Sermons on Deception: showing 961-975 of 9,631

False Teachers

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Sermon I Revised with added Content for a Revival

False Teachers – (Revised with More Content) Deuteronomy 13:1-3 OPENING JOKE: “Transformed by an Elevator” A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Iva1 Beware Of Being Cheated By Philosophy And Empty Deceit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2018

" For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:18-20)."

10/4/18 Tom Lowe IVA1 Beware of Being Cheated by Philosophy and Empty Deceit (Col 2:8) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:8 (NIV) See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 John 4:1, Acts 8:9-10, 2 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 13, 2023

Paul encouraged believers not to be misled nor afraid concerning the Second Coming of Christ.

INTRODUCTION • What happens when you do not know or understand the truth on a subject? • We can easily fall prey to false teachings and to fear. • Failure to know the truth about God will have eternal ramifications, and as we examine our passages throughout this series, a lack of understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Struggle

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Are you struggling with anyone?

INTRO: What Do We Do Daily. -It’s something we don’t enjoy. -We would rather see other people do this than ourselves. Look at someone who struggled, with God as well as others. TITLE: The Struggle TEXT: Gen, 33:22-32 I. Description of the struggle: Gen. 33:22-32 (READ) A. Event: Common event ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Lose The Cross In Christmas Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2013

Distractions are often times intentional. They are created in order to get you to focus on the unimportant in order to prevent you from seeing what is really important. Can that happen at Christmas time? Do you really have to ask???

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

In Christ You Have It All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 13, 2014

Feeling like something is missing in your life? Maybe you shouldn't. Or maybe you should! What really completes a person?

Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jacob: Manipulating A Birthright Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 5, 2022

Normally the birthright goes to the firstborn son. That would be Jacob’s brother Esau. Now we will look at how Jacob manipulated the birthright for the blessing. By custom Esau was to inherit the blessings of Abraham and Isaac. This fellow Jacob stole Esau’s birthright and blessing.

Jacob: Manipulating a birthright Genesis 25:19-34 I think many of us will be able to relate to Jacob. He had faults and failings that are very common weaknesses we have. It’s not that we do not relate to the weakness of his father Isaac and his grandfather Abraham, but Jacobs selfish and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

No One Will Ever Know, Will They?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2019

The dark account of David's sin with Bathsheba serves as a warning for all who would please God to this day.

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. “It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 16:28, Romans 16:17, 2 Samuel 11:1-2, Matthew 26:40-41, Joshua 7:8, Joshua 7:11, Jonah 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002

The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Armageddon Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 2, 2016

Armageddon: Is It About to Happen. Should you and I be preparing for earth’s final battle? Absolutely—but how? (Revelation 16:13, 14, 16).

Many Christians today are convinced that Armageddon—Revelation’s name for earth’s last battle—is due to break out in the very near future. Armageddon is presumed to refer to the valley of Megiddo in Israel (though the word itself means “Mount Megiddo”), and all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Potential

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 24, 2013

Everyone has potential and everyone is born with potential. Potential is God- given. What we do with our God-given potential is what will define our life. It is so sad when we see how so many people live far below their potential because everyone has p

Potential Everyone has potential and everyone is born with potential. Potential is God- given. What we do with our God-given potential is what will define our life. It is so sad when we see how so many people live far below their potential because everyone has potential. Throughout your life, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Charismatic

Living As Children Of Light

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In the Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power of Christ in our lives.

Title: Living as Children of Light Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In these verses, Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Toxic Behavior Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior.

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior. It's a poison that seeps into our relationships, our communities, and even our own hearts. But we have hope in Christ, who came to set us free from the shackles of toxicity and empower us to live a life of love, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, John 8:32