Sermons on Manipulation:

The Light Of Christ Exposes The Darkness And Lies Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the light of Christ and its role in exposing the darkness and lies of the devil.

As believers, we are often reminded that we live in a world filled with darkness and deception. The Bible teaches us that Satan, the father of lies, seeks to deceive and manipulate humanity, leading us away from the truth and into the darkness of sin and error. However, the light of Christ shines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Ephesians 5:11-14

What To Do When You're Married To A Jerk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

Learn from a very wise woman(Abigail) how to handle a very foolish man (Nabal)

What To Do When You’re Married to a Jerk The scene opens in the desert, west of the dead sea. David and his 600 guerrilla fighters are camped and hiding from Saul. But they’re not idle. They’re a kind of unofficial police force for the area. They protected shepherds from the attack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Final False Prophet Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The Final False Prophet

The Final False Prophet Revelation 13:11-12, “11Then I saw another beast come up out of the earth. He had two horns like those of a lamb, and he spoke with the voice of a dragon.” The beast here is the False Prophet. This can be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Worship Is Not ... Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Aug 28, 2004

In looking into the reality of spiritual authenticity of worship, walk, and witness, this sermon looks into the first part of worship "is not".

Worship IS NOT! When speaking of the relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans of this time we must understand that there was a hatred and bitterness greater than any that we could probably imagine. The closest example I can think of to relate Jews and Samaritans may be that of segregation ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002

The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

New Year - New You

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 23, 2010

As we enter a New Year lets pause and think about some keys to successful living; Evaluation, Elimination, Concentration and Determination.

NEW YEAR – NEW YOU An elderly man moved into a retirement community. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was attracted to him, also. They spent a lot of time together. Finally one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Adopted Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

Second sermon that focuses on God the Father choosing us to be his children. It uses biblical, not theological, language to teach about election.

This winter I want to dwell on the subject of salvation. Because the more we understand our salvation, the more we understand our identity as Christians, our mission as a church, and the more we appreciate and worship the God of our salvation. I’ve been gone a few weeks, so let me remind you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All In Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

If we want to do God’s work in God’s way, we won’t have any parade leaders. We will only have real, committed leaders who are burdened by God, are committed to the Great Commission and are not distracted by discouragement or opposition. We will only have

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Leadership is a tricky thing, isn’t it? Leadership is one of those things that is hard to define and quantify. Sometimes good leadership isn’t recognized when it is present, but it sure is easy to see when it’s not there. One thing about leadership—we all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

In Zechariah, you see God’s incredible forgiveness and promise of restoration and depth of love for His people, who had been slaves in Babylon and were now returning to rebuild their country, their lives, and their faith

Called to Be Holy Zech 5 August 10, 2008 Intro: I distinctly remember a conversation with a young man back in the days that I was a youth pastor. He was making some really destructive decisions in his life, and I was trying to convince him to make some better ones. I tried to help him see the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Dealing With Our Anger" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to control your anger

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 5, 2006

Abram’s call shows us how our trust in the Lord must lead to obedience and that this is what it means to follow the call of God in our lives.

“Trust and Obey” Genesis 12: 1 – 9; Joshua 24: 2, 3; Acts 7: 2 – 4 Introduction 1. Summer is nearly here. The weather will soon – hopefully! – get warmer and sunnier. Some have no doubt already started using their barbecues. For many people the approaching season of summer means one thing: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

They Exchanged The Truth Of God For A Lie

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 3, 2006

It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen false views of God that pervade our world and need to be exposed.

They Exchanged the Truth of God for a Lie (Rom 1:16-22) It is tragic how so many are deceived by subtly exchanging the truth of God for a lie. The following are eighteen erroneous views of God that pervade our world. The first of the ten commandments is "I am the Lord your God. You shall have no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist

Work

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 6

“How do you work?” Ephesians 6:5-9 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to encourage them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational