Sermons on Avoid Sameness:

Revelation #4 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016

3 things are demanded for us to have the mark of the best and avoid the mark of the beast (Material adapted from Alger Fitch's book, Revelation, Chapter 4 The Perspective of Endurance, pgs. 77-92)

HoHum: What is the mark of the beast? Social Security card or number; smart cards or credit cards; bar code on body; Micro chip implanted; literal tattoo; Apple and/or smart phones WBTU: Read Revelation 1:9 Covered preaching the Word, Kingdom, and suffering, now patient endurance Steadfastness ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nine Steps To Improving Your Personal Devotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2004

(Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth to Believe - Something to praise and thank God about). I Corinthians 13

Nine Steps to Improving Your Personal Devotions (I Cor 13:4-8) Illustration:"I have met many young mothers who are discouraged by their inadequate devotional life. The term "quiet time" only reminds them how little "quiet" or "time" they have for Bible reading, prayer, and meditation. When my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Live However You Want, And Still End Up With Jesus? (Revelation 14:6-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 13, 2023

Ch. 14 gives three pictures, rooted in OT thought, of what God's wrath is like. All are (arguably) symbolic, but all are something to be avoided. An encouragement to be faithful, and endure suffering.

Can you live however you want, once saved? (Revelation 14:1-20) One of the main themes in the book of Revelation that we've seen, especially in the last few weeks, is that the church will suffer on earth. Revelation has described this suffering using a number of different images, and symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Jeremiah 51:6-10, Genesis 19:24-29, Isaiah 63:1-6

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 21, 2002

Jesus dealt with people in wisdom, compassion and respect when talking to them about their souls. We would do well to do the same.

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner Text: John 4: 25-29 Intro: One thing that invariably stands out when reading about Christ’s personal dealings with people is His magnificent wisdom. Jesus knew just how to approach every person. He always knew how to get to the heart of the problem in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments Of Marriage

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 13, 2019

This is a rewrite of the classic sermon of the same title by John Hamby, on 10 rules for making your marriage a better marriage. An excellent and applicable message.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF MARRIAGE Eph. 5:25-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Adam & Eve had the ideal marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn’t have to hear about how good his mother could cook! 2. Son: “Dad, I’ve heard that in some parts of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slavery Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020

Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

“During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Know It Was The Blood

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 27, 2011

We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son and the shedding of His blood, but that same precious blood that saved us once and for all-that same precious blood from that fountain-keeps on saving us because we come in contact with the world. We

TITLE: I KNOW IT WAS THE BLOOD SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 11:4-7 VS. 7 – is really powerful and significant. The text says “…THE LORD DOTH PUT A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EGYPTIANS AND ISRAEL.” I have been thinking much the past few days about the fact that RELIGION has changed and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:4-7, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican

Seeing From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2004

Dramatic monologue, done as if Paul himself were preaching, with references to all of the Pauline corpus. P A U L equals Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love. Next to last sermon for this pastorate.

Caris kai eirene, carix kai eirene. Jesous cristos soter kurios. En Cristw, en cristw. Here! You challenge me? You challenge my presence and my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born of the wrong parents, nonetheless one whom God has chosen to proclaim His unsearchable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Vs. Signs Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009

I’m so glad that Christ loves us even with our sin nature. This is a short study showing the love Christ and how we can avoid sin because of that love.

SIN vs. SIGNS OF LOVE Colossians 3:15-17 I. Sins of sexual attitude and behavior a. The sins i. Evil desires ii. Sexual sins iii. Impurity iv. Lust v. Shameful desires b. Consider ourselves dead to these sins – vs. 3:15 II. Sins of speech a. The sins i. Anger expressed ii. Cursing iii. Dirty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: *other

From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2007

Done as first-person, in costume and character, summary of Paul’s teaching; built on acronym of the name PAUL -- prayer, avoidance (of immorality), understanding, love. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As an apostle, charged to preach the Gospel, I am here today to say to you ... What?! You challenge me? You challenge my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born at the wrong time, nonetheless one whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 9, 2013

Paul tells Timothy you need to do your best at proclaiming the Gospel, practicing endurance, avoiding arguments, rightly dividing the Word, and pursuing purity I order to win souls.

Do your Best 1. First Paul tells Timothy that you have to do your best A. Do your best at presenting yourself as one approved by God 2 Timothy 2:15. Do not be ashamed, but rightly explain the word of truth. B. Paul tells Timothy to do your best at being an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ