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  • John Beehler avatar

    A Hundred Christmas Trees

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    For our family and friends to avoid the flames of Hell, we must douse them with the living water.

    A Hundred Christmas Trees We complain about the heat when it’s hot, in January we’ll be complaining about the cold. But, imagine never being able to beat the heat. Not having a big enough air conditioner to cool off. This morning we’re going to look at a place that will never cool off. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Drift Away Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,958 views

    Dealing with how to avoid the ever constant danger of drifting away from our walk with Christ.

    A lawyer who had recently purchased a Cape Cod home overlooking the harbor of Nantucket asked Ol Beauford to do some outdoor painting. He had the money and Beauford was known for good solid work. Beauford arrived in the morning as the lawyer was rushing out the door. He quickly explained what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011
     | 4,892 views

    Blessed are the peacemakers. Those that will not avoid conflict to keep everyone happy. They are the ones doing the Lords work.

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon is by prayer and ideas from my colleagues at Sermoncentral. Introduction- This has been a week! Anybody else besides me been there? Keeping that scenario in mind, we will continue to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 23rd Sunday, Year A --The Matthew 18 Process

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,740 views

    Avoidance of conflict prevents persons from discovering God's will in their personal and institutional lives.

    Palmer Chinchen tells of the time when he went whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The guide gave them some very important instructions after they put on all their safety gear. He began with “When the raft flips.” Notice the guide didn’t say “if the raft flips.” “When the raft ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014
     | 2,796 views

    There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

    “What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Wallace avatar

    Forsaking Foibles That Fracture Families Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2018
     | 7,386 views

    How to avoid creating the environment that produces sibling rivalries, bitter jealousy and self ambition in families.

    Fixing Family Feuds Forsaking Foibles that Fracture Families Genesis 37:1-11 This morning we begin a new series on the life of Joseph, which I've entitled, Fixing Family Feuds. The Title is actually inadequate—yes a family feud was fixed, but an incredibly gracious God and an incredibly faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Conflict

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016
     | 8,188 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

    Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End And The Reward Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2016
     | 4,491 views

    Paul is not focusing on sinful behavior we should avoid, but on exemplary behavior we should practice.

    24th or Last Sunday of the Year 2016 Extraordinary Form The five hundred year period since the end of the Renaissance has been marked by two events we Catholics can realistically call religious catastrophes. The first, of course, was the Protestant revolution most agree was begun by Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Surrender Your Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,491 views

    Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

    She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    Living To Please God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    In this sermon, we learn what God's will is - that we are sanctified, which includes avoiding sexual immorality.

    A. It always disturbs me to see road kill along the highway (maybe except for opossums), how about you? 1. It is sad when the lives of beautiful, innocent animals are unintentionally extinguished by passing cars and trucks. 2. The consequences of these collisions can be severe for both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Vulnerable?

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    The best way to stay away from defeat is to avoid the things that make you susceptible to defeat.

    Are You Vulnerable? Judges 18:1,2,7-11,27,28 The book of Judges is an unusual book. It is a book that seems to be constantly recording the downfall of Israel. It records for us the failure of Israel to make progress. In chapter 18 we find the tribe of Dan seeking a settlement in the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    When Temptation Strikes Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 4,334 views

    Temptation is not an irresistible force. Through prayer we are given all that we need to avoid temptation.

    Message When Temptation Strikes – Lord’s Prayer Series A sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:13 Stop and think for a moment about the week that you have just had. How much temptation did that week contain? The temptation to spend money. Expand The temptation to lust. Expand The temptation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Were The Religious Leaders So Blind About Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,180 views

    This passage speaks to the ignorant confidence that the religious leaders possessed. How do we avoid their mistake?

    WHAT'S THE HEART OF THIS PASSAGE? The religious leaders had all that knowledge and yet they didn’t know God. - John 7:28d – “You do not know Him” - The religious leaders, of course, thought they were the epitome of knowledge and understanding. They loved the status they had among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Issues Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 829 views

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

    DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 3 Text: Acts 15:22-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: “I firmly determined that my mannerisms and speech in public would always reflect the cheerful certainty of victory – that any pessimism and discouragement I might ever feel would be reserved for my pillow... I adopted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Alcohol Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,659 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need for wisdom to avoid the dangers.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. 1. So, he placed four jars on a table in front of the congregation and put one worm into each jar. a. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. b. The second worm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ