Sermons on Internal Conflict:

The Great Harlot Of Rev 17-18 Is Jerusalem, & What That Means.

Contributed by Jason Hommel on Aug 31, 2004

It’s very important to know who the Great Harlot is if we are to obey the command in Rev 18:4, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues."

The Great Harlot of Rev 17-18 is Jerusalem, & what that means. by Jason Hommel author of goldismoney.com and bibleprophesy.org It’s very important to know who the Great Harlot is if we are to obey the command in Rev 18:4, "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to face criticism

Criticism - Numbers 12 - 9/25/16 Turn with me this morning to Numbers 12.  Today we want to look at one of the great leaders of the bible and learn some lessons about criticism.  In the OT we have records of the lives of many men and women - and many had wonderful strengths.  Abraham was a friend ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Taken Advantage Of

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 29: 1 – 35

Genesis 29: 1 – 35 Being taken advantage of 29 So Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the East. 2 And he looked, and saw a well in the field; and behold, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks. A large stone was on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Drawing Close To God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017

God's desire is for us to desire Him.

Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Three Things For Christians To Consider In A Time Of War"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 14, 2003

...a message delivered the weekend after the commencement of the war with Iraq.

"Three Things for Christians to Consider in a Time of War" (a message delivered by Pastor Don Smith on the weekend after the beginning of the war on Iraq.) In any time of uncertainty, confusion and distress, it is appropriate to have a compass that will bring us back to the foundation of who we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

It's All In The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 4) Ruined Peace – What happened to peace? Restored Peace – How can we have peace? Find sermon at www.praiseag.org

PEACE The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 4) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Real Peace – What is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prince Of Peace...?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A look at Jesus’ statements about coming to bring not peace, but division.

With this speech, Jesus certainly grabs our attention. “Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” It’s not exactly what most of us come to church on Sunday morning hoping to hear. To a large extent our families are what make us who we are, where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Still In The Beginning!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 24, 2007

For us to continue in the love God has shown us we must pass that love on to others. In Acts 6 we see love being passed on even before there were Elders in the church. In Acts 6 we see the church moving on a road map God had laid out for the new group o

Still in the Beginning! Back in Dec. I started a series of messages about being in a new beginning, and we still are. We have fallen short of goals we set but not in the spirit of which we set them. Weather, sickness, vacations, travel and priorities have slowed us down. Yes even discouragement has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Pays To Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 9, 2007

There are four steps in healing broken or damaged relationships within the church body: always be gentle, always use caution, always evaluate yourself, and always have compassion.

It Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff Galatians 6:1-10 July 8, 2005 Our son Chris was about 15 years old when he came stumbling in the house one summer day with his face screwed up in pain. He was holding his right arm tight to his chest and all he could gasp was, “I fell off my bike.” We got his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems And Solutions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions The encouraging leader needs a stable organization with which he can do his best in keeping people harmoniously relating to one another. He fears any feelings of disunity in his congregation since it might indicate conflict. which he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasant Interruptions

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 20, 2002

We were created for community and we need community.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: We were created for community and we need community. While life is very enjoyable the journey of life and faith is often trying, difficult and painful. Discouragement. Relentless temptation. Debilitating sins. Doubts. Ridicule. Burdensome weaknesses. ...read more

Moving Right Along Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 21, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:22-35 about the church’s implementation of the Apostle’s decision regarding the controversy from Antioch

Text: Acts 15:22-35, Title: Moving Right Along, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Recount a little bit of the Conservative Resurgence conflict in the SBC, and now the Great Commission Resurgence that is beginning to take place B. Background to passage: This meeting, known as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Forgets And Forgives

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

The fifth sermon of a post-Easter series on Love.

(Slide 1) It was a conversation that has stuck with me over the years. I was not a part of the conversation, per se, but I was a part of the audience that listened. I think that it took place in 1986 but I cannot remember. It was, I remember, a Sunday night at the church where I was serving as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God