Sermons about Deceiving Oneself

A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

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"A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Up Your Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2023

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Jesus once asked a question about identity: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Interestingly, he got several responses.

Introduction An estimated 113 million viewers watched the Super Bowl. What do people always talk about after a Super Bowl? Ads! Most expensive ever - at $7 million per 30 seconds. The most memorable ad I saw? Tubi - the one where everyone scrambled to find their remote control. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Love: Fulfilling God's Commandments Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2024

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In our journey of faith, we are called to live in love, fulfilling the commandments of God. In Romans 13:9-10, Paul discusses the importance of love in relation to God's commandments.

Living in Love: Fulfilling God's Commandments Introduction: In our journey of faith, we are called to live in love, fulfilling the commandments of God. Today, we will explore Romans 13:9-10, where Paul discusses the importance of love in relation to God's commandments. Let us dive into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:14, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 4:2-3, Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 4:8, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:11-12, Matthew 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores the call to discipleship through self-denial, surrender for the gospel, and sustaining faith, emphasizing a Christ-centered life over self-centeredness.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the common thread of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as a family, a community knit together by the grace of God, and the shared pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Following Jesus

Honoring Veterans PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon encourages honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice, and explores how Christians can show them the respect and gratitude they are due.

Welcome, beloved family of faith. How blessed we are to gather under the banner of Christ's love, united in our shared purpose of honoring Him and learning from His Holy Word. Today, we gather not only to honor our Savior, but also to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Topics: Sacrifice, Service

Power Of Praises And Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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Explores the power of worship as a spiritual weapon and emphasizes that our victory lies in God, not in our own strength.

Good morning, my dear church family. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, to share a message that I believe is timely and relevant for all of us. It's a message that touches on the very heart of our faith, our worship, and our relationship with God. Our text for today is found in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-23

Topics: Victory, Enemies

Games Played At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on Feb 27, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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The soilders played games at the foot of the cross and we are so quick to judge them but do not we do the same thing?

A song from an Easter musical which spoke to the truth: "Playing Games at the foot of the Cross" The soilders played a game of chance-we are so quick to judge them-but do not we do the same thing? The Israelites ate, drank and rose up to play- I Corinthians calls it "idolatry" Do church folks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-37, 1 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 7,445 views

God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf.

INTRODUCTION: God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf. Do we want God to MOVE in our lives? ...in our families? ...in our jobs? ...in our schools? ...in our church? I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

based on 75 ratings

| 5,840 views

We need to take up our cross and follow Jesus

Take Up Your Cross Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 3, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Story: Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:1-12 “We see what Abraham was willing to do for God” List of what God has done for me today/this week TAKE UP YOUR CROSS What God has done for us: We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thirsty

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 3,332 views

Creating people who are thirsty for God

An Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salty American foods Constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Often, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Menace Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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Widespread mediocrity threatens the advance of Christianity because it engenders a "just enough to get by" attitude in those affected by it.

THE MENACE OF MEDIOCRITY "Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him: ’We have seen the Lord.’ So he said to them, ’Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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To stress that we are to be God’s messengers today.

The Gospel of Mark #1 Preparing the Way of the Lord Text: Mark 1:1-8 Thesis: To stress that we are to be God’s messengers today. Introduction (1) The gospel according to Mark: (a) Was written by John Mark (b) Was written sometime between A.D. 60-70 (c) Was written originally to Roman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naked In His Tent Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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The great hero of the flood, Noah, is now found drunk and naked in his tent. Sin survived the flood.

Genesis 9:18-29 February 16, 2003 To err is human. Arthur Pink: "It is human to err, but it is also human to conceal the blemishes of those we admire." One of the most striking evidences that the Scriptures are the Word of God comes in its willingness to reveal the errors of even its greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 4:1-12 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Jan 4, 2010

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This text deals with the basic truth that, all through the history of the world, anyone who has ever been made right with God, has been justified by faith, not works. The beauty of this is that it opens up opportunity for ANYONE to be made right before Go

Outline for CBF AM 8/9/09 Intro. Give example of two people in an argument, both confronted by an intermediary. What will both likely say? "But I...." 1. Review what justification means. (give example of justifying oneself) 2. What does it mean to seek justification through works? 3. Mention a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Examination Before Communion

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

based on 1 rating

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A Communion Devotional.

EXAMINATION BEFORE COMMUNION 1 Cor. 11:17-34 INTRO: Many times we partake of the Lord’s Supper without understanding the full meaning of this ordinance. It is the most sacred of all the ordinances we practice because it represents the shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

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