Sermons on Cultural Conflict:

Let's Not Fall Out Over This

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 20, 2005

This sermon deals with the need to communicate clearly with each other.

“Let’s Not Fall out Over This” GNLCC Numbers 32:1-34 Ephesians 4:25-32 Joshua 22 Have you ever made a decision, that was misunderstood or misread by someone else, and the person got upset with you. The next thing you know, there has been a falling out of some kind between you and the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeking Clear Hearts

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 30, 2004

Relationships are very difficult with the pressure of today’s incredible pace of life. Jesus’ command is that we keep our relationships honest and loving.

Seeking Clear Hearts December 26, 2004 would like to invite you to look at the chart which was handed out. It is rather simple, but helps us all understand how God would have us treat each other when disagreements arise. Please note, I did not say “if” disagreements arise, but “when”. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 19, 2008

Shows how Jesus will show up in agreement.

The Power of Agreement Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Did Not Say A Word

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 20, 2008

What do you do when it seems like the LORD do not hear you.

If JESUS did not say a Word Prayer Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

In this message I focus on the different ways men and women communicate and how we can better understand one another while we also learn to overlook differences.

“Desperate Households” Today: Communication Ephesians 4:29-30 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Today we begin a brand new teaching series titled Desperate Households. And for the next 9-10 weeks through we are going to be talking about the family. And I want you to know that in preparing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Is One Letter Short Of Danger

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 3, 2008

I want us to look at three angry men in the Bible and see what we can learn from each one.

“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly” Proverbs 14:17 A plot to murder a third grade Center Elementary School teacher in Waycross, Georgia, was thwarted Friday, March 28th when a student told authorities about the plan just before the start of the school day. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communication: Listen With The Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Sermon series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smally. Communication is more than just hearing words, we have to go deeper to the heart of the matter

COMMUNICATION: LISTEN WITH THE HEART A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Communication: Listen with the Heart. ILLUSTRATION: This story appeared in The News Gazette last May. A minister decided ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Every Relationship A Team Effort Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Every relationship should be a team effort. Every person’s opinion needs to be valued.

MAKING EVERY RELATIONSHIP A TEAM EFFORT A. Today is the conclusion of our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Making Every Relationship a Team Effort. ILLUSTRATION: A man had been feeling SLUGGISH and rather SICKLY. After ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Moon Listened To Every Howling Dog?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 11, 2006

What would happen if the moon listened to every howling dog? How will we handle criticism? Critism is neither good or bad, it is how we handle it that matters?

IF THE MOON LISTENED TO EVERY HOWLING DOG? HOW WILL I HANDLE CRITICAL SPIRITS AND WORDS OF NEGATIVE CRITICISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. Illustration: I have this little thermometer, it is cheap, it is clamped to the measuring chart behind it. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cuando Eres El Que Ofendio Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Qué hacer cuando por tu causa se rompieron las relaciones

RECONCILIACIÓN EN LA FAMILIA: Cuando eres responsable Génesis 25-33 Intro: Don Jacinto estaba en el hospital. Los médicos dijeron que habían hecho todo lo que podían. Estuvo reflexionando en su propia vida, en sus 85 años. Vino a su mente el pleito que había tenido con su hermano Canuto ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hábitos De Una Nueva Vida Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Nuevos habitos en Cristo

Hábitos de una Nueva Vida Santiago 1:19-21 Intro: La historia del cochinito que lo bañaron, lo asearon, le pusieron su moño para que sea limpio y pulcro. Pero pasó por un charquito de lodo y fue corriendo hacia él. Para que un cochinito deje de serlo necesita ser transformada su naturaleza. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Girl Wants Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2006

The Bible has a lot to say about how men and women are designed, about relationships, how they break down, and how to keep them going. Student Ministry PowerPoint Format

[What a Girl Wants] This Material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint deck, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [What a Girl Wants] Slide graphic: picture of girl sitting by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Communciating With Eachother

Contributed by Rick Edwards on Oct 10, 2006

Keys to biblically communciating with our spouses

Problems in a marriage arise from breakdown in communications or mutual respect, not from some flaw in the marriage. The first thing that we need to learn that all types of serious communication need to start and end with prayer. I believe one of the best and foremost keys to good communication ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal