Sermons about Hostile Environments

Conflict

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016

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Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Can't Get Any Respect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Bottomless Pit, What If You Were King, Timing And The End Of Beligerence Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 4, 2019

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The enemy comes to steal kill and destroy. Jesus comes to give us life, and that more abundantly, eternal, gracious, productive life

CHAPTER 20 And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the Abyss (Abusso) and a big chain, in his hand. 2 and he grabbed the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the Abyss, and closed and sealed it over him, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Significance Of Altars Series

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Mar 11, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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Jesus as High Priest...Jesus as Sacrifice...but can Jesus also be like the altar?

HEBREWS 13 “Altars, Sacrifices and Gifts: A Study of Hebrews 13” Part One: “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALTARS” “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not be ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desert Survival Tactics Series

Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 10, 2001

based on 270 ratings

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Following Christ’s example allows us to survive the attacks of the adversary.

Verse: Matthew 4: 1-10 Topic: Temptation Probing Question: How do we survive temptation? Key Word: ways Subject: Ways of Surviving Temptation Aim: To provide the congregation with three ways of surviving temptation. Title: Desert Survival Tactics INTRODUCTION Opening: Have you ever been on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Don't Believe?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Unbelief is very stubborn. In fact, there are some who will simply not believe in Jesus, no matter what evidence is offered.

Read entire chapter 11. What you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covenant Of Exemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

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The covenant of exemption is a divine agreement that ensures God’s people are preserved and protected from calamity, danger, and evil, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.

COVENANT OF EXEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 8:22-23 "But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the LORD, am in this land. I will make a distinction between my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:22-23, Exodus 12:13, Job 1:10, Malachi 3:17-18, Psalm 91:7, Isaiah 43:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Non-Negotiable Faith

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002

based on 251 ratings

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Daniel demonstrates how we can maintain our faith in a compromising environment.

“A NON-NEGOTIABLE FAITH” Daniel 1:1-16 INTRO: 1. Sometimes our faith can become an inconvenience. It will place us in inconvenient situation. a. It can put us at odds with those around us. If not, it’s time you take a look at your relationship with God. b. ILL. When the boss man suggests ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where God's Power Flows

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

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In what kind of environment will God’s power flow?

READ: Acts 3:1-10 It’s 3pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the throng at the great House of God. And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated as an entrance in the Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dismantling The Darkness

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 24, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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This dark world needs Light. Jesus is the Light, but we are to be bearers of the Light. How can we do that, thus, Dismantling The Darkness? This message discusses some of those issues.

The late President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, was a man of few words. He returned home from attending church one Sunday. His wife had been unable to attend, but she was interested in what the minister spoke about in the service. Coolidge responded with just one word: "Sin." She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

You Can Be Different

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 31, 2025

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This sermon helps us to understand the need for change in our lives, a change that puts away the old self and allows a new self in Christ to begin.

Let me open with this. If there is no intelligence behind the universe, then nobody or nothing designed my brain for the purpose of thinking. Thought is merely the by-product of some atoms within my skull. If so, how can I trust my own thinking to be true? And if I can’t trust my own thinking, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:14, John 12:46, John 3:18, Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You And Your Vision

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017

based on 2 ratings

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Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles

You and Your Vision Habakkuk 2:2-4NLT Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles–which ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

based on 185 ratings

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Three essential ingredients in getting rid of hostility and anger.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I want to read a letter this morning that was written to Ann Landers & printed in one of her columns. "Dear Ann Landers, I am a 46-year-old woman, divorced, with 3 grown children. After several months of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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