Sermons on Deceitfulness:

Romans 3:1-20 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 26, 2006

Romans 3:1-20

Romans 3:1-20 (1)What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? (2)Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. (3)What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? (4)Not at all! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27

God's Emotional Matrix Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2003

If we let the Bible speak for itself, we find a God Who is often different than the God many Christians present, a God with a complicated emotional matrix.

God’s Emotional Matrix 1. The sermons over the last few weeks have really stretched us. 2. We mentioned the purpose for all creation, to glorify God. Creation does this by SHOWCASING what is special about God. 3. We cannot develop God’s special qualities, because they are already perfect. All ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4-5, Psalm 86:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Your Feelings

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Too often the actions we take and how we deal with our feelings is wrong. There are three common mistaken views that some of us would embrace concerning our feelings. They are expressed in the statements: "I trust my feelings", "God knows how I really fee

FOLLOWING YOUR FEELINGS Jeremiah 17:9 "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Introduction: A feeling is an internal sensation or emotion. It is an involuntary response to a mental or physical stimulus. Since feelings are involuntary they are neither ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Spiritual Identity Crisis

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2008

What the world thinks of you is not as important as who the Lord knows you are.

“DEALING WITH A SPIRITUAL IDENTITY CRISIS” 1 PETER 2:1-11 INRO- 1 PETER 2:1-3 READ PETER IS WRITING UNDER THE ANOINTING OF GOD , HE IS GIVING US DIRECTION FOR OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES HE HAS IN CHAPTER ONE TOLD US AS CHRISTIANS WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Nuclear Family Under Attack Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the analogy of nuclear fission to describe the attack on the family.

The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 REFLECTION: Our God is a God of intense and intentional design. When we tinker or actually violate those designs, the effect is often catastrophic. In Psalm 11, David asked the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hold The Line Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 14, 2010

The 5th in our series on 1st Thessalonians. In this sermon we discuss how we as Christians should remain faithful to the Lord.

Hold the Line Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:6-10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Before we get too far into this sermon lets re-cap a little bit, so that we can get the context of this passage. Paul had sent Timothy from Athens back to Thessalonica, about 200 miles, probably a week and a half’s journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Valued Words Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2012

It takes a change of heart as well as a change of mind that we might speak righteously. Yet the difficult task of refining our speaking process is worth the effort, for the righteous use valued words that bring blessings

THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VALUED WORDS PROVERBS 10: 31-32 Words spring from the heart and are then formed by the mind. If the heart is pure, righteous speech should flow out of it. If the heart is wicked it also flows from the mouth. Yet even if the heart is pure it is not a given that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 15, 2012

To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings & relationships. God’s people are to be people of integrity. Let us open our heart & learn that the true way is always the best way.

INTEGRITY PROVERBS 11: 3 A person of integrity has the blessing of the Lord. To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings and relationships. It is a noble thing to be known as a person of integrity. It means being willing to do what is right-even if it costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-20, Proverbs 28:6-18, Proverbs 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Don't Trust Your Mind - Trust God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2010

The mind is one of the most amazing and most dangerous things we possess. It is incredibly creative, self-justifying and horribly deceiving and sick. So Paul tells us when it comes understanding God, using our minds only will never get us there.

In our series: Lessons in how NOT to be a Christian, we have seen: Lesson 1: You (and your church) do not belong to you, but to God Lesson 2: Don't worship your pastor Lesson 3: Don't confuse the world's wisdom with God's And now Lesson 4: Don't rely on your own mind Scientific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 2 - Jesus' parents search for their Son. Where is Jesus? Jesus is in his Father's house. Jesus is in his people's hearts.

WHERE IS JESUS? (Outline) January 16, 2011 - Epiphany 2 - LUKE 2:41-52 INTRO: Can there be anything scarier than a lost child? Even for a few minutes? Such a situation fills any parent with shock and anguish. Joseph and Mary certainly asked over and over: “Where is Jesus?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Good As Your Word

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010

God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It? It’s Time To Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 18, 2010

Just like we grow physically in stages, God wants us to grow up spiritually, becoming more like Jesus every day.

WHAT TIME IS IT? IT’S TIME TO GROW UP! INTRO TO TOPIC: Does anybody know what time it is? (NOT “Tool Time!”). • Jesus said to the Pharisees: “how is it you do not discern this time?” (Luke 12:56). • “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

Living Behind Broken Down Walls Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2012

Series Intro for the book of Nehemiah. A message on the purpose and importance of walls, especially that we maintain walls of biblical convictions, and time reserved for God. (Sacred space).

Living Behind Broken Down Walls PPT 1 Title Slide Study in the book of Nehemiah part 1 PPT 2 Text Ne 1:1 ¶ The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, [in] the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, Ne 1:2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Troubled Times

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 29, 2011

It seems like the society we live in continues to worsen every day. David felt the same way about the day he lived in. By looking at how David handled his ungodly surroundings, we can get some clues as to how we should respond to ours.

LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES Text: Psalm 12 It was a dangerous time. The nation was under attack from all directions. Leaders were corrupt and did many vile things. The religious leaders were unfaithful to God, and led God’s people astray. People were killing their own family members. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist