Sermons on But Dont Have To:

Don’t Bring Me Bad News

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 13, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 24: 1 – 25

Numbers 24: 1 – 25 Don’t bring me bad news 24 Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go as at other times, to seek to use sorcery, but he set his face toward the wilderness. 2 And Balaam raised his eyes, and saw Israel encamped according to their tribes; and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Strike The Rock - Speak To It!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Oct 16, 2013

As a child of God, there is no longer any reason to wonder if God wants to bless you. The waters are flowing from the Rock (Jesus Christ). Because of this eternal truth, we can expect to be blessed, redeemed and healed in every area of our lives.

As a child of God, there is no longer any reason to wonder if God wants to bless you. It was forever settled that issue at the cross. The waters are flowing from the Rock (Jesus Christ). Because of this eternal truth, we can expect to be blessed, redeemed and healed in every area of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003

We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Do What It Says, Don't Be A Dummy" Series

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 4, 2011

This expository message on Colossians 3:18-4:1 uses manikins to reinforce what the text is saying.

“Do what it says, Don’t be a dummy” Colossians 3:18-4:1 Big Idea: When Christ is at your core, you’ll be dressed right for relationships (Props: 5 manikins to represent those from the text) Introduction: There is often two sides to every story in a relationship, and it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't You Just Love Surprises?

Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003

God’s ability to answer prayer will even surprise those who are praying.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Miss Out On God's Blessings! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2008

If we are not mindful, we can easily miss out on God’s incredible blessings!

We will celebrate Christmas soon; a time to remember God becoming a human being. About 2000 years ago, God Jesus Christ came to earth to seek and save lost people. The Bible tells us that this same Jesus will someday return to earth to judge the living and the dead. Take a look briefly with me at 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing: Don't Take "No" For An Answer

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

When a woman had a demon possessed son she cried out to Jesus. When he ignored her, she didn't take no for an answer. Be persistent in your prayer for healing.

Healing 8 A 21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."23 But He did not answer her a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Judge Others . . . Judge Yourself!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

If you don’t want to be judged, don’t judge others; and if you want heavenly rewards, judge yourself.

There’s the story of the conscientious wife who tried very hard to please her ultracritical husband, but failed regularly. He always seemed the most cantankerous at breakfast. If the eggs were scrambled, he wanted them poached; if the eggs were poached, he wanted them scrambled. One morning, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Do's And Don't For Finishing Well” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 6, 2006

The writer of Hebrews wants his readers to understand that there are some factors for finishing well, first he some things we must do and secondly he tells some things we must not do or avoid, if we want to finish well.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 24 “The Do’s and Don’t For Finishing Well” Hebrews 12:12-17 The consuming passion of the Apostle Paul beyond that of reaching his fellow Jews with the message of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose Sense Of His Presence

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 10, 2011

God is present in our lives but we do not always sense His presence, because life’s distractions and calamities often drown out His voice. We need to remember Him (think of His presence), recognize Him (trust His presence) and realize His presence (tune

God did not designed life to be lived alone. When God put man in the Garden of Eden, He was there. Gen 3:8 says He walks in the Garden. Man sins and hides from Him. • Genesis described man’s life as a WALK with God – the Bible says Enoch walked with God, Noah walked with God, and Abraham walked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Let Your Resolve Dissolve

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2004

A sermon on Daniel, and his friends focusing on keeping our resolve.

Don’t Let Your Resolve Dissolve ! Daniel 1:8 Somone has said......A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. I’m afraid that is the case most of the time. I doubt if many of us can remember what we resolved to do or not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Your Mind Wander Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 30, 2015

This message looks at teh need to be thining the right things

DON’T LET YOUR MIND WANDER PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 FINALLY, BROTHERS, WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS HONORABLE, WHATEVER IS JUST, WHATEVER IS PURE, WHATEVER IS LOVELY, WHATEVER IS COMMENDABLE, IF THERE IS ANY EXCELLENCE, IF THERE IS ANYTHING WORTHY OF PRAISE, THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS. 9 WHAT YOU ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit, It's Your Time Series

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Jun 16, 2004

Keeping the faith in you, and what your life is truly speak to you. Ask Jesus to change your heart, your mind, and your attitude. Speak to God for all the rights that you been through, so, don’t quit, it’s your time!

Put Your Trust In The Lord But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him. Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-2, Psalm 27:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Hang Around With A Truth-Teller!

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

Those who bear the good news, who proclaim the glad tidings, need be aware that it will not be easy to be a truth-teller who is preaching the need for repentance and asking for God’s forgiveness.

Little Emily, the minister’s daughter, ran into the house, crying as though her heart would break. "What’s wrong, dear?" asked the pastor. "My doll! Billy broke it!" she sobbed. "How did he break it, Emily?" "I hit him over the head with it."(1) I just returned from a week at Junior Camp at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018

Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ