Sermons on Deceptive Speech:

Jacob: Manipulating A Birthright Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 5, 2022

Normally the birthright goes to the firstborn son. That would be Jacob’s brother Esau. Now we will look at how Jacob manipulated the birthright for the blessing. By custom Esau was to inherit the blessings of Abraham and Isaac. This fellow Jacob stole Esau’s birthright and blessing.

Jacob: Manipulating a birthright Genesis 25:19-34 I think many of us will be able to relate to Jacob. He had faults and failings that are very common weaknesses we have. It’s not that we do not relate to the weakness of his father Isaac and his grandfather Abraham, but Jacobs selfish and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Adam And Steve

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2005

Man and woman are made for each other.

IT’S NOT ADAM AND STEVE Romans 1:26-27 S: Homosexuality C: God’s design of sexuality Pr: MAN AND WOMAN ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. ?: What? What are the issues for the church? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three issues that the church should consider when dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Housewives - Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 5, 2005

Desperate houswives and the rest of us are searching for something to make our lives complete.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005 Luke 15:8-19 Thesis: Desperate housewives (along with the rest of us) are searching for something to make their lives complete. Wisteria. It’s the name of a twisting vine with beautiful blossoms. Wisteria is known for its ability to climb high; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 26, 2012

As we get to know God we become more and more like Him... understanding what matters and what does not.

Title: Things that Matter Text: Colossians 3:10-11(3:1-15) Thesis: As we get to know God we become more and more like Him… understanding what matters and what does not. Series Title: Living with others at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you don’t see eye to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Invisible Providence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2013

An introduction to a sermon series on the story of Esther. In this sermon we investigate how God works providentially in Esther's life and in ours. The series is based on Charles Swindoll"s book on Esther from his great Bible character series.

Introduction: A. The story is told about 9 people who were hanging from a rope that came down from a helicopter. 1. The group of 9 people hanging from that rope was made up of 8 men and 1 woman. 2. All 9 people agreed that that one person should get off the rope, because if they didn't, the rope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 5: The Moses Story: "what Are You Doing In The Backside Of The Desert?"

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Moses is in a condition of waste - Example of Stolen Identity & Misplaced Destiny. He's gone from highest to lowest; from cultured prince to rustic shepherd. He appeared content, but is depressed. God will find you in the backside of the desert and put you back on destiny.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 5: THE MOSES STORY: WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE BACKSIDE OF THE DESERT? 1. Exodus 2:11 Now it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens. And he saw an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25, Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 16, 2019

5 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#V —Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: •‘Grade school’ is potentially a successful strategy for a child’s betterment. It supplies the child with the minimum of what our culture supposes to be useful for a practical citizenry. Grade school also provides ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Hates...

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 12, 2023

How did we get to a point where there are those that sit in a church who don’t believe what is necessary to be saved, let alone what it is to be a true Christian? Well, this is a problem of leadership.

I always try to make the distinction between what the Bible calls a church, and what we think a church is…the Bible speaks of the church as the collected body of true believers in Christ Jesus, while we think the church is a building like this and all the people contained within it. This I say so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 17:14, John 8:37-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002

Week 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002

Part 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002

The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Armageddon Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 2, 2016

Armageddon: Is It About to Happen. Should you and I be preparing for earth’s final battle? Absolutely—but how? (Revelation 16:13, 14, 16).

Many Christians today are convinced that Armageddon—Revelation’s name for earth’s last battle—is due to break out in the very near future. Armageddon is presumed to refer to the valley of Megiddo in Israel (though the word itself means “Mount Megiddo”), and all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Potential

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 24, 2013

Everyone has potential and everyone is born with potential. Potential is God- given. What we do with our God-given potential is what will define our life. It is so sad when we see how so many people live far below their potential because everyone has p

Potential Everyone has potential and everyone is born with potential. Potential is God- given. What we do with our God-given potential is what will define our life. It is so sad when we see how so many people live far below their potential because everyone has potential. Throughout your life, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Charismatic

Overcoming Toxic Behavior Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior.

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior. It's a poison that seeps into our relationships, our communities, and even our own hearts. But we have hope in Christ, who came to set us free from the shackles of toxicity and empower us to live a life of love, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, John 8:32

The Great Tribulation

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015

The message of Jesus on the Olivet Discourse is a message that is helpful to the church no matter where we are on the prophetic calendar.

THE GREAT TRIBULATION TEXT: Mark 13:14-23 Mark 13:14-23 (KJV) But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: [15] And let him that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal