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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Is Jesus Divisive?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013
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     | 5,915 views

    Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

    Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divisions In The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,236 views

    Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family).

    DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family). One of the finest tributes paid to the church in Jerusalem was that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Division Within

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
     | 2,368 views

    A perspective on division

    INTRODUCTION Every disciple who follows Jesus should be concerned with unity among believers... a. In light of Jesus' prayer for unity - Jn 17:20-23 b. In light of Paul's condemnation of division - 1Co 1:10-13 c. Unity can be a powerful witness to the world d. Division is often a mark of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Demonic Division

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2022
     | 1,120 views

    The Holy Spirit leads us into unity so where do you think all this division originated?

    1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Boomer Phillips avatar

    Dealing With Division Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
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     | 2,774 views

    When people are bound together with a common goal and purpose they are able to get along and work with one another; however, when intentions are unclear and people are lacking direction, they will often begin fighting each other.

    The Israelites, in conquest of Canaan, were united in purging the land. They had a purpose that brought them together. However, when they started settling down, then disagreements began erupting. When people are bound together with a common goal in mind and fighting for the same thing, they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Division Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023
     | 640 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ungodly Division

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023
     | 735 views

    If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation Not To Be Refused

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 28,457 views

    Isaiah addresses the demoralised people of Israel now exiled in Babylon inviting them to return to the Lord and freely receive salvation and hope.

    AN INVITATION NOT TO BE REFUSED I read of a visiting preacher who arrived at the church and read the poster announcing him as a "preacher with the unchanged message". He had a nasty moment when he thought that the news had got out that he had only one sermon to his name! Charles Spurgeon got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Royal Refusals

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

    Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    He Refused

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,427 views

    Faith shines by the stands we take before we experience anything. Moses was an example.

    1stBBC He refused Heb 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Refuse To Worry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    Excessive worry shows a lack of trust in the provision of God for all our needs.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:25-34 TITLE: “REFUSE TO WORRY” INTRODUCTION: A. One man said to his friend, “I have a mountain of credit card debt. I’ve lost my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Refusing To Quit

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    God makes the believer as he or she fights the good fight of faith. Every difficulty is making us!

    Refusing to Quit Text: Romans 5: 1-4 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Nacci avatar

    Refusing To Return

    Contributed by Robert Nacci on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,521 views

    Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!

    Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Refusal To Believe

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,836 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offend

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John McCormack avatar

    Noble Refusal

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 17, 2014
     | 2,309 views

    ALLIANCE WITH UNBELIEVERS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

    NOBLE REFUSAL OBSERVATION: THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES ABRAM’S (ABRAHAM) WISE DECISION TO REFUSE A MONEY GIFT FROM A PAGAN KING. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER DEFEATING SEVERAL MESOPOTAMIAN KINGS. INTERPRETATION: GENESIS 14:21-24 (NKJV) NOW THE KING OF SODOM SAID TO ABRAHAM, GIVE ME THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist