Sermons about Avoiding Trouble

Avoiding The Side Roads Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 3, 2024

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Next in Series from Nehemiah. An examination on how to avoid being sidetracked when on a God-given Assignment

Nehemiah 6 Stay off the Side Roads Growing up, our family, along with my dad’s parents and some of his siblings, used to go to Black Rock Mountain, North Carolina, to camp for our vacation. We’d all go to the Cherokee Reservation, play in area creeks, fish in the trout farms and such. Didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fourteen Errors To Avoid Or How To Avoid Loving The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 3,029 views

The following are fourteen errors to avoid that people often fall into when they succumb to the love of the world

Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15,16) Love not the world or the things that are in the world. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world. The following are fourteen errors to avoid that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,159 views

Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 10,675 views

In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2010

based on 14 ratings

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Don't play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

Avoiding the Blame Game Genesis 2-4 Rev. Brian Bill 4/25/10 Drama: “The Jerry Stringer Show” Do you know what the most popular game is in the entire world? Could it be Facebook’s Farmville with 82 million active users? Halo? Super Mario Brothers 3? Monopoly, which is sold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Problems Of Miscommunication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 10,676 views

We ought to speak the truth we feel With careful thought for those who hear; For truth and love must try to sense What others feel, what others fear

Avoid the Problems of Miscommunication (I Thes 2:6-12) Many problems in our relationships grow out of miscommunication. Failure to communicate love, truth and relevance often leads to alienation. Many people mistakening assume they are friends but through miscommunications they have drifted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Deterioration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 10 ratings

| 4,731 views

1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions.

1. Billions of dollars are spent every year on anti-aging solutions. Yesterday, CNN reported a new testosterone cr?me that guarantees men greater youthful strength in the old age. However few people take into account the reality of human deteriorating forces. Paul once wrote, "Therefore, we do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:39-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 8,062 views

This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did. What does Jesus really mean when He tells us not to judge people? What do we need to do to obey it?

INTRODUCTION • Can you tell me the one verse in the bible everyone seems to have memorized? • How many times have we just taken a look at another person and made a judgment about them. We take one look at them and we think that we know everything about them? • What about the times when we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 8,586 views

Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:167-176

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Conseqences

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004

based on 38 ratings

| 7,169 views

What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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# 3 in series on 1 Timothy. Five Steps to avoid spiritual shipwreck.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #3 “Avoiding A Spiritual Shipwreck” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 The closing section of the first chapter of the letter to Timothy concerns those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Theft

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Spiritually speaking there are some valuables that I want to keep safe in my walk with God. There are some things that I really value about living for the Lord Jesus Christ.

John chapter 10 is the teaching of Jesus about the sheep finding the true door, following the true shepherd, and avoiding the thief. According to John 10:10 the express purpose of the thief is to steal, kill, and destroy. He comes for no other reason but that of selfish gain. He comes not to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Judges 16:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Temple Desecration Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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It is a sin to desecrate the Lord’s temple, and we must learn to everything possible to avoid desecrating his holy shrine.

Lessons in Temple Building Lesson #5 - Avoiding Temple Desecration Duct tape is an amazing creation of man. The armed forces created it, used for the waterproofing of equipment. They quickly learned the enormous amount of uses. Even today, a few people have created television shows to create ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Betrayal Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 3, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge

Solomon once wrote,"An unfaithful man is like a foot out of joint or a sore tooth." (Proverbs) Many people do not realize how painful it is when they are not faithful to God or to those who count on them. Actually, unfaithfulness, at its worst, is displayed in the life of Judas. Let us look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Short Cuts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 18,173 views

Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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