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Don't Be Surprised

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016

There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Fear

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2015

To show that GOD never meant us to give fear, we fear what we don't need to fear, stop being afraid of fear itself and the destruction of the wicked because they don't have the LORD as their Protection, while we have the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid? No. I'm not a coward like unbelievers. Proverbs 29:25 (Contemporary English Version) Don't fall into the trap of being a coward-- trust the LORD, and you will be safe. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD never meant us to give ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Be Fooled Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 7, 2015

Esther

Don't Be Fooled Esther 6:11-12 1. The proud brought to humility A. A proud person is never satisfied with his blessing - 5:11-12 B. A proud person is consumed with bragging and fantasy - 5:11-12; 6:6 C. A proud person is filled with hate for those who do not feed his pride - ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don,t Be Trouble

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2016

Sin is always trouble and we are trouble with it.

DON’T BE TROUBLE Proverbs 28: 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. People we can not cover our sin’s past present are future. Trying you never prosper you are I can not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be An Oxymoron!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2016

A Casual Disciple of Christ? Jesus teaches us that such a disciple is no disciple.

What do you call these word combinations? “A little pregnant; airline food; plastic silverware; unbiased opinion; fresh dried fruit.” They’re all oxy…morons—expressions that in their superficial, or literal meanings are self-contradictory or absurd. Can you be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Be Solicitous!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2017

God is more than able and capable of meeting our needs and to empower us to keep our lives focused on eternity.

IT HAS NEVER FAILED! SO, WHAT THAT MEANS IS THAT 100% OF MOST THINGS I HAVE FRETTED, WORRIED ABOUT, OR WAS ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED OVER NEVER HAPPENED OR TURNED OUT THE WAY I HAD THOUGHT IT WOULD. I WASTED A LOT OF TIME ON NOTHING! WHAT SADDENS AND SHAMES ME THE MOST, IS THAT WITH SUCH DEEP SEATED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Delay Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 12, 2016

There is evidence that Abram delayed God's plan, resulting in disobedience. However, God prompted him to get moving toward the ultimate goal for his life.

A couple from north Oklahoma decided to go to Florida for a long weekend to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. Because they both had jobs, they had difficulty coordinating their travel schedules. It was decided that the husband would fly to Florida on Thursday, and his wife would follow ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Be Fooled Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2015

Even though the world is against you, do not be fooled into giving up your faith!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes for those in Christ it is hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on a daily basis. • Some of the attacks come from people we know, some from people we love, some come from the culture in which we live. • The media is on a crusade to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Forget

Contributed by Jerry Wilson on Jul 8, 2017

I Forgot Something Important. What Was It? GOD Is It Possible To Forget About God? YES

Deuteronomy 4:9 (NKJV) 9 "Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren, Deuteronomy 6:10-12 (NKJV) 10 "So ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9

Denomination: Apostolic

Don’t Worry

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 30, 2019

The greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be the greatest or best. There will be troubles!

- The great hindrance to serving the Lord, & being good stewards for Him, is work. - I think the greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be greatest or best. - You read today’s headlines & realize that’s not true. - Hillsong’s previous worship ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We are not to judge others as if we are God. Or to judge with evil thoughts.

James 2:1–13 1My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Tithe! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Why is it a pastor seems to have your permission to talk about your marriage, your family, your workplace, but when they start to talk about your personal finances and giving there seems to be this real discomfort, and we get the rap right away of always

Imagine we’re worshipping in heaven and you give me a shove, you say to me, “I’m really mad at you”. I say, “Oh, why is that”. Because you never told me how important it was to settle my account with the master. What do I mean? If you look at the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 6, 2011

You have to get out of the boat and trust Jesus to lead you in order to do the will of God.

Matthew 14: 22 -33 / Don’t Be Afraid Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. A few days later, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dos And Don'ts Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 11, 2011

Is Jesus a legalist? Are we really supposed to follow what he says?

I knew a woman who stopped for a few drinks every night after work to let traffic die down, then drove home, about a 45 minute drive in lower mainland traffic. She would say, “I’m fine, I’ve never had an accident and there are never any roadblocks on my route home. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Don't Compromise

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Aug 2, 2009

compromise is good in everything except devotion to Christ

1ST CORINTHIANS 10:14-33 Sometimes compromise is good…. It is good in a marriage. It is good many times in business. It is good in national diplomacy. When it comes to our spiritual relationship with God, compromise is not good. Too often we compromise our faith by giving into the world’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: United Methodist