Sermons on Refusing To Be Divisive:

Living In Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some people choose to live in unbelief. Given empirical evidence of a gracious God, they refuse to accept His free gift of grace.

And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010

Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Letting Go Of Hurt Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

I believe when a Bible-believing Christian refuses to forgive/release others they can forfeit the protective covering/spiritual hedge.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Letting Go Of Hurt” 3 of 3 2/2/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In Matthew 15 We see Jesus ministering at a place out of His normal circuit ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Reboot 2.0 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 31, 2018

God gives second chances to people because of His love but those opportunities end when a person completely refuses God!

We noted a while back how God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt; then God did a “spiritual reboot” in Exodus 13 by telling them of God’s unchanging love and how to respond to that love! After that “spiritual reboot” in Exodus 13, what have we observed about how the Israelites lived for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Wrath Of God And A Warning Against The Sins Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 11, 2024

The Bible warns of a day when God's wrath will be poured out against those who refuse to obey Him.

"The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth" (Romans 1:18). The Bible warns of a day when God's wrath will be poured out against those who refuse to obey Him. This judgment will be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:21, Exodus 20:13

Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021

Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Tools For Healing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

We have no example of a disease that Jesus refused to heal. He did not pick and chose, or discriminate against anyone on the basis of their disease.

One of the great wars of all time was a war where all men were on the same side. The enemy was the small pox virus. It made all other foes seem puny in comparison. One of the greatest dangers for the Pilgrims and Puritans in coming to America, was this dreaded pox. They died in large numbers from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Jeremiah And The Final Days Of Judah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 5, 2023

Even as Jeremiah tried to prevent the destruction and misery their rebellion had brought, the people only hardened their hearts and stubbornly refused to listen.

May 06, 2023 Jeremiah was born during the reign of Manasseh – Judah’s worst king. When Manasseh’s grandson, Josiah, came to the throne he attempted to undo everything Manasseh had done. He removed the idols from the land, but he couldn’t remove idol worship from the hearts of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8-10, Jeremiah 2:1-9, Jeremiah 4:14-18, Jeremiah 37:1-21, Jeremiah 38:1-28, Jeremiah 39:4-9, Jeremiah 52:12-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Can’t Remain Like This

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

A life of stagnation is not God’s will; you must rise by faith, take decisive steps, and refuse to remain in the same situation.

I CAN’T REMAIN LIKE THIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Key Verse: “Why sit we here until we die? If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2025

He has revealed Himself many times, but you refused to see, but the time is coming when you will have no choice to see.

IF God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe I do not know how many times I have heard people say something along the line, “If God would reveal Himself, I’d believe. Sadly, the history of the human race proves otherwise. Gen 3:8  And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:8-9, Deuteronomy 4:34, John 4:8, Acts 4:30-31, Revelation 6:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Get Jesus In Your Furnace

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

When you refuse to bow and trust Christ, He joins you in life’s furnace and brings deliverance, testimony, and transformation.

Introduction – Why This Story Still Burns Bright I believe in the Word of God. It is more than a history book. More than a collection of religious sayings. This is the living, breathing truth of God. If you live by the Bible, you will be saved, healed, delivered, and set free. Not merely a church ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Acts 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wait And Don't Wait PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Trusting God in seasons of waiting renews our strength, turning weariness into endurance and hope, as faith refuses to panic amid uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a wait in our bones. We’ve stood in waiting rooms, stared at silent phones, counted ceiling tiles in the midnight hours. We’ve waited for a call back from a doctor, a prodigal to come home, a door to open, a cloud to move. Life can feel like a long line at the DMV of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Perseverance, Endurance

How David Overcame Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Trusting God in the midst of fear means refusing to panic, anchoring ourselves in His Word, and passing courage to others through faith.

If fear had a face, many of us could sketch it from memory. It’s the 2 a.m. visitor, the whisperer of what-ifs, the tightness in the chest that shows up when the phone rings, the inbox pings, or the doctor clears his throat. Fear creeps into bedrooms, boardrooms, and back pews. It visits ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Fear, Courage

Good Grief Not Another Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2019

Stop building churches where there is already a good work in place! No need for fifteen churches of like faith within twenty miles of each other. We are wasting God's gifts and manpower and giving reason for the enemies of God to blaspheme.

An email was promoting a church growth conference aka multiplication. I think it is fairly evident why we have an issue. You cannot have multiplication until we cease division that comes from addition of fleshly efforts that subtracts from the testimony of the Lord causing the wrong answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist