Sermons on Dont Deviate:

Don't Make God Small Series

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 21, 2001

We are living in a confusing time in our culture. In such a time we need absolutes. I believe that the Ten Commandments can provide the absolutes that we need.

"Timeless Truths For Troubled Times" Don’t Make God Small"Exodus 20:4-6 by Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Just a couple of nights ago I was watching a news discussion program. Their conversation turned to morals in America. I thought it was interesting that three out of the four involved in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry About Anything? Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippians 4:6

Don’t Worry About Anything? June 3, 2001 Remember the song by Bobby McFarren, “Don’t worry, be happy”? Impossible not to have… played all the time! - nice idea… but can be pretty annoying… esp when your facing difficult times. - In Phil 4:6 Paul expresses part of this saying, “Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Don't Go Down With The Ship!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2001

The actions of those on the Titanic who volunarily gave up their seats in the lifeboat to others illustrates the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ for sinners.

This morning, I’d like to tell you the story of the sinking of the Titanic. At 11:30 p.m., on April 14, 1912, the ocean liner Titanic, the pride of the White Star cruise line sailing on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic, and sank less than 2 1/2 hours later, taking with her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001

Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: Don't Drop The Baton Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY I. (:1-2) GREETING A. Author – Paul – the elder statesman 1. His Mission and Authority – “apostle of Christ Jesus” He is at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Don't Have No Cataracts

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 17, 2001

This sermon is all about how God sees us at all times in all places. It offers a positive word of encouragement and hope of our all-seeing and all-caring Father.

Charles W. Holt, PhD email: cholt@gt.rr.com GOD DON’T HAVE NO CATARACTS Genesis 16:13; Psalm 33:18,19; (See also 1 Sam. 16:7) Excuse me. I know the title has fried the syntax of all good rules of English. Fearing a total meltdown the syntax sensitive among us are ready to bail out. Please stand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shrouds Don't Have Pockets

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

Lessons from the Parable of the Rich Fool

05-08-01 Morston/Stiffkey Sermon – Luke 12:13-21 – Shrouds don’t have pockets Father, I pray that you will take my words this morning and use them to speak to us all from the Gospel reading. I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Give Up On God

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Dec 1, 2001

God appears obscure and enigmatic to us all at times, but as we persevere in our relationship with God we realize that God perseveres toward us also.

“Don’t Give Up on God” / Luke 18:1-8 Proper 24, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 21 October 2001 If Jesus is trying to teach us about the importance of persevering in our prayer lives, we wish he would have done it in a less confusing and puzzling manner. Perhaps his parable should have gone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Make Any Turns

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 13, 2001

Learn how some Christians have followed man instead of God and made the wrong turn.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DON’T MAKE ANY TURNS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worship Anything But God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

There are human reasons and ramifications behind the Ten Commandments. They were not given for God’s benefit.

Don’t worship anything but God -- Deuteronomy 5:6-10 Beginning: The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Fear Win! Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 8, 2002

The 3rd in the Nehemiah series

This and the other Nehemiah sermons in this series I borrowed in large part from Ray Stedman...just so that proper credit gets attributed (thanks brother). DON’T BE PARALYZED -- GET ORGANIZED! Nehemiah 3 I saw a cartoon recently of two men at a party. Each had a drink in his hand, and they were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Burnout...just Burn

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002

Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

"Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Leave ... God Behind Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I’m trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don’t really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I’m going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I’m ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Want To Die

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

The cost of following Christ, by dying daily to the Old Man.

You ever think about death? Specifically I mean your death? I’ve been following the news concerning the Russion Submarine that went down in the Berent Sea. What a horrible way to die, If I were to make a list of the top ten worse ways to die that would likely be in the top two or three. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Just Survive....thrive!

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

Enjoying life to the fullest with God

DON'T JUST SURVIVE...THRIVE! Mark 10:46-52 A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist