Sermons on Dealing With Conflicts:

The Cost To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019

Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2016

In order to heal broken relationships, give to the relationship; don’t take from it and get all you need and more from God Himself.

Pastor Van Morris, from Mt. Washington, Kentucky, tells the story of a married couple, who had a fight and ended up giving each other the silent treatment. A week into their uneasy silence, the man realized he needed his wife's help. In order to catch a flight to Chicago for a business meeting, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marching To A Different Drumbeat

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Awaken Conscience Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 10, 2011

The sin nature that remains within the believer & wants to express itself in his beliefs, thoughts, and actions. There is an internal conflict in the area of sanctification that every believer faces. This inner conflict is intensified for those who seek

ROMANS 7: 7-14 THE AWAKEN CONSCIENCE A believer is to understand that his identification with Jesus Christ means that he has died to sin (6:2) and then he is to reckon or take hold of (appropriate) that as true (6:11) in his daily life. For there is a force within him will need to be deal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Peace In Our Struggles Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2020

Peace comes to those who praise Him, and He gives grace to those who give Him glory.

Note: The idea and title for this series comes from outreach.com. Christmas is a big deal in Finland. For over 700 years, at noon on Christmas Eve, a Declaration of Christmas Peace is proclaimed in the city of Turku. Read by a city official from the balcony of a historic mansion at the center of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Are We In The End Times?"

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

As the vision unfolds, a series of future conflicts involving nations is described between the Persians and the Greeks. Between kings of the South (Egypt) and kings of the North (Syria). In this conflict, Israel would be caught in the middle.

Andy Almendarez AAre We in the End Times?@ Daniel 11:36-12:3 We will be studying the final vision recorded in the book of Daniel. This vision pictures what will affect Daniel’s people? Describing the events in the last days, for this vision refers to many days that are to come. In the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2018

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash (Galatians 2:11), 2) The Cause (Galatians 2:12) and 3) The Consequence (Galatians 2:13)

A new study published in the Religion, Brain and Behavior Journal explored the idea that behavioral models displayed by religious parents are often what crafts their child’s future beliefs. It found when parents are insincere and unfaithful, their offspring have a more difficult time believing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:1-6 deals with Israel's tragic choice to reject Messiah and the devastation that followed in 70 AD. Choices matter and the choices we are making will lead to tragic results or life everlasting.

Intro Our text today begins with a horrific military invasion. The first three verses of Zechariah 11 constitues a poem vividly picturing the destructive advance of Rome against the Jewish people. Because it is poetic, it has some symbolism in it. How much is symbolic and how much is literal is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Nehemiah 5:1-15, Ezekiel 37:15-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Kings 17:24-28, Luke 6:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Will That Be Short Or Long Hair?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

God’s conflict resolution plan for the family is centered in relationships of respect.

On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you must do that is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Expectations Part Two.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 3, 2006

Great expectations part two further conflict with the Pharisees. Whose right?

Mark 2:23-3:6. Great expectations part two. Regulations shape all our lives. Michael imagine a game of bridge without rules, Brain imagine a Cricket match without the wickets and the crease, Mark imagine a football match without a ball and the posts. Imagine these roads without highway code, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

War With Amalek

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 23, 2004

The Never Ending War - A message on the perpetual conflict that the believer has with the Flesh.

War With Amalek Galatians 5:17-23 & Ex.17:8-16 Intro. – What do Gal. 5 and Ex. 17 have in common. Read Gal. 5:17-23 There are three major enemies to the Christian life. The WORLD– Our External foe – The World is the system that is organized against God. It is a philosophy or thought. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Galatians 5:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Bursts Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Jesus challenges the religious leaders as He faces conflict from them.

Mk. 2:1-3:6 JESUS BURSTS OLD WINESKINS A. “That Broadway Project! Why is it taking so long? Why are they ripping apart more roads and intersections than just putting on the new cement? They are stalling for time, and making hard for everyone in Minot!!!” 1. I am not a street contractor. I ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Great Winepress Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 26, 2013

The last conflict in this world is described in the Bible as one who troddens in a winepress.

The Great Winepress Revelations 14:14-20 In this world there have been many battles fought and perhaps still more to take place in the future. The Bible makes it very clear that the last battle fought will be fought in the place called Armageddon in the Hebrew tongue. See: Rev. 16:16 And: Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 15, 2024

Be subject to authorities but obey God rather than man where there is a conflict.

Who are you, whom do you serve? I pray you are a Christian, a Christ follower, and a Child of God. Who do you say you are? Children of God obey the laws of this earthly world AND the law that established all earthly rules, God’s Law. Humans are subject to appointed and divine powers. Man is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Daniel 2:21, Daniel 4:17, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Other