Sermons about Avoid Dependence

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

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Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

No False Witness Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 12, 2002

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The 9th may be an old law, but it is given that we might live the new life in Christ.

Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl December 12 2002 Joe Bedy The 9th commandment: Exo 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not give false testimony about a neighbor. Well who is my neighbor any way? Is it the one on the left or the right or just the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Call To America

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 20, 2001

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Will America Turn Back To God?

GOD’S CALL TO AMERICA 2nd Kings 22:15-20 15. And she said unto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, 16. Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Idols For Destruction

Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001

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President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:49, Jeremiah 21:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sound And Blameless

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 9, 2005

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How should Christians live in preparation for the coming of the Christ?

Sound and Blameless – 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 28 Intro: It has been particularly difficult getting ready for the Christmas holidays this year. Usually, I have the Christmas trees up by the week after Thanksgiving. That didn’t work this year because we were having new carpet installed. --- So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

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Fourth in a series from 1 Timothy. This message describes a functional church family.

The Bible describes the church as a: • Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) – common citizenship in the heavenly realm • Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) – privilege of direct access to God for all believers • Kingdom (Revelation 5:10) – common submission to the King of kings and Lord of lords • Vine (John 15:5) – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

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Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sunflower Challenge

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

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Do we follow God as a religion or are we in relationship?

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gift Of Exhortation Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 21, 2007

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This sermon is the sixth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Exhortation in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

This year LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC released through Holman Bible Publishers the inaugural edition of the Holman Christian Standard Bible from which I read Romans 12:4-8 today . . . There are 7 heart Motive gifts listed here. That’s who you are! There are many Ministries, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

James, "When Less Is More" Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 5, 2004

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Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."

The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Survival Instinct

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

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Sometimes life gets demanding! Satanic temptations assail us! Before long, in moments of weakness we want to give up. That is when we need the Survival Instinct to press on in those pressing times!

"THE SURVIVAL INSTINCT" Mark McCool TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:5-8 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Approaching The Altar

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

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Giving our all for God even when it seems unrealistic or possible.

In our text for today Abraham is called by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar that they would build on the mountain. Shocking really when you think about it at all! But, Abraham’s faith was such that he did not question God’s wisdom, but rather followed in obedience regardell of how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Really Blind?

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 9, 2011

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Jesus explains the characteristics of those that are spiritually blind.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Who is Really Blind?” John 9:13-23 Introduction: The definition of being legally blind according to the American Medical Association is someone with 20/200 eyesight. These are people that can only see objects from 2 feet where the average person ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of Fear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

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Many are held as prisoners because of fear!

Prisoners of Fear Psalm 27:1 Many are held as prisoners because of fear! Shohoiya Yokowai spent 28 years of his life in prison. It was not a prison of bars & locks & wardens, but a self-imposed prison of fear. He was a Japanese soldier on the island of Guam during WW2. And when the American ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Church Of God

"Words Of Integrity" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008

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Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

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