Sermons on Theological Disagreements:

When God Says "No"

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 12, 2006

What do you do when God says "NO!"?

When God Says “NO!” Acts 16 God has a plan for His universe: Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.” (NIV) That’s what God wants us to do: Praise Him! It is the express desire of God that everything that has breath give Him all glory and honor and praise! He desires us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Follow Me

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008

Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005

Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflict And Choices Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004

Abram’s leadership manifests itself in his ability to resolve conflict. Lot’s character (and downward spiral) is revealed in the choice he makes for himself and his family. We can choose to yield our rights when we’re secure in knowing that God will tak

“Conflict and Choices” Genesis 13:5-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People can be difficult! They’re often unreasonable, stubborn, and self-centered. Working with people presents thorny challenges. We all want to get along, but personality ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Congregational

To Paul Or Not To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017

Is it right to cherry pick Paul's writings just because we or the culture may find them inconvenient?

1Co 14 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Paul is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 3, 2018

Jesus reminds us He is 'the bread of life' forever

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:24-35) We just heard Jesus say: “I am the Bread of Life.” (John 6:35) Jesus does not say, “I am the pickled pigs feet of life,” or “the head cheese of life,” or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Episcopal

The Godhead

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 3, 2014

In this study, we glean the basic Scriptural facts about the nature of the Godhead.

My in-depth study of the Godhead was prompted, some some 20 years ago, by a disagreement on the subject between two close spiritual friends of mine. Each person was adamant that they understood the true doctrine of the subject and the other person's doctrine was heretical. I studied the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 6, 2021

This is the 6th devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

In any relationship, at some point there is bound to be conflict, and the closer we are to someone, the more likely that we will have disagreements over various issues. This is because as human beings, each one of us are different in our personalities, temperaments, up-bringing, and we each have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Acts 15:36-40, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Genesis 26:12, Matthew 18:15-17, Genesis 15:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

A Great Awakening Sermon Ii - Going Back To Square One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", Christians don't have to get caught up in the spirit of negativism if we will do a life review and return to that spirit of true love which we experienced at the outset of our Christian pilgrimage.

GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Did you play hopscotch when you were a kid? In the version I played, we diagramed a pattern of 8 or 10 squares in the dirt or on the pavement, took turns tossing an object into square one; if it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Seeking God's Guidance In Conflict PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Seeking God's guidance in resolving conflicts, the importance of reconciliation, and the power of prayer.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message about seeking God's guidance in conflict, the process of reconciliation, and the power of prayer. You see, conflicts are an unavoidable part of life. However, as followers of Christ, we're called to handle them in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Reconciliation

Facing Our Judgmental Attitude Toward Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 4, 2023

It's so easy for us to be judgmental toward those in our church family. What does this passage tell us about how God wants us to handle those thoughts?

- So far in this sermon series: 1. There are disputable matters. 2. We should accept the brother or sister we disagree with on disputable matters. NOT OUR JOB: It is not our job to judge our brothers over disputable matters. - Romans 14:1b. - We are focusing this morning on the judgmental ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Divided In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.

Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships

The Great Commission

Contributed by Jody Smith on Oct 28, 2001

Why do we get so caught up in the business of the church? Why are we not more involved in carrying out the church’s business?

Title: The Great Commission Every year within the United Methodist Church, we find ourselves comsummed by the local charge conference. We have our meetings, our disagreements, our nominations, our elections, our budgets and our paperwork. For nearly two solid months, we become consumed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Broken Fellowship

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 16, 2007

RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS.

BROKEN FELLOWSHIP 2 COR 5:18 INTRO: WHAT IS FELLOWSHIP? 1: FELLOWSHIP- COMPANIONSHIP, COMPANY, COMMUNITY OF INTREST, ACTIVITY, FEELING, OR EXPERIENCE. A) DOES EVERYONE IN THE CHURCH HAVE FELLOWSHIP? B) NOT ALWAYS C) SHOULD THEY? YES OF COURSE!!! POINT: WE’RE NOT ALL BEST OF FRIENDS, BUT WE ARE A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Other

Philippians 4:1-5

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians 4:1-5

Verses 4:1-5 The Point | No matter what is going on in our lives, we have reason to rejoice because of our relationship with Jesus. As Paul concludes his letter, he reminds the Philippians of an essential aspect of God’s character: “the God of peace.” In Greek, the word for peace is eirenes. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational