Sermons on Conflict
Beyond the Tension of Advent
Drawing on Matthew’s account of the Christ’s birth, Pastor Ron highlights Joseph’s turmoil over Mary’s pregnancy, God’s intervention in a dream, and Joseph’s obedient, tradition-breaking role in naming Jesus. Conflict and turmoil often precede miracles and that God meets us within the tension in our lives.
Avoiding Kingdom Obstacles
Matthew 6:33 reminds us to seek the Kingdom of God above all else and live righteously. Satan’s seduction involves creating distractions and stumbling blocks that keep God’s children from seeking after the Lord and potentially not entering God’s Kingdom. Jesus warns us that we must never become an obstacle for others in their Christian faith, nor should we ever allow any earthly obstacle – physical, mental or spiritual to keep us from serving God and entering the Kingdom of Heaven…
Leading Like a Christian: Expect Resistance
All leaders face resistance to their work, but how do Christian leaders respond to opposition? We continue our series on how Christian leaders work for change and move to the book of Nehemiah and its first six chapters.