Sermons on Cycle Of Conflict:

Creation, Sin, And More Sin The Trouble With It All Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016 No matter where one looks, we see that there is something terribly wrong with the world. Nations seek to dominate Nations. We read daily about death, murder, and violence. Our children tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Our Refuge And Strength, A Very Present Help In Trouble

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

Reflections on Dobbie of Malta, a Christian general under fire for Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Anglican

Entangled By Desire Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2025

This is the 13th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#13] ENTANGLED BY DESIRE Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: In our lives, desires can be both beautiful and dangerous. Samson was a strong man who struggled with his feelings and choices. He became attracted to a Philistine woman, which set off a conflict between what he is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Passion's Of The Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the concept of human temptation, the importance of self-control, and the necessity of living in a manner that is pleasing to God.

Good morning, friends! I'm thrilled to see each of your smiling faces here today. We're going to dive into a pretty meaty topic - The Temptation of the Flesh, The Power of Self-Control, and Living in God's Sight. It's a subject that hits home for most of us, because let's face it, we're all human. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Topics: Passion

United We Stand, Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To emphasize the importance and blessings of unity and fellowship among believers, and the dangers of division.

Good morning, family. Today, let's open our hearts and minds to God's Word from Psalm 133, a beautiful psalm of unity and brotherhood. It's a short psalm, but packed with wisdom and truth. Opening Scripture Reading – "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ...read more

Topics: Unity, Strength

Celebrating Unity Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of unity in the church, grounded in God's promises, and how to cultivate this unity through love and understanding.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today in this sacred assembly, we are reminded of the comforting assurance of our shared faith, the unbreakable bond that we share in the love of Christ. We are not just individuals standing alone, but we are collectively the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Topics: Church Unity

Love And Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, and its role in promoting unity, healing, and harmony among believers.

Good morning, beloved family. Here we are again, gathered together in this hallowed space, our hearts united by a common bond. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by the love of Christ and the shared pursuit of understanding His divine Word. Today, we are going to turn ...read more

Topics: Eulogy

Umpire

Contributed by Malcolm Doswell on Apr 3, 2002

Wedding Ceremony

Umpire! I recently heard a female radio announcer speaking about a football match she had been to between Hawthorn and Melbourne that by all accounts was a cliffhanger. As is often the case in these reports, the umpiring came under close scrutiny as it appeared, (to her at least), that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, 2 Chronicles 19:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005

Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Are At War

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 26, 2006

Described in the sermon are the three things necessary to declare war on evil in our world. They are: to know the enemy, be trained to do battle and have a plan.

Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 We Are At War Intro: One fact always struck me as a history teacher. It seems that throughout recorded history there have been wars. Modern history is no exception. Our country was born as a result of the Revolutionary War. As a nation, we have experienced the Civil War, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Controversy In The Church Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005

What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Choose For Yourselves This Day Whom You Will Serve!

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on May 15, 2005

What is the biggest problem in the church today? Some people would say that it is false teachers while others would say it is materialism. Some might say that our problem lies with the leadership or the preacher. Today I will not attempt to place blame

Joshua 24:15 INTRODUCTION: What is the biggest problem in the church today? Some people would say that it is false teachers while others would say it is materialism. Some might say that our problem lies with the leadership or the preacher. Today I will not attempt to place blame on any one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Restored Relationship With A Drowning Church

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

Paul and his fellow servant Titus are excited that the Corinthians have responded to his letter with such a positive attitude. Paul knew how firm the letter had been, but was grateful that the church responded correctly to his disciplinary epistle - I Co

II Corinthians 7 - A Restored Relationship The majority of this chapter deals with Paul’s joy over the response of the Corinthians to the letter that he had sent with Titus. He had been apprehensive, but now was relieved that the Corinthians responded positively to his letter and treated Titus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Posture Of Victory Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2011

Kneeling and standing are the characteristic postures of prayer. Standing is the posture of the victorious Christ in Heaven.

Feast of St. Benedict July 11, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy On this patronal feast of our Holy Father, we continue to study his words on the liturgy. Ever since Joseph Ratzinger became Benedict XVI, I have been sharing with you my appreciation of his writings. The Spirit of the Liturgy is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic