Sermons on Conflict: showing 16-30 of 15,592

Managing Conflict

Contributed by Rob Simpson on Feb 3, 2002

How to deal with conflict: Restoring broken relationships.

Remember the Charlie Brown comic strip? There is one particular Peanuts cartoon, where Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-16, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2002

Jesus in Mt 18 offers us three routes to “conflict resolution” – similar in many ways to the three judicial routes that we have today. 1. The “ Out of Court” settlement 2. “Arbitration” in camera and 3. The full blown Confrontation in Open Court

Sharrington/ Hunworth 08-09-02 Mt 18:15-20 Conflict Resolution This morning’s Gospel reading from Mt. 18 verses 15-20 is all about handling personal conflict in church. The text seen in isolation - reads rather like a legal manual on how to deal with someone else’s’ sin and what steps we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Internal Conflict Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

When the enemy can’t seem to win with external force, he will result to internal conflict.

Internal Conflict Nehemiah 5 * When the enemy can’t seem to win with external force, he will result to internal conflict. About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. The Problem * Nehemiah was angry because: They were taking advantage of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflicting Allegiances Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 7, 2001

Ever since the beginning, Christians have faced the temptation of conflicting allegiances.

Sermon for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 5:29 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Conflicting Allegiances” When is it more important for us as Christians to obey God rather than any human authority? What does God require of us in a world of conflicting allegiances? When do we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

Church conflict takes many forms, but most church conflict has one root cause... ungodly wisdom at work in the body of Christ.

1. Illus. of Danny C’s church • Talked with a guy about his church. He was high on his church. He couldn’t have been more excited about fellowship and what was going on there! • Then he made a strange statement. He said, “We have a unique ministry here. Most of our members are people who had just ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conflicting Desires

Contributed by John Harper on Dec 3, 2008

God’s desire is that no one will perish, but ungodly men desire to escape judgment apart from Christ.

II Peter 3:1-10 December 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Conflicting Desires” Introduction: Reason for writing (vs. 1-2) • To recall the words spoken in the past by the prophets • To recall the command of our Lord and Savior given by the apostles. I. DESIRES LEAD TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict Resolved Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 13, 2007

We are called to make and maintain peace

Conflict is part of our lives here on earth. Our Lord Jesus Himself said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.”[1] The question is not if but when are we going to have conflicts. If you notice it, a small issue can even escalate into a big fight. It seems making peace is easier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Conflict Cure Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007

The message gives the 5 steps to avoid and diffuse conflict.

The Conflict Cure James 4:1-10 Introduction This morning we are going to look at conflict in and out of the church. I have discovered a great deal about conflict and would like to share some of the more important points. Lynn Buzzard gives negative advice on "How to turn a disagreement ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms In Conflict Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the eighth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Kingdoms in Conflict” Acts 4:1-22 6.17.07 The book of Acts chronicles the story of the early church in the days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Until we get to chapter 4, it’s just one tremendous event after another. Jesus ascends to Heaven before the eyes of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gideon - The Conflict Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 31, 2009

Gideon’s obedience to the Lord faced opposition from within and from without.

Gideon - The Conflict Judges 6:28-33 Introduction History reveals that great nations usually fall because of inward struggles not outward invasion. Rome declined because of degradation in morals and national identity. Greed, sexual perversion, power struggles, and internal corruption brought ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

It is time to stop fighting in your marriage and start fighting for your marriage.

Conflict Resolution Family Series Introduction: testimonies about marriage Somebody’s gotta tell the truth. Statistics about marriage Irreconcilable difference – leading trend for divorce Divorce mans idea not happy example were the martyrs happy? God will not contradict His word. Christ ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008

A part of the Romans series. How did Paul deal with the conflict over "salvation?"

DEALING WITH CONFLICT Romans 4:9-12 * What comes to your mind when you hear this word; Conflict. For the normal person, the very word brings about some physiological changes which correspond to apprehension and stress. Perhaps your heart races, your blood pressure raises a bit, maybe your hands ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv. Conflict is inevitable within the church, so how do we deal with it.

American Idols - The Progression of an Idol Exodus 20:4-5 (New Living Translation) 4"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. 5You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conflict Of The Mind

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 13, 2007

Lust and pornography are enemies that want to destroy men and women of God. This sermon aims to give the listener some weapons to use in the battle.

Conlict of the mind The challenge to keep your mind pure is a battle that many Christian men and women struggle with. This is particularly in the area of lust and pornography. This is an area that has caused many great men and women of God to fall. Only recently, Ted Haggard, the founder and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: What is it that all couples do? In fact, some believe that up to 25% of your marriage you do this. It’s conflict. -All couples fight. Good couples fight clean. Bad couples fight dirty. -Good couples press for a resolution. Bad couples press for a victory. -When good couples fight, it exposes ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God