Sermons about Sharp Disagreement

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missed Inheritance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 27, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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To choose to not be led by the Spirit of God is to miss inheriting the Kingdom of God!

MISSED INHERITANCE GALATIANS 5: 16-26 MAY 19, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Star Wars mania! Do you remember the story line? Do you remember “The Force?” Do you remember the struggle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker? What was the problem and what did Darth Vader offer his son? The Dark side of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

#4basketcase Holders Becoming Basketcases Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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When basketcase holders become basketcases.

#4 BASKETCASES HOLDERS, Becoming Basketcases. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dear friends: Part#4 Basketcases holders. TEXT: Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33, Colossians 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Earn This"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 19, 2002

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Saving Private Ryan tell us to "Earn This," jsut as Paul encourages us to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day. A day set aside by our nation to honor those men and women who have died serving our country. Our Baptist heritage and principles hold firmly to the separation of church and state. Neither entity shall encroach nor assert undo influence upon the other. I agree, but I also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Before We Get To Heaven

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

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Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: *other

Peace - The Illusive Fruit? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

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What kind of peace is God’s peace?

Over 20 years ago a retired couple, concerned about the threat of nuclear war, decided to carefully research the safest place on earth to which they could move and live. They studied and traveled, traveled and studied. Finally they found THE PLACE. And on Christmas they sent their pastor a card ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Salvation Through Conflict

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

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The salvation that Jesus Christ has made possible for us came through conflict resolution.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "conflict?" Anger? Fear? Anxiety? A person’s name or face? A memory of a past event or a word spoken that you want to forget but can’t? Some of us fear conflict, like the grass in the African proverb, “when bull elephants fight, the grass always loses.” ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are The Church! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003

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This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

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A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Easter

6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Friends" 9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Communication Concepts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 57 ratings

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Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches- Communication Guidelines For Evangelism

Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches Communication Guidelines For Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will list five principles of communication for evangelism and church planting purposes. 2. The students will explain what types of questions are useful in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Commands For Every Christian

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003

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Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Humble Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

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In the words of Paul, we have two practical advice how we can serve in humility: (1) "Consider others better than yourselves" - DON’T OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF, and (2) "Look to the interests of others" - CARE FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS.

Introduction: Recapping last week’s sermon "We Are Saved to Serve", from the example of Jesus: (1) Choose Service over Self-Interest (2) Always Think Like A Servant Today, I want to talk about HUMILITY and how I achieved it! · Just joking - if I boast about how I achieved it, it wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Please God? Part 7

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

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We please God as we live in peace and harmony with each other.

This morning I again begin with a question that I would like three volunteers to answer, “What has been the most peaceful and relaxing vacation or day away from home that you have ever had and why?” I wasn’t sure what we were going to hear this morning but I was fairly sure that “peace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World - (Part 4 Of 5)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004

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To have increased fellowship with God we need to overcome the world in our lives. So how do all of us overcome the world? I give 3 points that will help the Christian in this process.

Title: Increased Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World Text: I John 2:15-17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthy To Take Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

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When Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper he gave us some directives. Paul says we are to take in a worthy manner. How are we to take?

Worthy to take 1 Cor. 11:17-34 1CO 11:17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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