Sermons on Sharp Disagreement:

"Philippians: The Backstory" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 14, 2015

The Apostle Paul from house in Rome writes a beautiful letter of joy to the Saints at Philippi who are his joy and crown from a heart of joy which comes from knowing and loving God whole-heartedly!

Cornerstone Church July 12, 2015 “Philippians: The Backstory” Philippians 1:1-11 Do you remember the days when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Destroys Relationships

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 14, 2013

This sermon demonstrates how poor communication on both parts, can destroy relationships. We must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

What Builds Relationships and What Destroys Them 40 Days of Community Part 3 October Joshua 22:1-15 James 1:18-25 Joshua|James 22|1:7|19-22|1:18|21 October 6th 2013 We are in week three of our series of 40 Days Of Building Community. In our first message we saw that we need each other just to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:7-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Assessment Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2013

The Assessment of Discipleship - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Family – Maturity (vs 1-4) (2). The Field – Quantity (vs 5-9a) (3). The Temple – Quality (vs 9b-23) SERMON BODY Ill: • A Hallmark Father's Day card contained these words: • "Dad, thanks to your lectures I never change horses in the middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Path To Harmony Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2012

If we want to live in harmony, we must put on love, put up peace, put in truth, and put forth Christ

Just this last week, I came across a few lessons that humor columnist Dave Barry says took him 50 years to learn. 1) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2) If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rebuilding Faith - Recognizing Our Brokenness - #1 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

This series focuses on three key steps in the book of Nehemiah that will help us to "Rebuild Faith". It moves from recognizing our failures to defending our resolution - all using the letters R.E.B.U.I.L.D. Each message is set up as a leader guide for a

OPENING CONVERSATION As we begin this new series together entitled, “Rebuilding Faith”, I want to invite you to share with the group something that you’ve had to REBUILD in your lifetime. Maybe it was a room in your house, a school project gone wrong, or even a relationship. What comes to mind when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Or Humiliation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION - Esther 6:1-13 (ESTHER 6:1-4) -Hook: Ever have a week you aren’t too proud of? -A week where you weren’t patient enough with your kids? -Or you weren’t kind enough to your wife? -Ever had a week where you just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Keys To Resolving Your Conflict

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

Pastor Richard uses the Apostle James’ description of godly wisdom as a foundation for ways to resolve relational issues. As a professional mediator, Dr. Tow shares insights gained by conducting hundreds of mediations in families, churches and businesses

Seven Keys to Resolving Your Conflict 
 (09-20-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) As a church, we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17

Denomination: Charismatic

"You Wouldn't Believe Me..if I Told You!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 23, 2014

I believed, so therefore I Spoke! Start speaking it out Church, you have nothing to lose, only everything to gain!! AMEN? Well???..... "Somebody ought to stand up and shout Hallelujah Thank You Jesus"....before the rocks cry out and do it for you!!!

"You Wouldn't Believe Me..If I Told You!" Have you ever came across something, or someone told you about something and it was just to good to be true. I think we can all attest to the fact that we have heard some tall tails in our day. The bible is full of Great examples of stories, that could ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principles Of Observation And Genre Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about the principles of observation and genre.

The Principles Of Observation And Genre OKAY - I want us to start off our time of study by reading some powerful 3000 year old God-breathed words that express the great passion that the writer of Psalm 119 has for God’s word. We will take turn reading the verses that come up on the screen and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burden And Blessing Of Forgiving Others

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

The gospel has made us all brothers and sisters, one in Christ Jesus. It has torn down whatever dividing walls used to stand between us, and it’s given us a reason to love and to forgive.

There are two sisters who aren’t speaking to one another because of things that happened, years ago: What does the gospel say to them? There’s a brother in the church who’s made a serious mistake: What does the gospel say to him, and those around him? There’s a whole congregation that needs ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:12-14, Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'gifts Of Grace'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 1, 2024

'Gifts of grace' - Romans chapter 12 verses 3-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TIME to EVALUIATE: • know yourself (vs 3) • accept yourself (vs 3) TIME to FUNCTION: • the theory (vs 4-5) • the practice (vs 6-8) TIME to DISCOVER: • be informed • be open • be available • be sensitive. Time to EXPLAIN: • the gift of prophecy (vs 6) • the gift of serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

Pure Milk

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Hopefully by the time we are done, I will have successfully tied these passages together to help us understand the need for spiritual growth.

Judaism key belief in one God, who revealed Himself to Abraham, Moses and the Hebrew prophets. To me, knowing who the audience is to the author, is extremely important to understanding the Book of Hebrews, and for our message today, as well. Since his audience were Jewish converts, his message ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Second Journey Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 12, 2023

After preaching to Jews and Gentiles on his first trip, Paul takes off again, hoping to encourage the new believers. His plans, though, change when God has other ideas about where he should go. Acts shares with us what God had in mind for Paul on his second journey.

Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Second Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. Last week, we journeyed with Paul and Barnabas as they traveled throughout the province Asia, teaching about Jesus. We saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Help For Happier Families - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 4, 2023

We must: 1. Help children discover God's best for their lives (vs. 40, 52). 2. Make every effort to worship together (vs. 41-42). 3. Watch out for false assumptions (vs. 43). 4. Work together to solve our problems (vs. 43-46). 5. Wake up to the wonder of Jesus Christ (vs. 46-50).

God's Help for Happier Families - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *The Bible is the Word of God, and the best thing it can ever do for us is save our souls. That's what God's Word will do, if we hear the good news about the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Legal Counsel For Christians Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 4, 2023

Jesus provides counsel on domestic disputes, sex crimes, adultery and divorce; and He even says something that can be applied to swearing on the Bible in a court of law. Jesus, being part of the court of heaven, knows about legal matters!

I have entitled our message for this morning, “Legal Counsel for Christians.” You may not realize it, but the Bible is full of courtroom imagery. The most noteworthy example is the great white throne of judgement seen in the book of Revelation (20:11-15). Did you know that Jesus will be there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-37

Denomination: Baptist