Sermons on Cycle Of Conflict:

Strife Among Brethren Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Strife among brethren causes more destruction than external enemies and weakens the testimony of God’s people.

STRIFE AMONG BRETHREN3 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 12 Judges 12:4–6 – “Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Challenges That A Christian Home May Face Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

A Christian home must stand firm on Christ as its foundation to overcome pressures, preserve godliness, and shine as a light in a dark world.

CHALLENGES THAT A CHRISTIAN HOME MAY FACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Key Verse: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15b) Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5:21–33, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian home is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Along With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2025

If we want the gospel to move along, we must get along.

Getting Along with Others Philippians 4:2-3 Rev. Brian Bill March 22-23, 2025 Several years ago, Thom Rainer, former CEO of Lifeway Resources, conducted an online survey to assess what kinds of conflict congregations are afflicted with. After sifting through a long list, he picked his favorites ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Unresolved Family Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

The story of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom reveals how hidden sins and parental inaction can sow the seeds of long-term destruction.

THE DANGERS OF UNRESOLVED FAMILY ISSUES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13-14 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 37:3-4, Colossians 3:21, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 5:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The house of David, though anointed and chosen, experienced a deep and painful family crisis ...read more

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

The Futility Of Arguing With The Unspiritual People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism.

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism. However, the Bible warns us that arguing with non-spiritual people can be a futile endeavor. The Unspiritual Mind In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul writes, "The natural person does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:23-25

How To Be Good Without Being A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022

It seems that the more strongly we hold moral views the more we insist others hold them as well, and the harder it is to live by them, and we get into this cycle of bullying, hypocrisy and moral failure. So how can we be good without being a hypocrite?

HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH When I was younger, the church pretty much had the corner on hypocrisy, at least as society told the story. People didn’t want to go to church because it was full of hypocrites. To which we sometimes replied, come on in then, we’ve room for more. And that’s not an unfair ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Work: Frustration Or Fulfillment

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 30, 2002

God does not divide work between the sacred and secular. According to God’s Word all work is blessed if it does not conflict with scriptures.

Work – Frustration or Fulfillment Matthew 20:1-16 Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 How much do you value your work? Are you bored by what you do? Do you believe that God cares about your work? According to God’s Word, Your work does matter to God. Why do you work? · To find self-fulfillment? · To meet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

16 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

For life in the church, Jesus gives us a process and promise to help us deal with conflict so that others may see Jesus clearly.

16 Pentecost A Matthew 18:15-20 8 Sept.2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In my final year of university at Camrose Lutheran College, I was in charge of one of the dorms. There was one guy determined to get my goat. He was always at the centre of disturbances, always living just over the edge of the dorm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Romans 16:17-18

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Nov 27, 2005

Local assemblies need to get a hold of this fact on our relationships in them because we are hurting people big time with conflicts and cliques.

17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For An Audience Of One

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

This is a complete service, teaching through each of the parts of our worship service and including a sermon addressing conflict and the need to put love first.

For An Audience Of One July 3, 2005 Worship Service Leading Into Worship: Why do we come to church? As you planned your long weekend, why did you include “Sunday – go to church” on your list of things to do? Here is a Top Ten: 10. Because praying for a 10 foot putt does NOT constitute an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003

There’s no conflict between faith and works in the Bible- nor in James. Genuine faith will lead to works. (slight evangelistic edge to sermon)

Faith that works. James 2:14-26. WBC 26/10/03am INTRODUCTION: Blondin (Jean Francoise Gravolet) B. 1824. was one of the greatest tightrope walkers of all time, and there are many legends told of feats he performed. One of the most often told stories of Blondin is of his crossing over the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blesses Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 26, 2011

Continuing ther series on the sermon of the mount. Blessed are the Meek. The Meek are not doormats and they do not have to give up thier values to avoid conflict.

Blessed are the Meek For they will inherit the earth Matthew 5:1-5:12 Turn to Matthew 5 as we continue to look at the Sermon on the Mount. We will be looking at the third Be-attitude this morning. “Blessed are the Meek for they will inherit the earth.” Recapping the first two- 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 21, 2013

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of righteousness in the haearts of men and women.Peacemakers are those who have been called to share that reality with others.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. One would be hard pressed to find a better description of the peace that God desires for his children than the words of an old song written in 1875 by Edward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ