Sermons on Team Tension:

God's Promises For Every Need: A Dirty Mind Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2020

Thread: Aim for the Heart We find the Apostle Paul describing the push and pull and tension and struggle between good and evil and righteousness and unrighteousness that happens inside the mind of each person. Every person who has ever lived deals with the sinful nature.

GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: A DIRTY MIND 2 Timothy 3:1-17 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (p) I don’t know what kind of movies you all like, but one of my favorite types of movies are westerns. I like “Sons of Katie Elder.” I like the original “True Grit” and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Through Discouragement

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Don’t give up. Look up! • We’re on a winning team. • We’re surrounded by people who love us. • And We’re surrounded by a God who loves us.

There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up again and says, "I’m the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray: Prayer, Relationships, And Acts Of Kindness For Yahweh’s Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 5, 2010

Jesus sent them out in teams for a purpose. From this outreach mission we can adopt principles of Prayer, Relationships and Acts of Kindness for Yahweh’s Kingdom. Conveniently that forms an acronym: PRAY.

Have you ever wished that you could live your life in a protective bubble – a life full of everything good, with all of the bad stuff removed? I know that I certainly have – and I look forward to, and long for, the Day when God will transform forever the world as we know it. The wonderful future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Philip And Ethiopian Eunuch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2021

Evangelism is the work of a team. Evangelist, Holy Spirit, and a thirsty soul. God involves and inspires to reach people who are in need through his Evangelists and Gospel workers. read and enjoy the grace of God.

Acts 8:26-40 Philip and Ethiopian Eunuch 08:26-29 Reaching the Thirsty Soul 08:30-35 Preaching Gospel to the Needy 08:36-40 Teaching on Baptism The gist: This week, we are here to learn about evangelism and the Disciple of a new person. Philip was an evangelist. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Resolving Ministry Conflict By Putting Pride To Rest

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

As ministers together in the gospel of Christ, if we fall into arguing amongst ourselves, we have lost focus and we are fighting the wrong enemy. We are all on the same team. Sometimes small things need to be let go in favor of confronting larger issues.

As we have followed the new disciples of Jesus, we have seen a number of important lessons taught and demonstrated. These early lessons are from the book of John: • Jesus changes your perspective • Jesus gains your faith as a friend • Jesus spends time with family • Jesus introduces us to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus: Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2012

Violence, tension, unrest and scores of trials can certainly dim the angels proclamation of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward men." Jesus comes to us as the Ruler and Prince of Peace. His names in Isa 9:6 demonstrate His deity, power, and authority to br

Jesus: “The Prince of Peace" “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders ; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Gospel: Black And White

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 21, 2010

We are prone to reduce tensions by choosing not to live in diversity. But the Gospel calls us to embrace diversity and yet to recognize that all sin, all are worthy, all need the Gospel. Our issue is our own insecurity, which Christ’s death can address.

Takoma Park Baptist Church February 21, 1988 All of us, it seems, have a tendency to choose comfort. All of us appear to prefer to choose a way to live that involves as little tension, as little discomfort as possible. I am not talking just about luxuries and material things; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In A Divided World Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 19, 2019

It seems many of us find ourselves caught between two tensions. As Christ followers, we do not want to be divisive or pick unnecessary fights. We also do not want to stay on the sidelines of important discussions and allow our voices to be muted by threats or intimidation.

Philippians 2 Unity in a Divided World September 22, 2019 Philippians 2:14-18 NIV Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18, Philippians 2:2, Proverbs 12:18, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quieting A Noisy Soul Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Are you wound up with stress and anxiety? True rest is active—releasing the tension and anxiety that grip our hearts and minds. Psalm 37 offers the secret to a restful and peaceful life. David gives us four key action words to a pathway to true rest.

Quieting a Noisy Soul! Psalm 37 Introduction: Do you find it hard to rest? Are you wound so tight, filled with stress and anxiety… upset, unsettled at what is going on in the world around you… anxious about what is going to happen… noisy soul… just can’t seem to rest, to relax? Psalm 37 = is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Omission In Our Comission

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 20, 2005

A short sermonette given the day after our team of missionaries came back from Mexico. The three leaders gave a short talk, and this was at the end. This sermonette was taken from a sermon on SermonCentral.com.

Several years ago a large, new post office was built in Pittsburgh, at the cost of several million dollars. On the day of it’s opening, the Governor made a speech, TV cameras recorded, the bands played and the people cheered. It was quite a celebration. But when the first man entered to mail a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

This Is A Bible

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Vince Lombardi rallied the spirits of his waning football team by demanding that these professional NFL superstars return to the basics. "THIS IS A FOOTBALL" he told them. This sermon is a call back to the fundamentals "THIS IS A BIBLE"

I. CAN GOD BE KNOWN? HOW? A. PROBLEM OF KNOWING GOD 1. OUR SINFULNESS -- ISAIAH 1:1-4 2. OUR LIMITATIONS -- HOSEA 4:1-2 & 6 B. GOD’S AWESOME MYSTERIOUSNESS 1. GOD IS INFINITE, MAN IS FINITE (ISAIAH 55:8-9) 2. GOD IS ETERNAL, MAN IS TEMPORAL 3. GOD CANNOT BE KNOWN THROUGH ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Handling The Power Encounter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2013

The angel looked at Mary Magdalene and her team who were full of angst and worry and said: ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.

I am the resurrection said Jesus! John 11:25”Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” I just want to ask each one of you a question this morning; do you understand the ‘resurrection power’ of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compassion Moves To Action Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015

This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Minister

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

When pastors do what they must do, and people do what they are called to do, according to verses 12-16, our gifts lead to growth in at least six ways as we work as a team.

Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 There was a lady who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God