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The Conflict Cure Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007

The message gives the 5 steps to avoid and diffuse conflict.

The Conflict Cure James 4:1-10 Introduction This morning we are going to look at conflict in and out of the church. I have discovered a great deal about conflict and would like to share some of the more important points. Lynn Buzzard gives negative advice on "How to turn a disagreement ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Marked People

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

There are some people the Bible says we are to mark and avoid.

ROM. 16:17-19 “MARKED PEOPLE” A) This may seem a bit harsh, but there are some people the church don’t need! * You may say, “Preacher, we need every member we have ... We need the help of everyone.” * That is very true ... But we need the help of everyone whose heart is right with God and wants ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

Gradually backsliding is gradually dying,which can be avoided.

BACKSLIDING Luke 9:62 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. 2 Peter 2:20-22 20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unchained Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2013

Cutting a straight furrow with the Word of God and avoiding catastrophe.

AN UNCHAINED GOSPEL. 2 Timothy 2:8-15. I. SALVATION WITH ETERNAL GLORY (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Paul asks Timothy to “remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead’ (2 Timothy 2:8). Here in the Greek of 2 Timothy 2:8 the resurrection is mentioned BEFORE the Lord’s nativity into the house of David. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 9, 2014

The temptation of Christ and how it helps us avoid or resist

Preached at St Johns, Billericay 9 March 2014 Introduction In Oscar Wilde's play “Lady Windemere's Fan” Lord Darlington says “I can resist anything but temptation”. It is said rather flippantly in the play, but for us it is a good starting point. Should we try to resist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2017

Avoid critical judgmentalism while embracing careful judgment.

Judge Not Matthew 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2017 I came across some surefire ways to get someone to quote the Bible. • Share your belief in biblical creationism and dare to call evolution just a theory. • Speak up by declaring that because life begins at conception, abortion is murder. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Cheap Seats

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013

Avoid hubris, embrace humility, like Jesus and Mary.

22nd Sunday in Course 2013 The Greater You Are, the More You Must Humble Yourself “Blazing fire, wind, darkness, gloom, the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers entreat that no further messages be spoken.” The God behind these signs, the God revealed in both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Undesirable Consequences Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 20, 2024

Undesirable consequences are a factor of life that many wish to avoid.

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light In The Heart,” once remarked: "Every choice comes with a consequence. Once you make a choice, you must accept responsibility. You cannot escape the consequences of your choices, whether you like them or not." Galatians 6:7-8 reminds us: “Do not be ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, Hebrews 12:11, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 13:4

The Deceit Of Hidden Truths And Hiding Serious Issues In Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 9, 2024

Marriage is a sacred union between two individuals, built on trust, love, and mutual respect.

Marriage is a sacred union between two individuals, built on trust, love, and mutual respect. However, when one or both partners hide serious health issues, criminal backgrounds, or mental health struggles, it can lead to a foundation of deceit and destruction. In this article, we'll explore ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 101:7

The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019

Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Unclean, Unclean"!

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 3, 2005

Leprosy is a picture of the sinful heart, it is said that some of the Jewish Rabbi’s translated the words "Unclean, Unclean" as, "Avoid, Avoid." We look at the parallel of leprosy and sin.

Leprosy It’s Origins: (A) Leprosy would start out small in it’s beginning. It would lie concealed in the blood where human eye could not see it. There may be no visible signs or symptoms. Isn’t that also like sin, which lies dormant in our lives until it begins to bear it’s ugly fruit. Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Satisfied With Our Daily Bread? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Through the Lord's Prayer we are being called to a life of daily trust - are we satisfied enough to trust all that God provides?

Message Matthew 6:25-34 Are we satisfied? Let me start with a poem. Young Mother Quak went to the fridge to get her children some dinner. But when she got there, the fridge was bare so the children she loved just got thinner. We laugh because it is so silly. We also laugh because – really – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Guidelines For Managing Your Money

Contributed by Jason Hommel on Aug 21, 2004

18 guidelines for managing your money. 1-10 scriptures each. Get knowledge, work, save, be frugal, avoid deception, buy cheap, diversify, give to God, avoid usury, don’t borrow, use gold and silver, don’t steal or covet, be blessed, teach others.

Biblical Guidelines for Managing your Money By Jason Hommel author of goldismoney.com & bibleprophesy.org 1. Seek knowledge from God and the Bible. Fools refuse instruction. People are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Seek wisdom first, then all other things are added. Seek the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Worry Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 17 of Sermon on the Mount Series, a look at avoiding worry

Don’t Worry Be Happy April 20th BCC Rev. Denn Guptill isn’t a great song. I remember when that song first came out we were living in Truro at the time. Now I have a confession to make I prefer two types of music either country music or music from the seventies. "Don’t Worry Be Happy" doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Shrinking Violets

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 2, 2008

How to avoid spiritual defection and to end well in the Christian life.

Hebrews 10:32-39 Shiloh Bible Church No Shrinking Violet Introduction Jo Frost is a British nanny. And she stars in a reality TV show called Supernanny. Basically, she enters a home where the children are out of control and the parents don’t have a clue. And then she teaches the parents how ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible