Sermons on Avoidance:

Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

Through the life of Joseph, the Bible gives us an example of how we can move beyond temptation and make the right choice.

Have you ever been tempted? Sure, you have. Things that catch our attention flash before our eyes and we feel the urge to respond. It might be that second helping of chocolate cake. It might be some ad in a commercial that advertises something that we don't need and can't afford. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shine Like The Son

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 9, 2003

In this sermon, we learn how to be a good example for others to follow.

Text: 2 Tim 2:14-26 ETS: Paul gives sound advice to young Timothy. ESS: If we would follow these instructions, our BCM will be transformed from the inside out. OSS: The BCM will be changed from the inside out. PQ: What can we do to make this BCM a more effect ministry? UW: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Focus Of Politics As Usual

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 5, 2004

Jesus models for us a Kingdom Focus when confronted with political issues.

A KINGDOM FOCUS OR ‘POLITICS AS USUAL’? Matthew 22:15-22 •This is the question every believer must ask during election time. Will I maintain a Kingdom focus, or will I revert to ‘politics as usual’? Will I allow myself to be salt and light through the political processes, or will I focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Peace

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

How a relationship with God should lead to peace.

John 14:25-31 Forget how we got started on it, Bryan and I talking about Kent State and the shootings there when I was a kid. Russell Jones and I talking yesterday about the news, how depressing it is to read the paper. Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Liberia, there are wars and rumors of war, there is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Brethren

Living A Holy Life 2

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 24, 2010

Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

Sexual immorality will easily come to mind as an agent of defilement of a holy life; furthermore, a person who has indulged in making the body unclean has also grieved the Holy Spirit and is about crucifying Jesus a second time! (Ephesians 4:30, Hebrews 6:6). We have been taught in the scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Your Eyes To Look Away From Evil

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to God or lead us into sin

Title: TRAIN YOUR EYES TO LOOK AWAY FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Supporting Texts: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 INTRODUCTION: The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Baskets Of Figs Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

A study of one of the visions that God gave Jeremiah.

Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on October 31, 2004 Title: 2 Baskets of Figs Text: Jeremiah 24:1-7 Introduction 1. There are great many things that divide us into groups… We are divided by our sex…there are men and women… We are divided by race…blacks, whites, Hispanics, and so ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Rookies, Veterans And Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2005

This is the fifth sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to call people to keep on learning and growing through the hard knocks of life.

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-4:5 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Rookies, Veterans and Hard Knocks Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of Life Lessons & Skills Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Using Anger As A Tool

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2004

USING ANGER AS A TOOL INTRODUCTION: Anger is often given a bad name in our minds. Yet, God has given anger, just as every other emotion, to us. The issue is not to be or not to be angry, but how we can be angry biblically. So for the next few weeks,

USING ANGER AS A TOOL INTRODUCTION: Anger is often given a bad name in our minds. Yet, God has given anger, just as every other emotion, to us. The issue is not to be or not to be angry, but how we can be angry biblically. So for the next few weeks, we are going to look at the issue of anger, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 9, 2007

Asks the question: are you a peacekeeper or a peacemaker?

Matt 5.9 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." Intro video: Virtual Family Isn’t that a great invention! Many people are like that family. The words they say might sound nice, but under the surface, they’re really not happy. They just don’t want to have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sexuality And Holiness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2007

Christian sexual ethics are oriented toward the long-term and contrary to society’s values and contrary to our fallen human natures.

Sexuality and Holiness (I Thessalonians 4:1-8) 1. The Slavic peoples today populate several nations: the Czech Repulic, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Ukrania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. 2. During Medieval times, the Slavic peoples were ready to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army