Sermons on Avoidance:

Who Are The Samaritan Women Today

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 22, 2007

Exploring who are the Samaritan women in our lives today and how God still loves them

Something to ponder about from today’s Gospel reading is, who are the Samaritan women today?? Who are the Samaritan women in your life? They don’t’ just have to be people who have had a number of partners. Think about who are the people who you believe are not acceptable. Maybe they are people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Voices And Choices

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009

We have to be cautious because much like the original audience of Proverbs, we are in a marketplace of voices that compete for our time, attention and even our allegiance. Proverbs 1:7 reminds us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

VOICES AND CHOICES Text: Proverbs 1:20 – 33 Matthew Henry once made the point that the book of Proverbs gives us a “…. necessary caution against bad company”. Matthew Henry’s comment reminds me of something I always heard when I was growing up which was “If you lie down with dogs, then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Ephesians 5:1-21 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 19, 2008

Here’s how to live pure lives in an impure age.

Ephesians Chapter 5:1-21 Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 21, 2008 We are wise to remember that when the Apostles wrote the letters we now have as books of the New Testament, they did not write them with chapter and verse divisions. They simply wrote them as God inspired communication. I mention ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Tandem With God: When The Storms Hit Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 11, 2008

As disciples of Jesus Christ we often experience storms in our life, this sermon shows how God is present during those storms helping us.

This week we are continuing our sermon series being tandem with God. As we discussed last week being in tandem, is like being in partnership, cooperating with God. It doesn’t mean it that we are equal with God, but that we work with God. And today we are looking at what it means to be in tandem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Your Enemies? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feet That Are Swift In Running To Mischief

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

Cursed are the mischief makers, for they shall be called the children of the devil. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right hand or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Trust in the Lord and He will direct your path.

FEET THAT ARE SWIFT IN RUNNING TO MISCHIEF “These six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Pentecostal

“counsel Concerning Planning For Tomorrow” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 9, 2015

James tells us that God centered planning can make our life worth living.

Having just finished telling his readers about the need for them to avoid the wisdom of this world that is hostile to God, James gives a practical example on how to approach life in a different way than the world does. (READ TEXT) Verse 13 illustrates the planning of one who has not thought to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2008

Someday you will find yourself in a storm just as serious as Paul faced here, but we can look into the Word of God and see what to do.

Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 1 Acts 27:4-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 14, 2008 *Storms: A loved one lets you down in a devastating way, the drunk driver swerves at you, your great job gets cut, the test results come back bad for you or someone you love. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:4-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sense & Nonsense About Alcohol

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

May a Christian drink alcohol?

Sense & Nonsense about Alcohol Intro May a Christian drink? What about what Paul said about not eating or drinking if it caused offense? What about alcoholics? What about Jesus turning water into wine? What about respecting each other when there are differences of opinion? The Gospel is Like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Arrogant (Love Is Not Puffed Up) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 7, 2025

Love is not puffed up. Love is not all about me and how great I think I am.

INTRODUCTION - As we continue with our Love Better series, this series seeks to answer two underlying questions. - What can I do to live with Christians better? - What can I do to love people in my community better? - In our journey to answer those two questions, today we will see from 1 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Presumption

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

It is not wise to presume to use the authority of Jesus without knowing you are in His will

Why It Is Not a Good Idea to Presume to Use the Name of Jesus Without His Authority (Acts 19:13-17) 1. Why do you suppose that some people try to get things accomplished for Jesus without the backing of His authority? Many people, consciously or unconsciously, presume to do seemingly good things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cautions About Sin

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * Though the chapter we are going to look at deals with adultery this is not about that at all.

Intro: * Though the chapter we are going to look at deals with adultery this is not about that at all. * What I want to do is take a much wider perspective and look at sin in general. * Why and how we should avoid it, what will happen if we don’t fight against it. * There is a story about a man at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1

What Are Positive And Negative Ways That Power Is Utilized

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ.

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ. Since such a prominent figure as Paul practiced persecution, many people wrongly followed his example by whipping up opposition to growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience.

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience. There is a limit to God’s patience. Many consciously or unconsciously abuse, neglect or fail to try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6, Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Away From Your Delilah

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Everyman’s battle is the lust of the eye. In this sermon you will learn the principles in overcoming on of man’s weakest areas of his life.

Keep away from your Delilah Dr. Fernando Cabrera Judges 16:4-22 Delilah means lit. “the weak one or the longing one”. There are woman in some men’s life that when they are around them they make them feel like “the weak one”. There are certain women in men’s life that are like kryptonite, they sap ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational