Sermons on Deceptive Speech:

Am I Ready To Do What God Called Me To Do? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 10, 2009

If I had planned it, I would have sent Jet Li who at least knows kung-fu or perhaps someone like Obama with great speech making ability to rally the people, or maybe some freak of nature like the Incredible Hulk, so why weak old burnt-out Moses

Am I ready to do what God called me to do? Ex. 2:1-4:31 Are you ready for God to use you? What me? You are kidding? Yeah you! God wants to bless the world, not damn the world, and he wants you to be part of that blessing and through you to make it so. You may say, look, I am really nothing to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nero Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2022

Nero formally entered public life as an adult in 51 AD at approximately 14 years old. When he turned 16, Nero married Claudius' daughter (his step-sister), Claudia Octavia. Between the years 51 AD and 53 AD, he gave several speeches on behalf of various communities.

Nero Author: Tom Lowe Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/'n??ro?/ NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman Emperor and final Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Guidelines For Managing Your Money

Contributed by Jason Hommel on Aug 21, 2004

18 guidelines for managing your money. 1-10 scriptures each. Get knowledge, work, save, be frugal, avoid deception, buy cheap, diversify, give to God, avoid usury, don’t borrow, use gold and silver, don’t steal or covet, be blessed, teach others.

Biblical Guidelines for Managing your Money By Jason Hommel author of goldismoney.com & bibleprophesy.org 1. Seek knowledge from God and the Bible. Fools refuse instruction. People are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Seek wisdom first, then all other things are added. Seek the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Careful What You Show Your Enemy

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s divisive plans at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 39:1-5, Isaiah 39:8

Denomination: *other

Failure Is Impossible.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

Nehemiah chapter 6, is all about threats and deception coming from the enemies of God. 42,360 Jews came back to Jerusalem to make a difference. They didn’t come back to be defeated! You see, these enemies did their best to get Nehemiah off track. If not murdered in cold blood.

Failure Is Impossible. Nehemiah 6:16NIV Failure is impossible! These were the words spoken by Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), known for her immovable stance on women’s rights in the US. Though she faced constant criticism and later an arrest, trial, and guilty verdict for voting illegally, Anthony ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:16, Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Response To God's Word

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 27, 2026

When God’s word comes to us we must be willing to obey and align our lives accordingly. Any kind of rebellion or deception will hinder God’s blessings. Let us learn to draw near to God with faith and stand firm on His word till the very end.

Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 9:1-2, “All the kings west of the Jordan River heard about these things. They were the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. They lived in the hill country and in the plains. They also lived along the seacoast of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-2, Psalm 2:2, Psalm 2:4, Joshua 9:3-4, Amos 5:23, Joshua 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

“change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBmbUkkIGc (28 second video of President Obama’s victory speech, “It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.”)

America’s Fork In The Road: Keeping or Cutting Covenant Series (Based up Perry Stone & Bill Cloud’s book, America’s Controversy with God’s Covenant) “Change Has Come To America . . . God, Help Us!” March 22, 2015 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:37

Denomination: Baptist

No One Will Ever Know, Will They?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2019

The dark account of David's sin with Bathsheba serves as a warning for all who would please God to this day.

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. “It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Utterances Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2021

Christians are listening to prophecies on the Internet and must be taught how to test those messages. This teaching instructs Christians on how to operate in the prophetic and how to evaluate prophetic ministry so that we receive the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with it.

Our subject today is prophetic utterances. How do we benefit from prophecies given in the Body of Christ, and how do we avoid the pitfalls that people often fall into in the exercise and application of this gift? The gift of prophecy is a powerful tool in the church today. But powerful tools must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, Matthew 24:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Samuel 1:14, Deuteronomy 18:20, Acts 16:1-10, 2 Peter 1:19, Acts 21:1-14, Matthew 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 25, 2024

This message examines Paul's introduction to this epistle in Romans 1:1-7. There is a focus on Paul's call to ministry and the calling on our own lives.

Introduction to Romans The Glorious Gospel of Grace #1 Rom. 1:1 Richard Tow 12.02.18 Today we begin a study in the book of Romans! Romans is perhaps the most profound piece of literature ever penned. In it we have a clear, concise declaration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I. In 1:1 through 3:20 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:3-16, Romans 10:1-9, 1 John 2:1-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Foolish Wisdom-5(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 23, 2025

5 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-V—1Corinthians 1:22-28[part-2--:24-25](1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. There is a ‘radical far-left liberal’ belief at work in America, that holds that most anything except Christianity, should be considered as normative. IF the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Move From Knowing To Living - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025

We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But spiritual growth is not about how much we know; it is about how much we live.

Go! And Move from Knowing to Living Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What good is it to know the truth, yet never live it out? We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17, James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:24-27, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 2 - Choose The Truth Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 26, 2025

In a world that thrives on lies, as children of God we must decide to follow Jesus who is the Truth. If we do not stand firm on the truth, we will find ourselves compromise with the lies of Satan, and making choices that are contradictory to the true values that God has set for us in His word.

We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) In the above mentioned verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Genesis 1:26, Hebrews 9:27, Genesis 3:5, John 1:12, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Come For All Things Are Now Ready Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 18, 2010

I. THE LOVE WHICH IS SEEN (16-17) A. Intention which love shows B. Invitation which love sends II. THE LIES WHICH ARE SAID (18-20) A. The deception with their excuses 1. I cannot because of my PURCHASED LAND 2. I cannot come because o

“Come; for all things are now ready” Luke 14:16-24 I. THE LOVE WHICH IS SEEN (16-17) A. Intention which love shows B. Invitation which love sends II. THE LIES WHICH ARE SAID (18-20) A. The deception with their excuses 1. I cannot because of my PURCHASED LAND 2. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

30 - Concluding Caution Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 17, 2021

This is the final of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 16:17-20 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27, Acts 13:1, Acts 17:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible