Sermons on Nipping Problems In The Bud:

Nip False Teaching In The Bud Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES

BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES OF: - PROMOTING GOD’S PROGRAM FOR THIS CHURCH AGE - HITTING THE TARGET OF LOVE - EXPOSING REBELLIOUS SINNERS - GUARDING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION: Soccer Illustration: nothing worse in soccer than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Little Foxes

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 26, 2021

Clean up your vineyard

A common proverb here where I come from is loosely translated as “if you do not seal the breach in the wall, you will build a new wall”. This is used to warn people about the danger of not resolving problems that are seemingly small. This is a common failure in life generally today. We let ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Root Issues

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 13, 2016

Don't nip it in the bud. Get down to the root!

The reason we are not seeing solutions to our national problems is we are only dealing with the symptoms not the root. The reason we see little or no fruit in our spiritual life is because dealing with the outer man instead of going to the root of the inner man. The reason we are not conquering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Training Children, It Is Important To Nip Things Ins The Bud Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

It is one of the deep passions of my life to do all I humanly can, to raise a generation of sold-out-for-God, Bible-loving children and youth. Discipline is vital part of training champions for God. George Washington in a letter to the Virginia Regiment said, “Discipline is the soul of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 19, 2020

The best way to overcome fear is too N.I.P. our fears, any fears... in the bud.

Don’t Be Afraid OKAY – for the next few minutes I want to talk to you about something… and I am going to go out on a limb and say, it’s something that everyone in this room has experienced before. And maybe even more so as the coronavirus continues to dominate our national conversation... In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Budding Of Aaron's Rod

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 28, 2003

In this message we see that Aaron carried with him a rod that became alive and fruitful. What is it that the world sees us as believers carry? That which is dead or that which is living?

Numbers 17 Aaron’s Rod 1 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2"Speak to the children of Israel, and get from them a rod from each father’s house, all their leaders according to their fathers’ houses--twelve rods. Write each man’s name on his rod. 3And you shall write Aaron’s name on the rod of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-11

Taste Buds Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 34 regarding a feast for the soul upon the most Satisfying thing in the universe.

Text: Psalm 34:8, Title: Taste Buds of the Soul, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/6/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: “the soul has a palate and a throat, else Jesus would not bid us to drink,” Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Taste Buds?

Contributed by John Perry on Oct 20, 2010

When I ask an American "Have you ever tasted Vegemite?" Generally the response is the same one each time - "No & I don't want to, it's terrible stuff!" But how do you know if something tastes terrible if you've never tasted it?

Bunbury Wed pm 20/10/2010 “How’s your taste buds?” Intro: *** In the final years of my parents lives they lived in an area where there were a number of retirement units. It was good for them b/c they met new people their own age, mixed w/ them, had a seniors club they went to & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Buds[eal] Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 6 verse 9 through 11

Revelation 6: 9 – 11 Christian Buds[eal] Training 9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Problem With Problems

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 25, 2005

Christians are like tea bags: You don’t really know what’s in them until you put them in hot water. Discover God’s purpose behind your problems!

The Problem with Problems James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow checkout line at Wal-Mart 7. trying to get out of a parking lot ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Problem With Problems

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

One thing is certain and Jesus said it: “In this world you will have trouble.” (John 16:33) Once we understand that problems do have purpose, we can better handle the trouble that comes our way. A BED OF ROSES WAS NOT PROMISED – AND HE HIMSELF (JESU

SERMON -The Problem with Problems – JENNIFER MEARS 8/17/2005 DOMINION HARVEST TEXT - James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Problems. Problems.

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005

Learn how to successfully use life’s problems to your advantage.

Problems. Problems. Psalms 23:4 - Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Keep that verse in your thinking as we get into the Word this morning. Problem: - a perplexing situation or question; a question presented for cosideration, solution or discussion. There are all kinds of problems in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Treat The Source, Expose The Dirt...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2016

We tend to be very good at making the offering of excuses... We must come clean and search our hearts and motives before real change can come. NIP IT in the BUD!

TREAT THE SOURCE, EXPOSE THE DIRT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION A. I have a friend that absolutely HATES DANDELIONS in his yard. He was determined to exterminate each dandelion from his yard. He desired them pesky weeds to out of his yard and to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Fig Tree Does Not Bud Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 7, 2011

As we consider the outcome of Pharaoh's dreams, seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, we see that Joseph learnt to trust God not only in abunsance but also in disaster both of which are under God's sovereign control.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN FIG TREE DOES NOT BUD! “As predicted, for seven years the land produced bumper crops. During those years, Joseph gathered all the crops grown in Egypt and stored the grain from the surrounding fields in the cities. He piled up huge amounts of grain like sand on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:47-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002

I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God