Sermons on Deceptive Appearance:

Mary Did Know

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 6, 2023

Gabriel appears to Mary with news about the birth of Christ

Mary Did Know Luke 1:26-38 Good morning. Think about the song we just sang, “Mary, did you know?”. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deadly Sin Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2007

Hypocrisy is deliberate deception, trying to make people think we are more spiritual than we really are.

THE DEADLY SIN OF HYPOCRISY Acts 4:34-5:11 “BUT” -starts chapter 5. The “buts” in the Bible are hinges on which great doors swing. They always mark a decisive change in the story. The incident of chapter 5 begins in chapter 4. The story of Ananias and Sapphira is a story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus' Moms Taught Me

Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002

Essential Truths from the five women whose names appear in the geneology of Jesus.

WHAT JESUS’ MOMS TAUGHT ME Introduction Illustrations: WHAT IS A MOTHER? Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as "Mother." A mother is a curious mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:3-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning Signs Of A Failed Marriage Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 3, 2016

There were warnings signs that Samson's marriage was bringing him down but he did not take heed instead continued to allow his desires, his disrespect, his disobedience and his his deception to overcome him. We can learn many things from his life.

Warnings signs are set up to give precautionary notice of possible occurrences. But there are signs I saw in the internet that are so funny that I want to share with you today. Have you seen these kinds of signs? 1. "Do not Breathe under the water" - of course, you cannot breathe under the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Reflections Of The Heart

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

God’s plan for us is that we should be, “. . . transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

John 10:1-10; 14:20; 4:14; 6:50,51 Matt. 6:19-21 Eph. 2:5,6 Rom. 8:29 1 Jn. 3:8 1 Pet. 5:8 A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secret Sins

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2010

One of Satan’s biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about.

Purpose: To explain the folly and danger of trying to hide our sin. Aim: I want the listener to repent of and forsake sin of every kind. INTRODUCTION: One of Satan's biggest lies is that there are some sins that God does not either care about or know about. "In the Scottish highlands is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

False Disciples Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010

A sermon examining the reality of false disciples.

FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 16th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like Your Efforts Aren't Doing Any Good Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 4, 2015

A look at both the discouragement that comes when you're doing what's right without reward and the danger that comes when you're doing what's wrong without consequences.

WHY DO WHAT'S RIGHT? 1. With sin, sometimes we feel like we’re getting away with it. - Having no immediate, embarrassing, catastrophic punishment or consequence fall on us emboldens us to do it again. We begin to become callous. - There is a fear that first time that abates a little each time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Vs. Children Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 25, 2025

God created all of us yet not everyone is a child of God and chosen by God.

The Bible teaches that God created all humanity, but not everyone is considered a child of God. In fact, Scripture distinguishes between those who are children of God and those who are children of the devil. But what determines this distinction? Let's explore this from a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16

The Dangers Of Living A Front PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with integrity and honesty, as God sees through our deception and dishonesty, and there can be severe consequences for such actions.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we will be diving into a powerful and challenging passage from Acts 5:1-11. As we embark on this journey together, let us remember the words of A.W. Tozer, who once said, "We cannot pray in love and live in hate and still think that we are worshiping God." Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Topics: Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11

Spiritual Optical Illusions

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2009

We may not see things in our own lives the way they really are.

May 17, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Subject: Living By The Spirit Title: Spiritual Optical Illusions How perceptive are you? Do you always see things the way they really are, or can you, like most people, be fooled by appearances? Some of you will relate to the story I will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God's Got Your Back

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Oct 18, 2000

We as Christians face many attacks by satan, we ar attacked through temptations, accusation, and deception.

We as Christians face many attacks by satan, we ar attacked through temptations, accusation, and deception. But during the storm we must believe that God got our back. There are three movements in this scripture: 1. Devil's instruments-He attacks with 3 weapons. A. weapons of words-slander, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 54:17-18

Narnia: Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Series

Contributed by John Smithson on Nov 25, 2005

The inticing and deceptive power of Turkish Delight. How the consequences of our choices build strongholds in our lives.

Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold (if you e-mail me a request, I will send you the power point for this sermon) Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold The Story of Samson A. Beginning in Judges chapter 13, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Victorious Moves Against Satan

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 17, 2003

Biblical warnings, instructions and reminders for every Local Church in order to avoid divisions and deceptions authored by the Devil.

<PRE> All victories, past, present and future are Christ’s. What a wonderful Savior we have. What a great honor and privilege to be a part of His glorious victory over the adversary. God’s excellent superiority over the devil has been seen through the ages. God also wants His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Head In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

9th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians" Topic is avoiding deception in the end times.

After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head start to heaven. Others were in graveyards, planning to ascend in reunion with their departed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God