Sermons on Political Division:

Perfectly Joined Together Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:10-17 regarding Paul's desire for the church to be without division and perfectly joined together

Text: 1 Cor 1:10, Title: Perfectly Joined Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." The church at Corinth had been nurtured by two of the world’s greatest evangelists: Paul and Apollos. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Arrested Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 11, 2014

The enemies of the cross at Jesus' arrest show us strong lessons about the Kingdom of Christ.

When we hear the word, “arrested”, we think of criminals. Criminals are an unusual sort, as far as I can tell. I hear tell of a set of criminal brothers who did all sorts of crime. As a matter of fact, if a crime occurred in this small community, one, if not both, of these boys had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth? Really?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 17, 2019

Jesus talks to us about divisiveness!

Weekend Message/Devotion August 18, 2019 Peace on Earth? Really? Luke 12:49-56 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, John 7:5-12, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Veterans, Becoming A Soldier's Shield (For Veteran's Sunday)

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 11, 2006

There is no greater need than today to be in much prayer for our Veteran’s.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield (For Veteran’s Sunday) Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divided Spiritual House Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2023

In the New Testament, faith is described in terms of housing from the foundations to the walls to even the cornerstone, to describe the spiritual reality of having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Divided Spiritual House LUKE 11:14-23 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Metaphor (p) A metaphor is “a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.” Metaphors are images and symbolic language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No One Else

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 22, 2022

A recent survey revealed that many Christians believe a person can go to heaven and not believe in Jesus. This message looks at a way we can help family and friends understand that heaven is not available to the person who does not accept Jesus as the only way to heaven.

Good morning! Today is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Amen?!?! I’m going to tell you on the front end. Today, you’re going to feel like you in class because of the approach I will be taking with this message. So, please get some paper and a pen and we will begin. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Genesis 41:25, Genesis 41:32, John 14:6, John 7:7-9, John 17:17-19, John 11:25-26, Romans 6:11, Hebrews 7:16, 1 John 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity That Transforms Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 27, 2024

Our generosity mirrors God's heart and counters the self-interest prevalent in today's political climate. Generosity fosters gratitude, deepens trust in God, and heals social divides. Through acts of kindness impacting ourselves and our communities.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: I Like College by I Like Giving In a time when political platforms focus on personal gain, Jesus calls us to live with a radically different mindset—one of charity and generosity that transforms both the giver and the receiver.   It was this generosity that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Division In The Church At Corinth 1corithians 1:12, 13 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 5, 2020

Apostle Paul analyzes the schism in Corinth church and explains what division in a local assembly is.

“Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? “ 1Corinthians 1:12.13 They had minimum four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: Brethren

The Bible Under Investigation Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 18, 2008

Discovering the characteristics and divisions of the Bible.

The Bible Under Investigation: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction: These two verses in 2 Timothy make two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Community

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

How division came to Israel

Divided Community - 1 Kings 11-15 “With all my heart” - that is our prayer today as we come to 1 Kings 11. Turn with me there. We have been going through the highlights of the OT - looking in the kingdom stage, the time of David, the man after God’s own heart, and then his son Solomon ruling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus comes to bring division

30. Who is Jesus? March 27th, 2010 Biblical Division Our study through the Gospel of Luke will take about 60 weeks. This is week is week 30 marking our halfway point. We are spending a lot of time in this book studying Jesus life as our goal is to get know more about who Jesus really is. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: *other

Babies Are Cute, But Not When They Have To Shave Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015

Maturity, Growth, Division, Purpose

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Babies Are Cute, but Not When They Have to Shave 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (p. 794) May 17, 2015 Steve Farrar wrote a great book called “Point Man.” It focuses on godly men leading their wives, families and friends. He says: “We’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Country Divided Cannot Stand

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

unless we work together we will never see the Kingdom of God

Mark 3:20-35 Dear Lord, may your words be heard in our ears, felt in our hearts, and carried in our souls. Amen Just about every family has that one family member who is a little different from everyone else. This is the person who, at family reunions, everyone talks about to others, or rolls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Beauty And The Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

There will be a day as we are beginning to see when politics and religion will join hands in a false political and religious system.

Beauty and the Beast Rev. 17:1-6 The developments in the Vatican the past couple of weeks has a lot to do with the future events of a one world order. The worldwide attention of the electing of a new Pope gives you the feel for how popular that position has become. See: Rev. 17:3 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Live Together In Unity Post Election

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 18, 2020

Nations are deeply divided over politics, the appropriate response to COVID-19, racial and ethnic justice, and many other issues. Not even the church is a safe place from the divisiveness. How do we live together in this “very good and pleasant” way that the psalmist celebrates?

Sermon: The Call To Live Together in Unity! Scripture Lesson: Psalm 133:1-3 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 8:31-32, John 13:35

Denomination: Methodist