Sermons on Deceptive Appearance:

Thank God For That Friday Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016

"Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

Though death may appear as the end of life, for the believer, it is simply a transition from the temporary to the eternal.

TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. INTRODUCTION: Death is often seen as an end, but for the Christian, it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God That Sees The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

THE GOD THAT SEES THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 21:2, Psalm 139:1-4, Hebrews 4:13, Acts 1:24 INTRODUCTION: God does not see as man sees. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. In a world where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Playing With Sin The Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Sin is dangerous and destructive. To play with it is to endanger one’s destiny, peace, and eternity.

THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:18-21 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:23, James 1:14-15, Proverbs 6:27-28, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8 INTRODUCTION: Sin is a deadly poison that often presents itself as harmless pleasure. The story of Samson reminds us that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rise Of False Doctrines And Prophets Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

False doctrines and prophets are a sign of the last days. They exploit, deceive, and destroy spiritual lives if unchecked. But God has given us His Word, His Spirit, and the gift of discernment to overcome these dangers.

THE RISE OF FALSE DOCTRINES AND PROPHETS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 4:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:15-23, Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Acts 17:11, Jude 1:3-4 INTRODUCTION: In these end times, one of the greatest threats to the Church is not persecution from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Combating Cultism And Occult Practices Among Youths Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

The rise of cultism and occult practices among youths is a serious spiritual crisis that demands urgent intervention through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

COMBATING CULTISM AND OCCULT PRACTICES AMONG YOUTHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:31, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 8:19, Acts 19:18-20 INTRODUCTION: In our generation, the involvement of youths in cultism, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Would I Lie To You? (Abraham On Honesty And Lying)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 3, 2006

This passage uses Abraham’s deception as a chance to look at why we fudge the truth so often and what the consequences of our lies are.

- Lies are a common part of our everyday lives. In fact, some of us believe that we can’t function in society without telling our share of “little white lies.” - Abraham here demonstrates aptly for us both the reasons we lie and the consequences of our untruths. WHY WE LIE: 1. We get stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Will The Real Enemy, Please, Stand Up!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 19, 2006

When you perceive that your enemy is greater than your God, in your deception, you have just made God into your enemy!

Title: “Will the real enemy, please, stand up!” Introduction: The reason why it is important to have your daily devotions and to stay faithful in your Church attendance is so that you will keep a proper perspective of life. Notice that in today’s text, the children of Israel lost their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

05. God's Kingdom In Action Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 9, 2023

The world is watching the Church, especially in these days of deception, uncertainty, and darkness. How we respond to the world around us is pertinent to what we believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Two gas company servicemen were working together. The senior supervisor was spending the day training the young man as they were checking meters in a neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Brethren

Preaching The Word, A Worthy Vocation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2023

Proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in a world filled with bad news, opposition, criticism, and deception is not easy. But a healing word is needed in a broken world.

Sermon – Preaching the Word, a Worthy Vocation 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NIV) “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.” Introduction – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Perilous Times Shall Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025

The Bible warns us that as we approach the last days, perilous times will come. These are times of great moral decay, spiritual deception, and increasing wickedness.

PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:17-19, Ephesians 5:15-16 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns us that as we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In God's Purpose: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere through challenges, resist deception, and stay committed to God's purpose for their lives, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are alive and well, ready to hear what God has to say to us today. In the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, we find ourselves standing ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Topics: Perseverance, Opposition

Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores our spiritual warfare, guiding us to discern truth from deception, fortify ourselves with God's Word, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Welcome, beloved brethren, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love and grace. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as humble recipients of God's mercy, seeking to understand His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Devil, War, Minds

Misguided Solutions Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Human solutions without God’s direction can create more problems.

MISGUIDED SOLUTIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 21:1-23 INTRODUCTION: The account in Judges 21 reveals a tragic episode in the history of Israel. After the civil war against the tribe of Benjamin, the nation faced the painful reality that one of their tribes was almost extinct. In ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Bad Friends And Their Corrupting Influence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

The people we surround ourselves with shape our values, our attitudes, and our future. The Bible warns us clearly that bad company corrupts good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).

THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS AND THEIR CORRUPTING INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Psalm 1:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14 INTRODUCTION: Friendship is one of the most powerful influences in a person’s life. The people we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God