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  • Bad Words Uttered

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2016
     | 3,648 views

    To avoid saying bad words or inoperative words because they are killing people, making me dry and the LORD JESUS hears it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you killing someone? Yes, every time I trash talk. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To avoid saying bad words or inoperative words because they are killing people, making me dry and the LORD JESUS hears it. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

  • What The Lord Hates PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 607 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination and seeking wisdom to understand and avoid the sins that God detests, thereby deepening our relationship with Him.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we seek to grow in our understanding and deepen our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives, our relationships, and ...read more

  • Tables Or Towers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 697 views

    This sermon explores the story of Babel, urging us to avoid self-glory and instead build bridges of love and understanding for God's glory.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's wonderful to see you all here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a story that is as old as time itself, yet still holds profound relevance and wisdom for us today. It's ...read more

  • Pure Happiness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 438 views

    To be happy, we need to avoid wickedness, delight in God's Word, and be like a tree planted by streams of water, constantly nourished and fruitful.

    You know how we all love a good song, right? Well, the Bible has its own playlist called the book of Psalms. It's like the ultimate playlist for every mood and moment in our lives. But some of us don't jam to it because it feels like trying to understand Shakespeare. So, let's break it down ...read more

  • Taming The Tongue: A Key To Harmonious Living SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 609 views

    This sermon explores the power of the tongue and the importance of using it wisely. It emphasizes the need for self-control in speech to promote harmony and avoid destruction.

    Lately, there has been a lot of negative news surrounding the Catholic church, particularly regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by priests. While I do not condone these actions, it saddens me because the world is watching and may view the church as hypocritical. However, there is another ...read more

  • True And False Disciples PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 945 views

    Emphasize the importance of being true disciples of Christ, not just in words but in actions, by obeying God's will and avoiding the danger of being false disciples.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that will challenge us, convict us, and hopefully, inspire us to live in a way that truly honors God. We'll be looking at Matthew 7:21-23, a passage that deals with some pretty hefty topics – the necessity of obedience, the ...read more

  • Don't Let Temptations Sink You Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,037 views

    Though so often we start out with such good intentions, things happen in our life to trip us up from serving God. What are those things and how can we avoid them?

    Paul has just gotten finished encouraging us to pursue our relationship with the Lord and our being used by Him in the furtherance of the gospel like we were competing for the Olympic games, or in a boxing match where winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing! It’s a ...read more

  • Don't Let Temptations Sink You

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2011
     | 2,288 views

    Though so often we start out with such good intentions, things happen in our life to trip us up from serving God. What are those things and how can we avoid them?

    Paul has just gotten finished encouraging us to pursue our relationship with the Lord and our being used by Him in the furtherance of the gospel like we were competing for the Olympic games, or in a boxing match where winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing! It’s a ...read more

  • Satan's Fishing Trip Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 612 ratings
     | 39,565 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

    Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

  • "I'm Embarrassed To Talk To God About That"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,847 views

    This message deals with the decision Christians often make to avoid prayer because they don’t want to talk to God about that particular sin.

    Sometimes as Christians we let things that shouldn’t be in our life linger in our hearts because we’re embarrassed at the thought of talking to God about that problem. We’d rather just not talk to God at all than have to talk about that particular issue. Let’s be honest: one of the ...read more

  • Distractions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,673 views

    Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

    Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

  • Pulling The Weeds Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 206 ratings
     | 57,273 views

    Following a list of rules and regulations will never lead to spiritual vitality. Grace demands that we avoid judging others according to our standards.

    Pulling the Weeds of Legalism Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or ride in a public ...read more

  • Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,268 views

    The heart is the center of our being and what determines who we are. It’s important and needs to be watched carefully to avoid impurities.

    (Based on Southeast Christian Church’s “living a Life of Integrity” and a message by Darrel Land) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “GUARD YOUR HEART” INTRODUCTION: A. Most Sundays I am excited to preach 1. ...read more

  • Battling The Bite Of Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Gain insight into the two main words Christ used to help his disciples avoid the temptation to quit in this sermon from Luke 22.

    “Battling the Bite of Betrayal” Luke 22:39-46 Good morning, First Family. It’s been a good month so far in Luke 22, and I hope God is using His Word to bring the right kind of growth and exposure to your walk. As we think about battling sins and conquering the secret strongholds of our life, let ...read more

  • Some Reasons For Not Relying On Human Judgment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,151 views

    Reasons why we should avoid relying on human judgment, including our own - only on the God’s perfect and impartial judgment

    Reasons For Guarding Against Relying on the Judgments of Men (Acts 24:1-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why some people fall into the temptation of relying on the judgments of others? Illustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are ...read more