Sermons on Marital Conflict:

Arguing Increases Demonic Torment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 9, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between arguing and demonic torment, and how we can avoid giving demons a foothold in our lives.

As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. One of the most effective ways that demons gain access to our lives is through arguing and strife. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between arguing and demonic torment, and how we can avoid ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, James 3:14-16

Choose Your Weapons Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2017

Too many churches are caught up in conflict because they've forgotten who is truly the enemy. How do we prevent conflict from ruling the church? Choose the correct weapons! Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Thom Rainer of Lifeway Christian Resources wrote a blog article in which he compiled a list of 25 odd church arguments. I narrowed it down to 10, including a couple I’ve heard previously. (I’ve included a brief describer with color commentary for each). 1. color of roof shingles- sit under their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code: This Man Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006

Part 5 of a Series on The Da Vinci Code, Faith Fact or Fiction. In this message we explore the claims of Brown’s book agains the divinity of Christ, His "marital status" and just who He left the responsibility of the Church to.

This Man Jesus The Da Vinci Code Part 5 Text: Luke 1:1-4 There are three claims made by Dan Brown’s character, the British historian Leigh Tebing that concern the man Jesus of Nazareth and that have caused a global response from the Church. They are: • Jesus was not, and made no claims to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

In our day of broken promises, dirty politics, corporate mergers, made-to-be-broken sports contracts, meaningless marital vows we don't see much real faithfulness. How's this for faithfulness? Luke 16:17

For the last 36 years, Don Gorske of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, has eaten a Big Mac for lunch - every day. Over 23,000 in total. He doesn't miss a lunch. He's predictable. Where do you think he'll be today at about noon? You guessed it - at McDonald's! But Don has nothing on God. God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Design For Husbands And Wives Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2015

In this sermon, we focus primarily on God's commands in Ephesians 5. I have leaned heavily on material from David Platt's book Counter Culture, chapter 6, and also three sermons from John Piper on marital roles.

Introduction: A. One day a little girl and a little boy were playing in the yard. 1. The girl asked the boy, “Hey Billy, do you want to play house?” 2. Little Billy said, “Sure! What role do you want me to play? Do you want me to be the husband, the son, or the brother?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Happily Ever Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 13, 2021

Some of you may think the church’s marital code is hopelessly outdated and irrelevant for today. Many believe the enduring myth that cohabitation works as a sort of trial marriage. The stats tell us that cohabitation actually becomes a trial divorce.

If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be together with a story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Guarantees Victory In Proclaiming Christ

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a.

1. Appreciating the Victory Requires being Burdened with the Conflict -- "The Concern of the Gospel Ministry" (:12-13) a. The Reason for Paul's Concern b. The Severity of This Concern c. The Setting for Paul's Concern 1. the focus of Paul's ministry 2. the favorable circumstances for the preaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cast All Your Care Upon The Lord For He Cares For You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 11, 2001

1.CONFIDENCE 2.CARE 3.CONCERN 4.CURE 5.CURSE 6.CONFLICT 7.COMFORT

CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON THE LORD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU OUTLINE 1.CONFIDENCE 2.CARE 3.CONCERN 4.CURE 5.CURSE 6.CONFLICT 7.COMFORT THE MESSAGE CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON THE LORD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU I Peter 5:7 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1.CONFIDENCE God wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Only by giving up my way and resolving to do it Jesus’ way can conflicts be resolved and peace experienced.

Philippians 4:2-3 Sunday, June 29, 2002 Have you heard the name Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen for the state of Virginia a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex-boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005

There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Let's You And Him Fight Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003

Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of All Wars Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2007

#14 in the series deals with the sin nature in man that is the cause of all conflicts among people, both in the church and in the world.

The Source of All Wars #14 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005

The values, priorities, and expectations of the kingdoms of this world are completely at odds with the values, priorities, and expectations of the Kingdom of God. Conflict is inevitable.

During his last night with his disciples, before his arrest, Jesus concluded his teaching with these words: “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) In his Second Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

United We Stand

Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 24, 2012

This sermon highlights the need for the Church body to be united in "mind and purpose" in the midst of conflicting, and constantly changing ideologies and trends.

SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2012 UNITED WE STAND Let me read one of Aesop’s Greek fables; In the forest, there lived four oxen. They were very good friends and always went together to graze in the fields. However, every time they went, a hungry lion tried to attack them. The lion longed for their meat. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmic Combat Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2009

At the birth of Christ a great war was initiated. Few of us are aware of the conflict, but it will continue until He reigns on the earth.

*Revelation 12:1-13:1* “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist