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  • How To Avoid Coveting Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2015
     | 5,065 views

    A sermon that proposes a route in life that makes coveting an absurd impossibility.

    Thou shalt not covet! Many of the ten commandments tell us not to do something like thou shalt not murder we got that cleared up in our lives or we wouldn’t be here. We would be be in prison. But the ten commandment refers to what is going on in your mind and your heart. Guard your heart ...read more

  • Avoiding The Worship Of Fools Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 32,913 views

    Solomon warns us not to "offer the sacrifice of fools who do not know they do wrong? How and why would fools worship wrong to begin with? And how do I avoid that trap in my own life?

    OPEN: A Missouri couple decided to build a luxury home in Florida. But they accidentally constructed a $650,000 house on the lot next door to the one they owned… on property land belonging to someone else. The initial survey of the property was wrong. In a similar story, a Rhode Island ...read more

  • Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,428 views

    In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

  • Avoiding Personal Burnout

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 124 ratings
     | 158,654 views

    Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

  • Avoiding Betrayal Tendencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge

    Solomon once wrote,"An unfaithful man is like a foot out of joint or a sore tooth." (Proverbs) Many people do not realize how painful it is when they are not faithful to God or to those who count on them. Actually, unfaithfulness, at its worst, is displayed in the life of Judas. Let us look at ...read more

  • Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

    At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

  • How To Avoid Conseqences

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

  • Avoiding The Mistake Of Rebellion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    In this lesson we look at the way God reacted when Israel rebelled against Moses on two occasions. God wants us to submit to and cooperate with the authorities he has placed in our lives.

    Introduction: A. One of my embarrassing ministry mistakes came early on, while I was still in school at Harding. 1. I was working part-time as a minister for a congregation outside of town named the Highway Church of Christ. (Yes, it was right next to the highway.) 2. Anyhow, I was teaching a ...read more

  • Avoiding The Mistake Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,236 views

    To obey is better than sacrifice. Saul learned that lesson the hard way.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a lady who went to the Post Office to mail a gift to a friend. 1. The clerk looked at the package and said, “Is there anything breakable in here?” 2. The woman immediately responded, “Yes, there is a Bible with all its commands in that box.” B. One man went ...read more

  • Avoiding The Mistake Of Lying Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,858 views

    Ananias and Sapphira found out what a big mistake lying really is. Hopefully we can also learn to avoid that mistake.

    Introduction: A. Today’s lesson completes the series we have been in called “Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes.” 1. I hope and pray that the series has been a blessing to you! 2. The last topic in our series is “Avoiding the Mistake of Lying.” B. You’ve probably heard the old story of the two ...read more

  • Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,703 views

    # 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

  • Avoiding Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    Self-Deception is rooted in our thinking, and visible in our activities. Or, if we look at it in reverse – what we do, or how we act is in reality a product of our belief system – ie: what we believe. So, if our believing is wrong then our acting will b

    AVOIDING SELF-DECEPTION 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Just recently, our area has been exposed to an unusual sight – a beluga whale. He has been meandering up and down the river, between Burlington and Trenton. Lots of people have gone to the river’s edge in hopes of catching a glimpse of ...read more

  • Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

    In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

  • Avoid The Problems Of Miscommunication

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,310 views

    We ought to speak the truth we feel With careful thought for those who hear; For truth and love must try to sense What others feel, what others fear

    Avoid the Problems of Miscommunication (I Thes 2:6-12) Many problems in our relationships grow out of miscommunication. Failure to communicate love, truth and relevance often leads to alienation. Many people mistakening assume they are friends but through miscommunications they have drifted in ...read more

  • How To Avoid Deterioration 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions.

    1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions. Yesterday, CNN reported a new testosterone cr?me that guarantees men greater youthful strength in the old age. However few people take into account the reality of human deteriorating forces. Paul once wrote, "Therefore, we do not ...read more

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