Sermons on Avoiding Debt:

How We Can Avoid Defeat

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

The song “Victory In Jesus” is a powerful story of how a Savior comes to rescue His people from failure and give them victory. Too many Christians today feel chained to their religion, they feel defeated. And we have no right to feel that way.

HOW WE CAN AVOID DEFEAT I John 5:4-5 The song “Victory In Jesus” is a powerful story of how a Savior comes to rescue His people from failure and give them victory. Too many Christians today feel chained to their religion, they feel defeated. And we have no right to feel that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Sexual Sin.....run

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 31, 2015

God never told men to STAND in the face of sexual sin He commanded us to RUN.

It seems like every week there is a preacher, politician, or leader falling prey to sexual misconduct…WHY? The Bible gives the clearest and most direct answer…RUN. Fornication is defined as “unlawful or illicit sexual intercourse” (Webster). It pertains to sexual relations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behaviors Men Should Avoid With Their Wives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few behaviors that men should avoid with their wives, along with biblical guidance and wisdom.

As husbands, we are called to love and cherish our wives, just as Christ loves and cherishes the church (Ephesians 5:25-33). However, there are certain behaviors that can damage our relationships and hinder our ability to fulfill this biblical mandate. In this sermon, we will explore few behaviors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1, Ephesians 4:29-32

Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid Foolish Disputes (Titus 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2024

Is what divides the church just a bunch of foolish disputes, or sometimes the difference between heresy and truth? Let's discuss this in Titus 3.

Do Christians submit to human governments? Do we avoid slander and quarrels? Did Jesus save us because of the righteous things we had done, or because of His mercy? Do Christians devote themselves to doing good? Should we avoid foolish discussions? How many chances should we give those causing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Want To Avoid Temptation? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 2, 2025

We finish up the Lord's Prayer sermon series with Jesus' words on temptation. Do they match how we normally approach sin in our lives?

AVOIDING TEMPTATION: Do I want this for my life? - Matthew 6:13. - Now we come to the close of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus has invited us to pray about a number of important subjects and now we have a final one about spiritual victory. - What does v. 13 mean? I think a summary statement would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Total Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007

We find Mary, who was the sister of Lazarus who would give the moon if it were hers to give. Mary gave extravagantly to the Lord.

I get motivated when I hear songs about the extent people will go for love. I read this poetic expression of love recently. I would climb highest mountain for your love. I would swim the deepest ocean. Oh my love, I will come by and see you Saturday if it is not raining. Not much of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 9, 2012

Sermon #3 in the series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament, Text: Deuteronomy 15 dealing with the Sabbath years and the Year of Jubilee when debts are forgiven and slaves are set free.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #3 Date: CHCC: June 3, 2012 Title: “In God We Trust” Text: Deuteronomy 15 INTRODUCTION: The "In God We Trust" Motto has been on our US Currency for over 50 years. Almost all Americans support using “In God We Trust” on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do You Turn - Finances Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008

in this message i talk about how to get out of financial trouble following sound biblical principles.

What we saw this week was pretty startling, wasn’t it? People’s most prized possessions; their homes, their cars, the stuff with which they fill their homes – scattered about, destroyed and left in the open. It’s sobering to think that in a matter of moments everything that you have worked so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 2

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn the Biblical ways to get out of debt.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching materials at: http://www.lisbonwc.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 2 Developed using the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover - You may have noticed that even though ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Holiness

Wealth, Wisdom And The World

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

Everyone makes mistakes with money. Apply these five simple but profound principles from God's Word to your life to make fewer mistakes.

Introduction: Money’s Fun . . . If You’ve Got Some! How many of you grew up like I did—not rich? We weren’t poor; we just weren’t rich. I remember when I was about 12 years old, I wanted to ride my bicycle about a mile down the road to the local Quick Sak. I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Number-One Myth About Money

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

We learned in school that when you give things away, you end up with less. But that's not how it works with God.

Somewhere around the third or fourth grade, you and I learned to do math word problems. And they would say things like, "If you had $1,000 and you gave away $100, how much would you have left?" And we all learned $900. In other words, we started with $1,000. After giving away $100, we only have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Framework For Wealth

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

We are called to be a blessing with our finances.

Introduction: How do I keep wealth from ruining my family? A weird thing happened to me. I did very well starting from nothing. I graduated from college with nothing, got married with nothing, and got rich-at least by a kid from Antioch, Tennessee, standards. I had about $4 million worth of real ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have A Holly, Jolly Bankruptcy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2016

So Jesus' birthday is celebrated by going into debt for stuff when He came to set us free? He only got a manger and people who loved Him. Why do we need stuff we cannot afford?

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. "No holiday should manipulate you to the point where you are going into debt just to so show someone that you love them." - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Principles For Financial Money Management

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Mar 15, 2013

Based on Solomon’s biblical advice on, we are going to look at some of God’s principles of financial freedom.

Godly principles for financial money management Introduction If you read the newspapers, or listen to the radio or watch the news on TV, it is clear that the cost of living is on the increase. South Africans are feeling the financial strain as we are hit with increase after increase. • Petrol, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11

Denomination: Christian Church