Sermons on Avoidance:

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2019

A sermon about God coming to live with us.

“The Word Became Flesh” John 1:1-5, 10-14 The church I served in East Ridge was surrounded by abject poverty. One of the things that was “brand-new” to me was the number of people living in extended-stay hotels. I don’t just mean that they stay at these hotels for a week or two, I mean they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 18, 2021

“Mercy triumphs over judgment” is one of the most important declarations in all of scripture-- both for our own salvation, and in how we reflect God’s love for a fallen world.

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment James 2:13 (Read Mark 1:40-45) Spiros Zodhiates was a Greek scholar and Christian leader who told of once preaching on the love of God to a leprosy colony in India. Their members were so moved by his message that they came forward to embrace him afterwards. He said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13, Mark 1:40-45

The Dash

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 5, 2015

The Dash is a message written from the thought that our entire life is depicted as a dash on our tombstone. Different emotions and stages of life are discussed.

I am resending The Dash. I think I sent the wrong copy before, because this version has no quotation marks, bullets, or apostrophes. I retyped this one from notepad or an old Works program. If it still doesn't work, let me know. THE DASH I. Almost every human being has one. Some have decayed, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Our King

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 21, 2015

The Book of Revelation tells us to lean into our faith in a Christ who holds the future in his hands. Nothing can frustrate his eternal will, and that eternal will includes us who will be spending eternity with him in his eternal kingdom here on earth.

A minister and his wife were on their way home on a Sunday evening. He was tired because he preached five times that day. His wife asked a question to which he answered in anger. Immediately he felt conviction and apologized to his wife. He said, “Forgive me. I’m quite tired. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Comforter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Advocate.

The Holy Comforter John 15:26-!6:15 We are in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to the eleven disciples who remained, as Judas had already left as prophesied to betray Him. Jesus is preparing the disciples for both the short term issues concerning His upcoming arrest and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#3 - Entire Sanctification Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 3, 2015

What is holiness? What does it mean to be sanctified?

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Scripture: John 17:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Ebed Melech

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 26, 2020

People love to listen to cozy and comfy stuff but they rebel against commandments, rules and instructions, are you listening? God would surely take care of the ones who trust Him unconditionally!

Ebed- Melech Jeremiah 38:2 "Thus says the LORD, 'He who stays in this city will die by the sword and by famine and by pestilence, but he who goes out to the Chaldeans will live and have his own life as booty and stay alive.' 3"Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Law And Grace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The law of grace, the law of liberty, the law of love of the New Testament is the law that must distinguish the Christian from the world. Jesus took the whole law and summed it up in loving God and our neighbor.

The new bride said to her husband, "I took the recipe for that cake you are eating out of my cookbook." "Good," responded the husband, "It never should have been put in there in the first place." Some feel this same way about the law being in the Bible. They see it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8

Follow The Leader To His Trial Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021

There were two trials the night Jesus was arrested. One was illegal but formal. The other trial was in the court of public opinion. Peter didn't do so well in his trial.

You can hear the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8241541 ? During the pastorate of Henry Ward Beecher in Indianapolis he preached a series of sermons upon drunkenness and gambling, incidentally scoring the men of the community who profited by these sins. During the ensuing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34, Matthew 26:58, John 18:19, Mark 14:69, Luke 22:61-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Be A Juvenile Delinquent Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Many atheistic professors are charming, witty and intelligent, and they influence many students to follow the path of unbelief. Atheism would never attract them, but the atheist can and does.

A father and his son were riding in a trolley car and the father decided to have fun with his boy. He lifted his cap off his head and pretended to throw it out of the window. The boy started to cry, but the father solved the problem by snapping his fingers and producing the cap before the boy. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-11

You Have Heard It Said – Adultery Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 24, 2023

This message continues the series on the Sermon on the Mount and the section dealing with the redefining of the Law by Jesus. This particular message looks at the issue of adultery

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID – ADULTERY MATTHEW 5:27–30 “YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID, ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.’ 28BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO LOOKS AT A WOMAN LUSTFULLY HAS ALREADY COMMITTED ADULTERY WITH HER IN HIS HEART. 29IF YOUR RIGHT EYE CAUSES YOU TO SIN, GOUGE IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Yet Another Sign? Series

Contributed by Larry Hale on Aug 8, 2023

This message was written after reading of the drying up of the Euphrates River.

“Yet Another Sign?” – written after reading of the drying up the Euphrates River – Larry Hale – July 30, 2023 In 2022 I taught a series of sermons entitled "Signs of the End Times". In that study, the birth and life of the Messiah was the first prophecy we examined. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45, Revelation 9:13-17, Revelation 16:12

How To Be Content

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 16, 2022

One of the things that God likes to see in his people is contentment. He wants us to be content. So this morning we will look at how God sometimes works to help us to become more content.

HOW TO BE CONTENT One of the things that God likes to see in his people is contentment. He wants us to be content. So this morning we will look at how God sometimes works to help us to become more content. Prayer Often God will put us in a situation which is uncomfortable for us in order to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Luke 9:57-58, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tamar & Amnon: Is It Love Or Lust?

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 11, 2022

Lust is often disguised as love

TAMAR & AMNON: IS IT LOVE OR LUST? “1 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:22, Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational