Sermons on Deceitfulness:

I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022

Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus: Mark 7 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 8 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 7.

Following Jesus (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2017 If you’ve been with us all this year, you know we’ve been talking about all about Jesus—seeing him more clearly and following him more nearly. As we’ve followed him through the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Thessalonians # 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

What was so special about the church at Thessalonica? The people who attended it were TRULY SAVED.

Someone might ask, “Is that not the case in all churches?” It would be good if it were true, but that is not the case. Some believe the greatest harvest field is within the four walls of their church because although the people may attend church, give to the church and associate mostly with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering: Why? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 19, 2015

One man's attempt to unravel the Scriptural reasons for suffering, especially the suffering of the people of God. Not an easy task.

SUFFERING, per the BIBLE Another man’s attempt to figure it out… It’s not as easy as we are led to believe. We get sick and right away someone tells us we are being judged of God. Maybe. Another person gets sick, and he is told there is no spiritual significance to the illness. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recovering From Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 23, 2023

The message given to us in Psalm 32 is that there is greater joy in uncovering our sin and finding forgiveness than in trying to cover up our sin. And a right view of God allows us to do just that.

Anyone who has ever purchased a home knows that there is a big difference in what the buyer or the seller sees and what a certified home inspector sees. We may try to look beyond the things that appeal to us like the layout of the house, the size of the bedrooms, and so forth, and see a crack in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7, Proverbs 3:11-12, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom Takes Jerusalem, David Regroups At Mahanaim Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

The Lord God almighty is sovereign and in control of this situation. Similarly, he is in control in your life. You can trust Him completely.

Absalom is leading a rebellion against King David and at least as of the time being, he is succeeding. King David and his leaders have fled Jerusalem, in tears of sorrow. Absalom has moved in and taken the capital. So now we’re going to see Absalom being advised by two men, Ahithophel and Hushai. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:21-22, 2 Samuel 17:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - Christ's Tender Care And Provision For The Church - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023

The Church is a living, vital organism under the care of the Master Physician, the most precious entity the Lord possesses, so close to His heart and embodied in the first marriage union. Let us look at the Lord’s tender care for His Church as He works to bring us to the fullness of Christ.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - CHRIST'S TENDER CARE AND PROVISION FOR THE CHURCH - PART 7 [1]. CHRIST'S THE CARE FOR, AND SUSTENANCE OF THE CHURCH The Church is not a collection of names on a roll kept in heaven. It is not a detached organisation of people. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8, Ephesians 4:14-16, Ephesians 4:11-13, Joshua 24:15, Psalm 119:86-88, Ephesians 5:21-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Please God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 23, 2023

We can’t live up to our own expectations any more than we can live up to everyone else’s demands. For a Christian, the goal is not to please self, but to please God.

Alba 10-22-2023 HOW TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Back in 1975 Rick Nelson recorded a song called “Garden Party.” The song tells about the day he learned the truth: "You can’t please everyone." If you remember the TV show, Ozzie and Harriet, you know that Ricky Nelson was one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 4 Aspects Of Deception

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 30, 2024

Deception is the systematic inducement of false beliefs in others to accomplish some outcome other than the truth. Deception constitutes the misinterpretation of situations by one individual and a consequence to another or poses costs to the receiver and benefits to the deceiver.

The 4 Aspects of Deception By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. We as humans have a very damaging trait and that is our susceptibility to deception. Deception is the systematic inducement of false beliefs in others to accomplish some outcome other than the truth. Deception constitutes the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, John 8:44, Revelation 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Genesis 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Falling Away Comes First

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 18, 2024

The Thessalonians were looking forward to His coming. But something caused them to be “shaken in mind and troubled.” The assurance Paul gives to them gives assurance to us as well: the Lord has promised to return for His own, and we have not missed it. The falling away will come first.

Alba 3-17-2024 THE FALLING AWAY COMES FIRST II Thessalonians 2:1-12 My wife, Janine, tells about a dream she had when she was very young, likely no more than four years old. At that time her family lived on a farm in North Dakota. There was a long driveway from the road to the house. In her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology And The Church Growth Movement Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

We live in an age where worship teams rival pop bands, and the Sunday sermon has been carefully distilled into a 28-minute TED Talk with a side of Scripture. But beneath the gloss of production and the metrics lurks a growing hollowness.

Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology and the Church Growth Movement July 13, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction: Navigating The Fog of Modern Faith On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Flight 007 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Preaching With Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

When we share the Good News with people, be led by the Spirit and be fearless in his power.

PREACHING WITH POWER Text: Acts 13:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “If I had 300 men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and him crucified, I would set the world on fire.” (John Wesley). 2. In a NT church, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Methodist

Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025

This world is overtaken by sorrow in people’s lives. Sorrow came about through the entry of sin in Eden and marks so much of human living. Jesus was the Man of Sorrows and He lived among sorrow and took our sorrows on the cross. His was a sorrowful road as we see what He did for us.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 7 CHAPTER 4 - THE FOURTH CONSEQUENCE Are we not continually bombarded through television and magazines with a variety of advertisements showing groups of people smiling and laughing, seemingly with the world at their feet? What the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16, Isaiah 53:3-4, Matthew 23:37, John 19:15, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 26:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2025

In this sermon, we explore three priorities that will help us live a life that pleases God.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2025! 1. It is hard to believe we are halfway through the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year and that is the case for a number of reasons. 3. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 1:7-8, John 1:16, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 3:11-12, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supporting The Work Of Your Pastor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2025

Ephesians 4

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF YOUR PASTOR (EPHESIANS 4:11-16) The young preacher had just announced to his congregation that he was requesting the dissolution of the pastoral relationship in order to accept another call. He was standing at the door after the service and greeting people, as preachers are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible