Sermons on Avoiding Conflicts:

Avoiding Comparison Traps

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2008

We are always comparing ourselves to each other. we should: 1. Stop comparing ourselves to each other 2. Not resist Godly change 3. Know who we are in Jesus Christ

4/20/2008 AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-18 INTRO- THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Avoiding Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 27, 2005

Self-Deception is rooted in our thinking, and visible in our activities. Or, if we look at it in reverse – what we do, or how we act is in reality a product of our belief system – ie: what we believe. So, if our believing is wrong then our acting will b

AVOIDING SELF-DECEPTION 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 INTRODUCTION: Just recently, our area has been exposed to an unusual sight – a beluga whale. He has been meandering up and down the river, between Burlington and Trenton. Lots of people have gone to the river’s edge in hopes of catching a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007

This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

(This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Avoiding The Mistake Of Materialism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007

The mistake of materialism leads to destruction. In this sermon look at what happened to four people who feel into the trap of materialism.

Introduction: A. One of the biggest mistakes we can make in life is to buy into the myth that more is better and that money and the things it can buy will make us happy. B. All he ever wanted was more. 1. He wanted more money so he turned inherited wealth into a billion dollars worth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007

In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Revenge Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2007

Seeking revenge ends up hurting us more than anyone. Look at how that truth is discovered in Haman’s situation.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, my favorite cartoons were the Warner Bros “Looney Tunes.” 1. There was Bugs Bunny “What’s Up Doc?”, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fud. 2. There was Tweety Bird “I taught I saw a Puty Tat”, Sylvester the Cat, and Granny. 3. There was Pepe Le Pew, Marty Martian, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 7, 2007

To obey is better than sacrifice. Saul learned that lesson the hard way.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a lady who went to the Post Office to mail a gift to a friend. 1. The clerk looked at the package and said, “Is there anything breakable in here?” 2. The woman immediately responded, “Yes, there is a Bible with all its commands in that box.” B. One man went ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Sexual Temptations

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Various proverbs

Avoiding Sexual Temptations - Assorted Proverbs Turn with me if you would to the book of Proverbs, chapter 5. We have been going through the Old Testament together, and we are looking at the period of the unified kingdom: God brought the Jews as His chosen people into a land that he had prepared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoid Disruptive People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2011

Paul writes to his Roman bretheren to warn them against people that cause division and offenses. There are two commands that he gives.

AVOID DISRUPTIVE PEOPLE Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tools To Avoid Debt Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

What to do to avoid debt and to get yourself out of debt.

MONEY IN HD: TOOLS TO AVOID DEBT So let me ask you a question, do you know if you have a problem with debt? Now that might seem like a pretty obvious question to some of you. I mean, some of you might be thinking, well, ya, I definitely have a problem with debt. I have creditors calling me all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Avoid A Shipwreck

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2009

Five things when ignored can cause a ship wreck

On April 10, 1912 the. Titanic left her harbor in Southampton, England. This was the maiden voyage for the 882 foot long ocean liner that had been billed as unsinkable. She carried with her 2,228 passengers and crew. Most of the passengers had paid thousands of dollars to sail on that great luxury ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Complaint Department

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Nov 25, 2008

Thanksgiving Sermon

Avoid The Complaint Department Colossians 3:17 Thanksgiving 2008 Intro. * In a few days most of us will be sitting around a table with family and friends eating turkey and pumpkin pie. * That is, unless you will be celebrating a red-neck thanksgiving… Humor - You might be a red-neck at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Coveting Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2015

A sermon that proposes a route in life that makes coveting an absurd impossibility.

Thou shalt not covet! Many of the ten commandments tell us not to do something like thou shalt not murder we got that cleared up in our lives or we wouldn’t be here. We would be be in prison. But the ten commandment refers to what is going on in your mind and your heart. Guard your heart ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed