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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Pursuing The Rock Of Ages-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2012
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    2 of 2. Moses revealed Israel’s need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. God’s word encourages our need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. Who searches for OR How do we pursue the Rock of Ages? A pursuit of the Rock of Ages considers...

    PURSUING The ROCK Of AGES--II—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18 VBS Theme: Gold Rush—Searching for the Rock of Ages! Attention: The value of Gold today’s commodities market. Yesterday Gold commodities were worth $1,566.90 per troy ounce or ~31.1g which = ~1.1oz. *As a young teenager I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
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    The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

    1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 25, 2001
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     | 7,508 views

    This morning we’re going to look at the third reason in James’ argument against partiality. Partiality violates the Law of God.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2) James 2:8-13 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 25, 2001 Introduction: “A deplorable incident occurred in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply ...read more

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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Sail On, Avoid Becoming Shipwrecked"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    Paul needs Timothy. In this message you will find a list of ten rocks to avoid lest you become a shipwreck!

    Text: 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Choose Wisdom And Avoid Destructive Waywardness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004
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    The Spirit of God teaches us how to gain a healthy fear, awe and worship of the Lord so we gain a spiritual wisdom that gives us the perspective on truth, love and the realities of people, problems and situations.

    Choose Wisdom and Avoid Destructive Waywardness How the Holy Spirit Leads Us With Wisdom - (Isa 11:2) "The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hell: The Place To Avoid At All Costs Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
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    The second in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. The famous preacher John Killinger & his wife attended a small country funeral where the pastor got up & for most of the 15 minute sermon talked about the horrors of hell & how tragic it was that the deceased was probably there at that very moment. When they left John complained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,862 views

    Believers must be careful to avoid being ungrateful to God.

    How to Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving Luke 15:25-32 Nov. 20, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A woman went to visit her sister’s farm & noticed a pig limping around on a wooden leg. 1 The sister said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig!" a Oinked & woke us up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Second Guessing God

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 15, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,862 views

    Biblical perspectives on dealing with life’s unanswered questions .

    How to Avoid Second Guessing God 1 Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. 3 You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Clark avatar

    4 Errors To Avoid Like The Pleaque Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
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     | 3,501 views

    A look at Spiritual growth according to Paul

    I. Four errors to avoid like a plague A. Foolish questions 1. Foolish or stupid 2. Disputes 3. Why? a. time is too short, we have to redeem the time we have available b. such questions that are intended to cause error, miss lead B. Genealogies (speculation of origins and descendents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023
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     | 1,272 views

    This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

    Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Becoming Devil Chow

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2010
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    We need to be on the lookout for the roaring Lion called the Devil.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The world can be a very difficult place to navigate at times. As we strive to live out or faith there are a lot of potential pitfalls. There are a lot of things that can trip us up if we are not careful. • We need to understand that that there are forces out there trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    How To Avoid The Bite And Stin Of Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,904 views

    Don’t let the snake of alcohol bite you and poison your life.

    ILLUSTRATION: The bite of of snake and its effects Have you ever handled a snake? You know it is a very delicate matter to handle snakes. They can slip out of your hand very easily. When you don’t have them under control, a snake will do its best to snap at you and bite you. They hiss and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming The Hulk: How To Avoid The Monster

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
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     | 4,235 views

    Help students avoid anger with this sermon based on the Comic Book character the Incredible Hulk

    Becoming the Hulk How to Avoid the Monster JAM. gregg barbour. 7.27.03. Robert Bruce Banner was born in Dayton, Ohio to Dr. Brian and Rebecca Banner. Bruce was loved by his mother, but hated by his alcoholic father. Dr. Brian Banner had been exposed to radiation and would do certain ...read more

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    How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,968 views

    A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

    WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Sexual Sin.....run

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 31, 2015
     | 3,369 views

    God never told men to STAND in the face of sexual sin He commanded us to RUN.

    It seems like every week there is a preacher, politician, or leader falling prey to sexual misconduct…WHY? The Bible gives the clearest and most direct answer…RUN. Fornication is defined as “unlawful or illicit sexual intercourse” (Webster). It pertains to sexual relations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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