Sermons on Dealing With Conflicts:

Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

Part four of this five part series on marriage focuses on how to handle conflict based on the Gottman Institute identifocation of the Four Horsemen that can destroy a marriage. I highly recommend everyone to visit their website for resources for addressing marital conflicts.

Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Scripture: First Peter 3:7; Matthew 5:22-24; Ephesians 4:26-27 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part four of my series on marriage. The title of today’s message “The Four Horsemen” and I will be focusing on when we face conflict within our marriage. In part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Matthew 5:22-24, Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling Eph. 4:28-32 - "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven us." Begin by integrating some of following five suggestion: 1). Break the problem into smaller issues. The manager’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Someone Sins Against You

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012

Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Conflict Resolution God’s Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 17, 2015

If we remember the words of Jesus, especially when we are in conflict with our fellow man, we will change the world. Loving our neighbour fulfills any and every other divine command, for genuine love does no harm to its neighbour.

There was a church where the pastor and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the pastor preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director led the song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Clear And Present Danger Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008

This sermon deals with the source of conflict, the consequences of conflict and the cure for conflict.

Subject: “A Clear and Present Danger” Text: James 4: 1-10* What do you think of when you hear the words, “A Clear and Present Danger?” These words have been used to describe any condition that threatens the safety and security of society, from the drug cartels, terrorist regimes, some diseases and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Switching The Price Tags Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2019

When Christians fight and quarrel they show that they've embraced the world and its ways of dealing with conflict. God's wisdom is different than the world's. Do you know what that difference is?

OPEN: Years ago, Tony Campolo wrote a book about Christianity called “Who Switched The Price Tags” He told about the time he and his best friend decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. They didn’t plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys after all); instead, they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goodbye For Now (Acts 15:35-40)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

GOODBYE DOES NOT MEAN FOREVER (ACTS 15:35-40)

GOODBYE FOR NOW (ACTS 15:35-40) One of the most unedifying church fights made public was the Ethiopian and Egyptian Coptic church in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in nowhere more sacred than Jerusalem, visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. A long-running dispute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 5 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Every long term relationship has problems eventually. Here are some ground rules for fighting "Biblically".

Conquest for the Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 5 of 5) 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution In The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 2, 2012

There are steps to resolving conflict in our relationships.

November 4, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 4:1-10 Subject: Submitting to God Title James Part 7: Conflict Resolution in the Church Last Week in our James series I talked to you about how the words you speak will affect both your relationship with God and with one another. Let me begin by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 27, 2023

Major blowups boil down to a few issues, a lack of understanding which stems from communication problems and unresolved issues from our own past.

OUTLINE FAMILY MATTERS Part 3 May 28, 2023 - Memorial Day Weekend Dr. Tom Bartlett HEALTHY CONFLICT RESOLUTION Marital conflict areas: (next week) Communication Sex Money Children Inlaws BIBLICAL STEPS TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION Ephesians 4:29–5:2 (NIV) 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come ...read more

Denomination: Other

How To Handle Conflict Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Oct 2, 2018

Moses listened the complaints, Moses brought the complaints to God, & Moses responded to the complaints God's Way

TITLE: HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT TEXT: EXODUS 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the instructions God gave to Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015

It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Conflicts

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon from Adrian Rogers about resolving conflicts in relationships, particularly in marriage.

Take your Bibles and find James chapter 1, would you please, and when you’ve found it look up here. In a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 19. One Lord, one love - achieving intimacy in marriage: that is not easy. Why is it? Well, we’re different, male and female. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist