Sermons on Manipulate:

Protecting Families In An Ungodly Culture Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

In an ungodly culture, Jacob (and we too) protects his family, not by withdrawing into a cocoon or fighting the culture wars," but by eliminating idols, prioritizing worship, and renewing the vision of the family.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY IN AN UNGODLY CULTURE—Genesis 33:18-35:15 Is it more difficult to raise a godly family today than it used to be? The world seems more dangerous: drugs, school shootings, abuse and rape. Social media allows bullying and peer pressure to come to our families, 24/7. The media ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When I Was A Child

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

There is an old saying the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys. When I became a man I put away chidish things.

FATHER’S DAY When I Was a Child I Corinthians 13:11 There is an old saying that the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of their toys. Child – nepios – Infant not speaking, minor Figuratively – childish, immature, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The Spirits That Hinder The Flow Of God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Recognizing the spirits that hinder the flow of God and overcoming

Overcoming the Spirits that Hinder the Flow of God Theme: Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:12 Introduction Last Sunday the Word was brought forth about the Importance of Staying in the Flow. There is a river that flows from the throne of God. I belive this river symbolizes the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

More Characteristics Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete.

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete. 41. Be Hopeful without being overly optimistic or forgetting God's future game plan. 42. Be Hospitable without being ingratiating, cliquish or using it as a tool for social climbing. 43. Be Humble without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of This Job

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 13, 2010

Whenever God chooses to raise up a leader that commands attention, there is always the danger of attracting enemies.

The Danger of This Job John 5:36 John 7: 1-5 36 But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me. Our Lord's second witness was the witness of His ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religious Exhibitionism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018

Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Strategy To Use Unequally Yoked Marriages To Destroy Godly Lives Of A Godly Spouse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

Be cautious of relationships that seem too good to be true

As believers, we are constantly engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. Satan, the enemy of our souls, is always seeking ways to undermine our faith and destroy our effectiveness for the Kingdom. One of the strategies he uses is to encourage unequally yoked marriages, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Ephesians 5:22-33

False Teachers Labeling True Believers As False Teachers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In the Body of Christ, there exists a disturbing trend where false teachers are wrongly labeling true believers as false .

In the Body of Christ, there exists a disturbing trend where false teachers are wrongly labeling true believers as false . This perversion of truth not only causes confusion among believers but also undermines the authority of Scripture and the integrity of the Church. As we study into this issue, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 2 Peter 2:1-3

The Marine Kingdom And Discerning Spiritual Operations And Finding Victory In Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2026

In this sermon, we will explore the concept of the marine kingdom, its operations, and how believers can find victory in Christ.

The Bible often uses the sea and deep waters to represent spiritual opposition and dark powers that only God can subdue. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of the marine kingdom, its operations, and how believers can find victory in Christ. Biblical Glimpses of the Waters as Realms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:13, Numbers 21:6-9

Jesus On Oaths Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Part 7 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this message Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making.

Jesus On Oaths Part 7 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 21, 2008 Tonight we move from the topic of casual divorce which we talked about last week into this week’s topic, which is from Matthew 5:33-37 where Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making. At first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Excellence In Integrity, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 15, 2003

The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it. This fact was indicated a few years ago when Chuck Colson lectured on the subject of ethics at a military base in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Jezebel

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

If God already knows who His sheep are , then the same must be true about the goats,

This past week in our studies of Job , the topic was surrounded with the wicked of the world . Job 24:1“Why doesn’t the Almighty bring the wicked to judgment? Why must the godly wait for him in vain? If God already knows who His sheep are , then the same must be true about the goats, That God ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:1

Denomination: Baptist

5 Flags That Can Sink Our Ship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Ways we stumble in our speech

Idle Speech: 5 Flags Can Sink Your Ship September 11, 2016 - first done August 3, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 3. Today I want us to look at “Five Flags That Can Sink Your Ship.”  Peter warns us in his book that we often waste our lives in idle living.  ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Dark Spirit Of Jezebel Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

This message speaks to the great reality of spiritual warfare that is involved in every work that God does. Elijah had to battle against the spirit of Jezebel.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 11 Jezebel—Understanding Her Dark Spirit TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-8 1 Kings 19:1-8 KJV And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. [2] Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcome Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn how a believer can overcome spiritual deception.

A few years back when I began training college students on how to study the Bible and to lead Bible studies, I decided to first teach on the authority of the Bible for our faith. So after a bit of singing, I got up to teach. I began with prayer, and half way through my praying, I stopped and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

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