Sermons on deceptive speech: showing 1,936-1,950 of 23,076

Open Hearted Worship Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God. Open to His Purification and Love

Sermon: Open Hearted Worship True Worship Originates From An Open Heart Big Idea: True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God Big Aim: motivate people to seek to worship God with heart wide open to Him Dylan makes it plain when he likes something: I like-a Tom’s Truck, Daddy! I like-a Daddy’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Second Coming

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003

Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows.

Zechariah 14 describes the last siege of Jerusalem, the second coming of Christ and the millennial kingdom which follows. After Jesus answered the disciples question concerning the destruction of the temple Jesus described the events leading up to His Second Advent (Luke 21:5-38). The events He ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

All Creation Groans

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003

Should Christians be Tree Huggers?

The Bible teaches and we believe the eschatological account to be true for the end of time, as we know it. That truth is that when Jesus Christ returns as the Lion of Judah, King of Kings and Lord of Lords- this world will be destroyed. Jesus told His disciples about that day of His return in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 10, 2008

God offers freedom to those who admit their slavery.

Scripture Introduction The world defines freedom as the license to do whatever we want. God (on the other hand) says it is the ability to do whatever is right. Human freedom flows from obedience. I can sit at that piano with “liberty” to pound each and every key; but I lack the freedom to make ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adultery With An Immoral Society Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 4, 2014

Proverbs 7 gives us a warning about an immoral women but we must warn the church about an immoral society.

We got a kitten this week. It is the most energetic, curious thing I have ever seen. As some of you know, our little Yorkie is almost blind now. It only took this kitten a couple of days to figure this out. She knows if she doesn’t move he can’t find her. So she lies real still until ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:6-27

Denomination: Foursquare

We Seek A Country Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 5, 2014

To show that we need to talk the talk, walk the talk and seek after Heaven, our real country.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you seeking after heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to talk the talk, walk the talk and seek after Heaven, our real country. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:14 (Amplified Bible) 11:14 Now those people who talk as they did show plainly that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

And You Will Be Like God

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

We can fall victim to evil very easily. Through our faith we can find the grace and forgiveness we need.

During his fighting prime, it is said Muhammad Ali once boarded an airplane on his way to his next flight. As the plane began to move toward the runway the flight crew went through their usual pre-flight instructions and checks. One of the flight attendants, while checking to ensure all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Respectable Sins - Ungodliness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2017

Respectable Sins - Ungodliness - 2 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Corrupt Doctrine. (2). A Corrupt Character. (3). A Corrupt Experience SERMON BODY: Reading: 2 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10 Ill: Difference Between Men and Women: • A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. • A man never worries about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Broken Jaws & Shattered Teeth

Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013

you must know that you dont have to fight your battles, there is one who will go before you and break the jaw and shatter the teeth of the one who makes his threats to devour!

Broken jaws & shattered teeth Psalm 3:5-8 5) I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6) I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7) Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 24, 2013

Just like the heroes that we honor on Memorial Day, Christians are called to be good soldiers.

Be A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3&4 Intro: On Monday we will celebrate what we as Americans call Memorial Day. We will have parades and speeches, family outings and picnics. There will be flags and flowers placed on graves and our president will place a wreath on the grave of the Unknown Soldier. . ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 3] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

As individuals and as a church where do we stand when it comes to being the leaven? Are we pursuing to build a strong communion with Jesus Christ or being lured by the leaven of legalism, liberalism and materialism?

Introduction: This passage/verse may seem tricky because that was doubtless the reaction of the disciples when they heard this little story. Our Lord arrested them with this story and shocked them somewhat. When he told them that there was a woman who hid leaven in three measures of meal they must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eureka

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 16, 2014

John instructs us to test the teachers and the preachers to see if what they are teaching and preaching is genuine. We can also tell if our faith is genuine by what we believe.

Eureka 1 John 4:1-6 (NLT) Intro: In 1848, James Marshall was the first man to discover gold in California. After his discovery, thousands flocked to the area around San Francisco and they became known as the forty-niners. When they heard or used the term Eureka, it meant riches beyond their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Talk About... Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2015

The God given gift of sex is to be used in mutual respect as an expression of love to one another.

Let's Talk About... Text: 1 Cor. 6:18-7:7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bruce Wilkinson, author of Prayer of Jabez, said: Sexual immorality is a threshold sin. On one side of the threshold is immorality and on the other is purity. On one side are guilt, lying, deceit, addiction, and shame, an ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Skilled Or Committed - 7 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

You can fool all the people some of the time time, you can fool some people all of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. - Abraham Lincoln

Once, Akbar asked Birbal to find four fools in his kingdom and bring them to him. Birbal was amused at the Emperor’s wish and said, “Jahanpanah, it is not a difficult task as this world is full of foolish people. All I need is a of few days.” Akbar readily granted Birbal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mother Appreciation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 10, 2015

Motherhood is one of the most influential, powerful truths in the universe. When all is said and done, when we stand in eternity. If your a Christian, it is very likely, it was the prayer of your mother that touched the heart of God, that moved Him to grant favor in your life.

Title: Mother Appreciation Theme: Enjoying God's Gift To Children Topic: A Compilation of Short Truths - That Warms the Heart Introduction: Today, let us just do something appreciative, something truthful and intriguing to the heart in regard to the value of a mother. Proposition: I would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational