Sermons on Dissention:

Bad Table Manners Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

A study of how the Lord's Supper is not to be conducted.

Introduction In the movie “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” the first of the brides discovers to her dismay that she must live under same roof with her husband’s six brothers. She finds them to be uncouth, not having grown up around women, and she loses her patience at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Onward! Upward! May We Ever Go!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011

It is never wise to give up and wish for times past when God is leading you, but we need to make up our minds to follow Him regardless of the apparent obstacles in our way for He knew it was there even before you started the journey!

The chorus for 'The Song Of Guyana's Children' goes like this Onward, upward, may we ever go Day by day in strength and beauty grow, Till at length we each of us may show, What Guyana’s sons and daughters can be. There is a message in it for the Children of God's Kingdom! Do we find ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebration! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Of course there are! In our passage today, the remnant w

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Are there ever times when we should have a party? Of course there are! We shouldn’t spend all of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

His Frustrating Ways Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 25, 2008

God’s ways are usually more frustrating than mysterious.

Back in 2000, my friend Dan and I were called and hired as pastors of Wellspring Community Church, a fellowship that we started from scratch. Dan and I began the process as friends, but we’d never actually worked together. At first, all was well as we concentrated on getting the facilities ready ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Senior Promises

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 15, 2012

God had promised Caled the land that he had scouted. Caled shows us how to remember God's promises, lay claim to God's promises and how to be obedient through trust in God.

Senior Promises Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s that?" he asked as he gave her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 27, 2011

Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. The fruit are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

Galatians 5: 22-23 The Fruit of the Spirit The contrast is stark the sinful nature results in: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like, in other words, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Others

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 21, 2021

The following sermon is going to review the sources, the scope and solution to maintaining unity within the church so that its members continuously emulate their love for God and one another!

Living for Others Philippians 2:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As I feel that all too familiar throbbing in my head I turn over and clumsily smash that dreaded alarm clock. I wish I could say that I feel rested, but I tossed like the waves of the sea ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Future Depends On This

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

Jesus Christ did not come to judge the world but to save the world (John 3:17). Our future depends on the decision we make about Jesus Christ!

YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON THIS Text: John 3:14 - 21 John 3:14-21  And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up,  (15)  that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.  (16)  "For God so loved the world that he gave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Consistent And A Caring Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 20, 2021

Third John 11-15 shows us how a consistent Christian and a caring Christian live.

Scripture This is the concluding message of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

The world is moving to a universal conformity as governments legislate for uniformity and control. But what about the Christian for he/she must not compromise the faith. As evil increases how will that impact Christians. Compromise is an ever increasing danger.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Long Road To Rest Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message one in our exposition of Joshua. This is an introductory message and background the the conquest of Canaan.

Joshua Series #1 Journey to the Promised Rest “The Long Road to Rest” Introduction The book of Joshua begins with this historical account. Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying, "Moses My servant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

Dwight L. Moody once stated, "I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord's people were divided." For God to bless the church, there must be unity.

The Call to Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Recently, I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. Frank Martin has written a book entitled War in The Pews that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

26 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:7-8 - Message 26 – What Is Sown Must Be Reaped – There Are Consequences. What Are You Sowing? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 5, 2025

Every action has consequences and if we sow to the sinful flesh we reap corruption. Sowing to the Spirit reaps eternal life. This message deals with a serious matter for ALL people. Two judgements – Great white Throne and Judgement Seat of Christ.

26 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:7-8 - Message 26 – WHAT IS SOWN MUST BE REAPED – THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES. WHAT ARE YOU SOWING? [1]. INTRODUCTION These verses follow on from the last message which was all about sharing what we have with those engaged in the work of the Lord. The next set ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 10:15, Jeremiah 51:18, Jeremiah 20:7, Galatians 6:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational