Sermons on Conflicts:

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-6 - I Keep Coming Back! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 4, 2010

A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated.

Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-16 - I KEEP COMING BACK! A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated. She is being threatened and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Come To Bring A Sword Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus said that He did not come to earth to bring peace but a sword! If that's true, how can He be the Prince of Peace we celebrate at Christmas time? Does He really intend to divide families or bring reconciliation?

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus came to bring life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Today we'll be taking a look at another of the statements Jesus made about why He came to earth. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Moment To Repair An Injury

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2023

Forgiveness-based reconciliation is truly a divine Gift.

Third Sunday of Advent 2023 As I’m looking over our reading from this late chapter of Isaiah, almost certainly written during or after Israel’s Babylonian exile, I am struck by the intersection of the promises God makes to us: good news for the afflicted, healed hearts for the brokenhearted, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-54, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 3, 2022

As a Rabbi, Jesus was interpreting and applying teachings from the Torah for His followers, addressing issues that were in rabbinic debate in this era.

Part Two: Walking That Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-48 It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. "We have a remarkable invention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Buck Stops With You Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2012

As Pontius Pilate did, every man faces a decision about what he will do with Jesus Christ who claimed to be the Son of God. What will you do with Jesus? Principles for making critical spiritual decisions based on Pilate's dilemma in deciding what to do

Pastor James Dana Wallace Risen King Community Church Sparks, Nevada March 11, 2012 When the Buck Stops with You (Deciding about Jesus) John 19:1-16 We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Love? Turn Right Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

As we grow in love for each other in a Church, we learn more and more about each other, discovering more reasons to not like each other. This passage teaches the importance to choose love, unconditionally and depend upon Christ for His righteousness and l

Why Love? 1 John 3”10-18 Ill. What is love? It is silence--when your words would hurt. It is patience--when your neighbor's curt. It is deafness--when a scandal flows. It is thoughtfulness--for other's woes. It is promptness--when stern duty calls. It is courage--when misfortune falls. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Wwjd?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2014

A sermon about adopting the attitude of Christ.

Philippians 2:1-13 "WWJD?" Back in 1989, a youth group created the acronym WWJD? The idea caught on and some advertisers made some serious money on the concept. By the 1990's just about everyone was familiar with WWJD? Bumper-stickers, Bible covers, tee-shirts, jewelry, and more came out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Improve Your Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 2, 2018

So many people are hurting in their marriages today. This simple, yet in-depth message, can help married couples enrich their relationships and find peace in troubled times.

o The Bible has a lot to say about "Words" o Words are the "Currency of Life o Imagine a world without words… I. A MAN'S STOMACH IS FILLED WITH THE PRODUCE OF HIS MOUTH! A. Life and Death are in the power of our tongues. - Proverbs 18:20-22 1. Our words are seeds - V.20 2. Every word we speak ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, James 3:1-10, Colossians 3:18-19, Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 12:33-37, Proverbs 18:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

When In Romans…

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011

Today I’d like to cover 2 main areas: 1) The setting of Romans so we can better understand what Paul was trying to accomplish when he wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and 2) Paul’s opening words in Romans 1:1-7 as he greets the believers at

When in Romans… Romans 1:1-7 -Today marks the beginning of a new series through the book of Romans. Romans gives us one of the most complete, yet concise presentations of the good news about Jesus (aka “the gospel”) that there is. -There have been many great people who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, Behold Their Threatening

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

Any power militating against a true child of God is looking for problems. Such a power wants to sink into the red sea after the order of Pharaoh. It is also seeking to be destroyed by God's anger after the order of Senacherib.

LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2026

This message reveals that life is a spiritual battleground, and victory is guaranteed through divine strategies, faith, and obedience.

THE BATTLE OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 Key Verse: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” — Ephesians 6:12 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Verdict Of Salvation’s Great Application Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2024

How we respond to God's calling is very telling of what He is doing in our lives. Will we obey the command to go and tell others how to be saved, just as the Church has been directed since the beginning? Or, will we make the grace of Christ about what we have done instead?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 23 The verdict of salvation’s great application Acts 15:23-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:23-41, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Matthew 5:38-39, Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The Beatitudes show us that our hope is in conflict with the world's expectations. Trusting in Jesus, we are able to point our lives toward our godly heritage.

I have a hope; and I hope it. What is hope? For the benefit of all the women who didn’t attend the 2010 Diocesan Men’s Retreat, and the men who couldn’t make it either (and as a refresher to those who did attend), let’s talk about hope. During our preparation for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican