Sermons on lying is theft: showing 601-615 of 18,105

It Takes A Thief!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Better Priest Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2006

The priesthood of Jesus Christ is infinitely superior to that of Aaron and this is the main purpose behind the introduction of Melchizedek

A better priest – Heb 7 We have seen that Melchizedek is put forward as a type or picture of Christ in that he was a king of Righteousness and Peace. In Jesus we see both God’s perfect righteousness and His plan to restore peace with His creation – even at the cost of the death of His beloved Son. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Views On Goodness

Contributed by Oscar Medina on Nov 27, 2016

How do you determine whether something or someone is "good"? Ananias & Saphira appear to be "good" yet they weren't.

Intro: I’ve done a little ancestry work with my siblings and in some previous travels to Cuba. We found out some interesting things; my ancestors on my Mom’s side go back to Spain in two generations, but on my Dad’s side they go back in Cuba 4 generations. Those great-great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Still Stick To Your Prior Testimony? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11

Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11 Want to still stick to your prior testimony? 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stolen By Success Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 27, 2006

The third of four messages on the four greatest threats to our spiritual idenitity.

Identity Theft March 26, 2006 Stolen by Success Intro: Do you remember the board game – LIFE. I loved to play it when I was a boy. You start w/ nothing but a goal to win and to accrue as much wealth as possible. But along the way something happens… life! And as you experience life – you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Goes To Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008

Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Big "I"S And Little "U"S

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 13, 2005

Sermon emphasizing the need to truly love others as one’s self.

SCRIPTURE: Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any af-fection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sixth Trumpet

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2014

The sixth trumpet sounds signifying God's continued judgment on mankind. However, even in the face of this judgment, humanity continues to rebel and will not repent from its sins which are still as rampant today as they were in the first century.

The Sixth Trumpet Revelation, Part 11, Revelation 9:11-21 Introduction - After the fifth angels sounds John sees a star fallen from heaven to earth -- The meaning here is one of descent to accomplish the task assigned -- This is not a fallen angel (or fallen in position) - The angel ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001

This is a new variation on the old saying "Mind over Matter": What;s on your mind changes everything that matters!

New variation on ‘MIND OVER MATTER’ “What’s on your mind changes everything that matters” ‘Heart’ is the mind, will, intellect ‘Issues of life’ – source, boundary, deliverance of life It controls: I. What We Say (vs. 24) A. Matthew 12:34, “for out of the abundance of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2008

There are not two covenants, or two fulfillments; Jesus fulfills the covenants with Abraham, Moses and David

The New Testament is the completion of the old. The New Covenant in the blood of Christ, which we re-present at this hour, is the fulfillment of the Old. We forget this important reality at our peril, because it leads us to either pass by our indebtedness to our older brothers, the Jews, or, like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Financial Principles For Success Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015

Time tested, biblically sound principles for getting out of debt and using money well. Also touches on matters of wrok.

Financial Principles for Success Pastor Eric J. Hanson Indebtedness is a form of slavery. (Proverbs 22:7) Failing to pay, and to do so in a reasonable time frame, when we have bought a service or goods is theft. (Romans 13:8, Proverbs 3:27-8) Money is not God and should not be served (and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respect Property Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the eighth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 11, 2007 God’s Top Ten 8th Commandment [SERMON SERIES SLIDE---IT’LL ADVANCE AUTOMATICALLY TO THE TITLE SLIDE THEN A BLANK SLIDE.] So did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who was teaching on the 8th Commandment and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixth Trumpet (Second Woe) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 25, 2017

The horror of the vision mounts. The demonic locusts were allowed to injure but not kill; but now come the squadrons of demonic cavalry to annihilate a third part of the human race.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-23-16 Lesson: III.C.8: Sixth Trumpet (Second Woe): Four Angels With an Army of Two Hundred Million, Killing A Third of Mankind ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

#30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020

The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

#30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist