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  • Robert Harmon avatar

    Defining Our Divisions

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 12, 2011
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    Divisions, internal and external, destroy the Body of Christ! Usually these divisions are caused by personal feelings rather than doctrine. What can we do as Christians to stop it?

    INTRODUCTION When I was a teenager, I attended a congregation that was one of the biggest in Lawrenceburg at the time. We had a group of about 85 in our youth group, and I had invited a girl I was talking to at the time for Bible Study. That night, our youth minister was talking about a passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sources Of Division In The Fellowship

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 14, 2009
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    One of the root causes of an ineffective fellowship is the spirit of division

    No Division in the Fellowship I Corinthians 1: 10 Perhaps the primary reason the church is ineffective is because we take our cues from some place other that the word of God Most often we look like something other than the church of God We live in a cutthroat environment and it has filtered into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Standing Against Division

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 11, 2020
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    This message is about what a spiritual attack looks like and what can be done about it.

    Do you remember the record where Peter rebukes Jesus for telling the disciples He was going to die in Jerusalem? Of course you do. Turn with me to Matthew 16. (21) From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Division Over Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019
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    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Divisions Amongst The Saints'

    Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 2, 2015
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    The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

    "Divisions Amongst the Saints' 1 Corinthians 11:18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions (\schismata\) among you. And I believe it in part, Today we see the United States lining up with the money powers of the world. We see laws passed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
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    Healing the dysfunction; restoring the relationships that are divided (even, deeply divided) ~ God will take care of this as we seek Him, follow Him, pursue Him.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Dysfunction, Division & Dreams Scripture Text: Genesis 37.2-11 INTRODUCTION Do you every wonder where-in-the-world God is? ~ …Events unfold and stuff happens, …and sometimes we just can’t see God in any-of-it! Have you ever wondered where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023
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    The goal of a divisive person is to cause conflict. "I urge you, my friends: watch out for those who cause divisions and upset people's faith and go against the teaching you received. Keep away from them" (Rom. 16:17, GNT)!

    People that participate in divisive arguments have an unhealthy interest in creating strife. However, a mature, faith-filled person recognizes that participating in contentious discussions will not end the matter. With the knowledge of God and the wisdom of the Lord, we understand that calmer ...read more

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    Why Divisions In The Church?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024
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    For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

    We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking The Spirit Of Division

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
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    Division is a powerful force that can destroy relationships, families, churches, and communities. It is a spirit that sows discord and confusion, robbing people of unity and peace.

    BREAKING THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-4, Romans 12:16, Colossians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: Division is a powerful force that can destroy relationships, families, churches, and communities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Causing Division And Disunity In The Church

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
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    I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something ..

    I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something we should seek to do. Our did say: "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divided Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,935 views

    This was the first problem Paul dealt with in his letter to the Corinthians because a divided church won’t last long.

    The church at Corinth was in a sad state. The fellowship of the church was about to collapse. Listen to some of the things that were occurring and see if they sound familiar: verbal accusations, differing opinions, competitive positions, power struggles, envy contention, grumbling, griping, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter Division- A Boon Or A Bane???

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 30, 2025
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    Bringing out some Scriptural truths hitherto hidden by inadvertent Chapter Division

    *Chapter Division a boon or a bane?* Dear Ones' in the Lord, While the exercise of Chapter Division by Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen Langton in the 13th Century was ostensibly done with good intentions of enabling Bible readers to more conveniently navigate through the Scriptures, has it ...read more

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    How To Avoid Internal Divisions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 6,832 views

    Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisio

    Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisions can be minimized. In Judges 9, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

    Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008
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     | 6,420 views

    This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

    Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2. Dealing With Division In The Church Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,928 views

    All Christians should recognize Jesus Christ is the leader of the church, and do what they can do foster unity in the local church and the worldwide church.

    INTRO: A very interesting thing happened last week in the NFL playoff game between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Trailing by 18 points late in the 3rd quarter, Indianapolis faced a 4th and 2 in their own territory. Coach Tony Dungy made the standard decision and sent out the punting squad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational