Sermons on Family Conflict:

Mutual Submission-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2016

1 of 3 +1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

Redneck Valentine— Straight from L.A.(Lower Alabama) Collards is green, my dog's name is Blue & I'm so lucky to have a sweet thang like you. Yore hair is like cornsilk a-flapping in the breeze. Softer than Blue's & without all them fleas. You move like the bass, which excite me in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

16 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

For life in the church, Jesus gives us a process and promise to help us deal with conflict so that others may see Jesus clearly.

16 Pentecost A Matthew 18:15-20 8 Sept.2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In my final year of university at Camrose Lutheran College, I was in charge of one of the dorms. There was one guy determined to get my goat. He was always at the centre of disturbances, always living just over the edge of the dorm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Abigail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Abigail and David, highlighting the power of wisdom in conflict and the divine guidance in our decisions that shape our destiny. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today in the house of the Lord, I am reminded of the comforting words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." It is a profound reminder that our trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Topics: Peacemaker

He Reigns Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2023

The setting of this familiar story relates to a drought! It has not rained for three years (18:2 “the famine was severe”). It was a time of conflict and killing.

Reconnect With God: HE REIGNS 1 Kings 18 Introduction This month we will be focused on four iconic stories in the Bible, each one pointing us to reconnect with God when we have wandered away. Each one of these stories has a prophet or king at center. Each one an element or image that helps us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“abigail: A Hidden Hero”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing From Damage Emotions Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

A healde heart is a happy heart. God wants to heal our damage emotions for us to enjoy life even in the midst of conflicts.

A lot of us have difficulty in relating to others because of hurts in our lives. These affects the way we communicate and also the way we handle ourselves. This is one reason why we intentionally or intentionally hurt others. Not until we are healed from our pains, we will always have difficulty in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Successful Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We commit ourselves in marriage for better or for worse because both our equally possible. Conflict is just as real a potential as cooperation.

The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Rejoice In The Lord Always, And Be Gentle To All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2019

Disharmony in the church often is the by-product of internal, personal conflicts, and Paul now directs his exhortation to the inner state of peace.

Date: 6/11/19 Lesson #30 Title: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, AND BE GENTLE TO ALL “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:4-5, NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Successful Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

We commit ourselves in marriage for better or for worse because both our equally possible. Conflict is just as real a potential as cooperation.

The question was asked of a class of Catholic girls-"What is matrimony?" One girl confidently stood and said, "Matrimony is a state of terrible torment which those who enter are compelled to undergo for a time to fit them for heaven." "No, no," said the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Peace With God: The Foundation Of Following Jesus — Romans 5:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 12, 2026

The deepest problem in the human heart is not psychological — it is spiritual. The greatest conflict in the universe is not between nations. It is between sinful humanity and a holy God.

Peace with God: The Foundation of Following Jesus — Romans 5:1 Introduction: The Peace Everyone Is Looking For In the 21st century, humanity is searching desperately for peace. People pursue peace through mindfulness, through therapy, through wealth, through relationships, and even through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 3:23-24, Romans 5:10, Colossians 1:19-20, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to love!

Christian Love We have written and sung about love from our earliest history. Yet, in our recent history the song said it was the only thing that there was just too little of. The Beatles said that love was all you need. Candy and card companies prosper from our trying to demonstrate and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Parents And Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 9, 2002

Guidelines for Parents and Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 Illustration:Statistics and Stuff Percentage of American teens who say they want to be like their parents: 39%. Charis Conn, Ed., What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index. Illustration:I’m not much of a gardener. Once I took a seed catalog and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Every Spouse Needs Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2006

Based on ’His Needs Her Needs’ by Dr. Willard Harley. The top 5 needs of men & women are investigated in an eye-opening way. We compliment one another perfectly when we follow this formula. Link included to formatted text, handouts, & Powerpoint Template

What Every Spouse Needs, Pt. 2 [Desperate Households] Matthew 7:12 This message is for presentation to adults, due to subject matter. Why learn to understand, appreciate, and fulfill one another’s needs? • First, because you have an obligation to do so. Your spouse has made a vow to meet these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Men, our families desperately need us to "be a man." What does that mean, exactly? The Bible provides us four descriptions of what it means to "be a man."

BE A MAN Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Introduction: •“Quit you like men” means “Be a man” •What does it mean to be a man? Body: 1. Be a Protector – Mark 3:27 •Protect them physically oCrime: ¼ million child abductions every year 1,700,000 adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist