Sermons on Identify Red Flags:

Last Days Deception

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 24, 2017

Biblical warnings against deception, especially in the last days, is explored. Some fundamental characteristics of deception are discussed so that the believer is more equipped to identify and avoid it.

1 Timothy 4:1 9-4-16 Intro In Matthew 24 Jesus was alone with his disciples on the Mount of Olives. The disciples asked Him a question about the end times. “And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"1 How will we know when the end is near? What will tell us that Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Matthew 24:1-35, Revelation 13:11-18, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Isaiah 14:12-15, Genesis 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Now For The Real Enemy... Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 30, 2022

In Revelation 12 the wraps are taken off our greatest enemy the great red dragon, Satan. He is defeated. Not dead yet, but he is definitely defeated. Christ won the victory on the cross. Michael and the angels in heaven fought. And we, God's people, also play a part.

We’ve come to the last of our talks in our present series on Revelation. Today we’re looking at a passage in Revelation 12. Revelation has 22 chapters, so we’re only half way through the book. Many commentators think that Revelation 12 is one of the key chapters in Revelation. In this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Crucial Commandment For Christians Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2020

Christians, we must love one another... 1. Because this is God's fervent command for His church. 2. Because this is God's firm command for His church. 3. Because this is God's finest command for His church. 4. Because this command is the true flag of our faith.

The Lord's Crucial Commandment for Christians The Gospel of John John 13:31-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 22, 2018 (Revised January 3, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 13. Remember that here God's Word has moved forward to the night before the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing A Leader

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003

This sermon was presented just before the 2000 presidential elections. It compares the lives of Saul, David and Solomon and works toward identifying characteristics of Godly leaders.

Choosing a Leader I Samuel 13:5-15; 15:1-23; 28:3-20 II Samuel 24:18-25 2 Chronicles 1:8-12 I. Our leaders should be people who are unwilling to compromise God’s Word. A. Who doesn’t compromise in Washington? 1. "If you don’t compromise, you won’t accomplish anything." 2. IE: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like?

Loving the Brethren February 6, 2000 INTRODUCTION: If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like? Would we put a face on it and give it a personality; Or would we attempt to draw our perception of God, since “God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Killers Of The High Impact Life Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 6, 2007

There are some serious pests in your secret life that can kill your witness if they are left unchecked. Here’s how to identify and remedy with them.

Why do some Christians fall away? Why do some seem to start off the Christian life with incredible enthusiasm – and then they appear to give up? In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus examines that part of the Christian life that no one else can see; your secret life with God. And when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: *other

Shall We Betray Him Again?

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2009

We can all identify with the disciples on the night of the Last Supper. Just what are we capable of as disciples? Thank God for his Great Mercy!

Shall We Betray Him Again? By Pastor Jim May The final hours of Jesus’ ministry on earth were coming to a close. He fully understood what lay ahead of him and yet his face was set like flint to staying the course. The souls of every human being lay in the balance. Could he have refused to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Leader & Organisation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Nehemiah prays before acting, does his research, then Nehemiah identifies himself with the people of Jerusalem, and so the leaders commit themselves to the common good

The stage is set. The actors are all in place. Nehemiah has finally come to the moment he’s been working towards as he’s prayed and fasted over the previous days or weeks. Nehemiah enters, stage right, with the jug of wine for the king, as he does every day. But unlike every other day ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

What Jesus Experienced Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. It is this act of humility that will reveal his greatness, and this act of identifying with the people will actually set him apart.

Introduction We come now to Jesus’ appearance. Mark, in verse 8 sets us up to expect his coming in power, and yet, Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. John, who was not worthy to tie Jesus’ sandals, baptizes him as he does everyone else. But it is this act of humility ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Blind Men’s Sight Restored Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2017

Two blind men identified Jesus as, “Thou Son of David.” This is significant, because David was a king, and Jesus is the King of Glory and the Son of God.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- East Shore of Galilee Lesson: Two Blind Men’s Sight Restored Matthew 9:27-31 27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. Notice, that two blind men identified Jesus as, “Thou Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Pattern For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 13, 2018

This message walks through the "disciple's prayer" as given to them by Jesus. The message identifies several elements that will create a proper soil for a rich prayer life.

Jesus' disciples come to him and ask him to teach them to pray. Matthew 6 records Jesus' response: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risky Business

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Apr 3, 2018

The love of God for humanity is as unfathomable as the depth and scale of the universe. But we can, in a small yet intimate way, gain an understanding of and even identify with that love.

I think most of us are well familiar with the developmental disorder known as Autism. It seems that its being diagnosed more and more frequently these days. In fact, the CDC estimates that Autism affects one in every 68 children in the US. It’s so common that most of us either have someone in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8, Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The King, The Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 13, 2019

This sermon is intended to help us identify where we stand in relationship to the King and where we will stand on the Day of the Lord when Jesus returns.

The King, The Sheep and The Goats Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Isaiah 53:2, Revelation 5:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Jeremiah 29:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Story: The Battle Begins (Joshua)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

In Joshua, God gives His people three keys to being successful: Being people of the Word, people of prayer, and people who identify with Him.

THE STORY #7: THE BATTLE BEGINS: (JOSHUA) INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever faced an overwhelming challenge in your life? Did you confront it, or retreat? • In the Story this week, we see God’s people facing an overwhelming challenge. • The children of Israel are ready to head ...read more

Denomination: *other