Sermons on Self Deceived:

Working Out Of Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's promise of strength and support during our darkest times, particularly in working out of depression, through understanding and applying His Word in our lives.

Good morning, family. There's a quote by Charles Spurgeon that strikes a chord, especially for anyone who has walked through the valley of depression. He said, "I find myself frequently depressed - perhaps more so than any other person here. And I find no better cure for that depression than to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Topics: Overcoming, Strength, Perseverance

Walking By Faith Or By Sight?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 24, 2001

This sermon looks at the differences between faith based on experience only and faith based on the truth of God’s word. Experiential vrs. Truth.

Do We Walk by Faith or by Sight? To get a more completed picture of this biblical account, I will take this study from Matthew and John. Lets begin by reading from John 6: 5 Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #6

✎ Your heart will have beat an average of 122,400 times every day. None of us want our heart to ask for a vacation or take a day off; we don’t even want to give it a short “coffee break” to skip a few beats. Doctors understand the heart is critically important to our physical well-being; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Which Terminates In The Second Death. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 30, 2004

This Sermon is #20 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XX. The Fear which terminates in the Second Death. Revelation xxi.8. "The fearful--shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does God Feel About Women? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 6 in our series on Judges. This is the first of two messages exploring the Bible's view of women.

Judges Series #6 Life Cycles “How God Feels About Women” Review In our study of the book of Judges we encountered a deviation from the norm in Judaism that warrants a closer look. We encountered a woman prophet who was also a judge. Deborah drew high respect from the people. God used Deborah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6, Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stemming The Tide-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2016

4 of 5. YaHWeH(the LORD) sought for a man who would be willing to stand for Him in the midst of apostasy. Who will stand for the Lord or stem the tide of sin? A person who stems the tide of sin, Addresses spiritual...

STEMMING THE TIDE-IV—Ezekiel 22:23-31 Intervention/Confrontation/Stand against Attention: The little Dutch boy who plugged the leaking dam with his finger. In her novel titled, ‘Hans Brinker, Or The Silver Skates,’ American author Mary Dodge made famous a tale of the bravery & ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 7 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

If you have grown up in church, there is a good chance that somewhere along the way, you have heard this phrase, “Be in the world, but not of the world.” And depending on what church you grew up in, that could mean all kinds of things…but let’s be honest, sometimes that idea is what turns ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Maturity

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 2, 2019

To establish that the church must grow in grace and knowledge in all things. That mature men and women of the congregation; can teach, coach and mentor the younger members in the faith. This is a faithful ministry to the youth, teaching both spiritual and social graces.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Ministry of Maturity 2. Mature Men Teachers 3. Mature Women Teachers Remarks. 1. In this study we will discuss the obligation of the older members of the church’s responsibilities: to teach the young members of the congregation, in both spiritual and social graces. This ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8, Titus 1:5-11, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, And Other Cracked Pots

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 15, 2023

Jacob's wrestling match with God. How God uses His activity of brokenness in our lives.

Jacob Deceiver and Dreamer Series “Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, and Other Cracked Pots” Genesis 32 Introduction: I read the story about an old Texas Cowboy who decided to apply for an insurance policy. As he walked up to the insurance office, the agent noticed that he was walking with a limp ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tricking Or Treating God Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 22, 2021

We should all be “treating” the Lord with our devotion and reverence. But how many of us are trying to “trick” Him? How many of us are doing things to appease God, while at the same time we’re pleasing the world or ourselves?

Halloween is a holiday that most children look forward to, because they get to dress up as their favorite storybook character or superhero; and then go knocking on doors and hopefully come home with a big bag full of candy. And what’s that expression that kids say while they’re standing on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

To Your Name Be The Glory

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 12, 2024

Give God the glory for everything

To Your Name Be the Glory Psalm 115:1-11 After Jesus rose from the dead He was walking with two of His disciples on the road to Emmaus. The two disciples didn’t recognize Jesus, and they were downtrodden and confused because their hopes and dreams were crushed when their Messiah had been hung on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sign Of Secret Sins Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 15, 2007

How can you tell you may be bordering on betrayal? Learn from Judas, Peter and the other disciples in this exposition of Luke 22:24-38.

“The Sign of Secret Sins” Luke 22:24-38 How can you really tell what’s going in someone’s mind? You can’t! The best we can do is listen for verbal signals and watch for visual signals. Usually, as people talk and live, what’s inside starts coming out. For instance, when I was about 14, I deceived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Another Gospel

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Feb 25, 2002

Paul spoke of another gospel which was not another. There is a counterfeit Christianity which has no value.

Galatians 1 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

John gives us several characteristics of counterfeit Christianity, as well as several characteristics of true Christianity.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY I John 2:18-29 For almost two thousand years of Christianity there have been those who would offer a counterfeit faith as a substitute for the real. In verse 18, John reminds us that the antichrist is coming. According to Nelsons New Illustrated Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist