Sermons on Resolving Conflicts:

Stop Your Murmuring!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 15, 2005

Murmuring is destructive to the individual and also to everyone around them. the best way to deal with it is to simply stop doing it.

Stop your murmuring!! *Numbers 14:1-10 Then all the people began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2 Their voices rose in a great chorus of complaint against Moses and Aaron. “We wish we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they wailed. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008

Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Congregational

Don't Have A Cow Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Relationships are central to our lives. Who we connect with determines our destiny, our peace, and whether we live a full life.

Bovine Basics Part 1 “Don’t have a Cow” Text: I Kings 11:28-31; 37-40, 12:20; 26-33 A. Introduction Interesting story. Jeroboam is described as mighty young man of valor. He had favor with the king, Solomon. And beyond that he has even received a powerful word from God about his destiny. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just A Simple Man

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 4, 2008

This sermon shows how God helps the simple or common man in his needs.

JUST A SIMPLE MAN Psalm 116 W. Max Alderman Bible Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: Spurgeon said this about the simple man: The Lord preserveth the simple. How delightful it is to be able to reflect on the character of God as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

There is a right way and a wrong way to handle anger!

1. Illus. of my first church • Tensions in the church over last pastor. • Found out later that some were so angry that they were bringing firearms into the worship service! 2. The church is a divine/human institution. It is divine because Jesus is the head. It is human because we are the body! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Curse Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

If you want God to do the extraordinary, then you have to , you must start believing Him for bigger things. Stop limiting God. some times when God tells you no, it’s for a very good reason—perhaps it’s to move you up. God doesn’t do little things—Ephes. 3

Sunday January 16th, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part IV Sermon: Breaking The Curse Scripture: Num 23:19 / Mt 22:32 /II Tim 2:9 / Heb 11:16 Many people miss the pivotal opportunities in their lives every day because they’ve grown accustomed to the status quo. They expect nothing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010

Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Peace For An Imperfect World

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 9, 2009

Don’t look for peace in things, it is part of the fruit of the Spirit. First find Him, the author of peace and then let this fruit grow in your life.

Perfect Peace Text---Eph. 2:11-22 Isa. 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

We often think that God’s blessing should just pop up. Some do! More often than not though God asks us to look for them. God has strategically placed His blessings where we could find them if we are listening to Him. God wants us to remember that He loves

Valley Experience Series # 3 Opening Illustration: Once Isaac and his servants remembered the wells, they had to look for them. The wells just didn’t pop up. Effort was made to remember exactly where they were, and to find them. There is a story of a family unpacking at their new home. After ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2010

A time not to judge

Judge Not! Romans 14:1-23 We are called to be work together, pull together, to serve together but we are all different, we all come from different backgrounds, we are at different stages of our life, we are at different stages of our Christian walk. No of that cancels out our need to dwell in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"The Cosmic War On Earth”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 21, 2021

An opening illustration from George Patton. The point of Mark’s opening words in Chapter 1? 1) The time of the Messiah has come. God’s Son has arrived onto the earth He created in order to destroy the devil. 2) If we believe in Jesus we can expect to be tempted as well.

In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12 Epiphany III Redeemer “The Cosmic War on Earth” When General George Patton counter-attacked Field Marshal Rommel in World War II, Patton ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Division Over Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Choose Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2017

Abraham and Lot discover how to let God help us to make the right decisions and choices in our lives.

Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed watching the TV show “Let’s Make a Deal” over the years? 1. It has been on and off the air since its beginning in 1963. 2. The longest running and best known host was Monty Hall, but Wayne Brady has been hosting the show since 2009. 3. We can picture ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calm Amidst Chaos

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 31, 2021

In Jesus, we can have calm no matter how chaotic our situation may be.

Calm Amidst Chaos August 22, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In Jesus, we can have calm no matter how chaotic our situation may be. Focus Passage: Psalm 46 Supplemental Passage: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Friction? Lift Up Your Head!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 20, 2022

FRICTION? Life has many friction points. We must learn CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT. Life is about choices.

FRICTION? LIFT UP YOUR HEAD… By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28 (MSG) When all this starts to happen, up on your feet. Stand tall with your heads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28, Isaiah 61:3, 1 Timothy 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God