Sermons on Middle East Conflict:

Facing Adversity

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 21, 2008

This re-write of "Dealing With Disappointment" was delivered during the April 8, 2008 chapel service at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. When facing trouble for Christ’s sake, count it all joy!

Facing Adversity by Thomas Cash 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1, James 1 Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read every book he could get his hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peeling The Onion - The Story Of The Good Samaritan”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 10, 2019

Title comes from a sermon by Robert Wuthnow. Jesus tells a great story. We know it well. Or do we? Some quotes from Ken Bailey "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes"

In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2019 Text: Luke 10:25 Redeemer “Peeling the Onion - Let Me Do It” At first glance the Gospel lesson is going to give us a list of the things we can do in order “to get into heaven”. That is what the Jewish lawyer is asking Jesus. “What must I do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Imitation Of Apostles-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. Why? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle’s On: The Spirit Vs. The Flesh Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 21, 2011

This message is the third in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the Spirit’s role in our ongoing battle with flesh.

How many of you have ever felt hopeless about your spiritual life improving? Paul’s words in Romans 8 should provide us with some hope. We often look at our spiritual lives and feel like we are failing to make any progress. Paul speaks of the reality of this struggle that is going on in each of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Matters Matter Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014

In matters of opinion the solution comes down to who will be more like Jesus.

1. Die Heretic A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!" "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Applying Surrender Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 1, 2014

Surrender, Unity, Fighting, The Church

LIFE APP – Applying Surrender James 4:1-12 (p. 848) October 5, 2014 Introduction: In my ministry life I’ve spent a great deal of time talking to people who couldn’t or wouldn’t see any reason to be a part of God’s family, the Church. Almost always ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devisive Christ

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus gave eight reasons for coming to the earth. Two of those reasons were controversal. He came to bring fire and a sword.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the beginning of his last days on earth. Passover is a festival celebrated every year in Israel. It celebrates the night that the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews, sparing their first born. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-51

Denomination: Foursquare

Im The One To Blame

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

We should do more looking out than looking in to see the truly valuable things of God in the lost people all around us. Break the alabaster box of your heart and pour out the love of God that is in you over them.

I’m the One to Blame When people examine the Easter story they often find many people to blame for Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion. In fact you could say it is a cast of thousands. Oddly enough while reading this familiar passage I was struck at how easily those who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contentions In The Church. Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 6, 2014

THE NEED FOR REPENTANCE AND RECONCILIATION

Contentions in the Church Lessons from Paul and Barnabas. ACTS 15:36-41. At times disagreement will occur among believers who love the Lord and one another. When this cannot be resolved, it is best to agree to disagree and let God work his will in the lives of all concerned. Differences in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Anglican

Comfort Of Titus - (Series: Lessons On 2 Corinthians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2018

Paul said, “We despaired even of life.” It is evident that the record in Acts does not give all the dangers that threatened Paul in Ephesus.

August 14, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.a: Comfort of Titus. (7:5-7) 2nd Corinthians 7:5-7 (NKJV) 5 For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Solving The Mystery Behind Abel's Murder.

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Nov 12, 2018

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives.

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives. The Genesis Narratives are most important constructs of first mention: The original Sin, the first Murder. The destruction of our relationship with God, then the destruction of the brotherhood of man. In the same way we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strife Among Brethren Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Strife among brethren causes more destruction than external enemies and weakens the testimony of God’s people.

STRIFE AMONG BRETHREN3 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 12 Judges 12:4–6 – “Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Challenges That A Christian Home May Face Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

A Christian home must stand firm on Christ as its foundation to overcome pressures, preserve godliness, and shine as a light in a dark world.

CHALLENGES THAT A CHRISTIAN HOME MAY FACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Key Verse: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15b) Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5:21–33, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian home is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Verdict Of Salvation’s Great Application Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2024

How we respond to God's calling is very telling of what He is doing in our lives. Will we obey the command to go and tell others how to be saved, just as the Church has been directed since the beginning? Or, will we make the grace of Christ about what we have done instead?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 23 The verdict of salvation’s great application Acts 15:23-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:23-41, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Along With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2025

If we want the gospel to move along, we must get along.

Getting Along with Others Philippians 4:2-3 Rev. Brian Bill March 22-23, 2025 Several years ago, Thom Rainer, former CEO of Lifeway Resources, conducted an online survey to assess what kinds of conflict congregations are afflicted with. After sifting through a long list, he picked his favorites ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist