Sermons on Dont Paden:

Don't Deceive Yourselves!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

Don’t compare ourselves with others? Why would the Bible say that?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I have a friend who says that he can remember going to church with his parents when he was a little boy. Now that isn’t unusual, except that his family didn’t really go to church all that often. So he has some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A call to look upon others with the eyes of Christ.

Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 I. Favortism A. Showing respect or honor based on social status or position B. Warned against repeatedly in scripture II. We are quick to judge by outward appearances A. Clothes B. Jewelry C. Cars D. House III. We give favor based on these ideas of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Such Worry-Warts!!!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 27, 2002

In todays’s society, we worry way too much! We need to have more faith in God’s promises!

I would like to welcome everyone here this morning. The Lord has blessed us with a phenomenal day! All the blessings that he has given us, all that he has blessed this Church with. Praise God! This morning I would like to talk to you all about something that seems to have a hold on each and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32

God Don't Play!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 3, 2002

God is serious about our sin. If we reject the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf then we are without hope.

“God Don’t Play” Hebrews 10:26-31 Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a faraway place. All of the people of his little village knew one another and they watched out for one another’s well being. From the time a child was old enough to follow instructions, the elders of the village ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Sep 12, 2001

A message on salvation for the sinner, but a challenge of deeper commitment to the Christian.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone walked in perfect peace, without worry, without stress, without lonliness? It can happen. Especially when we walk with the Lord. This message today is for both the sinner and for the Christian. At the close of this message, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001

A word of comfort to those who would worry.

Don’t Worry Be Happy! By Ian Biss 7/15/01 Intro... Mordecai Ham emerged as an evangelist from Kentucky at the turn of the century. He had a background in business and the study of law. From the very beginning his approach was zealous and blunt. Rather than sit and talk with Christians at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

A Christian should be happy no matter the circumstances.

DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY! (Romans 8:26-39) Introduction: Many people who refuse to admit that there is a real, personal God, end up with a “defeatist” mentality. They see life as full of suffering and ending in nothing. These people usually spend their life rebelling against life itself. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Oppose Yourself

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2001

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves;

------------------------------------------ 2Tim 2:24-26 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

Stop fretting over the prosperity of the wicked and look forward to what the Lord has in store for those who are called his children.

Psalm 37:1,2 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they soon shall be cut down like the grass, and wither as the herb. The word fret refers to the point just after a fire has been ignited when the flame is the hottest. Think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Don't Lie Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2006

Don’t get stuck in your image of God, lest it too become an idol

Title: Pictures Don’t Lie Text: Exodus 20:4-6 FCF: Don’t get stuck in your image of God SO: Intro: There’s an old saying, “Pictures don’t lie,” and when it comes to my sexy physique, sadly I suppose it’s true. But in this age of images, I wonder how often that is. It wouldn’t really be of much ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't – But If You Do

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 16, 2004

John wants us to know that dealing with our sin is the basis for fellowship with God. Fellowship is then the key to determining how well we actually know Him.

DON’T – BUT IF YOU DO 1 John 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: As we continue in our study of First John, Chapter two begins, not a new section but the natural progression of thought in the mind of John. John has taken the first chapter to develop the though that moral conduct – especially for the believer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

encouragement for the year ahead

Don’t Look Back People often get nostalgic around this time of year. As a new year approaches there is something in our hearts and minds which make us reminisce about the past. Just the other night I turned on the radio to hear the 11.55pm news and there was country and western music on. Now, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Miss The Target

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Hosea 7:16 NLT “They look everywhere except to heaven, to the Most High. They are like a crooked bow that always misses its target.” The problem is we have our aim at the wrong target. Our aim is off. “If you are aiming for nothing, you’ve already hit

Don’t Miss the Target! What are you aiming for? Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship 10-26-03 Hosea 7:16 NLT “They look everywhere except to heaven, to the Most High. They are like a crooked bow that always misses its target.” The problem is we have our aim at the wrong target. Our aim is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:16, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Giant Bait

Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 11, 2004

DON’T BE FEARFUL OF THE ENEMY!

DON’T BE GIANT BAIT! NUM. 13: 33And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. ILL. [OF SOMEONE SHOWING FORTH COURAGE] THE PROBLEM IN NUM. 13, WAS NOT THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO PHYSICALLY ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Just Be Hearers

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

What does it really mean when Jesus said "Come Follow Me."

1. The Foundation of Discipleship is Obedience (v.46) "Why do you call me, ’Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? We must remember that when Jesus preached this sermon, his audience stood in widening concentric arcs. Closest stood the freshly chosen Twelve. Around them spread a “large crowd of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist