Sermons on Avoiding Debt:

Making The Spirit Smile Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

This message is part of series through the book of Ephesians and deals with how to avoid the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

Making the Spirit Smile Ephesians 4:30-32 I. The Personhood of the Spirit (v. 30a) A. The Witness of Jesus Christ (John 14:17, 16:13) B. Our Potential Effect on the Spirit 1. We Can Choose to Have Fellowship With Him (Gal. 5:16) 2. We Can Choose to Be Controlled (Eph. 5:18) 3. We Can Choose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Hundred Christmas Trees

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 25, 2001

For our family and friends to avoid the flames of Hell, we must douse them with the living water.

A Hundred Christmas Trees We complain about the heat when it’s hot, in January we’ll be complaining about the cold. But, imagine never being able to beat the heat. Not having a big enough air conditioner to cool off. This morning we’re going to look at a place that will never cool off. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Company We Keep

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

We need godly wisdom in order to avoid the snares of those whose path leads to destruction.

The Company We Keep… Proverbs 1:7-19 The invitations go out every day. They’re in the mail, they’re on our front doorstep, they’re waiting for us at the street corner, they’re lying around the offices where we work, and they’re posted all over the neighborhoods where we live. They come by way of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Deals With The Devil Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

16th in series on Joshua. This talks about compromise, and avoiding it by listening to God’s voice.

Joshua 9:1-26 – Making Deals with the Devil A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be cattleman, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy-Q, one son liked the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Be A Religious Leader

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Focus On Christ Not Your Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ.

The Twelve Spies – Numbers 13-14 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ. Illustration:Where our Captain bids us go, ’Tis not ours to murmur no; He that gives the sword and shield Chooses too the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Christians Sin?

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003

This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Foolishness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007

Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Respect For Life Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Is Your Travel Agent Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 13, 2007

If the goal of your life is to avoid as many problems as possible, then don’t take a journey with God!

When God is Your Travel Agent (Exodus 15:22-27) 1. All of our lives are filled with uncertainty; Some of us accept that reality and adjust to the unforeseen as best we can. 2. Others frantically create rules or routines to give ourselves the sense that we have reduced life’s uncertainties -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008

How does sin get a grip on David? How can we avoid its grasp?

2 Samuel 11-12 Psalm 51 David and Bathsheba Up to this point we have been looking at David as a model for our own lives. He is the man who is “after God’s own heart.” Those of you who know the story of David know that this story was coming and you would remind me that we shouldn’t always see ...read more

Denomination: *other

Don't Drift Away Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

Dealing with how to avoid the ever constant danger of drifting away from our walk with Christ.

A lawyer who had recently purchased a Cape Cod home overlooking the harbor of Nantucket asked Ol Beauford to do some outdoor painting. He had the money and Beauford was known for good solid work. Beauford arrived in the morning as the lawyer was rushing out the door. He quickly explained what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings On Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2010

To be called a hypocrite is one of the most hurtful criticisms there is, how do we avoid Hypocrisy?

Hypocrisy Clean on the outside and dirty on the inside. Wow! Jesus spoke about that concept a number of times throughout the gospels using word pictures like whitewashed tombs all clean and pretty on the outside and full of dead men’s bones on the inside. On my first trip to Africa one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Vulnerable?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 8, 2007

The best way to stay away from defeat is to avoid the things that make you susceptible to defeat.

Are You Vulnerable? Judges 18:1,2,7-11,27,28 The book of Judges is an unusual book. It is a book that seems to be constantly recording the downfall of Israel. It records for us the failure of Israel to make progress. In chapter 18 we find the tribe of Dan seeking a settlement in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist