Sermons on Deceitful:

A Lazy Man’s Vineyard

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 12, 2020

A little laziness would ruin a great harvest. It is time for us to be busy for Christ and reap a mighty harvest.

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: A little ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

Accountability Of Shepherds

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 17, 2019

The same holds true today, as it did in Ezekiel's day. While no leader is totally responsible for what other people do, they have a major responsibility to lead others in the right way be treating them right and pointing them towards Jesus.

Ezekiel 34:18-19 Heavenly Father. I pray for your mercies on the spiritual leaders of our day who have gone astray. There are many who have purposely led others astray, and many have unknowingly led others astray by their misguided direction. I pray for conviction for those whom you have called ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Knows Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020

This is the 3rd sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#3] JESUS KNOWS John 1:35-51 Introduction: As we start another year, I want us to be reminded that Jesus knows who you are and how to work in you and through you. This morning we are going to look at 5 of the Apostles that Jesus called to follow Him and how Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28: Preach A Jewel Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2018

Learn to to preach an exciting African-American style one-point sermon

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a one point sermon. Lesson Intro The African-American church has had a unique and interesting development in the history of American Christianity. A unique style of one-point sermon developed which can have great impact in any culture. The jewel sermon is one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Everything We Need!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Aug 27, 2018

#1 out of 2 Peter. We learn that we have "everything we need" through the true knowledge of Jesus Christ.

EVERYTHING WE NEED! "Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Jesus’ Love 20 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 28, 2017

Christ Jesus stepped out of the temple, time and time again, to teach and preach the gospel, confirming the Word of our LORD God.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 20 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 27, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Judas

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

As a little boy I looked at the picture of the Lord's Supper trying to decide which of the men in the picture was Judas.

JUDAS John 13:18-22, Matthew 26:47-49 As a little boy I looked at the picture of the Lord's Supper trying to decide which of the men in the picture was Judas. I looked for the meanest, ugliest most sinister looking one I could find, but I didn't find him. The reason being that that was not the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - A Fairy Tale? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2014

Is the Christmas story a fairy tale? This message suggests that it is not. It is in fact the greatest and truest of all tales.

Ron Walters tells the following story in Preaching magazine. During the 1960s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began popping up in newspapers across America. It was destination reading. The cartoon’s childlike characters and modest storylines had become the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“i Do”

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015

Proper 23 (A), 18th Sunday after Pentecost. We enter into the wedding feast of the Lamb when we believe His word of promise and come in faith, to praise and honor Him. Those who did not enter were centered on themselves instead of Christ.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “I Do” “I do.” Two small little words with big impact. While they can be used on many occasions, we immediately associate them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus Is Praying For Us! Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus is Praying for Us!

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sifted But Sustained Because Jesus is Praying for Us! Luke 22:31-34 June 20, 10 I remember the most difficult time in my life, sifted like wheat. I felt like my life was caving in and I was in the bottom of a cup and could not even reach the lip to pull ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Goes After The Heart Attitudes Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Goes After the Heart Attitudes

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Goes After the Heart Attitudes Luke 14:7-24 After healing the man with dropsy, Jesus turns his attention to the guests and then the host of the dinner party and continues to ruthlessly go after the heart. But the Pharisees don’t want that. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pattern Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014

CHRIST HAS SET AN EXAMPLE AND A PATTERN FOR US TO FOLLOW . 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY

THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY THE MESSAGE THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 1. SALVATION We must follow the example and the pattern of the cross of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2014

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” I Thessalonians 4:7

A Call to Holy Living I Thessalonians 4:7- says “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” God desires that every believer lead a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:22, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Goes After The Heart Attitudes

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Goes After the Heart Attitudes

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Goes After the Heart Attitudes Luke 14:7-24 After healing the man with dropsy, Jesus turns his attention to the guests and then the host of the dinner party and continues to ruthlessly go after the heart. But the Pharisees don’t want that. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational