Sermons on Refusing To Be Divisive:

The Lion Called Jealousy

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How do we seek to build unity and stop divisiveness?

A decade ago I was working part-time at an apartment complex where Susan and I lived while I was completing a degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. It was an interesting job and I worked with, and for, some interesting people. In May of 1992 things came to a head at this place. I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Prince Of Peace...?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A look at Jesus’ statements about coming to bring not peace, but division.

With this speech, Jesus certainly grabs our attention. “Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” It’s not exactly what most of us come to church on Sunday morning hoping to hear. To a large extent our families are what make us who we are, where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Limits Of Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 21, 2007

The cross of Christ not only brings peace, but also division. When faced with opposition and division, disciples of Christ stand firm while loving and respecting their opponents.

Luke 12:49-56 “The Limits of Peace” INTRODUCTION The night sky was cloudless and filled with stars. Shepherds watched their flocks, while they huddled around a campfire. Suddenly, they were surrounded by a multitude of angels. They were told not to fear because the angels brought them good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Last Words To Titus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 28, 2021

Paul gives Titus his last words on the false teachers, divisive people in the church, his ministry team, and faithful friends.

Last Words to Titus Titus 3:9-15 Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-28-2021 Forest I love the way that Forrest Gump told stories. As he experienced the fantastic events, he would describe them so matter of fact that people thought he was making things up. But when he came to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You Just The Way You Are, But He Refuses To Leave You That Way Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus.

God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus. I want you to muster up all the imagination you have after a long winter and picture with me a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

"The Cutting Edge"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Looks At The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 17, 2005

The Lord’s Supper should be a time of unity, not division.

3 Looks at the Lord’s Supper 1 Cor. 11:17-29 Oct. 9, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor But in giving this instruction, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, in the first place, when you come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of Faith Within Me Won't Let You Deny Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 8, 2013

Issues of division in the deep south over distribution of wealth.

The Fire of Faith Within Me Won't Let You Deny Me by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/7/2013) “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Rehoboam And Jeroboam – Too Much Me And Not Enough We Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

Division occurs when there is too much me and not enough we

ENGAGE On June 16, 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his famous “House Divided” speech at the Illinois state capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Although Lincoln ended up losing his bid to unseat Senator Stephen A. Douglas, that speech would become, along with the Gettysburg Address, one of the best-known ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yes, It Can Get Worse Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2020

This is not what you expected, and this is not what we deserve, is it? Or is it not?

Yes, It Can Get Worse I know that many of you are very concerned about the coming congressional, senatorial and presidential elections. You have shared with me your troubled thoughts about a certain political party getting control of both Congress and the presidency. There are worries that the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-22, Amos 7:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But I Don't Do Windows

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

Excuses Christians Use For Refusing to Serve the Lord

“…But, I Don’t Do Windows!” Luke 9:57-62 Introduction Ø OCCUPATIONAL HYMNS ~ Astronaut: "Nearer My God, To Thee" ~ Builder: "How Firm A Foundation" and "The Church’s One Foundation" ~ Civil Engineer: "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross" ~ Dentist: "Crown Him With Many Crowns" ~ Electrician: "O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Place In The World At The Feet Of Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

Proud people refuse to kneel before Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 15:30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Greater Than Our Problems Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Mar 18, 2018

Exodus 5:1-23

God is Greater Than Our Problems Exodus 5:1-21 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at three ways in which we should be obedient to God. - Our obedience ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist