Sermons on Manipulation:

Breaking Through

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 29, 2007

In this life, I believe, there are 4 types of people. a) There is the macho man type of person. They walk around as if the whole world belongs to them. They will manipulate people just to get their own will. They do not care about other people’s feelin

Micah 2:7 – 13 Vers 13 BBE: The opener of the way will go up before them: forcing their way out they will go on to the doorway and out through it: their king will go on before them, and the Lord at their head. Darby: One that breaketh through is gone up before them: they have broken forth, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:7-13, Micah 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 15, 2023

Grace will set you free from the tyranny of other people. Some of you are prisoners to other people's foolish opinions, their unreasonable demands, their domination and manipulation of your life. Quit trying to please the tyrants who are trying to control you.

Grace will set you free from the tyranny of other people. Some of you are prisoners to other people's foolish opinions, their unreasonable demands, their domination and manipulation of your life. I want you to hear this. Quit trying to please the tyrants who are trying to control you. Take ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10, Romans 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationships By The Book Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 21, 2002

When we are filled with the Spirit, and living our lives by the power of the Spirit, we no longer need to look to others to fill our emptiness, and we do not have to manipulate and control them so that they will fill our emptiness! So, because we are str

Grace Based Relationships October 13, 2002 “Relationships by the Book” Ephesians 5:18-6:9 Last week we looked at relationships where grace is not in place We talked about how when we try to control those around us for our own purposes we are living in the curse that Adam and Eve received when ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Satanic Origins Of Criminal Behavior In Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

Criminal behavior is a pervasive issue that plagues our society, causing harm to individuals, families, and communities.

Criminal behavior is a pervasive issue that plagues our society, causing harm to individuals, families, and communities. While various factors contribute to criminal behavior, a often overlooked aspect is the spiritual dimension. This article explores the connection between criminal behavior in men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Matthew 24:12, Acts 26:18

Creating A Great Home Climate

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Thomas Kinkade has become a popular artist because he has been able to capture the love and warmth, belonging and cheer that a home ought to represent. He manipulates light in such a way that we all find ourselves wanting to go to the places that he paint

Opening Statement: Thomas Kinkade has become a popular artist because he has been able to capture the love and warmth, belonging and cheer that a home ought to represent. He manipulates light in such a way that we all find ourselves wanting to go to the places that he paints. They shout to us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11

Living Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011

When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob: Manipulando Un Derecho De Nacimiento Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 14, 2024

Normalmente, la primogenitura corresponde al hijo primogénito, es decir, al hermano de Jacob, Esaú. Ahora veremos cómo Jacob manipuló la primogenitura para obtener la bendición.

Creo que muchos de nosotros nos podemos identificar con Jacob. Tenía defectos y fallas que son debilidades muy comunes entre nosotros. No es que no nos identifiquemos con la debilidad de su padre Isaac y su abuelo Abraham, pero las formas egoístas y engañosas de Jacob son más ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Step Six - Separating The Men From The Boys Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

The fifth step is a building block to the sixth step. It is not a separate event. The fifth step focuses on cleaning house but it is also about bringing our character defects to the surface so we can see the thousands of ways we have attempted to manipulate the world around us.

The fifth step is a building block to the sixth step. It is not a separate event. The fifth step focuses on cleaning house but it is also about bringing our character defects – selfishness, self centeredness, low self esteem and big egos – to the surface so we can see the thousands of ways we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Dificult People Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

Dealing with difficult people, part 2 - Eph. 4 The outline of my study comes from a magazine article by Dr. Richard Dobbins, which was printed in Ministries Today, March/April 2003 issue. When it comes to dealing with difficult people, we must remember to "keep our own garden groomed" and not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Dificult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

PART 3 Eph 4:14-15 .... we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

This Bed Is Hard As A Rock! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 10, 2014

First he had manipulated the birthright from his brother Esau. Then he stole his father’s blessing. Jacob was on his way to greatness. It was as exactly as his mother had told him She had been told by the Lord that the elder would serve the younger.

Genesis 28:10-19-Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep. Then he dreamed, and behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Sincerity Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 15, 2011

Prayer keys are not ways of manipulating God. Rather, they are like a boat hook. If I am in a row boat and cast a hook to shore, does pulling move the shore to me or does it move me to the shore? Prayer keys do not pull God to our will. They pull us to Go

“These people come near to me with their mouth & honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Before saying anything else to introduce sincerity as a prayer key, I want to repeat something about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ukraine War Is It Gog/Magog & Are You Rapture Ready.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2022

I don’t try to manipulate scripture to fit a certain scenario, I believe in letting scripture speak for itself. For centuries, end times preachers and prophecy prognosticators have tried to cram every current event into proof that we are living in the last days and Jesus’ imminent return.

“The Ukraine War is this Gog/Magog” “Are You Rapture Ready” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In light of the events that are taking place in Ukraine and how Russia is putting an all-out assault on them under the direction of in my opinion a Crazy, Delusional, Possessed, Irrational, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Don't Forget To Take Your Spouse Along Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2014

The world can't understand the concept of submission... and it's little wonder they don't. It makes no sense. Is submission really all that important in our marriages?

OPEN: A desperate woman wrote Tech Support: Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications. In addition, Husband 1.0 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressure

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 13, 2004

Do I ever feel like I am in a pressure cooker, or that I am being pulled and pushed in every direction? Well, I can respond like Herod. I can be manipulated by it to the point where I am forced to make decisions contrary to what I know is right. Or I can

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Hope College Women’s basketball team had made it to the national playoffs. The final game saw Hope 20 points behind with 10 minutes left to play. The team remained calm and began to narrow the gap. Then with just 5 seconds remaining, a 3 point basket tied the game. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist