Sermons on Division In Churches:

A Restored Relationship With A Drowning Church

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

Paul and his fellow servant Titus are excited that the Corinthians have responded to his letter with such a positive attitude. Paul knew how firm the letter had been, but was grateful that the church responded correctly to his disciplinary epistle - I Co

II Corinthians 7 - A Restored Relationship The majority of this chapter deals with Paul’s joy over the response of the Corinthians to the letter that he had sent with Titus. He had been apprehensive, but now was relieved that the Corinthians responded positively to his letter and treated Titus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Good Shepherd And Church Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2013

The Council Fathers recognize the obstacles to human unity, and the key to bringing humans together under the leadership of the Good Shepherd.

Monday of 4th Week in Easter 2013 The Good Shepherd The prophet Isaiah complained, with the voice of God, “all we like sheep have gone astray.” This was truly said of the Hebrew people, and their Jewish descendants. Every time God rescued them from the results of their own bad ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Lion Called Jealousy

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How do we seek to build unity and stop divisiveness?

A decade ago I was working part-time at an apartment complex where Susan and I lived while I was completing a degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. It was an interesting job and I worked with, and for, some interesting people. In May of 1992 things came to a head at this place. I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Rehoboam And Jeroboam – Too Much Me And Not Enough We Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Division occurs when there is too much me and not enough we

ENGAGE On June 16, 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “House Divided” speech at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Although Lincoln ended up losing his bid to unseat Senator Stephen A. Douglas, that speech would become, along with the Gettysburg Address, one of the best-known ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oneness In Christ

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 27, 2014

Unityin the body of Christ is of utmost importance, without oneness in Spirit the church of Jesus Christ is nor effective in the earth....

Sermon by Paddick Van Zyl (MTh) 27 Nov 2014 Title: Oneness Theme: Unity Intro: I want you to picture a scene today: see in your minds eye a large parade ground where thousands of soldiers are preparing for war. The sergeant major shouts a whole lot of commands in succession to the troops. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Purpose For Our Church?

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Nov 25, 2003

This sermon was preached as our charter service and I have preched it every year since to remind us why we’re a church. It can easily be preached to any church as a sermon on the purpose of the church.

NEW HOPE’S CHARTER MEMBERSHIP SERVICE JUNE 4, 2000 TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: This morning we are here to charter our church’s membership. We have been called to build a church in this community upon the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ! God has called us to do a great work. We are doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 4, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 3 – Jesus’ Prayer For His Church) John 17:20-26 In John 15 Jesus called the Disciples His friends. Because they were His friends He prayed for them. Ultimately Jesus would lay down His life for His friends. John chapter 17 is truly a beautiful passage, but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Never Ever Unfollow You! (Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 10, 2020

Discrimination and division make us sick and ill-grown church. Today, Jesus the saviour of the humanity, invites each one of us to involve ourselves wherever humanity suffers.

Jesus will never ever unfollow you! (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let me start the reflection for this Sunday quoting from an article. “One case of a tragic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

We must resolve today, as a church, as a people, as individual Christians, that we will boldly proclaim the gospel, regardless of the response, regardless of the division it brings - we will boldly proclaim it.

Marks Of The Messenger Acts 14:1-28 Have you ever walked into a movie after it’s already started? Or perhaps you started watching a television series halfway into the season and you’ve missed a lot of the character development and plot lines that preceded that particular episode? I know for some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Have Harmony In The Church

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007

Encouragment

I. Introduction A. When Believers Were of One Accord 1. They prayed with great faith (Acts 1:14) 2. The preached with great power. (Acts 2:1) 3. The enjoyed great fellowship (Acts 2:41-46) 4. They experienced great growth. (Acts 2:47) B. Paul Challenges the Phillipian Church to Be of One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church, Keep The Unity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022

We are one body in Christ. Therefore, we should all be doing our part in keeping unity within the church.

What is unity? Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole, oneness, a condition of harmony - accord, the quality or state of being made one - unification, a totality of related parts. In this passage of scripture, Paul is writing to the Ephesians to encourage keeping unity within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practical Tips For The Ephesians

Contributed by Istvan Albert on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Paul's division of Doctrines followed by Practical advises I.

Introduction: Paul's division of Doctrines followed by Practical advises I. Walk - appeal from a tide up man - in worthiness (vs.1b-2) - in love (v.3) II Keep the Unity - make every effort (personal responsibility) - of the Spirit - through the bond of peace III. Observe the examples of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free