Sermons on Strife:

From Corrupt Mind To Correct Mind Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2025

By applying biblical principles, we can renew our minds..

The Bible teaches that our minds are capable of corruption, leading us astray from God's path. However, through spiritual transformation, we can renew our minds and align with His will. The Corrupt Mind In Romans 1:28, it's written that those who reject God are given over to a depraved ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity At Any Cost?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Are we willing to compromise truth for the sake of unity?

UNITY AT ANY COST? John 17:11 "And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." Ephesians 4:3 "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

The tongue has been given the title strongest muscle in the Body! Why then don’t we have the "strength" to control it?

Taming The Tongue The tongue of the human body is a very specialized organ. It is used for two distinct purposes. One is for eating. In eating the tongue is used in tasting as well as (did you know digestion). In digestion the tongue crushes food against the mouth, and also moves the food ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12, Proverbs 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Walk

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Walking in the Spirit, Not Flesh!!

A SPIRIT WALK Gal 5;16-26 Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone in every church Could get along with each other in a Christ like manner. Or better still – wouldn’t it be nice if every church got Together and prayed for each other (the Baptist for the Pentecostal and the Methodist and so forth) Man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Honest Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

Part 2 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with walking honestly before God and man.

INTRODUCTION: We have begun a new sermon series on walking by faith, not by sight. We are dealing with the walk or experiences of the Christian after conversion - what he should expect his life to be like. Last week we saw that this walk of faith should be a new walk every day. Today, we’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyful Reminder

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

A books survey message of Philippians

A Joyful Reminder Philippians Survey October 18, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Dr. Victor Frankl A. Imprisoned by the Nazis because he was a Jew: The nazi killed his wife, his children and his parents, Nazis stripped him of his clothes and cut off his wedding band B. Frankl’s Response: “You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Another Mans Servant

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 18, 2005

Many times a minister will receive a message from the Holy Spirit and when he delievers it, the roof comes down on many. Lets look at the scripture for answers.

Another Mans Servant. Sometimes we find ourselves alone in our indesision and self pity. There are those who wonder why God is using someone else in a great way while we sit along the wayside and wonder why we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Put Away Clamour Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are called by Christ to put away clamour. Let’s look at what God word directs in light of this.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: Ephes. 4:31 First, what is clamour??? “Clamor” (kraugeô): arguing, fussing, quarrelling, brawling. It means insulting, boistrous behavior, and loud talking. A couple of navy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Basics P2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We continue our study into our Christian basics.

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 2 Basic Law is love (v.8) Love forbids stealing (v.9). Love forbids a false witness (v.9). An Indian Christian, Sandhu Singh, made a perceptive statement when he said, "One day I was sitting on the banks of a river. I took from the water a round stone and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit: Peace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009

The Spirit gives us peace.

Fruit of the Spirit October 11, 2009 Peace Galatians 5:22-23 Peace – definition First thing we think of is lack of war, lack of strife – yes Paul would have had Shalom in mind – beyond lack of strife - general well being, even prosperity Good relationships between people, families, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Why Do We Harbor Anger Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009

Anger why is that so in a Christian’s Life. What to about it.

Why We Harbor Anger Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous;but who is able to stand before envy? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 18 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 6, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter eighteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Eighteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter eighteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. Proverbs 18:1 (NASB) We were made to be social creators. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quarrelsome And Ill-Tempered

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2011

A sermon for the family on various Proverbs about being quarrelsome and ill-tempered (Outline came through e-mail to me. I don't know who the author is)

HoHum: Song- Man Who Wrote Home Sweet Home Man gets up early in the morn And leaves his wife in bed. She lies there as the kids wake up and cry, "Get up and cook some bread." Let me tell you a thing or two, That a woman like that won't never do, And the man that wrote the Home Sweet Home, He never ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Avoid Destructive Conflict Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013

The story of Rachel and Leah's fight over mandrakes can teach us an important lesson about avoiding conflict!

My wife asked me “What is your sermon on?” I told her “Rachel and Leah and their argument over Mandrakes” Her response was “Well, How does that apply to my life?” That's a good question, but I can assure you that the story of Rachel and Leah's fight over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational