Sermons on Resolving Conflicts:

Mary And Joseph Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Not everyone experiences a Hallmark Christmas. Some people have problems, and in the moments to come, we'll discover one of the original characters of Christmas has a big problem.

Merry Christmas to your family and you! Christmas is just three days away – are you ready? Is everything wrapped and under the tree? When I stop to think about it, it is still funny eleven years later… …but Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7.7-pound baby Jesus on Christmas Day in Peru eleven years ago. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Resoutions

Contributed by Jeremy Meier on Jan 3, 2023

The average American's New Year's resolution(s) last only 32 days. This morning, we're going to talk about a resolution I think we can all get behind and take to heart—living for God.

Dear gracious and heavenly Father, thank you for today—a new year! Thank you for all you did in and through us in 2022. We are thankful and proud of our accomplishments, both individually and as a church, but…help us look forward toward the future. Give us the wisdom now to use the guidance You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:16-19, Luke 9:62, Romans 15:4, Proverbs 1:5, Acts 20:24, Romans 14:8, Matthew 10:39, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Current Events In Prophecy - Lebanon And Gaza Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Third in a prophecy series. Written in summer 2006 after Hezbollah and Hamas terrorists targeted Israel.

When I started this prophecy series, I had sketched out what I thought would be a series of four or five teachings starting with the rapture of the church and culminating with the millennial reign of Christ on earth. This week was to be week three and I was going to speak to you about the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Peace And Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

The race or the chase that we are to run as believers is the pursuit of peace with all men and the pursuit of Christlikeness.

The Pursuit of Peace and Holiness Hebrews 12:14 In the opening verses of Hebrews 12 we are told that as Christians we are to run the “race”. But what is that race that is set before us? Verse fourteen provides the answer – it is “the Pursuit of Peace and Holiness”. We are given a command to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doesn't Science Contradict Faith? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Final sermon in a five part series that answers hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Because we live in a culture that is rapidly becoming more secular, we have often been subjected to a myth that I am going to deal with this morning. That myth has been advocated by those considered to be among the most brilliant minds in the world today. And here is just a sample of some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Is By Faith In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2007

We are called to pass on the baton of our faith as we received it. This sermon reminds us that salvation is by faith in Jesus and nothing else.

Sports days are upon us once again at our local schools and I had a sense of “been here before” when I was watching my son Matthew practising his sprinting and his baton changing in the relay races at the Junior School this week. Some of the baton changes were smooth and effective, others were slow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Peacemakers And The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

What did Christ mean when he said "blessed are the peacemakers" & "blessed are you when you are persecuted"

7/13/03 EPIC-Peacemakers & persecuted Read-Blessed are the Peacemakers- Ill. Nobel story-The Nobel Peace Prize is the supreme award given to those who have made an exceptional contribution to the betterment of the world. Other Nobel Prizes are given to those who have made outstanding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

Peace is the purpose of God for mankind, the promise of Jesus, the possesson of God’s people, and the pursuit of mankind.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 INTRO.: Peacemakers, it seems, are blessed even above the pure in heart. They will not just see God, they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers enjoy an intimate relationship with God as sons. Maybe the greatness of the reward reflects the difficulty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In Abundance (Fourth Sunday Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life?

Reflection I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life? We can understand the fullness of life in two senses in today’s readings (John 10:1-10). A. As a shepherd, and B. As a sheep. A. As a Shepherd: I receive the fullness ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:36-41, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

God’s strength is available in our times of temptation.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 8) HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. ·"God did tempt Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) ·"God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Clean Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The trouble with the advice, "Follow your conscience" is that most people follow it like someone following a wheelbarrow--they direct it wherever they want it to go, and then follow behind.

Conscience - A moral sense of right and wrong that affects one’s behavior. Illustration:Conscience tells us that we ought to do right, but it does not tell us what right is--that we are taught by God’s word. H.C. Trumbull. Illustration: Throughout his administration, Abraham Lincoln was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

Dealing with temptation in daily life.

HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. · "God did tempt [test] Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) · "God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Siege Ramps

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

When David allows a vacuum to grow in the nation’s leadership, Joab is forced to build a siege ramp to deal with the problem

Joab is not a good guy. We find him in the midst of a great deal of political intrigue in the midst of David’s Court. He literally MURDERS the man that David had replaced him in office with. David is not longer running from the confrontation such as that of Absalom, but is beginning to deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Outrun The Long Arm Of The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 29, 2003

I kinda use the Kenny Roger’s song "You Can’t Outrun the Long Arm of the Law" and compare it to Psalm 7...thus the title, "You can’t outrun the Long Arm of the Lord!!

Sunday Evening, June 1, 2003 Title: Psalm 7: You Can’t Outrun the Long Arm of the Lord Text: Psalm 7:1-17 Introduction 1. Kenny Rogers sang a song called, "You can’t outrun the long arm of the law". In the song, he talked about how Billy, the son of a miner, got his girlfriend, Mary Ann, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene