Sermons on Avoid The Risk Of Alcoholism:

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

To be a desciple of christ we need to be willing to risk everything for Him

The cost of discipleship Matthew 10:1-42 (NIV) Question: What is the cost of discipleship? What is it that we are really supposed to do? Where do we say ok Jesus that is asking too much? What part of ourselves can we keep and still have God in our lives. What are the rules to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Stewardshp:the Collection

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

stewarship sermon - stewardship is hard, but what is faith without risk?

It is some what surprising what an international outlook Paul has as he writes to the Church in Corinth. He mentions Galatia, Macedonia, Achaia, Ephesus, Jerusalem. Even though most of Paul’s readers had never left their own city they understood that they were part of a world wide church body in no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lawnmowers Or Motorcycles?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 25, 2005

A sermon that shows the more risks one takes, the more one is fulfilled in life. And, the more risk a Christian takes for Christ, the more fulfillling His walk with the Lord will be.

The word “walk” in the Bible often symbolizes the way in which we live; the way we act; and the way we conduct ourselves. It often depicts life as a journey, and it shows that Christians are people who travel around to other places. To ‘walk by faith’ is actually to live in the ’confident ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-29

Denomination: *other

The Curse Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The story begins with the folly of Noah drinking wine until he was drunk. All of the trouble began with alcohol. This was not much of a start for the new world

Violence is not limited to the destruction of life and property. If one destroys love, truth, and understanding, or any virtue or value, that is emotional, social or intellectual violence. As Christian we would certainly agree to deprive men of the Gospel is to do violence to their souls. To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-28

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

When we risk according to God’s purpose, we are greatly rewarded.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST” ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10 Chuck Swindoll tells about a sign along an Alaskan highway that reads: “Choose your rut carefully. You’ll be in it for the next 200 miles.” Lots of people are in ruts and don’t even know it. Most of us tend to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Sin Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 17, 2023

Jesus teaches us to avoid sin.

Jesus on Sin Jeffery Anselmi / General Jesus on_________ / Sin / Matthew 5:27–30 Jesus teaches us to avoid sin. INTRODUCTION • Sin, when you hear the word, what comes to your mind? • Do you think the concept is old and outdated? • Do you think it denotes anything that is fun? • Do you see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 29, 2014

A funeral service for an ex serviceman who was a recovering alcoholic and a Salvation Army soldier. A man who knew the grace of God.

As already mentioned ..... was a Salvation Army soldier, his faith was in Jesus, he come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. His life as many of you will not always been one of a man of faith, but as a man of faith was how he had lived his life for the last 16 years, prior to that time ..... had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ilife, Part 1

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This series asks life’s dangerous questions: Why am I alive? Why am I here? What is my life meant to accomplish in this life? Where does life being? How did I get to the place that I am at? Why do I live? What makes me live? What causes me to live

You know, we’ve been talking about these big questions in life and what we shared last week for a few minutes is, "Why am I alive?" I think there comes a time that we begin to think about these type of questions and these are questions we are going to be working on these series of iLife. Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transparency

Contributed by K George on Feb 3, 2004

The risks and the benefits of living a transparent Christian life, as our Savior did.

Living the Transparent Life The word "transparent" in the Webster’s dictionairy means to allow light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Years ago my first experience with this word in the Christian faith came as I heard a powerful man of God speak about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2003

Faith consists of risk, offers a reward, requires action, and is the way of acceptance.

Football season is upon us as we enter the final month of summer 2003. Soon the days will grow cooler, the night will come earlier, and the clothes will cover more of us rather than less. Already the pundits are making their predictions regarding the best teams in the high school and college polls ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 25, 2007

Message about stepping out as individuals and church and taking a risk for Christ.

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 of 2 Hebrews 11:35-40 Pastor Ryan Akers (Inspiration for this message came from Erwin McManus’ The Barbarian Way) Me- Cell Phone- never wanted one- always got annoyed with people who drove with them. Now I can’t live without it. VH1 TV Show- I love the whatever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fields Are White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on May 25, 2008

The harvest is waiting for us - but will get out there to risk being in the harvest field?

So Jesus sends His disciples out to the mission field. Luke 10:2 tells us that ‘He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ You know people this gospel truth remains, nothing has changed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Forward In The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 11, 2013

Message about the task and risks of the church moving forward in the name of the Lord.

Moving Forward Theme: Text: 2 Kings 7:3 ¶ And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022

The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ