Sermons on Deception:

Acceptance: I've Fallen And Can't Get Up

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

also Mark 7:14-23 Acceptance from God is not preformance based

The best mirrors of the day were Corinthian Bronze. Even when highly polished didn’t give a true clear reflection. Only the very wealthy could afford these mirrors. Most people would see their own reflection every once in a while, but even then they never saw a true reflection of who they were. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Except Ye Repent Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 6, 2007

Repentance is much more than simply feeling sorry for our sin and is a necessity for salvation.

Series: Demands of Christ EXCEPT YE REPENT Luke 13:1-5 In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a change in behavior." He goes on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Our Earthly Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2014

Letting our new nature shine involves the negative and the positive. We must put off sinful behaviors, and put on righteous behaviors.

Dealing With Our Earthly Nature (Colossians 3:5-9) 1. Wouldn’t it be great if merely throwing out scripture references could stop us from sinning? 2. An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil And His Demons

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014

We are created by God almighty. Our design is that of flesh and bones. Our flesh took on the lust of sin; it pulls against us every moment of our lives.

Hebrews 2:14Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, We are created by God almighty! We are created by God almighty. Our design is that of flesh ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Character Trait: Humility Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 3, 2013

Humility goes hand in had with a healthy church. A church that makes little of themselves can make much of God. What is humilty and how can we practically be humble?

Intro: On Christmas afternoon, the Pastor’s wife dropped into an easy chair saying, "Boy! Am I ever tried." Her husband looked over at her & said, "I had to conduct two special services last night, three today, & give a total of five sermons. Why are you so tired?" "Dearest," she replied, "I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Think On These Things

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 17, 2013

This message shows the value of a good report in our Christian walk

Think on These Things Philippians 4:4/12 “Finally, brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, and whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, think on these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12

Denomination: *other

The Church That Embraces Jezebel (Thyatira) Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The message this morning looks at a church that was lured away from their first love by on

Prelude The message this morning looks at a church that was lured away from their first love by one within the church. Something that happened over 1900 years ago yet it is not limited by time, where it could not happen today. Please join me by honoring the Word of God and stand as we look at our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sanitize Sin?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

today there grows a spirit of compromise that sanitizes, justifies, rationalizes,palliates, and extenuates sin. Sin destroys...

SANITIZE SIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE MUST COME TO REALIZE WHEN MANKIND APPROACHES THE TROPIC OF SIN... ALL PPEOPLE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO MAKE LIGHT SIN AND SIN'S CONSEQUENCES... A. COULD THESE THREE TYPES OF EXCUSES LEAD TO THE TENDANCY OF SIN? Matthew 22:1 And Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Like Eagles

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 7, 2013

Christians like Eagles are special built by God to soar the heights of glory.

Quotes: “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud” - Carl Sandburg “If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, we'd be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up with wings like eagles and watch us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Sin

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

It is a popular subject for preachers, I just hope I can help someone with a thought or idea with this sermon.

The First Sin! Genesis 3:6,7 My, how times have changed. Look at how television has changed: 1951-1961: I Love Lucy 1961-1966: Dick Van Dyke Show 1960-1968: Andy Griffith Show Today, we have: Desperate Housewives – infidelity with adulterous affairs Sex in the City – promotes sex outside of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks With Crystalline Clarity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

In the hours of Christ's Crucifixion and at the moment of His death, God was talking. The people there missed it, for the most part. But we need to hear what He is saying.

Passage: Matthew 27:45-56 Intro: One of my favorite parts of Revelation is chapter 10:3-4 1. seven thunders, which “speak” so that John is ready to write what they say, but he is prevented. 2. I believe this is God talking. 3. wish we knew what He said. But we do know what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Redemption For A Worthless Slave Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 7, 2011

The only way to the Empty Tomb goes to the Cross where Jesus died. This is the first in a series on what Jesus did for us when he died. (Theories of the Atonement)

Series Introduction: Today we start the countdown to Easter. That’s the highest day in the church year. However, there is only one way to arrive at the empty tomb of Easter Sunday. Like Jesus we need to travel to the cross. For the next 8 weeks we will discover the blessings or benefits we ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Convinced?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 27, 2010

Are you convinced of God’s promises and what His Word reveals to us?

Are you convinced? Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction - This morning we began the Advent season in preparation of Christmas - Tonight, I’d like to see if we cannot stress the importance of God’s promise - Each of us has an opportunity to reflect on this season and what it means - And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Missing In Heaven

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

A reminder of some of the things heaven won't have.

IN HEAVEN “After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.” Revelation 4:1 1. IN HEAVEN THERE WILL BE NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist