Sermons on envying strife divisions:

Freedom From Division-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024

2 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

FREEDOM From DIVISION-II—1Corinthians 1:10e-12(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in his car seat. His father asked him three times what was wrong, with no reply. Finally, little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Strife (Judges 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2025

Can God use a person of terrible character for good purposes? Let's begin in Judges 15.

Can a little squabble quickly escalate? Can we make peace? Can God use even the worst leaders for divine purposes? Let’s begin in Judges 15. Did Samson return to find that his wife had been given to another man? Later on, at the time of wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Causes Divisions And Offenses (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024

To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Able To Stand

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2001

THIS SERMON SHOWS THE OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF ENVY WITHIN THE CHURCH BODY AND WHO WITHSTOOD THE PERSECUTION THAT WE SO READILY GIVE OVER TO WITH BITTER STRIFE.

INTRODUCTION ENVY REQUIRES A CRUEL HEART OF A BELIEVER. THE BURDEN OF ENVY TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY. THOSE IN WHICH YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH REQUIRES YOU TO GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS WITH THIS HEART FELT DISLIKE FOR THAT ONE WHOM YOU HAVE NOT MADE AMENDS WITH. IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY THERE IS ENVY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004

Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Used To Our Blessings

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We get accustomed to our blessings just like the children of Israel did.

NUM. 11:4-9 “GETTING USED TO OUR BLESSINGS” A) When you were a child, did you ever sit down at the dinner table and say, “We having that again?” * Human nature hasn’t changed! * Centuries ago, the Jewish nation was being fed by God from heaven! * Every morning for nearly 40 years, God sent ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Solutions For Jealous Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003

Jealousy creates destructive behavior. The best people of the day were swept up in a wave of jealous retribution. "But the Jews aroused the devout of the city and instigated a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district."

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:40-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons For Living

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 17, 2002

Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the teaching psalms (maskil) of Asaph, a Levite who led a choir that praised God.

LESSONS FOR LIVING PSALMS 73–78 “I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds” (Ps. 77:11–12). Book III of the Psalms, a collection formalized at the time of the Exile, features the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jealous For Christ Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 22, 2002

Jealousy causes us to live life in fear, anger and pride - Christ calls us to live in peace, confidance, and humilty.

Jealous for Christ Acts 5:17-42 11/24/02 Introduction A. In addressing the topic of jealousy this morning, I would like to start by using a story the Dr. Gary Collins wrote: “For many years Sir Walter Scott was the leading literary figure in the British Empire. No one could write as well as he. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Holiness

God Lifts Up, God Brings Down

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the issue of pride and how it manages to sneak upon us all.

God Lifts Up & God Brings Down 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 If someone says, that person is full of pride, what image comes to your mind? Do you see someone who is stuck on himself? Do you imagine someone who has a big head. Do you think of someone who likes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Better Than Gold

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

The names of some of Americas most famous CEO do not now mean what they once did. Imagine the sense of humiliation they now feel compared to the pride they used to feel.

Something Better Than Gold TEXT: INTRODUCTION: 1. Discuss the changes in attitudes taking place in moderns. 2. Cf article filed: Ethics Report. 3. Transparencies Ethics Teens. DISCUSSION: I. A Good Name A. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shortsightedness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study of the misconceptions of material riches.

I. His first mistake was being erroneously materialistic A. Misconception of the measure of success. 1. The number one issue with most people when it comes to choosing a career is money. But compared to work that you’ll do well and enjoy doing, money is a rotten standard for making or evaluating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Financial Aerobics”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 18, 2002

This message looks at how we can build a real net worth in heaven.

Intro: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about who had the better father. The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $100." The second boy says, "That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jealousy's Harm To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 5, 2001

Instead of having jealousy, let us have gratitude and contentment for what God has given us.

Those of us who have e-mail usually get little stories or sayings from our friends. Sometimes I really read them, other times I don’t. The other day one of my high school friends sent me one I want to share with you. We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist