Sermons on Dangerous Deception:

Missing The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 14, 2008

It is dangerous to come to church faithfully and not commit yourself to Christ.

Missing the Message of Christ Hebrews 6:4-5 Purpose: To warn against relying on an external Christianity. Aim: I want the listener to find assurance of salvation in a changed life. INTRODUCTION: What you think you see is not always what you get. Many years ago there was a terrible railroad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Of Laodocia

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009

a message describing the dangers of being like the church of Laodocia.

 Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He says ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning Signs Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on Nov 13, 2013

The unique dangers and threats that wealth CAN pose to the Christian.

GOD DELIGHTS IN THE CHEERFUL GIVER. Why do you give of your wealth to the Lord and His work? Do you do so out of a sense of religious obligation? Do you do so because everybody else around you does and therefore you do so out of guilt? Do you do so out of religious motivations just going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Prescription For Pride

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 11, 2013

A sermon that speaks to the dangers we face from pride.

“A Prescription for Pride” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 ********** (2Co 12:1) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (2Co 12:2) I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Pharisee! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the danger of becoming a modern day Pharisee.

DON’T BE A PHARISEE! Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees were an influential religious sect within Judaism in the days of Jesus’ earthy ministry. This group was mostly comprised of middle-class businessmen and leaders of the synagogues. Though the Pharisees were a minority within the Sanhedrin (the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me, O God Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Aug 9, 2014

A prayer that is dangerous NOT to pray - "Search me, O God"`

All right. We are continuing our series Dangerous Prayers, and I'm absolutely enjoying it. But before we dig into the service, I just want to acknowledge again that we are a multisite church with six locations in Minnesota, one in Spain, one in Swaziland, an online group that watches us all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Distracted By A Part Time Lover

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

The danger of allowing Satan to distract us from the will of God.

Distracted By A Part-Time Lover Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Matthew 15:7-8 My brothers and sisters, Stevie Wonder recorded a song entitled “Part ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-8, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Abandoned Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 22, 2016

A sermon examining the danger of abandoning the Lord and His work.

The Abandoned Church Haggai 1:1-5 A certain church recently sold their building to a real estate developer and moved into a smaller location in another area. On the online news article there were dozens of comments from people complaining about the church's decision to sell. People were blasting ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Emergent Church

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 27, 2016

Exploring the dangers of the post-modern Emergent Church movement

The Dangers of the Emergent Church Genesis 3:1-5 Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #3- Bitterness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 5, 2017

Using the biblical account of Haman, the dangers of bitterness are illustrated

The Three Thieves of Thanksgiving- Bitterness CCCAG December 3rd, 2017 Sermon Text- Esther 2:21-3:6 When I was a teenager I was really into martial arts, and I hung with a group of guys that were always training, always sparring, always looking at new ways to fight and to perfect our fighting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hypocrite's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jul 24, 2014

Dangerous for you to pray this way, specifically talking to men.

Dangerous Prayers Part 4, By Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, we are continuing our series today that we are calling Dangerous Prayers. And I want to let you know that today is the only prayer that really is a dangerous prayer to pray. Or I would say that it's dangerous to pray this one way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stop Your Arrogancy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2024

Let us reflect on the danger of arrogance and the importance of humility.

The Bible warns us against the snare of arrogance, reminding us that pride goes before a fall. In Proverbs 16:18, we read, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." In Luke 14:11, Jesus teaches us, "For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11

Sins That Hinder

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2022

Selfishness is a dangerous sin that hinders the steps of every person.

Selfishness: the sin that bleeds the work of God. God makes no allowances for sin of any kind. He condemns it wherever it is found. In good men or bad, Judas or David, all sin, adultery or a evil look; stealing or covetousness; 1 Corinthians 6:9-12 Covetousness is selfishness. Selfishness is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Foot In God's Word, And One Foot In The World And The Dangers Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 30, 2025

As Christians, we are called to be in the world but not of the world

As Christians, we are called to be in the world but not of the world (John 17:14-19). However, many of us have found ourselves straddling the fence, with one foot firmly planted in God's Word and the other foot deeply rooted in the world. This compromise has led to a watering down of our faith, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Lust Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Aug 22, 2006

I look at the power, lure and dangers of lust from the story of David and Bathsheba.

Intro I need you to think way back to July 23rd we began a series, do you remember what it was? We began a series looking at the seven deadly sins. Allow me to do just a little bit of review for you. The Seven Deadly Sins are not found listed in the Bible, but they are a list of sinful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist