Sermons on Dealing With Conflicts:

To Sue Or Not To Sue Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2008

In this sermon we seek to understand what Paul taught about lawsuits among believers and how the text applies to us today.

A. One Sunday a preacher was addressing the children during his children’s sermon. 1. He wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend and helper. 2. So he began with a question – “Who would you go to if you had a problem?” 3. One child said that he would go to his grandma. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Point The Finger Series

Contributed by Lafayette Funches on Jul 5, 2015

Pull the splinter out of your own eye first

Mat. 7:3-5 “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the log in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me remove the speck from your eye”; and look, a log is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the log from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring A Sinner (Church Discipline)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2017

The Bible gives us clear direction on how to restore a sinner to fellowship.

Restoring a Sinner October 8, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Bible gives us clear direction on how to restore a sinner to fellowship. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:15-17 Supplemental Passage: "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Marital Differences

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 10, 2022

Marriage is ordained by God which its a spiritual thing.

It’s hard to guess how many arguments could be prevented if couples would simply pray about their differences and let them go. This is hard to do, since most of us want to be “right” and justify our behavior. Differences are usually what attract partners to one another. Agreeing to disagree, when ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Getting Along Despite Our Differences

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014

With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watcha Gonna Do When He Comes And Deals With You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 47

Isaiah 47: 1 – 15 Watcha Gonna Do When He Comes And Deals With You 1 “Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no more be called tender and delicate. 2 Take the millstones and grind meal. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hostile Desires - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

If you struggle with anger or are having conflicts with people, this is an important message for you. It shows how good desires become hostile desires and how to fix the problem.

James 4:1 What causes wars and battles among you? Don’t they come from your desires that wage war within you? 2 You covet something but don’t get it – you murder. And you envy, but you cannot have [what you want] - you battle and war. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 When you ask, you do ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

The Cause And Cure Of Dissension Among The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 24, 2009

Numbers 12 provides a pattern which demonstrates the way dissension develops among God’s People and why. Two New Testament passages show the antidote.

It was one of those nightmares I hope never to experience again. Our regular mid-week prayer service usually had somewhere between 6-10 people in attendance with a maximum of 4-5 cars parked alongside the church building to accommodate them. As I pulled up to the church on this particular night, I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: *other

The Unity That Produces Joy

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009

The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church.

THE UNITY THAT PRODUCES JOY Philippians 4:1-4 Proposition: The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 32:1-2 – How To Handle The Greatest Conflict Of All Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 8, 2016

Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best diplomats of his time.

Genesis 32:1-2 – HOW TO HANDLE THE GREATEST CONFLICT OF ALL Instructions in Diplomatic Integrity – Part 1 Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“keeping The Peace”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2012

Paul speaks about the importance of peace in our lives.

Paul’s theme in this passage is peace. In verses 2-3, his focus is on peace with others; in verses 4-7, he speaks to peace within; and in verses 8-9, he talks about peace with God. Part of the reason why Paul turns to the theme of peace has to do with two women in the church at Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A 10

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 28, 2013

Expect conflict on your way to being a “10.” Hannah was most likely Elkanah’s first wife who proved to be infertile so he took a second wife named Paninnah. When we are on our way to being “10s” expect conflict to be a part of the journey.

How to be a 10 Mother’s Day May 12, 201 Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction The story of Israel in the Bible is a living demonstration of the fact that the Lord does win the battle. A As we enter 1 Samuel, Israel is a Spiritual and Political mess. 1 Israel wasn’t an united people as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing People And Churches Together Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2019

In this day of conflict and disunion, we need to recover this sense that we are all one family of God, to dedicate ourselves to peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Tuesday of the 16th Week in Course 2019 St. Liborius I suppose like many Baby Boomers one of the most memorable films of my lifetime was the Cecile B DeMille epic The Ten Commandments. It was his second stab at commemorating the Exodus, and his only one both with sound and color. Who could forget ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Exodus 14:21-31, Isaiah 11:10-12

Denomination: Catholic