Sermons on Resolving Conflicts:

Surviving Conflict In Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Healthy familial relationships are more likely to happen when people are in a healthy relationship with Jesus.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 2 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict in Your Tribe Col. 3:1-10, 12-13, 18-21, 25 Sept. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Survivor is all about building ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict In Galilee: The Controversial Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

Explains why Jesus' initial ministry in Galilee as riddled with conflict & controversy. Explains the "Messianic Ministry"-&-Mission then (and NOW!).

“Conflict in Galilee: A Controversial Christ” Mark 2:1-3:6 OPENING VIDEO: “Jesus Intro” The church of today has tried everything imaginable to try to portray Jesus in a positive light; to present her Lord as a gentle and nice-kind-of-guy, who is accessible and accepting of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Humility, The Cure For Interpersonal Conflict Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013

How to diffuse interpersonal conflicts through humility

Humility is the cure for interpersonal conflict. The story is told of a Christian couple who were married for a number of years but they got into terrible fights. After one particularly intense argument, the husband stormed out of the house. The wife got on her knees and prayed, “O Lord, you know ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face: Inner Conflicts Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 26, 2010

Part 5 in the series Faith that works. Dealing with the inner conflicts we feel in our lives and how to handle them properly.

Face to Face with yourself: inner conflict James chapter 4:1-6 Introduction: We are still in the series Faith that works. I believe this is the 5th sermon. This morning dealing with inner conflict. Some say “I hope so and so is listening”. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

" In Pursuit Of Honor" Dealing With Conflict

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

a sermon on dealing with conflict and acting like believers

“In Pursuit of Honor” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Trails to Christ Cowboy Church, Jacksonville, Texas April 15, 2018, Pastor Shuffle I am sure that I am not alone when I say that I am a fan of the Old West I love Western fiction books - Louie Lamour, Elmer Kelton, Jack Shaffer I love western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Handled Conflict?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 14, 2023

Paul tells us how to deal with conflict.

How Paul handled Conflict? Philippians 4:1-9 1. The Church at Philippi • The apostle Paul, is writing to the church at Philippi. It’s a church Paul Loves • He tells his readers that he appreciates their congregation for its faithfulness to the gospel. He urges them “stand firm in the Lord” • The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Unique Approach To Our Conflict

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2023

Sometimes God fights for us, and sometimes with us.

A Unique Approach to Our Conflict After being wounded and captured during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the Union captors sent Captain Benjamin Farinholt to the Federal prisoner-of-war camp on Johnson’s Island in Ohio. There he and his fellow prisoner John Latane devised a daring escape plan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2020

In Romans 14, Paul begins to address the specific things that are causing conflict in the church in Rome. Paul's main points include accept each other and let God be the judge.

A. In 1904, this large statue of Christ, that you see on the screen, was erected high in the Andes, on the border between Argentina and Chile – called “Christ the Redeemer of the Andes.” 1. The statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries. 2. As long as the statue stands, there is to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 2, 2020

In the second half of Romans 14, Paul challenges the Christians at Rome to not put any stumbling blocks in front of other believers, but to do only what leads to building others up.

A. The story is told of a rabbi was at odds with his congregation. 1. The president of the synagogue said, “Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” 2. So the rabbi, the president and the ten elders met together to discuss the issue, but the rabbi soon discovered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2020

In Romans 15:1-13, Paul encourages all of us to follow the example of our Lord in putting the good of others before our own interest, and he encourages us to seek a unity that will enable us to effectively praise God with one heart and one voice.

A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with two boys twice his size. 1. The little boy drew a line in the sand and dared the two boys to cross it. 2. The two bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed over the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy’s face lit up with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Curing Church Conflict-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

2 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Church Conflict-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

1 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT-I—James 4:1-17 Attention: A Cure & its Challenge... A new miracle doctor had just arrived in town. He could cure anything & anybody, & everyone was amazed with what he could do. Everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic, who didn't believe a thing. Grumpy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Church Conflicts Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

ILLUSTRATION: I’m sure most of you have heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, two famous (or infamous) FEUDING FAMILIES from the hills of Pikesville, Kentucky. (Actual photo of the Hatfields taken in 1897.) Now, what you might not know is this famous FAMILY FEUD lasted for a DECADE—and it started ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Conflict Between Faith And Science Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 25, 2017

Reality is greater than the physical universe.

Thursday of fourth week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel We look today at the person and message of Moses. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that Moses wrote about Him. Where? Torah says that Moses told his people that the Lord would in later days raise up a prophet like himself. They would know that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:46-47

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Conflict & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2022

Conflict is defined as a serious disagreement or argument with another, typically a protracted one.

Lao Tzu, also known as Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher once remarked: “In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.” James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, Ephesians 4:26, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17