Sermons on Self Deceit:

You Shall Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 23, 2022

There are serious consequences for breaking the third commandment and taking God’s name in vain. Why are we held guilty if we take His name in vain? What acts do we commit that amount to taking His name in vain?

Exodus 20:1–2 says, “And God spoke all these words, saying:” We need to take note that what follows is the beginning of the Ten Commandments spoken by the voice of the Lord. This is His preamble to the constitution of grace. “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 55 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 2, 2020

How excruciating is the heartbreak from the betrayal of a trusted friend! David expresses his anguish as only David can.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, 2 Samuel 13:37-38, 2 Samuel 14:21-24, 2 Samuel 14:28, 2 Samuel 14:29-33, 2 Samuel 16:23, 2 Samuel 15:31, 2 Samuel 15:32-37, Psalm 22:1-2, Isaiah 59:2, 2 Samuel 18:8-15, 2 Samuel 18:33, 2 Samuel 17:23, 2 Samuel 12:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Inventory Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

Recovery begins when a group of people, especially the church, those of us who say forgiveness is just waiting on the other side of personal transparency, lead the way.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html Well, if you weren’t here last week we’re in Part Two of a series. And if you’re new to our church, we basically take messages or ideas and talk about them until we run out of things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Blender Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Much of family life is spent in the blender. How do we keep our familes intact during the chop and mix cycles.

Much of life is lived out in the Blender. We find ourselves whirling through the days at differing speeds depending upon what it will take to conform us into the likeness of Christ. As the old saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree, God has entrusted us as parents to assure that ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Hearing God When He Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

People tend to listen only to what they want to hear. Why do we do that to God and how can we learn to listen when He speaks?

People have a tendency to listen only to what they want to listen to… Keith Downing shared a story about his Uncle Dick. Apparently his uncle noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-8, 1 Samuel 3:1-3, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002

This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Life Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

Everyone wants to live the best life. I’ve never met a single person who wants to have a bad life. Every one of us long to be happy, blessed, and want to lead the best life.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured 1 Peter 3:8-12 Everyone wants to live the best life. I’ve never met a single ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Americas Falling Morality.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 11, 2005

Is the Church Afraid to tell the Truth?

Americas Falling Morality. Morals in America have been on the down-cline in the past 20 years. Today we read of sex scandles from Catholic Priest, one right after another. Presbyterian Churches are considering, embracing gays as Ministers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Due To Forgiveness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always happy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that happiness came from our knowledge that all our sins in this lifetime are all forgiven by the LAMB of GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 32:1-2 (Ampli

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always happy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that happiness came from our knowledge that all our sins in this lifetime are all forgiven by the LAMB of GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 32:1-2 (Amplified Bible) [A Psalm of David.] A skillful song, or a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vomit The Morsel, Lose The Sweet Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

There are food that can't be eaten but will make our stomach sick and vomit it up. There are sweet words that need to be hidden and not say it to others.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saying the right words? No, only GOD'S WORDS are right. Proverbs 10:19 (Amplified Bible) In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: There are food that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Human Heart (Mark 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 7, 2024

Do we add human traditions that overshadow or even disobey Jesus? Let's look at Mark 7.

What did Jesus say about using man-made traditions to disobey God’s commandments? Do evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness defile us? Does Jesus still make the deaf to hear and give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On False Prophets & Hypocrites

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 23, 2024

According to Wikipedia, a false prophet, or pseudoprophet is defined as a person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy, divine inspiration, or to speak for God within the realms of evil intent.

Martin Luther, a German priest and theologian once remarked: “It is the nature of all hypocrites and false prophets to create a conscience where there is none, and to cause conscience to disappear where it does exist.” Matthew 7:15-20 reminds us: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 24:11, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 18:20-22

Kingdom Thinking

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2021

One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, people have been called heretic, crazy, looney, and many other names all because there is a misunderstanding of concept.

Kingdom Thinking By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Now let me explain this before someone gets the wrong concept. One of the greatest dangers in life is the misunderstanding of a concept. Because of misunderstandings we have many different belief systems, different religious ideas, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

He Only Is My Rock And My Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE

BIG IDEA: SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE INTRODUCTION: Where do people look for security? I. THESIS STATEMENT / REFRAIN -- TESTIMONY OF A MAN OF FAITH SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE (:1-2) Heb. word "alone" occurs 6 times at the beginning of verses 1,2,4,5,6,9 A. Single Focus of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Untrod Paths

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

Our past cannot be altered. It is forever sealed. All we can do is work to make a better future. Plod on forward. Don't look back and don't veer to the left or to the right

Traveling on in the Untrod Paths Joshua 3:1-5 1 ¶ And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal