Sermons on Avoiding Distractions:

Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005

We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember The Dead, Honor The Living, And Avoid The Pitfalls!

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Remembering the dead and Honoring the living

INTRO: David Banner (Incredible Hulk), talking with a terminal cancer victim, told this story: “A man was running for his life from a tiger and he fell down a cliff but luckily got a branch as the tiger was pawing at him. He was about to let go (fall would survive, but live). He looked down to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 1 - Favoritism) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2007

Showing favoritism in our parenting is a mistake we will want to avoid.

Introduction: A. I hope you are enjoying our series on Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes; I sure am! B. This Sunday and next Sunday, I want to address the subject – “Avoiding the Mistakes of Parenting.” 1. Today we are going to address the mistake of favoritism. 2. And, Lord willing, next week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistakes Of Parenting (Part 2 - Discipline) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2007

One of the biggest mistakes parents can make is not properly disciplining their children. In this lesson we look at the tragic examples of some biblical characters who did not discipline their children. The sermon ends with some suggestions for proper d

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. 1. Let me start with a little Father’s Day humor. 2. One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” B. I have a Top 10 List for you: Top Ten Things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006

The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 1, 2006

The message deals with the costly mistake of being satisfied.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes - Satisfaction Acts 1:8; 8:1 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The mission of the church was given to the disciples in Acts 1:8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Anger Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 27, 2006

Moses allowed his anger to lead him and as a result he forfeited leading the people to the promised land.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Anger Numbers 20:1-13 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The past week we began a series entitled "Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs". We looked at the three ways of learning: formal education, the school of hard knocks, and others ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid A "Lot” Of Trouble: Take God Seriously

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2009

If take warning signs posted by local authorities about thin ice, it’s even more important for us to take God seriously when he warns about the coming judgment.

Every year people require rescuing after falling through thin ice. Some don’t make it. They drown before help can arrive. That’s why provinces spend tens of thousands of dollars warning people to stay off thin ice. People could avoid a lot of trouble for themselves and others if they just took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Believers Need To Avoid Being Double Minded! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

A double-minded person is one who says one thing and does another, they claim to know God and yet their actions do not live up to such claims.

He thinks about two different things at the same time and can't make up his mind about anything; they are dually focused and have split opinions on the same subject. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. James 1:8. It is God who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23, Psalm 32:10, James 4:8, Psalm 103:3

30) "Beware And Avoid False Gospel’s” Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

Many Religions today fail to understand the significance and importance of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. This has given rise to "False Gospels" which the Apostle Paul gives us stern warning to avoid.

PREACHING THE TRUE GOSPEL 30) “Beware and Avoid False Gospel’s” TEXT: Galatians 1:6 RECAP Today, our teaching concerning the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, And “...those things most surely believed among us” (Lk 1:1) continues. In recent weeks, as we have opened the Scriptures together... We have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Trust In Man To Avoid The Curse

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2016

To show that GOD will not allow us to be cursed by putting our trust in men and ourselves but only trusting in GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you trusting in men? No. Only in JESUS CHRIST and GOD do I put my trust. John 14:1 (Amplified Bible) DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding A Life Of Fruitlessness And Frustration Through Prayer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the importance of prayer in the life of a believer, highlighting the consequences of neglecting this vital discipline.

As believers, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. With numerous responsibilities and obligations competing for our attention, it's easy to neglect one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual lives: prayer. In this sermon, we'll explore the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23

Sermon # 47 - Avoid The Hot East Wind Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 10, 2025

God sent the hot east wind to rebuke the prophet Jonah. If we want to avoid the hot east wind from blowing over our lives we must set aside pride and disobedience and live in humility and obedience to the sovereign Lord.

Our meditation is based on Jonah 4:8, “After the sun had risen, God sent a hot east wind, and Jonah was about to faint from the heat of the sun beating down on his head. So he wished he were dead. "I am better off dead than alive," he said.” (GNB) Jonah was a prophet of God who preached ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:8, Daniel 4:1-3, Daniel 4:29-30, Daniel 4:33-37, 1 Samuel 13:12-13, 1 Samuel 15:10-11, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, 1 Samuel 16:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Distractions In Prayer And God’s Transcendence: Still, Small Voice

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The voice of Jesus that speaks in the gospel pages is the same voice that hides in the language of divine silence. But if we do not hear the one, we are unlikely to hear the other

“We initiate a time of prayer sensibility when we prostrate ourselves before God in adoration. We bow in adoration because of two truths—our own nothingness and God’s infinite goodness. The act of adoring God prepares our soul for the God who remains hidden always even as we meet him. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Catholic

Do This 3 Decisions

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you decide on things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (Amplified Bible) But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal