Sermons about Rivalries - SermonCentral.com

Fading Glory

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 6,020 views

If your are going to withstand the pressure to conform to the world it is necessary to understand: 1. Who you are 2. Life 3. What is important

In 1964, Gene Smith published his book entitled When the Cheering Stopped: The Last Years of Woodrow Wilson. It is the story of President Wilson and the events which led up to and followed WWI. Wilson was an international hero at the end of the war, and both in the United States and abroad there ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 15,444 views

God is tired of our excuses when it comes to our service and all other areas of life.

“No More Excuses” Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,576 views

The loving father in the parable of the Lost Son gives us some great lessons in love.

Family Valued Lessons in Love June 19, 2005 “Bad dad.” That’s what my six-year-old son Ben calls me when I say or do something to discipline him. I know, those of you who have older kids are thinking, “It’s only begun.” Being a parent isn’t easy, and to be truthful, everybody’s dad is flawed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unknown God

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004

based on 61 ratings

| 42,611 views

When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

A Transformed Life Preserves The Unity Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 31, 2004

based on 200 ratings

| 32,873 views

Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians the importance of preserving the unity of the church.

A TRANSFORMED LIFE: PRESERVES THE UNITY Ephesians 4:1-6 In the late 1800¡¦s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, KY. These two deacons didn¡¦t get along and they always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Playing Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 11,820 views

Leaders must lead with truth instead of deception, with grace instead of power, and with unswerving commitment to the the least and the lost.

Several things prompt this message. First and foremost, I bring this message because I know that it is crucial to teach and re-teach our church’s vision. Everyone needs to understand what we are trying to do as a church. Just saying it once or twice does not get the story told. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Families And Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 10,854 views

In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 28, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 5,200 views

Make no mistake - we are soldiers for Christ. As soldiers, we have a duty to do what He has told us to do: Love & pray for our enemies - including those of the Islamic faith.

It is fitting that we start this sermon by coming to an understanding of just who we are. Put in its simplest terms, we are soldiers of Jesus Christ. No Christian should ever doubt that. And, as soldiers, we must have certain knowledge and perform certain duties. 2 TIMOTHY 2:3 states, ‘Endure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Understanding Godly Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,266 views

God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 9,721 views

The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Methodist

Has Christmas Changed You.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 12,204 views

This sermon deals with the need for us to be changed if Christmas is to have a real meaning for our lives.

CHRISTMAS, HAS IT CHANGED YOU 12/20/92 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 .ls2 Christmas, has it changed you? When asked how had Christmas changed his life, one man responded, well I had a lot more money before Christmas than I have after it. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guideline #6: Maintain A Spirit Of Harmony Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

based on 65 ratings

| 10,166 views

Discord will destroy a church. Harmony will make it effective in being the Body of Christ.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GRWOING A GREAT CHURHC” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #6: “MAINTAIN A SPIRIT OF HARMONY” (Sermon based on material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A preacher went to his high school reunion. One of his friends asked, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Spirit Uses The Word To Teach, Reprove, Correct And Train

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 7,349 views

How the Spirit uses the word to teach, reprove, correct and train in righteousness

Acts 8:4-8 Theme - The Spirit shows His power through the reproof, correction, teaching, and training with the scriptures. Why does the preaching of the scriptures continue to produce changes in people’s hearts? There are many issues in the Bible people say they do not understand. But, there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

based on 67 ratings

| 13,992 views

There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 8,270 views

This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Rivalries:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2005

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 31, 2004

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 28, 2005

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008