Sermons on Division Of Israel:

Absaloms In The Gate

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 30, 2020

If indeed, God has given you new insight then use it for the sake of the Body and Christ not for your own devices or else you are an Absalom and in trouble with the Father and the Son. If you twist or deny Scripture you are in even deeper.

2 Samuel 15:4  Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! Absalom was a son of the King who thought he knew better than the King and swayed many to his side in a rebellion to remove ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Divided And Dying

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2021

The enemy has used divide and conquer to split the Church/Body and he is doing it well.

"Division is devastating to effectiveness." Tim Dilena. Division in the Body has possibly done more damage to Western Christianity than heresy. That said, we cannot unite around anything but truth. Ten churches of like faith in a town or even ten miles away are a bar to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

We've All Been Caught In The Same Net

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2020

Human tendency is to look for all the ways we are different. But the church finds its unity only in Christ.

January 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 We’ve All Been Caught in the Same Net Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If one thing marks our current culture, I think many people would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 17, 2017

Jesus teaches humility and tells of future hardships but yet the disciples argue who's the greatest!

Let us continue to worship our God by continuing to learn from the Gospel of Mark; please open your Bibles to Mark 10…. We noted last week nothing is impossible with God but one must humble themselves before God. Look at v1 of Mark 10, a crowd of people came to Jesus, so Jesus taught them. In v5, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 1 Steps To Unity Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 18, 2019

In a competitive society that demands we choose sides only promotes division. The Body of Christ must understand the power of unity and the destructive power of division.

THE VITALITY OF UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 PART 1 STEPS TO UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10 I. INTRODUCTION: We live in a very competitive society and we take our competitions very seriously. We are competitive in every area of our live from our jobs to our sports. No only are we competitive, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Heretics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 1, 2019

Not all heretics are in pulpits or colleges. Many are in the pew as well. Don't be one.

Rom_16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. He is speaking of heretics who cause division through false doctrine. We must learn to discern and avoid false doctrine and those who teach it. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Matthew 7:21-25, 2 John 1:10-11, Titus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Adults Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 20, 2017

There are spiritual infants and spiritual adults. Infants are characterized by envy, strife, and division. Adults, in Christ, are characterized by love, forgiveness, and peace. Which are we?

I. Introduction A. Mr. Lee was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds." When Mr. Lee returned, he shocked the doctor by losing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012

Practical, but practically unknown Biblical helps for this that most people won’t be willing to practice even once they are aware...but truly mature Christians will!

How to Deal with Difficult People Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120807pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Spurgeon ministered in London in the 1800s, and as a young preacher he learned that you cannot argue w/ a person who will not argue back. One time he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Divided Church Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 27, 2012

The effect of divisions in the church and how they arise.

Introduction Clicks, they are the bane of high schools! It seems to be the fate of teenagers to get caught up in them, either eager to get into some or eager to avoid others. But clicks are not unique to teenagers and high schools. As we are about to learn, adults are also prone to them even in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Divided We Are Falling/Failing

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 20, 2021

The division (fueled by things like - COVID, masks and a presidential election...etc) between people who were redeemed and set free by the blood of Jesus and who claim to be following after Him... must stop!

Divided We ARE Falling/Failing Good morning MGCC. TODAY – is January 17 of the year 2021… YEAH – I know a lot of us were looking forward to the new year, wanting to put the year 2020 behind us. HOWEVER – 17 days in 2021 is not looking so good. I MEAN – the turmoil, the unrest, the anger, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27, Colossians 4:6, Luke 6:26, John 15:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 6:33, Luke 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoid The Crows: Strife Kills...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2023

Seems crows love to torment and aggravate eagles.The eagle refuse to be part of strife. The eagle just flies higher. We must refuse to be part of arguing, complaining and division. God works in unity and agreement.

AVOID THE CROWS! STRIFE KILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) (GO TO Youtube: Wade Hughes) THE LEECH WHEN ATTACHED TO THE HOST SUCKS OUT THE LIFE STRENGTH OF THE BLOOD. WE GO THROUGH THE VALLEY OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL ABUSE, SUFFERING ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24, Proverbs 26:17, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep The Unity Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2024

As we conclude this series on the 7 ones that lead to unity, we review the importance of being committed to unity and to allowing the 7 ones to be the focus of that unity.

A. The story is told about a man who was walking across a bridge one day, and saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. 1. The man immediately ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do it!” The man said, “Why shouldn't I?” 2. The rescuer said: “Well, there’s so much to live for!” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Psalm 133:1, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Of Believers

Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024

Too many believers have been plagued by identity politics... Identifying oneself with a narrower description rather than what truly matters... Christian, child of God, follower of Jesus

Christians, believers, disciples, followers, children of God, brethren, the church, saints, people of God and others… • Each of these terms are used in Scripture to describe those who belong to God • But not just belong to God, but belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ • Jesus is the unifying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ