Sermons on Sins Deception:

Twisted Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Sermon examines compromises and deception found in story of Micah and the Levite which serve as warnings against self-justification.

Twisted Truth Series: Lessons from Judges #3 Judges 17:1-18:31[1] 7-31-05 Intro What happens to God’s people when they loose sight of their God-given calling? What happens to God’s people when they fail to honor the word of God as their standard of lifestyle—when they mix worldly ideas with ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 17, 2005

The sin of self-righteousness is subtle and often undetected in our own lives, yet it often has devastating consequences.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction: A grocery store checkout clerk once wrote to advice-columnist Ann Landers to complain that she had seen people buy "luxury" food items--like birthday cakes and bags of shrimp--with their food stamps. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

Acts 12 is a scenario filled with murders – arrests – jail breaks – miracles – humor – and judgment. The chapter reveals that God is in charge not kings or presidents of nations. The text reveals that God responds to prayer and God judges sin.

“Fly High” – Acts part 10 On the lighter side of life: See funny slides Illustration on the condition of the present day church: ** IS THE CHURCH ON THE ENDANGERED LIST? Many Americans are on a spiritual quest. This should be good news for the church. But, according to researchers, many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Deadly Conversation

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon will make you aware of what the indicators of harmful conversations are.

Through conversations people exchange thoughts, opinions, ideas, and feelings. Everywhere we go we see people engaging in conversations. In beauty salons and barber shops, conversations make sitting in a chair for a long period of time a little more comfortable. Through conversation you now have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Covetousness

Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2006

Jesus warns us in the strongest language to beware of covetousness. The inordinate desire to accumulate wealth will kill our souls.

Beware Covetousness by Rev. Don R. Parmely Text: Luke 12:13-34 I.Introduction A.We are on the eve of remembering the terrorists’ attack of September 11, 2006. 1.Do you remember where you were? 2.Do you remember your thoughts? 3.Do you remember what your church did in response? 4.Did the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 5, 2006

The universal law of the harvest is not only that we reap what we sow but that we reap far more than we sow.

THE LAW OF THE HARVEST “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:7-8 I. BE NOT DECEIVED Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Egoismo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006

Cómo lidiar con el egoismo

El Gran “YO”: Egoísmo Filipenses 2:3-8 Intro. Son las 3 de la mañana, el bebé comienza a llorar, el esposo escucha el llanto y se vuelve a acomodar. La esposa escucha el llanto, y se vuelve a acomodar. Cada uno piensa: “anoche, yo me levante”, “estoy cansando y al rato tengo que levantarme para ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Big Problems

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 28, 2006

A little sin is a big problem.

Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 3:4-6 Big Problems Introduction A little matter can be a big problem. Take blood clots, for example. We don’t even like to hear the term—because they’re dangerous. A blood clot forms when blood cells and fibrin strands clump together. Now, most blood clots ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self Justification: The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

we lie, we justify, we are no longer aware that we sin also Jame 1:12-18

Scripture: Heb 3:1-13 James 1:12-18 We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. I take an action and I an able to explain why I took that action. How many of us, pulled over by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of The Yeast

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 30, 2006

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees was in direct opposition to the unleavened "Bread of Life".

Text: “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6) NIV. Another word used in the place of “yeast” is the word “leaven”. Yeast is used in baking and causes the dough to rise or “puff up”. Yeast is really a living organism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Old Bait And Switch Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

The deception which Jacob had sown he now reaps from Laban.

Genesis 29:1-30 September 21, 2003 While I was in Bible College I had a friend who took a Job at the Horseshoe Motel. It used to stand on Wellington street in London right where you come off the highway 401. It had a big neon sign out front that said "rooms starting at $29.99." After just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

What effect do self-centered people have on our world. This message looks at Jonah’s rebellion and his resulting self-pity.

Introduction: In 1945, Cliff Barrows made a proposal of marriage to his girlfriend Billie. Together they scraped together enough funds for a simple wedding and two tickets to a city with a resort hotel. On arrival, however, they found the hotel shut down. Stranded in an unfamiliar city with little ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dawn Of Guilt

Contributed by Darrell Jones on May 27, 2005

I have often wondered what it must have been like to walk with God, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. To have heard God’s voice, and received instruction and daily guidance from Him in person. I also wondered what the first morning was like following th

For all of their created existence Adam and Eve had looked forward to the daily walk and time of fellowship with their Creator. But on this morning anticipation became anxiety, delight became dread, and the eye of guilt was opened for the first time. God and His created universe were now looked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Agony Of Deceit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005

Today, we will be looking at 5 types of self-deception, that we need to be on guard against. And if we heed the warning, we will avoid experiencing, "THE AGONY OF DECEIT".

"THE AGONY OF DECEIT" TEXT: I Corinth. 3:18-23, 6:9-11; Gal. 6:7; James 1:22,26 INTRODUCTION She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have A Problem Called Pride Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 7, 2005

Sin is real. So is salvation. But we can’t really understand the joy of salvation until we understand the depths of sin from which we have been saved.

We Have a Problem Called Pride Luke 18:10-13 February 6, 2005 In 1994, I was the Annual Conference Secretary of Global Ministries. It was in that capacity that I joined a survey team to Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Andrew. Three of us went down to determine how best our Annual Conference ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Methodist