Sermons on Dont Be Deceived:

Decision Day--Don't Wait

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2025

We don’t know when our termination date will be. It could be later today or tomorrow. We don’t get to decide.

Friday of the First Week in Lent 2025 Ask anybody of mature age what are the two most important dates of anyone’s life and you will get a potpourri of answers. The statisticians will say the dates of birth and death, because those dates control so many decisions and outcomes. The real answers, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Matthew 5:20-26, Ezekiel 18:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

John Chapter 9 Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2013

Why don't the Pharisees and Jewish leaders believe the testimony of the Man born blind? Why don't we believe the testimony of all of creation when it is so obvious. Do we say, "Don't confuse me with the facts?"

(Props needed - six foot thread - Bible collection CD) John 9:13-34 (Video) They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind. Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath. Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:14-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revert, Pervert Or Convert?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 26, 2017

Don't fall for the deceits of another gospel. There is only one true gospel.

REVERT, PERVERT, OR CONVERT Gal. 1:3-9 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2010

Don't play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

Avoiding the Blame Game Genesis 2-4 Rev. Brian Bill 4/25/10 Drama: “The Jerry Stringer Show” Do you know what the most popular game is in the entire world? Could it be Facebook’s Farmville with 82 million active users? Halo? Super Mario Brothers 3? Monopoly, which is sold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting Your Prodigal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2020

Godly parents don’t always produce godly children

Recently I read about a married couple who couldn’t have children. They lived during a time of great upheaval in their country and it felt like their nation had fractured. Weeks turned into months, which turned into years. The barrenness in the wife’s womb made them both feel broken. One day ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-12, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Opposition

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Don’t allow the oppositions of this world to interrupt your relationship with God.

One thing that oftentimes stops the spiritual growth, and stops the walk of many believers is the opposition that we encounter in this world. This is especially true when we receive a calling from the Lord. But, what is an opposition? An opposition is everything that looks to distance us from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Not To Pray

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Lamp Burning

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Nov 6, 2008

Its hard to burn for God always but you don’t need to run, you don’t need to hide, and you don’t need to quit just because it is. Knowing who you are will keep you burning for God always.

LAMP THAT BURN CONTINUALY Objective: 1.To give awareness to brethren that they are light, and they have a purpose. 2.To give instruction to those who want to burn continously 3.To give encouragement to those who face a shortage of light because of shortage of oil cause by ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil's Devices

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2003

What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word?

THE DEVIL’S DEVICES 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (Key Verse - 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES.") Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas War Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Nov 8, 2019

There is one face you will never see in a Nativity set. This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! Around that manger scene, lurking in the shadows was the face of the Dragon, the deceiver, the devil!

Faces around the manger - Mary and Joseph - Shepherds - Angels - Wisemen But there is one face you will never see in a Nativity set This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! You see Jesus' birth excited more than wonder - it excited evil as ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Closer Look At Christmas

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 22, 2002

WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILTY TO TEACH THE WORLD ABOUT CHRIST AND CHRISTMAS, IF WE DONT DO IT DONT EXPECT ANYONE ELSE TO DO IT FOR US

A CLOSER LOOK AT CHRISTMAS LUKE 2: 1 – 14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Playing For Whose Applause Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Whose applause do you seek? Don’t tell me you don’t need any! You would only be kidding yourself.

Playing for Whose Applause? Text- Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18 Everybody loves applause! Recognition is a good thing. Last Sunday, you encouraged Pastor Steve and me tremendously by expressing your appreciation for our work in ministry. I guess I am hopelessly sentimental, but as I read your comments at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013

Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible