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  • Billy Noel avatar

    Sources Of Division In The Fellowship

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus Brings Division

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,606 views

    The sermon describes how being a disciple can cause division with the world, family, and priorities in ones life.

    Jesus brings Division Luke 12:49-56 1. Being the Disciple of Jesus "Man it's all Good" • I wake up every day I am blessed • I can't wait to share the good news that is written in my heart that another heart might be blessed • I once was crooked now I am straight • I once ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Harmon avatar

    Defining Our Divisions

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 12, 2011
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     | 4,157 views

    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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    "Divisions Amongst The Saints'

    Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 2, 2015
     | 4,995 views

    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

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Division Over Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,690 views

    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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    Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,672 views

    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

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Standing Against Division

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 11, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    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

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,124 views

    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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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Breaking The Spirit Of Division

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 317 views

    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

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Why Divisions In The Church?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,043 views

    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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    Causing Division And Disunity In The Church

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
     | 12,251 views

    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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Divided Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,147 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Avoid Internal Divisions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,955 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

  • Luskey Green avatar

    Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

    Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Newman avatar

    Addition, Multiplication, Division & Subtraction

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,768 views

    “It’s all about math,” a teacher once said. Can everything be reduced in its simplest form to mathematics? Weather patterns at this time of year can be fairly predictable; hot, steamy and frequent afternoon showers. The weather forecasters use mathematics

    “It’s all about math,” a teacher once said. Can everything be reduced in its simplest form to mathematics? Weather patterns at this time of year can be fairly predictable; hot, steamy and frequent afternoon showers. The weather forecasters use mathematics to predict our weather. Now we even have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist