Sermons on Confrontation:

Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the importance, process, and benefits of repairing wrongdoing in relationships.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into an often overlooked but profoundly powerful passage of Scripture. This passage presents the blueprint for repairing wrongdoing in relationships. It's not a comfortable topic, but it's a crucial one. As Rick Warren once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Repairing Relationships

Unbreakable Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To explore the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds through God's love, forgiveness, and strength.

Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive into a topic that hits home for many of us. We're going to look at the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds. As the esteemed Christian author, Max Lucado once said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Topics: Family, Origin

Joseph Takes A Chance Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph’s Brothers Were Changed

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Three: Conviction “Joseph Takes a Chance” (Genesis 41:53-44:34) — How Joseph’s Brothers Were Changed — I. FIRST THEY WERE BURDENED (GEN 41:53-43:38) A. By a Predicted Famine (41:53-57) 1. It was severe 2. It was significant B. By a Profound ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stimulating Counseling Questions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Stimulating Counseling Questions

Stimulating Counseling Questions John 4:18-30 A. Informational questions such as "What are the expectations of people about eternity?" B. Analytical questions such as "Why do people prefer to have many idols rather than worshipping one God alone?" C. Implicational questions such as "What ...read more

Scripture: John 4:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even The Moralist Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1.

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1. (:1-4) Apart from Repentance, We stand Condemned by God and By Ourselves with no Escape and no Exemption Illust: 2 Saamuel 12 when Nathan confronts David a. We stand condemned by our own standards (:1) b. We stand condemned by God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidelines For Confessing Our Guilt Series

Contributed by Stan Willet on May 3, 2005

A study of the Freedom from Guilt.

“ HAVE MERCY UPON ME, OH GOD “ Series PSALM 51: 1 – 6 “ GUIDELINES FOR CONFESSING YOUR GUILT “ BACKGROUND - for Psalm 51, some are aware, then be reminded again It’s all recorded in 2 Samuel 11… DAVID - is guilty of (3) sins… 1 – failure to serve and be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Words Of John Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2003

These are the last recorded words of John. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

John’s third letter is addressed to Gaius, "my dear friend." The central thought is found in verse eleven: "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God." Imitate good people. Don’t imitate ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019

If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

“Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Breakthrough (4) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2020

Elijah’s life and story reveals how God provides even in times of nationwide sin, political chaos and famine. Elijah also teaches us how to walk with faith over fear through the tests from the Lord and life.

Video Illustration: War Room! Trailer Sermon: Elijah’s Story of Breakthrough pt. 4 Thesis: Elijah’s life and story reveals how God provides even in times of nationwide sin, political chaos and famine. Elijah also teaches us how to walk with faith over fear through the tests from the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Demon Possessed Man Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2014

Talking with Jesus changed people’s lives in the Bible. Have you talked to Jesus this week? Has it changed your life? We need to make time to talk to Jesus and learn from His conversations with others in the Bible because it has the potential to transform our own lives

Theme: Let’s Talk Summary: Over the last few months we have explored conversations that Jesus had with others. I believe we have learned things about Jesus we never knew. Could you imagine yourself having a talk with Jesus face to face – one on one? What would He say to you? What would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get In The Middle Of Something And Pray Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jan 9, 2013

The Prayer of Pentacost. From Max Lucado's book Out Live Your Life

Acts 2:1-12 Question: What does this mean? Pentecost makes this promise: If you are in Christ, God Spirit will speak through you! What Does This Mean: 1) Pentecost is a historically important day! Exodus 20:18 Pentecost was one of the busiest days of the year in Jerusalem: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

by Carter (PhD) and Minirth (M.D.) https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Forgive-Workbook-Frank-Minirth/dp/0785282556

1. Openly recognize wrong deeds to be wrong deeds. 2. Recognize that your anger is not only normal but necessary. (Jesus, “after looking around at them with anger” Mark 3: 5; “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Ephesians 4: 26) 3. Realize how ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:5

Denomination: Vineyard

Eye Fixation

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 8, 2015

LOOK STRAIGHT AHEAD.

EYE FIXATION OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PROVERBS HAS BEEN CALLED “COMPRESSED EXPERIENCE“. READING PROVERBS TAKES VERY LITTLE TIME: LIVING PROVERBS TAKES A LIFETIME. THE PROVERBS ARE BRIEF, INSTRUCTIVE, AND PAINT VIVID PICTURES. SOLOMON WROTE MOST OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Or Funeral

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2005

The Christian heart is the Holy Spirit home so think and talk like the God of Elijah who answers by fire.

Luke 3:16: “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water (he did not deceive them), but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” In this scripture, we see three baptisms: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. We don’t go to church... we are the church... what we do is gather...and grow...and go. Not just to gather together... but to grow together. Grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational