapture: When You Least Expect It

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2015

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

Scripture: Luke 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 22, 2022

Our "default setting" seems to be to find ways NOT to be at peace. But Jesus tells us that God is pleased when we do.

Friction points * Ex: [IMAGE of toilet paper rolls up and down] What’s the correct way to install the paper roll in the bathroom? * Silly, but it is an example of a situation where people can get into conflict with one another. * There are a lot more important friction points in life. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Proverbs 27:6, Colossians 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:3, James 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only A Wimpy Philosopher--Come On, Man! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2021

That would, of course, be a lot like having a beautiful vehicle with no engine and, therefore, no value. Jesus as a kind of philosophizing wimp, so to speak.

Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent 2021 One of the great heresies of Christendom that comes back again and again says that Jesus Christ was a great moral philosopher in the line of the Buddha, Confucius, and Marcus Aurelius. Perhaps the most notorious of the authors holding this position was the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 5, 2020

I believe the greatest need we have in Christianity today is: Total Commitment of our Lives to the Lord

According to Romans 12:1; Total commitment is something we can and must do. It is an act of our will. The problem is that very little is said about total commitment. It is seen in our everyday life. • If you don’t like your job…. quit • If you don’t feel like working…. call in sick • If your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Unity

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 5, 2021

Unity and Agreement are not the same things. Unity and Union are not the same things. Hopefully, this message will lead you down a Biblical and practical path of instruction that will result in conflicts being resolved and unity being restored in many of God's people!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) 9. Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: 10. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11. Also, if two lies down together, they will keep warm. But how can one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 11:18, Psalm 133:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Approaching Problems In Your Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

You make good decisions on good information. You make bad decisions on bad information.

A. ATTITUDES TOWARDS PROBLEMS “As you have received Christ Jesus as your Lord, continue to faith-walk in Him.” Colossians 2:6, ELT 1. The “Towns Frustration” with problems. Why Me? Why Now? Why This? 2. Wrong attitudes about problems: a. You are unsaved. b. You are unspiritual. c. God has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025

Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Have Healthy Emotions

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

Remember, our emotions were designed by God and though they have been damaged by our sin or the sins of others, Jesus wants to bring health and healing to every area of our being.

When we meet each other, what are the first questions we usually ask? How are you? And how do we normally answer? “I’m fine, how are you?” and then answering with what we have been doing, or how we have been physically speaking, not necessarily with what we have been thinking about, experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Islam/Christ: Understanding Our Faith During Conflict With Iraq

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

In these turbulant times with IRAQ and other nations, it is important for Christians to understand ISLAM, its history and the Muslim faith. This sermon addresses the differences between Islam’s Muhammad and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Minister the

I would like for you to follow me into the Book of Luke Chapter 9 verses 18 - 23. "Jesus said that if any Man will come after me, let him deny himself. And take up the cross daily" So here we are with Jesus teaching for the disciples of his day and the disciples of this day. And Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-23, Luke 9:28-35

Denomination: Christian Church