Sermons on Self Deceived:

Norms Of Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

The foundation of a pure religion is the Bible, not just hearing and considering its implications nevertheless acting in accordance with the LORD's Word.

Theme: Pure Religion and its Norms Text: James 1:27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." Holy God expects this Holy Race with specific morals, spiritual practices, and a useful social ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal Part 2: How To Deal With Depression Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 2: How to Deal with Depression Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-18 Icebreaker: Intro: Did you know that even Christians get depressed? The prophet Jeremiah can share with us tremendous insights about depression in the Christian’s life. The other day, I saw the comic strip, “Hagar ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Followers Have Discernment Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Have Discernment

Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Scouting Report

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

Just as sports teams scout their opponent, we are not unaware of the schemes of Satan, our mortal enemy.

Scouting Report TCF Sermon July 6, 2003 2 Cor. 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count Your Blessings! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2017

1. We are blessed to be God's Chosen People 2. We are blessed to become His Holy and Blameless People 3. We are blessed to be receive God's Inheritance along with the reassuring presence of God's Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Title: Count Your Blessings 1. We are blessed to be God's Chosen People 2. We are blessed to become His Holy and Blameless People 3. We are blessed to be receive God's Inheritance along with the reassuring presence of God's Holy Spirit. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Peril Of Playing With God Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 19, 2003

This message is in a series and it deals with the dangers involved in a soul playing with God in the context of church membership.

As servants of the Savior and creatures of the Sovereign, the worse mistake we can make is To Play With God Our Maker and Judge. For we are reminded from the initial Genesis to the final Revelation of God’s Word that HE DOES NOT PLAY! Yet, not taking that revelation seriously, we have conjured up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Adversary The Devil Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 15, 2002

FAITH TO STAND (part 1) A 6 week series based on the temptation of Christ. Through Christ’s example we can overcome the attack of the enemy. The first key to any victory is to know your enemy. This message examines who Satan really is.

Faith to Stand (part 1) Put simply, the Christians life is a war. An unseen battle rages not just around us, but within us. Deep within our heart a life-and-death struggle rages for our soul. No on can run from the battle line; it’s impossible to hide from the attack. The reality of this war ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitation Of Apostles-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-III—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-III-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jael The Assassin Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Jael has a plan to kill Sisera , and the best and safest way to do that is to lure him into a sense of security where he will take a nap.

Assassins are never heroes in the history of Americans, for they are always those who seek to kill our presidents whom we admire. This is not always the case in other nations. The Jews, for example, have some assassins who are heroes in their history. Two of them are Hakim and Bet Zuri. They were ...read more

I Can Only Imagine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Despite evil’s noise and deception, Christ’s victory and justice are certain, so believers can live with hope, courage, and confidence in God’s ultimate reign.

Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to our shoulders. Headlines that hurt. News that nags. A heart that wonders, Will evil always get the microphone? Will lies always lead the parade? Revelation 20 sings a louder, better song. It tells us that the serpent is not sovereign, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Topics: Millennium, Jesus' Reign, Revelation

Selfish And Loving It!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours?

“Selfish and loving it!” On the Lighter side of life: See funny power point pictures. Thesis: We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours? Introduction: I titled my sermon today selfish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exalting Man Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

Is man a god? What does the Bible mean by ’ye are gods’?

Exalting Man The exaltation of man is where the Word-Faith movement sharply deviates from the Bible and historic Christianity. The great lie of Satan has always been, ’You will be like God’ (Genesis 3:5). In the beginning, Satan’s sin was pride. In Isaiah 14:14 the Bible says that he declared ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:20-24, Psalm 82:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 16 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 16 in our exploration of the foundational elements necessary for a healthy walk. This message focuses on our need to resist the devil.

“Foot on the Devil’s Neck” Scripture reading Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, 1 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In These Last Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2023

The Word provides a description of life in the "last days." We are forewarned so that we can continue to live godly lives even as the world grows dark.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist