Sermons on Middle East Conflict:

Spirit Of Anti-Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 7, 2011

Let us also beware of the spirit of anti-Christmas that prevails during this season and pursue to alienate ourselves from it. Just as the heavenly hosts, the shepherds in the fields of Judea and the magi’s from the East joined together to celebrate the bi

Opening illustration: When Secret Service agents train bank tellers to identify counterfeit bills, they show them both fake money and real money, and they study both. To detect a counterfeit problem, they must look for the differences in the genuine bill compared to the counterfeit—and not the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"our Shield And Protector!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 10, 2022

As a boy growing up in a small east Texas town, I well-remember walking to town for groceries on Saturday’s. It was about a two-mile, round-trip. As a single-parent, our mom was struggling to raise two small boys.

"Our Shield and Protector" Psalms 3 As a boy growing up in a small east Texas town, I well-remember walking to town for groceries on Saturday’s. It was about a two-mile, ...read more

You Live What You Think

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 11, 2020

We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide.

YOU LIVE WHAT YOU THINK Proverbs 23:7 We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide. 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sermon On The Mount / The Seventh Beatitude Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 12, 2022

'Blessed are the peacemakers.' We all too easily think in terms of fight or not fight. But Jesus gives us a clear goal when we are in or see situations of conflict.

Note: this was a talk for a family service which children come to. So we’re only covering one Beatitude and it’s fairly simple. Over the past two weeks we’ve started to look at the Sermon on the Mount. This is a sermon preached on … you guessed it! … a mountainside. It’s the longest of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Mr Weaver Fish

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 12, 2005

Even Jesus was not free from conflict and opposition in His ministry and unfortunately nor are we, yet He calls us to love our enemies.

MR WEAVER FISH 1. Introduction: On a mission trip to Kosova this summer I had a very nasty encounter with a weaver fish. This innocent looking fish lurks in the sand craftily leaving just its dark dorsal fins showing and anyone unlucky enough to step on one can be in serious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2002

Through prayer, God will open a window of opportunity for us to work past our stresses, our conflicted feelings, and even our sins and shortcomings.

Life is tough. Am I going to get any argument about that? The philosopher Thomas Hobbes said that human life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. Wow! Not the kind of stuff we expect on Sunday morning. Supposed to be all, “Praise the Lord”! But deep down, lots of people do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sharing Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2010

We may bge used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others, conflict may be transformed into harmony.

Title: The Sharing Choice Text: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Thesis: We may be used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others conflict may be transformed into harmony. Series: Life’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

Authors of a books shape and tell you a story, they include all kinds of information What is the situation? Who is the opponent? What is the conflict? Who is the hero?

Authors of a books shape and tell you a story, they include all kinds of information What is the situation? Who is the opponent? What is the conflict? Who is the hero? Our Bibles are no different Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Fighting Techniques Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point, we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics.

Eventually, you’re going to fight In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics. Perhaps we don’t consciously choose to fight in this way. But consciously or unconsciously, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Make Oaths? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 10, 2014

the church has been conflicted for centuries whether we should make oaths or not. What does this passage teach us about oaths?

Should We Make Oaths? Matthew 5:33-37 This passage is another demonstration of the problem with the teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees. As we have noticed throughout the study, the failure of the Pharisees was more than a failure to practice what they preached. The problem is that they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dragon’s War And The Saints’ Victory

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 10, 2025

Revelation 12 is a vision of cosmic conflict—Christ ascends victorious, Satan is cast down, and the Church finds herself the target of the Dragon’s wrath.

Revelation 12 paints a picture of cosmic war. We see the glory of the ascended Christ, the defeat of Satan, and the protection of God’s people. Yet in the midst of this vision comes a sobering truth: the Dragon, enraged, turns his wrath upon the Church. This is not merely an ancient vision; it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Will You Desert Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2022

In the moment of conflict, his disciples deserted him. But Jesus wasn’t alone at the cross. John tells us of others who were there.

- What Will You Do With Jesus? - Will You Desert Him? Introduction John 19:28-30 - the last moments of Jesus’ life. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob ---- The Early Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 21, 2024

“Conflict, tension, faith and finally, reconciliation are key themes in Jacob’s story.... The son of the blessing experienced numerous mountaintops and valleys as he grew into the man who would become Israel.”

November 23, 2024 Last week we were introduced to Jacob and Esau - the sons of Isaac and Rebekah. While Esau will play a bit part, the remainder of Genesis will be devoted to Jacob and his children. “Conflict, tension, faith and finally, reconciliation are key themes in Jacob’s story. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2019

When trouble strikes, whether it be through natural calamity or human conflict, the psalmist reminds us to slow down, stay calm, and lean on God. He will get us through.

Psalm 46:1-11 When Trouble Comes Trouble comes to everyone at some point. No one escapes it. If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. And what will you do then? Will you fall apart? Will you give up on God? On the world? On yourself? The psalm writers, these sons of Korah, speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist