Sermons on Deception:

Breaking Bad: Decisions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015

Samson's is a tragic story of bad decisions and their consequences.

Walter White is the main character in the AMC series Breaking Bad. High school chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin of New Mexico. As the 5-season series begins, we learn that Walter has cancer, no money, not long to live and a pregnant wife. It’s easy to become sympathetic to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Isaac's Turmoil Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 9, 2016

From jealousy to deceitfulness, Isaac's life was in urmoil.

In 1840 Nathanael Hawthorne wrote a story titled “The Bosom Serpent.” The story is about a man, once happy in marriage, which had been separated from his wife because of jealous suspicions. He would sometimes hold his hand to his bosom and lowly chant, “It gnaws! It gnaws!” ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Banishing Ghosts From Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 21, 2016

You are not called to be hunkering down by things that haunt you.

I am not a believer in true ghosts as we think of them in human culture. They are not disembodied souls wandering about because they cannot cross over or are condemned to wander the earth for their sins like Jacob Marley. No loved one comes back from Heaven and no one can come back from Hell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 21, 2016

This is the introduction to the new sermon series, "A Christian's Heart." In this sermon we look at the heart, specifically the spiritual heart and three aspects of what a Christian's heart should be, a loving, changed, and a heart that follows God.

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction Today we’re going to begin a new series on the type of heart Christians are to possess. This morning I’m going to give you a little taste of this series as we look at three things I consider to be tantamount to anyone who calls themselves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Foursquare

A Chronicle Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016

This sermon explores Elijah's interactions with the widow of Zarephath, and we learn that God never abandons us, faith requires obedience, and to receive a blessing I must be a blessing. Faith was the key to Elijah's ministry.

Hebrews 11 has been called God’s “Hall of Faith.” Like the Hall of Fame in sports or other arenas of life, Hebrews 11 gives us the names and tells us, if ever so briefly, what God’s people accomplished “by faith.” We hear such profound accomplishments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Unsafe Prayers - Search My Heart! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 4, 2016

Looking at prayers from the Bible which are very revealing.

Unsafe Prayers Psalm 139:23-24 June 5, 2016 For the past 8 weeks we’ve been talking about conversations with God. Another name for that is - - prayer. We are now moving into our final 3 weeks on prayer. We’ve looked at a number of different aspects of prayer, how to talk to God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Rummage Sale

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 9, 2016

Modern day fable of Satan's entrapment's. This is also available on amazon with a few color illustrations.

Satan's Rummage Sale Once upon a time, in the nearby land of temptation, Satan was having a rummage sale. Even before leaving home, my mom had warned me by saying, “Don't be mess in' with the Devil stuff. The Devil's ways lead to no good.” Well, you know me, I went looking anyway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 23, 2016

Matthew records the events leading up to the crucifixion. Jesus prophecy, and the actions of the religious elite.

I. Introduction A. The outline for this message came from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible’” by Leadership Ministries Worldwide B. Lets begin by turning to Matthew 26:1 - 5 Matthew 26:1-5 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

First Christmas Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that our celebrations even CHRISTmas celebration, the real meaning is JESUS, if you don't have JESUS in your heart, your celebration is fake.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have JESUS in your heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our celebrations even CHRISTmas celebration, the real meaning is JESUS, if you don't have JESUS in your heart, your celebration is fake. IV. TEXT: Luke 2:7 (Amplified Bible) 2:7 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy, Truth And Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that it's all GOD's Divine effort to cleanse us by using His Mercy and Truth - the LORD JESUS CHRIST and the Fear of the LORD enables us to turn away from evil.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have reverential fear of the LORD? Do you trust and depend on GOD's Mercy and God's Truth alone? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's all GOD's Divine effort to cleanse us by using His Mercy and Truth - the LORD JESUS CHRIST and the Fear of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

I Need To Keep Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 14, 2015

Spiritual Growth, Others, Service

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – I Need to Keep Growing in Christ Ephesians 4:11-16 (p. 815) January 18, 2015 Introduction: I think job descriptions are important! If you don’t know what’s expected of you then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

To see Paul's passion for grace.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Donny Yarbrough on Jun 2, 2017

Message about God's grace from our Grace Living series through Ephesians. Illustrations gathered from various sources.

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 His name was John. He had deserted the Royal British Navy and was caught, flogged and demoted. After that he made up disrespectful songs about his ship’s captain and was demoted again. Furthermore, he prided himself in creative profanity and sharp-witted attacks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Defusing Disasters

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 7, 2017

This sermon deals with the disasters and conflicts of life and now we can both diffuse and avoid them.

Defusing Disasters Joshua 22 This past week at a concert in Manchester England a terrorist bomb exploded killing 22 and wounding over a hundred. Such disasters are mind boggling, and so what I’d like to do today is to look at how we can defuse situations before they turn into full-blown ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-25

Denomination: Foursquare