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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Conflicts are common to all mankind. But just as God was the hope of the Nation of Israel, He will also be our Savior in times of trouble. "O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble" Jeremiah 14:8
CONFLICTS ARE COMMON - Conflicts are common to all mankind. They have been around since the beginning of time when Cain became jealous of Abel and killed him in an outburst of anger (Genesis 4:3-12). Centuries later, when the United States was divided by a Civil War, President Lincoln wisely ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12, Matthew 12:25, Ephesians 4:3
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Seven steps for resolving conflict (Material adapted from John Ortberg's book, Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, Chapter 7 Community is Worth Fighting For, pgs. 125-145)
HoHum: One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Understanding Conflict Resolution
[Introduction: Frivolous Lawsuits] (1) Stella Liebeck vs. McDonald’s (1994) a. She sued McD’s after spilling a cup of hot coffee in her lap; she sustained 3 degree burns and McD’s had already received more than 700 complaints about their coffee being too hot but they continued to serve it at more ...read more
How we fight the battle will determine what war we win
ME: Welcome Series Review Week 1: The nation is more divided than ever. Those who want power and money have been using fear to keep us divided. (If you do/don't vote for ____ you will lose your right to ____) That's nothing new. But the church has joined the fight and is using ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23
Denomination: Wesleyan
Explore the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-20 on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and unity, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiveness.
Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be together again to delve into the rich treasures of God's Word. Today, we are going to examine a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, that speaks directly to our hearts about dealing with conflict, embracing forgiveness, and moving forward in unity. Before we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Topics: Putting The Past Behind
The internal war between the Flesh and the Spirit.
Study in the Book of Galatians The Inescapable Conflict Galatians 5:16-21 Father, help us now, as we turn to your Holy Word, to be able to concentrate. Free us from distractions and turn our gaze to Christ. For it’s in his name we pray. Amen. I. Introduction A. Paul wrote to the churches in ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21
Denomination: Baptist
Encourages discernment and forcefulness in faith to effectively engage in spiritual warfare and maintain victory in the face of adversity.
Good morning, family of faith. As we gather in the warmth of this sanctuary, let us prepare our hearts for a message that is both timely and timeless, a message that is as relevant today as it was when first penned in the holy scriptures. Our focus for today's sermon is a passage from Matthew ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:12
Topics: Forceful Nature, Kingdom Of Heaven
Part four of this five part series on marriage focuses on how to handle conflict based on the Gottman Institute identifocation of the Four Horsemen that can destroy a marriage. I highly recommend everyone to visit their website for resources for addressing marital conflicts.
Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Scripture: First Peter 3:7; Matthew 5:22-24; Ephesians 4:26-27 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part four of my series on marriage. The title of today’s message “The Four Horsemen” and I will be focusing on when we face conflict within our marriage. In part ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Matthew 5:22-24, Ephesians 4:26-27
Dealing with Differences (Pt. 1): Beyond Fear and Anger
Dealing with Differences (Pt. 1): Beyond Fear and Anger Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage October 1, 2017 – Brad Bailey Today…we are continuing our fall focus on Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage. Began with God’s declaration that it is not good for man to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:18-21
In writing to the Christians in Ephesus the Apostle Paul gives teaching on how to resolve family conflicts God’s way.
How To Resolve Family Conflicts God’s Way Ephesians 5:21-30 Most marriages start out on a positive note. The wedding is an exciting event. You watch your lovely bride come down the aisle and you heart beats faster and skips several beats. You can’t believe God has brought to you the woman of ...read more
Denomination: Free Methodist
There is a battle out there which falls upon everyone and may be more dangerous to our relationship with the Lord than any affliction, temptation or circumstance in life any individual may find themself in. It is STRESS.
Biblical Stress Management Five Truths to Stand Upon There is a battle out there which falls upon everyone and may be more dangerous to our relationship with the Lord than any affliction, temptation or circumstance in life any individual may find themself in. It is STRESS. Stress hits when we ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018
Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9
Today's message asks us to manage our Christian walk
Luke 16:1-13 "Managing What Matters: Growing as Faithful Stewards." 1. The parable of the shrewd manager challenges us to reflect on how well we manage our spiritual growth and the things God has entrusted to us • We live in a world obsessed with management—time management, money ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13
Denomination: Methodist
The causes of most conflicts are more social, interpersonal or personality clashes than theological
Causes and Cures for Conficts (Acts 23:7-35) Some Conflicts Stem More from Interpersonal Problems Than Theological or Political Differences (Acts 23:7-35) Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal ...read more
Scripture: Acts 23:7-35
Discover the five stages in managing crisis from the example of Jesus at Gethesame
There was a time when I didn’t do know how to search the Bible for answers and comfort. During those times of crisis, I allowed my emotions to control my perspectives and my decisions. I remember almost ten years ago praying for my Aunt, who entered the hospital. I had been a Christian for three ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56
Denomination: *other
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