Sermons on Sharp Disagreement:

Overcoming The Bitter Root

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Bitterness arises from failing to forgive someone who has wronged you. It comes from clinging to bad memories or hurtful experiences from the past and not letting them go. Many times bitterness will give rise to vengeance.

Our sermon this morning is entitled, “Overcoming the Bitter Root.” Bitterness can be defined as harboring resentment and unforgiveness in our heart toward another person. Bitterness is also defined as, “extreme enmity,” “a grudge,” or “hatred.”(1) The meaning of the word bitter itself is, “sharp ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Nice Preaching Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010

God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Anothers #3: Likeminded With One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 25, 2019

How can a church avoid dissension and strife. This "one another" commands tells us to be like-minded, and this sermon discusses to important principles for a church's people to follow to remain united.

Likeminded with One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh May 22, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Climate For Joy

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2008

Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like ways.

Title: Creating a Climate for Joy Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Big Idea: Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like way. Introduction I would like for us to take a moment to watch a clip by the Audio Adrenaline people who went on a road trip across America to find out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We-Harmony: We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009

This is the third of a four-part series of sermons on godly marriage. This message focuses particularly on conflict resolution.

A dietician was once addressing a large audience at a convention. The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. "Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. Vegetables can be disastrous, and none of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 1, 2009

Relationships are one of the most important aspects of the kingdom of God. We need to learn keys from God’s Word to have healthy relationships with one another.

SUPERNATURAL #14: KEYS TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS INTRO: Last week, we took a look at Paul’s first missionary journey from Antioch. • This was the first time I preached ‘from the maps’ – it was fun! • We looked at the journey Paul took with Barnabas and John Mark. But when they came to Perga in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: *other

Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

(1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be Likeminded One With Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 22, 2013

Churches split and experience strife for some of the most ridiculous reasons. Sermon 3 in the One Anothers Series teaches three important ways for a church to experience sustained oneness of spirit.

Be Likeminded One with Another Message 3 in “One Anothers” series Chuck Sligh September 22, 2013 TEXT: Philippians 2:2 – “Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” INTRODUCTION We are in a series on the “One Another” commands and teachings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 29: A Plea For Them To Be Of One Mind Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2019

Paul has some encouragement and advice for two prominent women in the church at Philippi, “Euodias, and Syntyche” (“Fragrance” and “Felicity). His advice is that they “be of the same mind in the Lord,” thus making a pointed personal application of his previous application to the church.

Date: 5/18/19 Lesson #29 Title: A Plea For Them To Be Of One Mind (Phil. 4:2-3) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:2-3, NIV) (2) I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hoarders

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011

Hoarders are people that are in a constant battle by an obsessive need to acquire (and failure to use or discard) a significant amount of possessions, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. This is much like when people come to Jesus.

Who has seen the A& E series, “Hoarders”? I love the show! Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of different people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. VIDEO: “Hoarders” I find myself hooked to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Other

Challenges To Face In 2011

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Five areas that believers will be challenged by in 2011

As we begin another new year, what are you looking forward to? Every sports team, at the beginning of a new season, looks optimistically to the possibility of winning the championship. The media talks to the general manager, who has been trading players for players, buying some, selling some, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice To Rejoice

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

"Make the Choice to Rejoice" is not a platitude, but an accurate summary of Paul's commands in Philippians 4.

THE CHOICE TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23 #choicerejoice INTRODUCTION… https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-best-most-annoying-platitudes-that-you-have-read-or-heard-or-even-made-up-yourself A “platitude” is a comment or statement that a person makes that is often flat or dull ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

4 keys for dealing with conflict

This morning we looked in Acts 15 at the conflict that Paul & Barnabas faced. Tonight we want to look at four keys for handling conflict. Let’s review what we saw this morning. • Conflict is neutral - neither bad nor good - but an opportunity for us • We can agree with the issue/goal but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Thirteen Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal

Thirteen Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts (I Cor. 2:1-16) Illustration: Many years ago a speech research unit at Kenyon College conducted a test in cooperation with the US Navy. The purpose was to discover how the tone quality of the voice affected sailors when they were given orders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational