Sermons on Dont Be Deceived:

Don't Bow Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize the power of faithful obedience, the consequences of idolatry, and the strength of God's protection.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving headlong into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. This tale from the Old Testament is not just about three men's refusal to bow to a golden statue. It is a powerful lesson on the power of faithful obedience, the ...read more

Topics: Fire

Don't Resource The Source PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

To encourage us to trust in God's provision and care for us, and to let go of our worries, as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Jesus' teaching on worry and trust. We're going to talk about the Father who loves us, who provides for us, and who wants us to rest in His care. As the respected Christian author, Tim Keller once said, "Worry is not believing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: God, Source

Don't Speak Against PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores how to embody humility, honor others, and heed God's guidance in our speech, as instructed in the book of James.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom from the Word of God. We are here to draw from the life-giving fountain of Scripture, to drink deeply of its truths, and to let its life-transforming power wash over us. We stand on the precipice of a new ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Topics: Faith

Don't Stifle The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores cultivating a constant state of gratitude rooted in our relationship with God, independent of our circumstances, as a pathway to joy.

Welcome, dear friends, to another gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to engage with a theme that is as timeless as it is timely, as profound as it is personal: Gratitude. And not just any gratitude, but a gratitude that is deeply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Gratitude

Don't Miss The Sound PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages discernment in perceiving God's direction, committing to prayer, and preventing distractions to align our lives with God's divine plan.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ, it is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord. Today, we find ourselves turning to the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33. A chapter that may seem obscure to some, yet it holds a treasure of wisdom and revelation that the Lord has prepared for us ...read more

Topics: Distractions, Noise

Don't Limit God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Encourages believers to recognize and embrace the limitless nature of God, and to live lives that reflect this understanding.

Good morning, beloved, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a blessing to be gathered here in fellowship, in the house of our God, the One who is limitless in power, boundless in mercy, and unending in love. Our sermon today is drawn from the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 41. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Topics: Number, 14:22

Don't Be April Fools PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the divine wisdom in the cross, challenging believers to see it not as foolishness, but as God's power and wisdom for salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you today and have this sacred opportunity to share the Word of God with you. As we gather together in this space, we are reminded of the profound unity we share in Christ, a unity that transcends all earthly divisions and unites us in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Foolishness, Man

Don't Fear The Shadows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores the comforting message of Psalm 23, emphasizing God's role as our Shepherd, guiding and protecting us through life's darkest valleys.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity to stand before you today, to share the Word of God and to delve into the richness of His promises. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, ...read more

Topics: Fear, Shadows

Don’t Be A Waste This Lent

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Feb 21, 2026

ASHES AND ALABASTER

DON’T BE A WASTE THIS LENT INTRODUCTION: ASHES AND ALABASTER Church, here we are. Lent is here. On Ash Wednesday we will hear the words: Genesis 3:19 New King James Version 19 In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19, Mark 14:3, Mark 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be A Passive Christian

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 3, 2025

A passive Christian is one who is indifferent to spiritual matters, easily swayed by worldly distractions, and hesitant to take a bold stand for righteousness.

DON’T BE A PASSIVE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Supporting Texts: James 1:22-25, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Ephesians 6:10-11 INTRODUCTION: Many believers today fall into the trap of passivity, where they claim to follow Christ but lack the zeal and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Poke The Lion

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2025

We humans are wrongly unafraid of God's fiercest creatures. Wisdom dictates we shouldn't "poke the lion." There are at least 3 lions in Scripture: the devil, the church, and the Son of God, Jesus.

DON’T POKE THE LION Num. 24:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SNORING IN CHURCH 1. A man went to see his doctor for advice about being cured of snoring. The doctor asked, “Does your snoring disturb your wife?” 2. The patient replied, “Does it disturb my wife? Why it disturbs the entire ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:8-9, Genesis 49:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Fear The Light Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 3, 2024

Jesus teaches that many of us are afraid to come into the light because we're scared our bad actions will be exposed. But Jesus didn't come to condemn us, He came to heal us. He searches for us in the darkness and wants us to trust Him, look to Him, and follow Him into His kingdom of light.

Hey guys! Let's play a game called "What's Your Phobia?" I'll name a fear, and you tell me what it's about. Ready? 1. Arachnophobia is the fear of...? (Spiders) 2. Acrophobia is the fear of...? (Heights) Now, let's make it a bit harder: 3. Ophidiophobia is the fear of...? (Snakes!) 4. Pogonophobia ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9, Colossians 1:13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Faith Courage, God's Light

Wait And Don't Wait PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Trusting God in seasons of waiting renews our strength, turning weariness into endurance and hope, as faith refuses to panic amid uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a wait in our bones. We’ve stood in waiting rooms, stared at silent phones, counted ceiling tiles in the midnight hours. We’ve waited for a call back from a doctor, a prodigal to come home, a door to open, a cloud to move. Life can feel like a long line at the DMV of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Perseverance, Endurance

You Too Can Be Deceived

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 8, 2005

None of us is immune to spiritual deception, and the Word is full of warnings about deception

You, Too Can Be Deceived TCF Sermon June 5, 2005 As a preacher, or really any kind of public speaker, you’re always thinking of a really good start for your message. That opening that will captivate your audience, and hopefully disarm them, and eventually begin to draw them in to listen with some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: If You Don't Give It...you Don't Get It Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 29, 2007

Love keeps no records of wrongs.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Forgiveness: If You Don’t Give It...You Don’t Get It Oct. 28, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B The paragraph is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist