Sermons on Refusing To Be Divisive:

Make Paul's Joy Complete By Being Like-Minded, Having The Same Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2018

These verses clearly imply some disharmony in the church at Philippi. When Epaphroditus brought a gift to Rome from the church in Philippi and good news of the church’s concern for Paul, he also brought the bad news of a possible division in the church

Date: 7/6/18 Lesson #10 Title: Make Paul's Joy Complete by Being Like-Minded, Having the Same Love Scripture: (Philippians 2:1-2, NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Itself Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2012

In recent years there has been considerable division among Christians of all denominations in regard to the Bible and its contents. Some claim that only parts are inspired. Some declare that only its thoughts are inspired, but not its language. I have

Title: What the Bible Says About Itself Text: For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12; RSV) Scripture reading: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

We Come Together As One Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2022

The church comes together as one in the Lord's Supper, with no distinction of class or race, no division or faction. We remember not just our redeemed relationship with Christ but also with one another. The Lord's Supper is a corporate witness.

1 Cor 11:17-34 - We Come Together as One From 1 Cor 11-14 Paul addresses the conduct of the Corinthians when they come together for worship. • 1 Cor 11:2-14 Keeping to Good Traditions • 1 Cor 11:17-34 Observing the Lord’s Supper • 1 Cor 12:1-14:40 Using of the Spiritual Gifts Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Hebrews 12:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him But Must Also Love Fellow Believers – 1john 4:17-20 Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022

John is adamant we love one another and love all the brothers in Christ. What about divisions, personality differences and church problems? How is love perfected so we are not ashamed at the judgement seat of Christ. Love each other.

THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BUT MUST ALSO LOVE FELLOW BELIEVERS – 1John 4:17-20 PART 2 OF 2 VERSES 17 AND 18. {{1John 4 v 17 “By this, love is perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment because as He is, so also are we in this world. 1John 4:18 There is no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21, Acts 15:37-39, Galatians 6:10, Luke 14:26, Hebrews 13:2, Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 4:2-3, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healed In Spite Of It All

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

There are plenty of charlatans who have used the message of God’s healing for selfish gain. There are plenty of hypocrites who have preached the message of healing. Because of this, there are many who refuse to believe in healing. In our text, there was a

HEALED IN SPITE OF IT ALL TEXT: Mark 5:22-34 I. HEALED IN SPITE OF THE PRESS A. JUDAS WAS IN THAT CROWD 1. There are times when people allow a Judas to keep them from receiving God’s best. 2. They get their eyes focused on some hypocrite rather than focusing on Jesus. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-34

When No One Believes In You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 26, 2006

A new look at David and Goliath, The focus of this message is to look at how David responded when no one would believe in him. Yet David refused to be defeated he knew there was one who He could believe in.

We begin a new sermon series today titled; “When you are in a tight spot!” We are going to look at several Old Testament Heroes and discover some principles and lessons to help us when we are in a tight spot. Today’s hero is David and the account in his life is his conflict with Goliath. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognize Thy Visitation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 8, 2009

The same judgments that befell Jerusalem will befall those who refuse to recognize the time of Christ’s visitation. In our sermon today will see the parallels between the judgment of Jerusalem and that of the lives of those who recognize not Thy visita

“RECOGNIZE THY VISITATION” “Recognizing the Presence of Christ” Luke 19:41-44 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: When I was about 13years old I got into deer hunting. I was trained by a very fine hunter who took time to teach me to shoot, scout and prepare my game. He showed me how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:42-44

Denomination: Orthodox

Urgent Warning Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

Throughout history, God continually gave His chosen people urgent warnings. As Jesus looks out over the city of Jerusalem, He laments the fact that they failed to heed those warnings by refusing to recognize Him as their Messiah.

1. The urgent warning of God’s permanent Word (37a) 2. The urgent warning of God’s passionate grace (37b) 3. The urgent warning of God’s present consequence (38) 4. The urgent warning of God’s pending judgment (39) MATTHEW 23:37-39 Thomas Huxley was known as Darwin’s Bulldog. He was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Genesis 15:6-21 - Chasing Away The Vultures Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 2, 2010

Some vultures swooped down to eat the carcasses, but Abram chased them away" Notice there is ALWAYS SOMETHING OR SOMEONE WHO WILL TRY TO STOP YOU ENTERING INTO A COVENANT relationship with God, and you will have to refuse to let them.

Part 2 - Genesis 15:6-21 - CHASING AWAY THE VULTURES Moving to Sydney from the Whitsunday's in Australia is like moving to a new country - it has a culture of it's own which is vastly different. Moving into a new ministry also has it's challenges and so I can identify with Abram as God brought him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“almost But Lost” Oringinal Written By Jerry Shirley Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

If you are saved and choose to ignore your family/friends, you will still go to heaven but if they die in their sins they will spend eternity in hell remembering that you refused every opportunity you had to tell them how to be saved.

“Almost but lost” Acts 26:28-29 Lori was 14 years old when she was baptized at Blue Springs Community Church, a one-room country church only a few miles from her house. A few months later, Lori dropped out of the church. The pastor and his wife visited her several times, but failed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Laughing Vs Faith Laughing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015

How many are wearing siesta mask and refuse to see the opportunities before us. I use a sieta mask and a magnet to illustrate some truths. Aaron denied the truth beofre him. Sarah laughs in doubt and faith.

DOUBT LAUGHING VS LAUGH OF FAITH? DENYING DOUBT AND SELF CHOICES --- VS RUNNING OVER? DREAMING OF AN OVERFLOW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. Part #1 was: SHALL WE LIVE A LIFE BLINDFOLDED? WILL WE ALLOW THE NEGATIVE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Providence's Restraint Of Evil Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2011

Let us look at the end result of those that refuse to hear God's instruction, and do not heed His rebuke concerning the holy state of matrimony. God has foreordained that sin should be its own worst enemy.

PROVERBS 5: 21-23 PROVIDENCE'S RESTRAINT OF EVIL In chapter 5 we have viewed the deadly enticements of sin (5:1-14) and then the happiness provided by keeping the marriage bonds tight and uncorrupted (5:15-20; Heb. 13:4). This should motivate us to avoid adultery and esteem our marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:36-43 - Hell, God’s Waste Management Centre - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 1, 2011

It is a sickly, acrid, repulsive stench that makes you curl your face into an involuntary grimace and hold your nose. In the Valley of Hinnom, outside Jerusalem, refuse is burned continually day and night. Jesus uses it as a picture of Hell.

Matthew 13:36-43 - HELL, GOD’S WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - Part 11 I watch as hell is washed inland with the momentum of an earthquake behind it, a wave of burning cars, buildings and debri. And in its wake the devastation of thousands lost. Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear explosion. In the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:53-58 - How To Miss The Point Entirely About Jesus - Part 21 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 18, 2011

The Kingdom of God, the authority of Jesus, the answers for life are abandoned because of unbelief. UNBELIEF pushes Jesus away and refuses God's wisdom and power. Unbelief builds a levy bank that redirects the flood of God's blessings elsewhere and then c

Matthew 13:53-58 - HOW TO MISS THE POINT ENTIRELY ABOUT JESUS - Part 21 "Put it on the shelf for a while. You can always revisit it later with fresh eyes." At least that's what I tell myself when I get stuck with a writing project. Unfortunately it takes a while for me to revisit it. Well, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Cross

Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 11, 2014

The great apostle Paul refused to glory in anything other than the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The cross itself was not glorious, but the work of the cross accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ is where Paul gave glory.

GLORIOUS CROSS OF CHRIST Galatians 6:14 A. What is the most glorious thing in all the world to you? 1. One would say, “It would be glorious to have plenty of money.” Another, “It would be glorious too have political power.” Someone else, “It would be glorious to have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist