Sermons on Facing Conflict:

Simple Tests? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2002

WE LOOK AT 15 AREAS OF TESTING THAT WE FACE.

LET US LOOK AT TESTING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James says Count it all JOY when you have many tests. Exodus 16:4 Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go and gather a certain rate every day, THAT I MAY PROVE ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, Exodus 16:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Responsibility For Me

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016

Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

[I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Transforming Mirror: Reflecting God's Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2024

In the corridors of 2 Corinthians 3:18, the Apostle Paul unveils a profound truth—the transformative power of beholding God's glory. Today, let's journey into this passage and explore how, as believers, we are continually transformed by the truth we behold.

The Transforming Mirror: Reflecting God's Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Introduction: In the corridors of 2 Corinthians 3:18, the Apostle Paul unveils a profound truth—the transformative power of beholding God's glory. Today, let's journey into this passage and explore how, as believers, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, James 1:23-25, Psalm 119:105, 2 Corinthians 3:16-17, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem & Solution To Sin Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 18, 2013

Sin is one of those things we don't want to talk about or face. But it is the central problem facing us every day. There is a solution, but it starts with facing sin head on.

In Psalm 38, David is greatly afflicted from sin. I think this psalm really reveals to us how deeply David felt about sin—and it offers hope for us who also feel that guilt deep in our souls—that God our Savior is always there to forgive the humble in heart. 1 – 2 Here in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Christmas War Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Nov 8, 2019

There is one face you will never see in a Nativity set. This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! Around that manger scene, lurking in the shadows was the face of the Dragon, the deceiver, the devil!

Faces around the manger - Mary and Joseph - Shepherds - Angels - Wisemen But there is one face you will never see in a Nativity set This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! You see Jesus' birth excited more than wonder - it excited evil as ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Vs. Egypt Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 29, 2022

The 10 plagues were not a mere battle of wills between Moses and Pharaoh. This was spiritual warfare. A conflict between the God of Israel and the gods of Egypt.

July 30, 2022 When we left Moses, he was on his way back to Egypt. Having finally arrived, he and Aaron went immediately to the elders of Israel. Aaron told them everything that had happened and performed the signs before them ---- and they believed!!! • Exodus 4:31 - …. And when they heard ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Pretenders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to help people face the facts that they are only pretending to be something they are not

The Pretenders (Acts 17:13-15) Illustration:The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith. The two are opposite sides of the same coin. A.W. Tozer. 1. Have you ever wondered why some people pretend to do the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And His Accusers

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 11, 2002

How to face unjust accusations

JESUS AND HIS ACCUSERS Matthew 27: 11-14 INTRODUCTION: A. After Jesus’ illegal trial before the Sanhedrin, He was carried before the Roman governor, Pilate v. 1-2 1. He was carried before Pilate because the Jews were demanding the death penalty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Tempted, God Is Faithful

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 19, 2004

Encouragement for us in the face of temptation.

March 14, 2004 — Third Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When You Are Tempted, God Is Faithful Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our study this Sunday is our second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jekyll & Hyde

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

The internal struggles that we face.

One of my favorite stories is Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The story is all about a Dr. Jekyll who is working on a potion that allows him to actually become the man of Edward Hyde. The two men couldn’t be more different, Dr. Jekyll is nice and well respected whereas Edward Hyde is malicious and a cold ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Beginning A New Year Series

Contributed by Tom Mcvicar on Dec 27, 2005

Facing the New Year with confidence.

“In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” John 1 v1 Tonight we stand on the edge of a New Year. Many wonder what it will bring; joy or sorrow, increase or decline, grief or happiness, yet a New Year can be a time of a new beginning when we leave the past ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

Picturing the face and presence of God

How many of us throughout our lives ever tried to imagine what God looks like? Do you think of the Sistine Chapel? Maybe you see the statue of Zeus, or maybe some may even think of George Burns or Morgan Freeman. While none of these truly represent who God is or what he may look like, they do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Methodist

In Thee, Do I Trust

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 15, 2008

Three keys to facing tomorrow

Every tomorrow has two handles. There is the handle of fear and the handle of faith. David took hold of tomorrow with the handle of faith Psalm 31:1, "In Thee, 0 Lord, do I put my trust." I. Trust in the Lord to GUARD you (2) "Be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Danger In My Anger?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2009

Facing the consequences of our anger.

WHERE’S THE LINE? We talk like murder is the line, but Jesus says anger is the line. - Matthew 5:21-22. - The line is the line for judgment. - We like to justify ourselves with “I’m not perfect, but at least I’m not a murderer.” I may not be flawless, but the line for “bad people” and “bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist