Sermons on Avoid Sameness:

What Makes You Mad? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 25, 2015

Fear and anger have a way of causing us to stray from God's will. Jonah shows us a clear example of this and Jesus shows us how to avoid it.

Growing up as a child in the midst of American patriotism during the cold war with Russia, I remember hearing it said by otherwise good Christian people that they wished we would just launch a bunch of our atomic warheads at Russia and blow them off the map. Some would even look at biblical books ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Household Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

What a believer looks like at home is at the same time the most accurate and difficult measure of our walk with God.

A Godly household Love and Wisdom; God and you Colossians 3:18–4:1 Paul was sending a slave back to his master, and he was concerned that Philemon’s gracious treatment and this slave’s escape and rebellion not be seen by other slaves as an opportunity to copy Onesimus’ earlier, rebellious example. ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Slipping By Degrees

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 27, 2022

King Saul started well, but ultimately shipwrecked his faith. God's Word is given to us so that we may learn and avoid the pitfalls of the enemy.

Slipping by Degrees Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING One of the saddest things to see, at least to me, is someone who - by all appearances seemed to be a Christian, fall into sin and apostasy. Not let me make that clear… I said, someone who “seemed” to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paying The Price Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2003

This passage is perhaps one of the greatest texts on giving known to preachers... but it is also one of the most difficult, raising questions many of us would just as soon avoid.

OPEN: Back in 1995 (“Bits & Pieces” pamphlet) I read the following story: Every February on George Washington’s birthday, the late newspaper columnist, Frederick C. Othman, used to visit the West Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, look at a certain statue there among the antique printing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Minority Wins

Contributed by C Reola on Oct 29, 2006

What separates the winners from the losers? Some Characteristics of Winnning People. It also includes characteristics to avoid. A story about Caleb and Joshua against 10 spies.

Title: “Minority Wins” Text: Numbers 13:1-3, 17-25 Introduction: Who among you would like to join a losing team? Excellent and winning people are rare, and they are always part of the minority. If you are competing, what is your aim? To Win or to Lose? We will examine Numbers 13-14 and look into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin God Won't Forgive Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2006

All sins but one can be forgiven but not all are consistently resisted. Thankfully, the ’unpardonable sin’ is easily avoided. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Sin God Won’t Forgive Matthew 12:22-32 Thank you for all the Pastor appreciation you showed in October, and all year round. When one of our deacons came to the front after the closing prayer last Sun. PM I didn’t know if it was good news or bad news! Good news/bad news for a preacher: Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 23, 2013

When others deliberately avoid preaching the Lord who planned & made Himself to be the sacrifical Lamb of God, we (as the Apostle Paul) PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED!

We Preach Christ (1 Corinthians 1:21-24) “…in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. [21] For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; [23] but, we preach Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Brooks & Biscuits - Hunger Games Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 3 Brooks and Biscuits Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks I have been challenging your hunger levels. Are you placing any demand on God’s supply or have you allowed apathy to overtake your appetite? Then I asked you what reveals your desperation level? Is it your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk The Walk, Sing The Song

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2009

To have singing joy in our hearts, we must be ready to serve when God’s time comes, to discern the will of God, and to avoid all escape mechanism.

I would wager that most of you can finish this sentence. You will have heard it a thousand times. Try it. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you have to what?" "Walk the walk". If you’re going to talk the talk, then you have to walk the walk. It means, of course, that what you profess ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Arguing Increases Demonic Torment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 9, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between arguing and demonic torment, and how we can avoid giving demons a foothold in our lives.

As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. One of the most effective ways that demons gain access to our lives is through arguing and strife. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between arguing and demonic torment, and how we can avoid ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, James 3:14-16

Turn The Volume Up? Precedent? God Demands Effort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2021

God needs to get our attention to focused on movers, shakers, and ignitors. We must avoid excuses and be doers of the word. Hear God's words.

PRECEDENT… TURN THE VOLUME UP? GOD DEMANDS EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO YOURSELF? THERE IS A PRECEDENT SET BY A LADY THAT FOR 12 YEARS HAD BEEN VERY SICK AND WEAK. SHE WAS AT THE END OF HER ROPE. 12 YEARS THIS LADY WAS UN-CLEAN. 12 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Luke 14:18-21, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Warning Signs Before Destruction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 22, 2025

In both the Old and New Testaments, God warns His people of impending judgment, often giving them opportunities to turn away from sin and avoid disaster.

Throughout the Bible, warnings precede destruction, serving as a call to repentance and a chance for redemption. In both the Old and New Testaments, God warns His people of impending judgment, often giving them opportunities to turn away from sin and avoid disaster. These warnings demonstrate ...read more

Defining Love - Genuine Love Isn't Normal Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

Jesus followers are a weird group of people. We don’t live like other people. We don’t have the same priorities or look at life the same way as everyone else. Genuine love always points people to Jesus Christ.

Let’s just be real here. Jesus followers are weird people. We’re wacked. We say stuff and do things that most people around us find odd, or even dumb. For example, we look for ways to bless the kind of people that others want to avoid. We want to go to prison and love on inmates. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Marriage That Important

Contributed by James Buchanan on Aug 14, 2004

A sermon which deals with certain issues regarding the Marriage Amendment and same-sex marriages.

I want to talk to you this morning about a topic that is sensitive to me, and is sensitive to a lot of you. As a warning, this sermon is rated PG—we are going to deal with some fairly sensitive issues, and I want to let you know that if you have children upstairs with us, we do have a children’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Multi-Dimensional Love

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on May 6, 2005

God enable us to love all people in the same way He loves us.

Last week (Romans 5:6-8) we talked about God’s amazing love for all people. For example, if he could love and forgive someone like Jeffrey Dahlmer, the Milwaukee Monster after all of the hideous things he had done, he can love and forgive anyone. The point of God’s amazing love is that he loves us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational