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  • Christian: What Kind Of Disciple Are You? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2022
     | 2,834 views

    How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).

    Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more

  • Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021
     | 4,320 views

    The Bible says to have no partnership with people who do these evil things. What kind of people am I to avoid? People who are sexually immoral, impure, greedy for people and things. Avoid partnering with people who speak trash, talk foolish, and joke crudely.

    A twelve-year-old Taiwanese boy was visiting an art exhibit in 2015 when he accidentally tripped at a museum. Thankfully he was ok because he broke his fall by reaching out to support himself on a 350-year-old painting valued at $1.5 million. Insurance paid for the restoration, and I am sure he ...read more

  • Tell Us Pleasant Things

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

    Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

  • Telling The Salvation Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,586 views

    We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

    The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

  • How To Be A Bad Dad

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    Lot is a good example of all that we must avoid if we are to be good fathers. Father’s day message.

    Father’s Day June 15, 2003 How to be a bad dad. I have been told that it takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes. I agree. It is a good thing to learn from our mistakes. However, I think it takes even more wisdom to learn from the mistakes of others in order to avoid making the same ...read more

  • Don't Make Belshazzar's Mistake Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,946 views

    A look at Daniel 5 where we learn to avoid the mistake of Belshazzar and repent while we have the chance.

    Situation in Babylon The situation in Babylon has changed since the last chapter and the last of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar has died and there have been several coups as various different people have seized the throne only to be overthrown. The latest occupant on the throne, Nabodinius has kept the ...read more

  • Why Paul Did Not Let People's Sentiments Determine His Direction

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    Paul shows us how to avoid allowing peoples’ sentiments deter us from following God’s will

    Why Paul Did Not Let People’s Sentiments Determine His Direction (Acts 21:1-16) Quote:Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child. Illustration:Louis Pasteur is reported to have had such an irrational fear of dirt and infection he refused to shake ...read more

  • Fixing Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 237 ratings
     | 23,532 views

    Because anger is serious and dangerous it can wreck relationships. We should take action immediately to avoid it.

    Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 1 4-22-01 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how when people are angry, things tend to get broken. As a teenager, my brother once stormed out of the house in an angry huff, slamming a door so hard that a window broke. Once when playing racquetball, I got ...read more

  • The Index Of Leading Spiritual Complacency Indicators Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,554 views

    Zephaniah show us that we can avoid complacency by gathering together, seeking Jesus and obeying His commands.

    Each month the Conference Board computes what is known as the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. This index is computed based on economic data and is supposed to be a predictor of the future direction of our economy here in the United States. That index is used by government officials, ...read more

  • Choose The Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    Because Christ paid your sin debt, you are able to avoid His judgment and experience HIS blessings.

    I. Understand your obligation to obey and reverence Christ. v. 1-3 A. God demands absolute allegiance (1-2). 1. Avoid all idols 2. Observe the Sabbath and reverence His sanctuary. B. God demands absolute obedience (3). 1. All the plans of life should be ...read more

  • Knowing Victory Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,296 views

    Do you desire to know how to experience spiritual victory and avoid falling into the sinful ways of the false teachers?

    Knowing Victory through Christ Jude 24-25 PROPOSITION: Because Christ has the power to preserve you, you must trust Him during these apostate times. I. Always yield yourself to Christ. A. Christ will preserve you unto salvation. 1. It is his work and office to preserve them. 2. ...read more

  • Idolatry - Then And Now Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    Paul gives a strong warning from Israel’s history about avoiding idols. Will we heed the warning?

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a very helpful warning – Here are the top 10 things not to say to a police officer if he or she pulls you over. #10 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I can’t see anything without my glasses. #9 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t ...read more

  • Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

    I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

  • Playing With Fire - Adultery Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,194 views

    In Proverbs God teaches us to avoid sexual sin such as adultery at all costs, lest we get burned.

    A few weeks ago we began a sermon series from the book of Proverbs so that we could learn God’s wisdom and make the right choices, God’s choice, in our everyday life. The primary author of Proverbs was Solomon and the Bible says God gave King Solomon more wisdom than any other person. His wisdom ...read more

  • "Do Whatever He Says"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,051 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

    “Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more