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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Saul's Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    To lead the children to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God.

    Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 34 – Saul Disobeys God (Illustrates the Opposite of Faithfulness) Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the errors to avoid through Saul’s unfaithfulness to God. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Faithfulness can be defined as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Averting Your Worst Nightmare Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    To avoid the nightmare of not being recognized by Jesus, I must recognize the truth and live by it.

    September 23, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Once in awhile I’ll have dreams that I can remember in the morning. For some reason it doesn’t happen that often. Kim on the other hand is a practically a professional dreamer. In fact, this has been one of the single most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Love Banishes Fear

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Fear is never God’s will for His people. But how can we avoid it?

    It’s now been a week and a half since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, and all over America, life is returning to normal – even as we realize that our definition of "normal" will have to change. The airlines are flying again, even if the planes aren’t very full. The stock market is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Is Blessed

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil.

    The Man who is Blessed Text: Psalm One Thesis: To note how one may be a man who is blessed by doing good and avoiding evil. Introduction: (1) Psalm 1 is thought to be an introduction to the whole book of Psalms. (a) “The first psalm sets the tone for the entire Psalter because of its concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    We can avoid our own Ichabod moments by knowing what to look for.

    How To Stop Your Walk With God In Two Easy Steps 1 Samuel 4. 21-22 September 26, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction A When Ridge was born I remember looking at all the different names of babies on the walls. a Cletus, Octavious, Xavior, Mercedes, . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 193 ratings
     | 36,531 views

    1- Avoid being offensive 2- Attend to others 3- Speak your love

    INTRO.- Genuine expressions of love. ILL.- A man at work decided to show his wife how much he loved her, and before going home, showered, shaved, put on some choice cologne, and bought her a bouquet of flowers. He went to the front door and knocked. His wife answered the door and exclaimed, "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010
     | 9,368 views

    To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

    Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hellfire And Brimstone

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,748 views

    Is there a real Hell? How can I help my loved ones avoid it?

    HELL FIRE & BRIMSTONE Daniel 12:1And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come, Let Us.... Series

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,270 views

    Demonstrating through the story of Babel how to avoid unhealthy pride and fear by trusting God.

    COME, LET US……. Genesis 11:1-9 Read all of Genesis 11:1-9. Today’s message addresses human pride, fear, and sin. Very apparent to us at this point: It is a message of judgment; but upon closer examination of its context, we also find a message of grace. When a televised baseball game ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wash Up For Dinner

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    What does it mean today to avoid being a pharisee? To wash ourselves with and be fountains of mercy.

    Wash Up for Dinner 14 October 2008 Tuesday of 28th week in Course This is a dangerous Gospel to read to a bunch of guys, because it sounds like Jesus didn’t learn the lesson from Mary that he should wash up for dinner. As we find frequently in Scripture, the superficial meaning is nowhere near ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,035 views

    While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

    HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Downfall Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    Shows what and how David fell in adultery and how to avoid it. Deals with lust.

    Introduction As we began this series looking at David we saw how God had anointed him at a young age to accomplish great things for His kingdom. God took an obscure boy from an obscure land, anointed him and raised him up to be king. He taught us a great principles of humanity that says, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Principles Of Divine Judgment

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,470 views

    To avoid Gods’s judgment, we must first understand God’s judgment.

    THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE JUDGEMENT GENESIS 4: 1-16 1. Illus. of Lowell and Walter • Lowell- 50’ish golden gloves boxing instructor. Walter- 32 year old former marine. • Kept on until Lowell boxed with him. Lowell beat him to a pulp. 2. We do God like that some times. God’s preference is to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evasion Of Exasperation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,142 views

    54th in a series from Epehesians. How to avoid exasperating my children - and others.

    This week, I ran across this article. Although it is attributed to a pamphlet put out by the Houston police department, the author is actually unknown and no one can produce a copy of any such pamphlet. Nevertheless, it gives us some good food for thought this morning: TWELVE RULES FOR RAISING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Hell – Let’s Not Go There! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,008 views

    Hell is a real place of real suffering that we should want every person to avoid

    Keith Green had a song. It’s the devil’s words: Well I'm gaining power by the hour They're falling by the score You know, it's getting very easy now Since no one believes in me anymore I’m afraid that’s where a lot of people are where hell’s concerned. Our concept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ