Sermons on quarrel: showing 106-120 of 4,014

The Davinci Code Trap

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 24, 2006

A look at the enemies purpose for the DaVinci code book and film.

The DaVinci Code Trap The year was 1988 and the film The Last Temptation of Christ had been released. The Christian world was in a fury over this Christ bashing movie. Immediately books were written, films produced and preachers fired up their sermons to preach against this thing the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering - The Key To Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 27, 2018

You'd think that mature Christians wouldn't argue among each other... but they do. Why do they do that, how can we keep ourselves from hurting Jesus with that destructive habit?

OPEN: A preacher told of how his family would spend weekends at his grandparents when he was a boy. In winter, they’d slide down a grassy hill on an old car hood. In the spring, before the fields were plowed, they’d play football in those fields, and when the fields were plowed they’d have dirt ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Place To Stand Together Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

At unlikely times and places our love for each other will be TESTED. When the relational road becomes rocky God’s Spirit will blow into our lives in order to strengthen us to stand together in UNBROKEN UNITY. You cannot be in relationship with God alone.

UNLIKELY - Your Place to Stand Together John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Triumphantly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 31, 2019

Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.

As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Indulgent

Contributed by Alexandria Hunt on Jan 13, 2003

Conforming to the image of Christ in our attitude with our loved ones.

SELF-INDULGENT Definition: To give free reign to; to gratify one’s own appetites, desires, pleasures or whims In what areas do people (you) self-indulge? Typical responses will be in material things, food, drink, gambling, and entertainment – addictive type activity. Did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15, Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eliminate Lot In Our Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you an

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you and your blessings IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:14 After Lot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can The Lord Help Me Relate Better To Carnal Christians?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1.

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one's fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Better - Not Bitter

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone has a tendency to grow bitter with life’s difficulties. Bitterness is like a cancer that deteriorates the mind and heart. If left unchecked, this tendency can eventually poison a person’s perspectives toward just about everything. Even the writer

Everyone has a tendency to grow bitter with life’s difficulties. Bitterness is like a cancer that deteriorates the mind and heart. If left unchecked, this tendency can eventually poison a person’s perspectives toward just about everything. Even the writer of Hebrews wrote, "See to it that no one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2005

Those who seek and find peace discover their true place in God’s family.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 June 26, 2005 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Eugene Peterson’s “Message” renders that verse, “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

The leader must know how to deal with distractions that would hinder the Lord's work.

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Nehemiah 6:1-19 I. INSINCERE DISCUSSIONS (1-4; 17-18) A. ‘They thought to do me mischief’ (2) B. Persistent resistance (4) C. Behind the scenes correspondence (17-18) D. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pressure Cooker

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life.

Pressure Cooker Thesis: Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life. Video Illustration: From Back stage Patty- She talks about how she is under tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legalism, Lordship, Love

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 30, 2008

3 Relationships, 3 Lessons to Learn

22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were constantly coming to be baptized. 24 (This was before John was put in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pursuit Of Unhappiness (James 4)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS (JAMES 4)

THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS (JAMES 4) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pursuit Of Unhappiness

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2019

Happiness

THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS (JAMES 4) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ