Sermons on Avoiding Error:

Tell Us Pleasant Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Fixing Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002

Because anger is serious and dangerous it can wreck relationships. We should take action immediately to avoid it.

Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 1 4-22-01 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how when people are angry, things tend to get broken. As a teenager, my brother once stormed out of the house in an angry huff, slamming a door so hard that a window broke. Once when playing racquetball, I got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Paul Did Not Let People's Sentiments Determine His Direction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul shows us how to avoid allowing peoples’ sentiments deter us from following God’s will

Why Paul Did Not Let People’s Sentiments Determine His Direction (Acts 21:1-16) Quote:Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child. Illustration:Louis Pasteur is reported to have had such an irrational fear of dirt and infection he refused to shake ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do Whatever He Says"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

“Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Make Belshazzar's Mistake Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 5 where we learn to avoid the mistake of Belshazzar and repent while we have the chance.

Situation in Babylon The situation in Babylon has changed since the last chapter and the last of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar has died and there have been several coups as various different people have seized the throne only to be overthrown. The latest occupant on the throne, Nabodinius has kept the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

How To Be A Bad Dad

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Lot is a good example of all that we must avoid if we are to be good fathers. Father’s day message.

Father’s Day June 15, 2003 How to be a bad dad. I have been told that it takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes. I agree. It is a good thing to learn from our mistakes. However, I think it takes even more wisdom to learn from the mistakes of others in order to avoid making the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:4-38, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

If I Had Wings, I Would Fly Away...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2003

We look at flight or fight, and the tendancies to avoid problems. We look at dying dreams vs. birthing dreams.

IF I HAD WINGS, I WOULD FLY AWAY ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. I START THIS LESSON WITH A GALILEO THERMOMETER IN EASY SIGHT. A Galileo thermometer works a little different from most thermometers. There is a series of glass bulbs floating within the cylinder of fluid. All ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6, Romans 7:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Telling The Salvation Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Victory Through Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

Do you desire to know how to experience spiritual victory and avoid falling into the sinful ways of the false teachers?

Knowing Victory through Christ Jude 24-25 PROPOSITION: Because Christ has the power to preserve you, you must trust Him during these apostate times. I. Always yield yourself to Christ. A. Christ will preserve you unto salvation. 1. It is his work and office to preserve them. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Index Of Leading Spiritual Complacency Indicators Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2010

Zephaniah show us that we can avoid complacency by gathering together, seeking Jesus and obeying His commands.

Each month the Conference Board computes what is known as the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. This index is computed based on economic data and is supposed to be a predictor of the future direction of our economy here in the United States. That index is used by government officials, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choose The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ paid your sin debt, you are able to avoid His judgment and experience HIS blessings.

I. Understand your obligation to obey and reverence Christ. v. 1-3 A. God demands absolute allegiance (1-2). 1. Avoid all idols 2. Observe the Sabbath and reverence His sanctuary. B. God demands absolute obedience (3). 1. All the plans of life should be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 20, 2011

Jesus teaches us about the "narrow door" of salvation. We are warned to avoid the "broad" way that leads to destruction.

Are You Listening? Luke 13.22-30 The Bible is the most important book in the world. It is God’s word, and it clearly reveals the truth of this world. It is the cradle of Christ and the message of salvation. Of all the things we do in this life... work, eat, sleep, care for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

What Can God Do Through Me?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2011

A look at the calling God places on each of us as well as some of the excuses we use to try to avoid that calling.

GOD ONLY CALLS PREACHERS, RIGHT? We all have a calling from God. - Jeremiah 1:5. - NT references to call/jobs: Matthew 21:28; Mark 13:34; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; Philippians 4:3. - Does God call only preachers? - There can be a call for someone to be a preacher, but a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Sinful Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic