Sermons on Slow Resolution:

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

New Years According To Proverbs Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

The first of the new years resolution series.

WHATS GONE IS GONE Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. More time praying to God. More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

I Give Myself Totally Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2012

Resolutions that will radically change your life.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 1 I Give Myself Totally 2 Corinthians 8:5 Scripture Reading I. No Reserve Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Give My Time Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 15, 2012

Resolutions that will change the way that you live.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 3 I Will Give My Time Ephesians 5:14-16 Scripture Reading A LIFE OF RESOLUTIONS Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century revivalist, sat down at age 17 and penned 21 resolutions by which he would live his life. Throughout his lifetime he would add to this list ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Physical Versus Spiritual Concerns Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 2, 2017

Make a resolution to focus on the spiritual first!

It’s a new year and for many it’s another time to make resolutions; does anyone even know the main definition of what a resolution is?? A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something! What are typical new year’s resolutions?? Most resolutions are for physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In One Year And Out The Other

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A sermon for New Years Resolutions. Based on an already published sermon, it looks at the 10 new years resolutions that will ensure spiritual maturity.

WHATS GONE IS GONE Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. More time praying to God. More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 5, 2015

Anger is one of the hardest emotions for Christians .to deal with. We often do not acknowledge we have it .because we feel we are not supposed to have it In the first place. There has to be a better way and beloved there is! Updated August 2018.

Everyone has their Pet Peeve... One of mine is ……telemarketers. Is there any group more persistent than telemarketers? Like the determined character in a horror movie, once a telemarketing company has you in its sights, it won’t stop chasing you until you agree to buy some product you have no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Christ-Centered Life Sermon V: Slowing Down And Simply Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

In our everyday lives, when it seems like everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere fast, mature Christians have learned the joy of slowing down to enjoy life by simply living to please God.

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD, THAT I MAY SIMPLY LIVE TO PLEASE YOU When our grand-daughter was four, we took her to the airport to see the planes and to ride the very fast underground Plane Train. Sitting at the very front of the lead car of the train, looking through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

The Melting Snail Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 17, 2025

You don’t often find snails in Scripture. Yet David, in one of his fiercest psalms, chooses the snail as a picture of the wicked — “melting away as they go.”

“THE MELTING SNAIL” SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Psalm 58:8 (KJV) “As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away…” PROLOGUE: THE SLOWEST CREATURE IN SCRIPTURE You don’t often find snails in Scripture. They don’t fight, fly, or roar. They move silently, leave slimy icky trails behind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:8, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 58:1, Psalm 9:17, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Way For The New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 30, 2021

It is time to stop clinging to the past. But most importantly, stop clinging to the historical Christ. He has ascended, and you have ascended with Him. Therefore, embrace the living Christ! Then you will be able to embrace the future, whatever it is. Christ is big enough. He can handle it!

IT’S A NEW YEAR—NOW WHAT? JOHN 20:17, that's what! “Don't cling to me,” Jesus said, “I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” It is time to stop clinging to the past. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17, Hebrews 10:20, Psalm 62:5, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Feud Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

How to deal with conflict in the family of God

Mt. 18.15-17 “Family Feud” One of the things I know about families is that at some point there will be an issue upon which they can not agree. These are called fights. My wife and I have had some. I know you find that hard to believe as wonderful as she is and as nearly perfect as I am, however, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of New Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2003

New Year’s Resolutions are based on the idea that if I can only change this part or that part of my life, I can be a new person. Jesus says, that only He can bring about the new creation... find out why

OPEN: With Jan. 1st just around the corner, many people are thinking aboutNew Year’s resolutions. An article a couple of years ago listed the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions: #5: stop smoking #4: make more money, #3: improve relationships #2: exercise more #1 most popular New Years resolution… ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Spiritual warfare in the Church can be won by the blood of the Lamb, the word of our testimony and not loving life more than the cause. Some insights on the Battle of the Church and the need for unity.

The Battle of the Church 1 Corinthians 1:10-13. Satan attacks the Christian, the family, and the Church. Efforts to defeat Satan in the family and Church will have little effect unless the battle of the mind is experiencing victory. However, when God’s people walk with Him, we find peace in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Forward Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 11, 2010

Only one consideration can be your PRIORITY! Priority by definition can never be plural!

Looking Forward I Peter 1:17- 2:3 Australia has two animals pictured on their Coat of Arms. They are an Emu and a Kangaroo. These are some strange choices to those who don’t know why they are there. The Emu is nothing but a big, dumb bird and a kangaroo just looks funny while it hops along ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God