Sermons on No One May Deceive You:

Are You A Salty Christian

Contributed by John Macdonald on Nov 30, 2006

A reminder for all of us as to how salty we need to be in the world to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Are You a Salty Christian? - Mark 8:38-50 I love salt!! For as long as I can remember, salt has gone on all sorts of food, morning, noon and night. However, a colleague of mine reminded me just the other day that as Christians, we are supposed to be living as temples of the Holy Spirit. With a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 10, 2002

How are we doing in our Christian walk? That’s what Paul wanted to know about the Thessalonians. He was desperate to know about their faith.

“Be Ready” 1 Thes. 2:17-3:13 How are you doing? Intro. Illus. Beer commercial. “How are you doing?” “Fine, thanks. I just flew in from Texas to see my brother. Had a great flight. Just checked in the hotel… Several men came in and asked the same questions. They asked, but didn’t care to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 24, 2025

We all face judgments from other people. Jesus faced that too. As He began his earthly ministry, Jesus experienced two completely different responses from two different towns. How will you respond?

People make judgments about us all of the time. It’s not so much that they are judgmental, but that they get to meet us or get to know us based on certain associations. I know, by virtue of the fact that I’m a pastor, when I introduce myself to people, they make an immediate judgment. If they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living Right Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

To gain victory over the enemy you need to put on the breastplate of righteousness that is to say you need to live in daily, moment-by-moment obedience to our heavenly Father.

Gary Richmond, a zookeeper at the Los Angeles Zoo, was given master keys to every animal’s cage. He was cautioned sternly to guard them with his life and to pay close attention to which doors he opened and closed. “Richmond”, the supervisor said, “these keys will let you in to care for millions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints In The...cement!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

You may not have made many tracks in earth’s sand, but marks you have made in eternal-cement will be there for a billion years and more - people who are in Heaven BECAUSE of you!

Footprints in the...Cement! Text: Daniel 12:2-3 "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." I love the ocean! Walking along the beach always leaves footprints in the wet sand. Of course, when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Do Not Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 11, 2023

When you do not know, work diligently and celebrate responsibly.

After going bankrupt in 1998, the Psychic Friends Network relaunched as a public company in 2012, promising to be “bigger, bolder, and better than ever.” In their investor presentation, they promised to “leverage an iconic brand name using new technologies and social media to re-establish Psychic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10, Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Believe That You Receive

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 8, 2008

God has gone to great lengths to purchase us back from Satan and eternal death, and to give us Eternal life. The very least we could do is to take the time to learn how to receive these very great and precious promises.

God has gone to great lengths to purchase us back from Satan and eternal death, and to give us Eternal life. The very least we could do is to take the time to learn how to receive these very great and precious promises. 2 Peter 1:4. by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Bless You

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

Our text today is often used as the benediction at the end of the service. It is taken from Numbers 6:22-27. I want to show both the meaning to this blessing as well as examples of how God throughout time has enacted this blessing on His people.

Some fun with origins to start the message. “God Bless You” - AD 590 Pope Gregory I commanded unending prayer and to say God bless you after a person sneezed, since sneezing was one of the first signs of the plague “Good Bye” - from 1565, the original phrase was “God be with ye” became contracted ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

The Love Of Christ For You

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of the love of Christ for you is critical.

The Love of Christ for You The whole emphasis of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14 – 21 is on your understanding the love of Christ for you. If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of this truth is critical. Listen to Paul’s prayer: “14. For this reason I bow my knees before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Bright Are You? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008

You are a STAR! You shine into the Darkness and nmake a difference! The question is not whaether you will shine, but how can you become brighter.

How Bright are You? Philippians 2:14-16 Philippians 2:14-16 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 13, 2010

Sermon on the Lord's Prayer

resource used: Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Matthew Title: Lord’s Prayer Theme: Get a better understanding of the way to pray by the Lord’s prayer. Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Mat 6:5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites (actors). For they love to pray standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Hold You Peace

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 8, 2022

A message on Jesus gift of peace.

Title: Hold your Peace Text: John 14. (Romans 8:6) Big idea: The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. (Rom 8:6) Subject: Where do we find genuine peace? Complement: In relationship with Jesus and his people. Introduction: The elusive(!) pursuit of peace is described in modern day ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27, Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Words One Friday - 2 "The Word Of Salvation" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ We See a Representative Sinner ❷ We See A Resourceless Sinner ❸ We See A Repentant Sinner ❹ We See A Receptive Sinner ❺ We See Relevancy For The Sinner

Seven Words One Friday "The Word of Salvation" Luke 23:40-43 Finding Paradise 6 times WV has places like 6 US 100s of places Lancaster county PA has towns like Bird-In-Hand, Intercourse, Mount Joy, Paradise They visit these small towns because they like the name Finding Paradise In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

If You Missed Easter ...

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Surprises related to the Easter story.

How many of you like surprises? If you are very young, your immediate response is, "Oh, boy! I love surprises!" If you are a little older, you’re probably a little more cautious. You have learned that not all surprises are happy ones. If you missed Easter, I have a surprise for you. I want us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ladies You Are Priceless

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Woman's Day message to honor all the women that impact our lives.

Ladies you are priceless Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction- Today, we honor and remember Moms. It is a day that for some is filled with love and gratitude and for some may be a little tough for a variety of reasons. I hope that by being sensitive we can accomplish that this morning. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Nazarene