Sermons on Conflict:

Practicing Peace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dealing With Issues Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

The point is we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 2 Text: Acts 15:13-21 Introduction 1. Last week we started talking about dealing with issues within the church. Today we are going to see how the leadership of the early church came to their decision, and how it gives us a blueprint on how to deal with issues ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

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

Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

What did you do this past week, that God will say “Well done good and faithful servant?” Without naming names, there are some of you here today that lived out Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, truly I tell you whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”

Last week we looked at forgiveness and how important forgiveness is to God. We touched on: • Where asking for forgiveness was first mentioned in the bible. Found in Exodus 9:27 • We also looked how Adam and Eve blamed others instead of asking for forgiveness. o A friend commented to me this past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Work It Out! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 3, 2023

Paul instructs two women in the church at Philippi to work out their differences.

Technicolor JOY: Philippians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-03-2023 How Do You Do That? In Mississippi, I met with two other guys to disciple and encourage them. Luke was very opinionated and we actually got into an intense disagreement and were at odds with each ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

God's Unity In His Glory Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit were never in conflict.

God’s Unity in His Glory Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 1 John 17:1-5 In the beginning of eternity (if you could say that), there was God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit – the Trinity. They enjoyed perfect community. They reflected each other’s glory. Let me tell you something – something really ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist