Sermons on deceptive appearance: showing 631-645 of 68,965

Getting The Right Perspective On Facing The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Another message on the end times as we work our way through the 24th chapter of Matthew. This is is meant to help us face the end times by hearing Jesus’ words to not be deceived and not be alarmed.

Getting the Right Perspective on Facing the End Times Matthew 24:1-8 March 8, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the issues that comes up when discussing the end times – those times that are coming to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Evil One

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 17, 2013

Many do not believe in the devil any more. Many choose not to believe. What does the Bible have to say about him and the destruction he wishes to bring to each of our souls?

This week a friend of mine posted a video on facebook that showed the results of four teens texting while driving. Three of them died and the last one will never be the same again; mentally or physically. Did they know of the dangers of texting while driving? Did they just ignore the danger ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Strategies Of Satan

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013

A vicious battle is being waged for the souls of men and women in the spiritual realm. It is a battle between God and Satan and the outcome will determine whether the truth of Jesus and His Lordship will reign in a person’s life, or whether the deception

The Strategies of Satan A vicious battle is being waged for the souls of men and women in the spiritual realm. It is a battle between God and Satan and the outcome will determine whether the truth of Jesus and His Lordship will reign in a person’s life, or whether the deception of Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Original Sin Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2008

Man was created as a perfect sinless being by God. He was a reasoning being with the ability to understand & the responsibility to mature in god-likeness through a daily relationship with God. God’s intimate relationship with man made him a target.

GENESIS 3:1-8; 2:16-17 THE ORIGINAL SIN [Romans 5:12-19 & 1 Timothy 2:8-15] Man was created as a perfect sinless entity of God. He was created as a perfect spiritual, physical, intellectual, and moral being. He had no taint or tendency to sin but was righteous with a love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2019

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end.

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at Luke 21:5-19 and discuss fear and enduring to the end. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Digger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 1 - Digger I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Before we jump in I need to lay out a couple of foundational statements. As we examine "Ghost Stories" this month. I need to tell you . . . 1. The stories we will read often seem so different from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Strategy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 22, 2016

A message to emphasis the power of Satan in the world.

"Satan's Strategy" 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: Like many of you I am very concerned with what is going on in the world today. We see all of our institutions crumbling before our eyes. The things that we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Part V - "The Writing Is On The Wall" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel, in his old age is called upon to interpret the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar. God controls your destiny.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 5th part of series on the life of Daniel. • The first four weeks we talked about Daniel being captured in Israel and carried into Babylon. • How he not only endured but flourished in a culture that was always pressuring him. • He had deep convictions and he loved ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liar Liar Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 24, 2017

Teaching on the 9th Commandment and the danger of lying

Liar, Liar CCCAG May 28th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20:16 There was a Rabbi that moved into a small community to minister to the Jewish population there. In his congregation, he had a man who was known to be very confrontational and difficult to deal with. Within a few weeks of the new rabbi being ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 4, 2019

The enemies tried to deceive and distract Nehemiah, to defame and slander him, to discredit and dishonour him, but Nehemiah stood strong through his prayer and trust in God.

The problems never end for Nehemiah. He faced constant challenges in doing the work of God. • It started with discouraging words of ridicule and intimidation, and then grew into more intense, life-threatening situation that requires them to carry arms. • The problems came from without, and then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14, Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tune In - Pt. 5 - Fine Tuning Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 5 - Fine Tuning I. Introduction ?We have talked about tuning in to hear God this year. We have dealt with the feeling of facing dead air or silence, the static or interference we sometimes experience, the fact that God broadcasts, and the need for an amplifier to push the signal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Witch Craft

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Discernment

“Witchcraft comes to visit Part 1” Deuteronomy 18:10 There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, Beloved tonight I want to preach on an area that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Duped Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

Study in the book of James

v. 16 is a "bridge" verse that carries us back to previous truth and forward to the next truth I. Do not be duped - where lust leads II. Do not be duped - what God is like - v. 17 A. God is good B. God is giving C. God is light D. God is unchanging III. Do not be duped - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Know What You Have (Don't Be Deceived!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2014

Deception is the main fighting tactic of the Enemy and we are called to NOT be deceived by his wiles. Paul addresses the Corinthian church and admonishes/challenges them to not be deceived and to not be proud, but that they belong to God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 03, 2014 Date Preached: April 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Know What You Have! (don’t be deceived) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:18-23 [NLT] 18Stop deceiving yourselves. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist