Sermons on Resolving Conflict:

Peacemaking: An Inside Job

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009

The fourth sermon of the initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in ’09: A peacemaker and a missionary’

Slide 1) Almost three decades ago, Christine Tolbert Norman watched as her father, the president of Liberia, and 16 members of his cabinet, get tied up and machine-gunned to death by a group of drunken solders. Then, along with her mother and rest of her family, they were placed under house arrest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Build A Strong Christian Home Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

A strong Christian home is built on Christ as the foundation, maintained by prayer, love, godly parenting, and obedience to God’s Word.

HOW TO BUILD A STRONG CHRISTIAN HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-25 Key Verse: “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.” (Matthew 7:24) Supporting Texts: Psalm 127:1, Joshua 24:15, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Conflict Within God’s Family Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Those who follow Christ can hold strong convictions without sacrificing good relationships.

Handling Conflict within God’s Family Acts 15:22-35 follows up on the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and other Jewish church leaders extended grace to the Gentiles who had believed on Jesus. They told them they did not have to keep the Jewish law of Moses in order to be saved. Since we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Art Of Making Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2016

This sermon in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount deals with the seventh beatitude and how we are to be peacemakers and how we go about making peace.

The Sermon on the Mount “The Art of Making Peace” Matthew 5:9 A three-year-old boy named Matthew had his friend Luke over for playtime. Matthew, however, was having a tough time. He was arguing about the toys Luke was playing with and became very grumpy. When his mother put him down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Peacemaking, Ii Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Let's talk about the practical steps to take to make peace with others.

1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Peacemaking, II 5/25/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we observed the failure of the Corinth Church to handle conflict between its members. There were three lessons we noted that we essential to get into the right mindset for making peace. The first was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

Protecting The Unity Of The Church

Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021

The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 14, 2017

God's grace as the avenue of salvation is sometimes seen as being in conflict with obedience of the believer as a requirement, without which salvation cannot be obtained. Which is it, or is it a combination? Can this dichotomy be satisfactorily resolved?

Note: I developed a set of slides in PowerPoint 10 to use with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having them, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject “PowerPoint slides - Grace” and I will Email the pptx file to you directly, along with the sermon notes in MS Word with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:14-17, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-10, John 4:10-15, Hebrews 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving Correction

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001

Why is the church in America so immature? I believe it is because the church does not want accountability. No one wants to be corrected. We must learn how to receive a corrective word.

Receiving A Corrective Word Matt 18:3-4  Free to offenses, free to serve, free to grow  Why is the church in America so immature?  Because the church does not want accountability.  No one wants to be corrected.  The church must learn how to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dove Among Hawks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Improve Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to effectively co

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the scriptures

KEYS TO COMMUNICATING CHANGE AS SHOWN BY CHRIST A. Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational