Sermons on Avoiding Distractions:

Dealing With Issues Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

The point is we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 2 Text: Acts 15:13-21 Introduction 1. Last week we started talking about dealing with issues within the church. Today we are going to see how the leadership of the early church came to their decision, and how it gives us a blueprint on how to deal with issues ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

James And John And The Near Occasions Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2021

We must work hard to avoid situations in which our buttons are pushed, or our “triggers” are pulled.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Course 2021 Temptation. If any of us might claim never to have been tempted to do something morally evil, I’d just suggest that you haven’t been paying attention. We are tempted all the time. Turn on radio, TV, Internet, you are assailed by ads. Most of them tell you to buy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:18, Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Defilement Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 5, 2022

Hebrews tells us that bitterness defiles. But what does that mean and why should I avoid this emotion?

Our Sermon Series this month is entitled: "Insomniacs: Things That Keep Us Up At Night." I read that some of the Polynesian natives spend a great deal of time fighting. When people offend them, they steal something that belonged to offender and hang it from the ceiling of their hut. Then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embrace Hope In God's Promises Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 30, 2019

How do we avoid letting the Christmas Rush keep us from missing the message of Christmas?

Christmas Rush Embrace Hope In God’s Promise Jeremiah 33:14-16 Introduction Thanksgiving is over and frankly I’m not sure how some of you turkeys survived! Now that the turkey is consumed, like magic we become professional consumers overnight. Many people shopped on Black Friday, but in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consuming Happiness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the wisdom in Psalm 1:1, emphasizing the importance of righteousness, true happiness, and the avoidance of self-centeredness.

Good morning, Church! A hearty welcome to everyone. Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Psalms, Psalm 1:1 to be exact. It's a passage that proclaims: "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." What a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Topics: Happiness, Moral Sense

Beware The Shadows (John 13:21-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 16, 2022

A practical call to avoid falling away. Don't live in sin-- it opens the door to Satan.

Let's start today by simply rereading from last week's passage, John 13:1-20. Our story today directly builds on these verses, and the easiest way back into John 13 is through a reminder of where we've been. John 13:1: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

A Call To Watchfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

This call to watchfulness is urgent in our present age of distractions, temptations, and spiritual deception. Without alertness, believers can easily drift into complacency, lose focus, or become overwhelmed by the cares of life.

A CALL TO WATCHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 13:33-37 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:42-44, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 16:15 INTRODUCTION: The Bible repeatedly warns believers to be watchful and alert as the end times approach. Jesus, in His Olivet Discourse, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A King (Behold)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 31, 2019

God wants us to seek him, but we don't always seek him properly. Even with the distractions, we face in life, God is still there waiting for us.

Opening and Introduction When I think of looking for something, a book designed for kids comes to mind. It’s a book with pictures called “Where’s Waldo”. Did anyone see any of those books? The idea was to look for this guy with a red and white stripped shirt that always seemed to blend-in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Solutions For Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This week I want to begin a series on practical living. This week I want to start off with avoiding offenses. • To many people, especially Christians, Believers in Christ Jesus; take offense and miss out on the blessing of God. • In order to avoid of

Introduction • This week I want to begin a series on practical living. This week I want to start off with avoiding offenses. • To many people, especially Christians, Believers in Christ Jesus; take offense and miss out on the blessing of God. • In order to avoid offenses, we must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Doing? Anything?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

We know the goal, but we keep running off down "rabbit trails." We keep letting ourselves be distracted away from the important things.

Bill Bright tells the story of a farmer who told his wife he was going out to plow the "south forty." He got off to an early start so he could oil the tractor. He needed more oil, so he went to the shop to get it. On the way to the shop he noticed the pigs weren’t fed. So he proceeded to the corn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006

All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Our Father's House

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2009

This Is Our Father’s House 1) Drive out all distractions 2) Stop going through the motions 3) Give ear to Jesus’ promises

What do you see when you turn into the church driveway? Do you see the big white cross that stands guard outside the church? Do you notice the slate tiles that cover the roof of this place? What about the small cross on the very top of the church ever take a close look at that? What do you see when ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Off From Your Limitations

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 18, 2015

A believer can succeed without limitations if he decide to and he is determined through the strength of God, and he can refuse the distractions from the kingdom of darkness.

BREAKING OFF FROM YOUR LIMITATION Study Text: 2 Kings 6: 1 – 7 2Ki 6:1 THE SONS of the prophets said to Elisha, Look now, the place where we live before you is too small for us. 2Ki 6:2 Let us go to the Jordan, and each man get there a [house] beam; and let us make us a place ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal