Sermons on Pretence:

Peculiar Pilgrims

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even when we are not great orators, it is no bad thing to own the good news concerning Jesus Christ as a valid subject for conversation.

PECULIAR PILGRIMS. 1 Peter 2:1-12. Jesus told His disciples, ‘You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8). When persecution broke out after the martyrdom of Stephen, the church was dispersed throughout Judea and Samaria, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Degrees Of Sin And Punishment

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 8, 2018

To show from the scripture that there are degrees of sin and Punishment, and to show the Christ made full payment for all sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 19:11 "...he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin." Luke 12:47-48 "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, ...read more

Warning Disguises?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2024

The enemy can come as an angel in disguise.

WARNING REAL DISGUISES. BLESSINGS OFTEN COME IN DISGUISE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHEN I WAS IN THE 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE IT WAS MY CHORE TO DO THE DISHES EVERY OTHER NIGHT. When it was my night it was amazing I had a headache, a really bad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14, Matthew 23:27-28, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Deviating From Divine Institutions. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005

This Sermon is #28 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXVIII. The Danger of Deviating from Divine Institutions. Colossians ii,8. "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Real Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2012

A study of the gospel of Matthew 6: 1 – 15

Matthew 6: 1 – 15 Get Real “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Broken Heart Of David Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is the second sermon in a series of seven on Brokenness. This is a study of King David.

Proverbs 25:11 says, "Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances." A Hard Heart or a Broken Heart – Your Choice Jesus said that people in the days of Moses were permitted to divorce because of the “hardness of men’s hearts”. Divorce is not caused by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sex, Lies And Confession

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

Psalm 51 is, in a sense, the redemption of 2 Samuel 11 and 12. So too, confession is one of the significant steps in our redemption.

SEX & LIES What do Bill Clinton, Shane Warne and I/you have in common? It’s not our cricketing prowess - after all, Bill has probably never played the game. We all smoke - that certainly qualifies as an addiction and so fits in with the theme of this weekend, but it’s not what I have in mind, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turned On To The Truth

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 17, 2012

The tendency is to avoid being concerned with the truth when life is a big party. But when the pressures of life are applied, and one understands that he has to be responsible; then truth means everything. It is high time for you to be excited about the

EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH Phil. 1:15-20 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change And Become Like Children Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

We need to put our whole focus into humble trust and dependence on God as we seek to serve His will and follow His commandments.

Change And Become Like Children Change Part Two Text: Matthew 18:1-3 Introduction This evening we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved, Being Saved, Shall Be Saved

Contributed by Kofi Boakye on May 28, 2018

Many have questioned why we say our salvation is not of works but by grace Eph 2:8 yet several other scriptures suggest that we have to workout our salvation with fear and trembling Philippians 2:12.

There has been so many questions as to why we say our salvation is not of works but by grace Eph2:8 yet there are several other Scriptures which suggest that we need to live a righteous and holy life so that we may be save on the judgment day. The question really is, "are we saved, if yes, then ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon On Cupidity

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 4, 2021

Cupidity is defined as "Greed for money or possessions."

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, a German philosopher and philologist once remarked: “In spite of all the value which may belong to the true, the positive, and the unselfish, it might be possible that a higher and more fundamental value for life generally should be assigned to pretence, to the will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Jeremiah 6:13

The Serenity Of Christ Before Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 29, 2023

Who is in control at Christ's trial? Pilate wanted to release Jesus but changed his mind. Caiaphas effectively blackmails Pilate into doing his will in getting rid of Jesus. But Jesus remains cool, charm and collective. The crowd who are stirred up in demanding the death of Jesus.

The Serenity of Christ before Pilate I’m sure many of you here this morning have visited Coventry Cathedral and left with some sort of reaction to that Church, dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Michael and All Angels. It is the sort of modern Cathedral building you either love or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-18, Isaiah 53:7, John 10:17, John 19:5

True Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

True worship is not a mere act of singing, lifting hands, or attending church—it is a spiritual response to the greatness, holiness, and majesty of God.

TRUE WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Romans 12:1, Isaiah 29:13, Hebrews 13:15, Revelation 4:10-11 INTRODUCTION: True worship is not a mere act of singing, lifting hands, or attending church—it is a spiritual response to the greatness, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will The Real Hypocirite Please Stand Up

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006

THIS SERMON DISCRIBES HYPOCROSIY IN THE CHURCH

Will the real hypocrites please stand up ? WHITEWASHED ON THE OUT SIDE, DIRTY ON THE INSIDE GREAT PRETENDERS PRETENDERS IN THE PEWS TEXT: MATTHEW 23-25-28, MARK 12:38-40 INTRODUCTION This message this morning is not only for the body of Christ but to us as individuals so that we may evaluate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sinister Ministers

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 17, 2006

This message show the ministry of Satan and his Demons in the world and how the Believer has the ability to overcome them.

Scripture: Revelation 2:20 – 25 Title: “THE SINISTER MINISTER” Introduction: As John was writing to the “Seven Churches” of Asia he began his remarks to the Church of Thyatira by saying, “I have this against you: You sufferest (TOLERATE) that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess.” John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-25

Denomination: Pentecostal