Sermons on Lurking:

Trouble Lurks In The Shadows

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 11: 1 – 43

1 Kings 11: 1 – 43 Trouble lurks in the shadows 11 But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites— 2 from the nations of whom the LORD had said to the children of Israel, “You shall not intermarry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Great Opportunity Lurks When The Stones Are Flying

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Can we see a difference in dedication and commitment? What will we do when we face difficult situations? The rocks are flying? Duck?

THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO BE A REAL TEST OF RELIGION IS WHEN THE STONES ARE FLYING STAND STILL. HOW CAN I STAND STILL... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THE CHICKEN AND THE PIG WERE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO HAVE FOR BREAKFAST... THE CHICKEN SAID I VOTE FOR BACON AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Is Crouching At The Door Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2026

This message teaches that sin is ever-present, waiting for opportunity, and requires vigilance, mastery, and divine alignment to overcome.

SIN IS CROUCHING AT THE DOOR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 4:6-7 Key Verse: “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” — Genesis 4:7 Supporting Texts: James ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, People, And .... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2018

Be alert of who you are, who God is, and the lurking devil.

We’re going to be looking at Exodus 7-8 today. I hope most of you read these chapters because we will not have time to read all of it this morning but will highlight passages. But before we learn from Exodus 7-8, let’s be reminded of who Pharaoh and the Egyptians were. Open your bibles to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zww Or Wwz

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

Two dangers lurk in the church, ZEAL WITHOUT WISDOM or WISDOM WITHOUT ZEAL. Both are deadly.

ZWW or WWZ by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com We need an Understanding of ZEAL. What is zeal? An eargerness, passion, vigorously pursuing, aim high, fire in the bones. ZWW or WWZ comes from a CM Ward thought. Today I ponder two things that can kill a church, WWZ and ZWW. These ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:2-3, Galatians 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ultimate Ride: Dangers That Will Destroy Your Family

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 11, 2008

Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers that lurk around every corner as we endeavor to do the right things in life.

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “Dangers That Will Destroy Your Family” Today, we continue our series. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve focused on the things that we must do to transform our families into all that God intends them to be. This is a critical area that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Our Giving Affects Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010

This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hidden Dangers Of Opportunists Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 29, 2024

In today's fast-paced and often cutthroat world, it's essential to be aware of the potential threats lurking in the shadows.

In today's fast-paced and often cutthroat world, it's essential to be aware of the potential threats lurking in the shadows. One such threat comes in the form of opportunists – individuals who prioritize their own interests over others' well-being, often exploiting vulnerabilities for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:3, Matthew 7:15

Israel Taken Captive Into Babylon: The Victories And Visions Of Daniel

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

The hanging gardens of Babylon, the ancient majesty of a mighty capital city, splendid and mysterious, beautiful, yet danger lurks in every corner. This is not home. This is not the city of God.

The hanging gardens of Babylon, the ancient majesty of a mighty capital city, splendid and mysterious, beautiful, yet danger lurks in every corner. This is not home. This is not the city of God. This is not Jerusalem. This is not Israel. This is the capital one might say of the kingdoms of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3, Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Take Your Eyes Off The Clock Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013

On the contrary, we have illness to endure, uncertainty, angst, fear and delay lurking in every corner of our life. How do you survive those occasions?

Take your eyes off the clock Ruth 2:7”And she said, 'Please let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves.' So she came and has continued from morning until now, though she rested a little in the house." Imagine that the world suddenly became simpler, cleaner, corrupt free, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Opposition Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 25, 2022

There was a spirit of renewal and revival. Worship was renewed and sacrifices were made. But opposition lurked around the corner. When God’s people are doing God’s work opposition comes.

How do you respond to opposition? What if someone is doing everything they can to sabotage your work for the Lord? When you can face and overcome opposition by depending on God’s strength you will ultimately accomplish great things. Does taking a stand for Christ necessarily mean that you will ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

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

It Came From Within! Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Ain't Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 13, 2013

This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin. I like this text because of the transparency. Paul identifies sin that is always lurking around trying to take a hold of every beleiver.

TITLE: IT AIN’T ME SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 7:17 As much as I place focus and attention on proper English, I found it fitting this morning to stray somewhat. I could not find a better or stronger word to use than “AIN’T” to help support my thought as we labor in the Word for a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Eternal Security

Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 7, 2002

Introduction: A question that has been argued time and time again is the question concerning the Doctrine of Eternal Security. I would like to take the opportunity to speak to this subject and to try to make clear any misunderstanding that might be lurk

Text: Hebrews 6: 1-6 Introduction: A question that has been argued time and time again is the question concerning the Doctrine of Eternal Security. I would like to take the opportunity to speak to this subject and to try to make clear any misunderstanding that might be lurking in your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist