Sermons on refusing to be divisive: showing 301-315 of 48,647

Troublemakers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2013

A sermon on troublemakers in the church (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2016_17-20.htm)

HoHum: An evangelist was speaking in a meeting when a heckler shouted, “Listen to him! And his father used to drive a wagon led by a donkey.” “That’s right,” said the evangelist, “and today my father and the wagon are gone. But I see we still have the donkey ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Division. There is division all over the world. But Christ has come to bring unity, but how does He brings unity through Christ.

Unity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Slide What do you think of when you think of walls? Well, when we think of a wall we typically think of dividing something. We build walls in houses to divide the house into different rooms. In countries or towns, there were often walls that were built to show ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Angry Enough To Die"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2005

God rebukes our pretentions, narrow judgments, and divisions.

Jonah 1:1-4:11 “Angry Enough To Die” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It would be fair to say that one of the underlying themes of the New Testament is the wideness of God’s mercy—that God is not the God of the Jews ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014

The fifth chapter marks a major division in the Gospel of John

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church July 13th 2014 John 5:1-17 Do you want to get well? The fifth chapter marks a major division in the Gospel of John. • Prologue John introduces the life of Jesus • 1st-4chap.Jesus presents himself/Jews/promised Messiah • Chap 5, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2011

Conflict. It can come in various forms and in various ways. There can be a conflict of interest, conflicting opinions, etc. Conflict is one of those things that we’ve all dealt with on some level. Some people go out of their way to avoid conflict; others

CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? INTRODUCTION: (Rodney King saying. Ironic that I’m doing this sermon with his famous line and I read that he just got arrested! I think this time it was without incident). Conflict. It can come in various forms and in various ways. There can be a conflict ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Father’s House Is Not Divided

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

If the Godhead is not Divided can the Kingdom be? No!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Matthew 12:22-30 Text: Verse 25 Meeting opposition,being scorned,being diabolically attacked, blasphemed and accused of things was not anything strange to Jesus. After all since He had begun His ministry the religious order of that day were always in one way or another continuously being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Appeals & Greetings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 25, 2013

Romans was a letter Paul found very difficult to end. There is always more that needs to be said. So before Paul ends he makes a final appeal for his readers to keep away from evil influences.

ROMANS 16: 17-24-27 FINAL APPEALS AND GREETINGS [Acts 20: 28- 32] Romans was a letter Paul found very difficult to end. There is always more that needs to be said. So before Paul ends he makes a final appeal for his readers to keep away from evil influences (CIT). In this appeal he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Sides

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023

In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-21, 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

Dwight L. Moody once stated, "I have never yet known the Spirit of God to work where the Lord's people were divided." For God to bless the church, there must be unity.

The Call to Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Recently, I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. Frank Martin has written a book entitled War in The Pews that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008

The remedy for division rooted in pride is the proper appreciation for the Cross.

Introduction: A. I love the story of the two men were digging a ditch on a very hot day. 1. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” 2. “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.” 3. So he climbed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Beneficial? (Titus 3:8-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 12, 2022

A key question, that helps us live productively. Productive things: good works, helping missionaries. Unproductive: foolish arguments/disagreements about the Bible

Let's start this morning, by rereading last week's verses, Titus 3:1-8. I want you to hear something in Titus 3:8, in particular. But it's much easier to hear it, if we take a running start at it: (1) Remind them, to the rulers and the authorities, to be subject/submissive, to obey, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2018

Who do You Say Jesus Is? this Is a very Personal Question. The question Is not who you think Jesus is, or what the world tells you who Jesus is, but rather who is He to you. Only God can reveal the true Jesus to you. Has He been revealed to you?

Jesus asked a very deep question in today’s reading. He asked: “Who do you say that I am? That question is more relevant today than it ever was before. For many people, they see Jesus as a “Get out of Hell Free card.” They know all about Jesus, they know the Sunday School answers, they have the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Never Ending Problem Of Sin

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Man has refused God’s revelation of Truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive.

The Never Ending Problem of Sin. Romans 1:16-32 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-32 Text: Romans 1:18-19 Sermon Idea: Man has refused God’s revelation of truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive. We all like cute furry animals when they are little. Puppies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Holiness

Rising To The Occasion Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 6 in series. How the gospel shapes our relationship with the world. Dealing with a divisive person.

It hasn’t been all good news for QANTAS lately. There was the A380 incident with an uncontained engine failure. Other incidents include another engine failure, smoke in the aircraft, a bird strike and one aircraft hit by lightening. These incidents have hurt the QANTAS brand and how the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lies Of False Religion.4 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus.

The Lies of False Religions pt. 4. Ask yourself, Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus. John 10:19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. I agree that there are many in this world that are ministering the Word of God for prophet only. They have not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Pentecostal