Sermons on Illusions:

No More Questions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of grounding our lives in Jesus' teachings, trusting Him for answers, and loving God and our neighbors as ourselves. Key

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering where we come together under the shelter of God's love and the guidance of His word. We are here to seek His wisdom, to learn from His teachings, and to strive to walk in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In the hustle and bustle of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Trust, Obey

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025

Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuke Hirelings

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 27, 2023

This message aims to proclaim that hirelings are not true shepherds.

Key Scripture: "The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it" (John 10:12, NIV). PRAYER – Father God, we humble ourselves and come once again thanking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 10:12, Romans 16:18

Denomination: Other

Strengthened In Christ: Living The Impossible Life

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 19, 2025

We live in a world that constantly tells us, "Be strong." "Believe in yourself." But when our strength fails, our minds confused, and we hit dead end, we discover that we are limited.

Scripture: Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Good morning, Church! We live in a world that constantly tells us: “Be strong.” “Believe in yourself.” “You can do anything you set your mind to.” But there are days when those words fall flat—when our strength ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson’s Compromise Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Samson’s compromise in marrying a Philistine woman against God’s will highlights the dangers of wrong associations. As believers, we must guard our choices and relationships, for they have the power to shape or derail our destinies.

SAMSON’S COMPROMISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 14:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Amos 3:3, Psalm 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Samson was a man anointed from birth, set apart as a Nazarite, destined to begin the deliverance of Israel from the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Da Vinci Code, Part 1: Do The Winners Write History? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on May 2, 2006

That’s what we’re going to find out in this new series on The Da Vinci Code. Garry Poole and I traveled to Europe to investigate the sites of Dan Brown’s story, but our biggest surprise occurred in Lincoln Cathedral. That’s where director Ron Howard filme

Cracking the Da Vinci Code Part I: Do the Winners Write History? Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee Strobel’s free e-newsletter Investigating Faith at www.LeeStrobel.com [Note: This message was immediately preceded by the video segment from Session 1 of the Discussing the Da Vinci Code DVD, available at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 24, 2011

We can't understand how incredible the comfort of God is unless we accept our pain and mourn it.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matt 5:4 March 20, 2011 Intro: Today, the second Sunday of Lent, our journey through the teachings of Jesus commonly called the “beatitudes”, brings us smack into the middle of a rather difficult teaching: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Light To Go On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 1 b

Ephesians 1b - Paul’s Prayer for the Light to Go On - July 16, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 1. We have just begun going through this wonderful epistle of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Freedom From Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021

This MSG is about how to ensure that circumstances do not become our master.

Finding Freedom From Circumstances OKAY – I want to read a couple of passages of Scripture that will lay the groundwork for our conversation this morning. AND – please keep in mind that the words I am about the read are literally God-breathed, alive and active. UNDERSTAND MGCC – these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Philippians 1:11-13, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Believe In A Good God In A Suffering World? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 14, 2018

How Can I Believe in a Good God in a Suffering World? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 13, 2018

How Can I Believe in a Good God in a Suffering World? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 13, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can be a natural part of the process of faith. So in the recent past weeks we have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pride Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 9, 2022

Pride and humility sit opposed to one another as if they were sitting on a see-saw on a playground. And many of us see-saw between pride and humility for much of our lives. The Bible’s message is consistent: beware of the spiritual cancer called pride.

While not everyone will immediately recognize the name Chan Gailey, Gailey was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the late 1990s. He had also been the coach at Alabama’s Troy State University. His Troy State team was gearing up to lead his team to play for the Division II National ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Of Times In The Worst Of Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2001

In a bad-news, good-news world, we need to remember that God’s good news 1. Is greater than the world’s bad news. 2. Transforms the world’s bad news. 3. Will do away with the world’s bad news.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

Culture Shifts: Our Changing World

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

This is the 1st of a sermon series exploring the changes that have taken place in our worldview in the last 40 - 50 years. This sermon explores the paradox of the human search for order, and the divine imposition of chaos at the tower of Babel. It then

Bibliography: Culture Shifts: A Bible Study of Postmodern Times, Lesson 2 For the next several weeks, we are going to be taking a look at the times we live in and the changes that have taken place in the way we think and act over the last 40 years. Tonight we will look at how our society and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

God And Our Emotional Health

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to rejoice, relax and replace anxiety with peace

This morning, we will continue in Philippians, chapter 4, verses 4-7. If you want a title to organize your thoughts, the title is "God and Our Emotional Health." By the way, we will finish this short letter by the end of February. We will alternate between a study from the Psalms in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other