Sermons on Avoidance:

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

What are you to do with your life? It is to be a sacrifice to God. But your sacrifice leads to life not death!

“A Living Sacrifice” Introduction: 1. The concept of justification by faith only is often taught from the letter written to the Romans. 2. We know that we show our faith by our actions, James 2:14ff. 3. “Therefore” here refers to the entire doctrine taught in Romans of being justified by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Aug 15, 2008

Jesus explains that you must have faith in Him to have eternal life.

In the Gospel of John we read in the third chapter of John starting at verse one; 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 7:45-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Midrashim On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 16, 2009

Jesus takes what were familiar passages to the Jewish people -- but obscure passages to us -- and makes them easily accessible so we can put them to work in our lives.

Midrashim on the Mount (Deut. 4:5-8 with Matt. 5:14-16; Deut. 24:1-4 with Matt. 5:31-32; Deut. 23:21-23 with Matt. 5:33-37) 1. Sometimes you have to move fast: Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Midrashim Leviticus On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Jesus took passages from Leviticus, taught them, and repackaged them so that His disciples can live out the principles behind them.

Midrashim Leviticus on the Mount (Leviticus 19:17-18 with Matthew 5:21-24; Leviticus 19:15-16 with Matthew 7:1-5; Deuteronomy 19:15 with Mathew 18:15-17) 1. We have an expression for conniving, called "fudging." Webster defines fudging as, "… to exceed the proper bounds or limits of something." ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Is Not Just A Season

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

Fall seems to creep up on us it comes almost unexpectedly. Maybe you can remember a time in your life when you too experienced an unexpected fall. For me it happened when I was a young police officer

Fall is not just a Season 1 Samuel 2:12-26 Welcome back everyone hope you all had a nice summer break. This morning I want to look at a Season of the year that can also become for us a season that turns into a spiritual condition. FALL - soon it will be upon us and as some of you may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

Using Paul's words in a different way... to talk about fighting a good fight (argument) with family and how you can preserve the family.. because we do have fights!!

Fighting the Good Fight 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me— And the prize is not just for me... (but for my whole family) I want to start with a disclaimer today... This may not be the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing From A Deeper Well

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

We must open ourselves to God’s love and grace, fully, and let His light illuminate the dark corners of our lives and bring healing and grace to our wounded places and reconciliation to our broken relationships.

“Drawing from a Deeper Well” – John 4:5-42 We began our Lenten journey with our Adam & Eve covered in fig leaves setting out from the Garden of Eden into the world of the unknown. Last week we saw Abraham answering the call to leave everything behind and set his heart toward the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 8, 2010

Anger, while not sin, is a dangerous emotion that must be processed quickly and in a godly manner.

How To Handle Anger Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION A. Dr. S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, writes, “What a person eats is not as important as the bitter spirit, the hates, and the feelings of guilt that eat at him. A dose of baking soda in the stomach will never reach these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014

Faith is critical, but it was not enough in the life of Mary, and it is not enough in our own life. What is needed is the obedience of faith.

Fourth Sunday in Advent 2014 My most intense memory of today’s Gospel–which unlike the rest of this year is taken from the writings of St. Luke–is of singing it at a Mass celebrated where the angel appeared to Mary. It was in Nazareth, in 2005, with a pilgrimage group. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Surviving The Storms Of Life - Basic Survival Skills Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

This is part 1 of a 5 part series on dealing with the storms that life has for us. What basic survival skills do we need to get through this storm filled world?

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 1 Basic Survival Skills Acts 27 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: *other

Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Be Left Behind

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2005

ready for Christ’s return

Intro: years ago at Bible College one of the hot topics of many students was figuring out who the anti-Christ would be, what part of the world he would come from, was the mark of the beast just 666 or three sets of six numbers, and of course tabulations for the month and year of Christ’s return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great House Of God Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon 3 in a series about seeking God’s glory. Character matters. We are to be vessels for God’s glory.

Great House of God 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Have you ever wondered what the house of God really looks like? It must be beautiful. Glowing with His glory. Each room full of warmth, love and a unique style. I can just see each room- kitchen table set with a feast of the best food you ever ate, a nice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist