Sermons on Avoidance:

Turn The Volume Up? Precedent? God Demands Effort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2021

God needs to get our attention to focused on movers, shakers, and ignitors. We must avoid excuses and be doers of the word. Hear God's words.

PRECEDENT… TURN THE VOLUME UP? GOD DEMANDS EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO YOURSELF? THERE IS A PRECEDENT SET BY A LADY THAT FOR 12 YEARS HAD BEEN VERY SICK AND WEAK. SHE WAS AT THE END OF HER ROPE. 12 YEARS THIS LADY WAS UN-CLEAN. 12 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Luke 14:18-21, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's On Trial? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2024

You can avoid making a fool of yourself if you submit to Jesus as your Lord, admit your weakness before Him, and embrace the truth He offers.

One evening, while waiting for a bus, a young man was standing with a crowd of people looking in the widow of a taxidermist shop. In the center of the window was a large owl that attracted the attention of all who passed by. The self-appointed expert began to criticize the job done on it. “If I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-38, John 13:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Arguing Increases Demonic Torment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 9, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between arguing and demonic torment, and how we can avoid giving demons a foothold in our lives.

As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. One of the most effective ways that demons gain access to our lives is through arguing and strife. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between arguing and demonic torment, and how we can avoid ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, James 3:14-16

What Is A Friend? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon emphasizes choosing wise, loving friendships that nurture faith and character, trusting God’s guidance to build relationships that help us flourish and avoid harm.

If you want to see tomorrow, look at the faces around your table today. The people who share your coffee and your commute, your prayers and your plans—these voices shape the volume of your soul. Companions can calm our fears or kindle them. Counsel can steady our steps or scatter them. God cares ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:26

Topics: True Friends, Fake Friends

The Warning Signs Before Destruction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 22, 2025

In both the Old and New Testaments, God warns His people of impending judgment, often giving them opportunities to turn away from sin and avoid disaster.

Throughout the Bible, warnings precede destruction, serving as a call to repentance and a chance for redemption. In both the Old and New Testaments, God warns His people of impending judgment, often giving them opportunities to turn away from sin and avoid disaster. These warnings demonstrate ...read more

Beyond Excuses: The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2025

To avoid the trap of self-justification, don't debate God's clear commands; just do them, trusting Jesus to help you.

Seinfeld was a popular sit com featuring the humor of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In an episode called “The Fire,” Jerry's friend, George attends a child's birthday party at the request of his girlfriend, Robin. Take a look (show video: George and the Fire, Seinfeld, Season 5, Episode 20). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Secrets For A Loving Happy Long Lasting Marriage

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007

Every one wants a happy marriage, no one marrys to divorce so what’s the secret?

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus so how can the two ever live together? There is no couple having completed their marriage vows that do not desire to have a loving, happy, long lasting marriage. The question is what happens to cause this dream to become a nightmare. Too often after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 22:37, 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 1 Samuel 1:19, Ephesians 4:1-2, Ephesians 5:25, Genesis 12:13, Proverbs 21:19, Genesis 26:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Signs Of A Backsliding Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

This sermon highlights key signs of a backsliding Christian, helping us to examine our lives and return to God before it is too late.

SIGNS OF A BACKSLIDING CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Hebrews 10:38-39, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 24:12, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sustaining Your Spirituality Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2005

After the high of Nehemiah 12, we come down to earth and reality with a crunch in ch 13. How can we avoid collapses like this and ’Sustain our Spirituality’.

Sustaining your spirituality. Nehemiah 13. WBC 20/3/5am This is the balancing sermon to the one I preached on ch 12 if you remember: - real mountain top experience - marching around the walls, praising God - huge devotion and dedication to God o occasion for right and real outburst of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Borders, Boundaries And Illegal Immigration

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 5, 2006

Guard our hearts and attitudes, to avoid becoming an illegal alien (spiritually) - i.e., tresspassing against God’s character and alienating ourselves from the heart of God.

INTRODUCTION 60 years ago, after the PT 109 boat was destroyed and the 11 survivors swam to a nearby island, young JFK Walked back out into shark infested waters with a battery-powered strobe to try to signal for help and rescue. As we lift the strobe of God’s Word today, this sermon ventures out ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking The Praise Of God Or Men

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God.

Seeking the Praise of God or Men Matthew 6:1-18 The subject matter in these verses focuses on giving, praying and fasting. The initial reading of the passage will show that the basic teaching of Jesus will be to avoid the seeking the praise of men and to seek to please God. The first four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Holiness

Paradise Found Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 5, 2004

As a child I was more serious about avoiding Hell than going to Heaven. My knowledge of Heaven was inaccurate. A biblical understanding of Heaven creates a longing to go there.

PARADISE FOUND Exploring the Hope of Heaven Sermon #1 Revelation 4:1-11 I. Glory Revealed A. Color Parade 1. Jaspers, carnelians, emeralds, rainbows 2. Heaven wasn’t all white! 3. “The building material of its wall was jasper, and the city was pure gold like clear glass. The foundations of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In the previous chapter Paul’s focus of attention has been on earthly, physical experiences in the gospel. In order to avoid exalting himself he describes these experiences in the third person.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: To seek to earn, merit, or purchase salvation is to insult the Giver. Imagine yourself invited to a banquet in the White House by the president of the United States. You are seated at a table that is filled with the choist foods. Every effort is made to give you a most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Useful To The Master Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011

How to make ourselves useful to the Master. 1- We must be cleansed from sin 2- We must pursue righteousness 3- We must avoid stupidity

INTRO.- ILL.- A director was screen testing Sylvestor Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new film about classic composers. Not having figured out who to give which part to, he asked Sly who he would like to be. Stallone said, "I like Mozart. I want to be Mozart" So the Director said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ