Sermons on Deceitful Lusts:

The Simple Message

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 25, 2002

I Kings 18:21 There is more to this story then just Israel turning to God at the last. Much, much, more. For you see this restoration of the promised children could not have taken place except they had been told that they could not serve both God and B

"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” I Kings 18:21 In the word of God, his Holy eternal word, we read many admonitions to be different, set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Isaiah 58:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Creation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 7, 2008

I. The Condition - II. The Promise - III. The Results - IV. The Privilege

2 Corinthians 5:17KJV 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. - People crave for new things today - new house, new phones, new computer, new cars, clothes, new job, hairstyles, a new face, new marriage, new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 13, 2009

Colossians 1:27 (KJV). "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (union w/Christ): "

NOT I, BUT CHRIST Text: Galatians 2:20 <---- Intro: *A Beautiful Verse *A key to victory in the Believer’s Life *Memorized it to testify when called upon ( then the verse came alive to me). illu: SELF-CENTERED From an unknown source comes an article titled, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom To Be Like Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2024

We are no longer, if we live as Christians, able to do wrong and hurt others and then plead “but I’m only human.”

Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2024 While looking over my old homilies in preparation for today, I noted that these same readings, as they will do, came up back in 2018. Keying on the lesson from Exodus about the Israelites constantly griping about the time since God, with a “mighty hand and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:17-24, Exodus 16:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Turn Or Burn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002

The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Resides Within Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2009

Your own worst enemy is your inner person, the invisible center of your being, what we often call the heart.

The Enemy Resides Within (Jeremiah 17:5-18) 1. As my husband, the county highway commissioner, was driving to the hospital for treatment of his painful leg, he decided to use the valet parking service so he wouldn’t have to walk far. Staring at his official-looking vehicle, one of the valets asked ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012

Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by James May on Mar 16, 2011

Would we rather hear the Truth and find eternal life; or believe a lie and be condemned? Ahab chose the latter and nearly took Jehoshaphat down with him except for the mercy of God.

To Tell the Truth Wednesday, March 16, 2011 By Pastor James May 2 Chronicles 17-18 Jehoshaphat began his reign in Judah as a man who followed God. He became a mighty king in Judah – brought a great revival – destroyed the works of the devil through idolatry- had powerful and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Seen That Trick Before Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 11, 2011

A study of chapter 33 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 24.

Isaiah 33: 1 – 24 I’ve Seen That Trick Before 1 Woe to you who plunder, though you have not been plundered; And you who deal treacherously, though they have not dealt treacherously with you! When you cease plundering, you will be plundered; When you make an end of dealing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Perspective: The Destructive Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011

God never planned for defeat to be the rule of the Christian life. God planned for the Holy Spirit to be the ruling principle of our life. Victory is to be the rule defeat the exception. When sin is ruling in our life God called for us to deal with it.

Intro: What does God want from the people that make up this local body of believers called Immanuel? Does he want new buildings, more children for VBS, more bible study classes, what does He want? First he wants us to get our perspective right about we exist for the purpose of God living in us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Mr. Smoothie Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 11 verses 20 through 45

Daniel 11: 20 – 45 Mr. Smoothie 20 “There shall arise in his place one who imposes taxes on the glorious kingdom; but within a few days he shall be destroyed, but not in anger or in battle. 21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:20-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Lies Beneath A Lie Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 19, 2012

Today we will talk about lying. Our goal is to go beyond the obvious instruction that we should not lie. Our goal is to learn what our lies teach us about the condition of our hearts.

Sermon Notes May 20, 2012 FBCam “What Lies Beneath a Lie?” Genesis 20:1-18 One of the many pieces of advice we received before our wedding was to save the top tier of your wedding cake and eat and eat it on your first anniversary. We had a tiny little freezer. For one full year, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God Knows Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 20, 2020

What matters more to us, what other people think of us or what God thanks of us? But God knows our hearts.

But God ... But God has a better idea, but God intervenes, but God knows better. But God knows our hearts. One of the marks of our modern culture is the belief if one will just follow their own heart they will be alright. Award winning Christian author Steven James comments in an interview with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Fog Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 27, 2023

The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western church and Christian culture, it has descended on us because, “There is no fear of God before people’s eyes today.” This created the right atmosphere for the fog to roll in and engulf our nation in deception and deceit.”

Series: Reflections from Sabbatical Sermon 3: The Fog Thesis: The eerie spiritual fog has rolled in over the Western church and Christian culture, it has descended on us because, “There is no fear of God before people’s eyes today.” This created the right atmosphere for the fog to roll in and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18, Psalm 36:1, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

End Time Revival

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 25, 2024

There is a great deal of talk about a massive end time revival, but does the Word teach this?

End time billion people revival? That would be wonderful, but I have my doubts. Luke 18:7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:7-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist