Sermons on The Devil Is A Deceiver:

Duped Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

Study in the book of James

v. 16 is a "bridge" verse that carries us back to previous truth and forward to the next truth I. Do not be duped - where lust leads II. Do not be duped - what God is like - v. 17 A. God is good B. God is giving C. God is light D. God is unchanging III. Do not be duped - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Helps Us Stop Stumbling

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

1. God steers us away from discouragement (vs. 1). 2. God steers us away from deceivers (vs. 2). 3. God steers us away from misguided dependence (vs. 3-9).

The Savior Helps Us Stop Stumbling Philippians 3:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *Have you ever stumbled? -- Of course we all have. The last time I stumbled badly was two summers ago. I went out after dark to turn off the sprinkler. And foolishly, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can Learn From The Shepherds This Christmas Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017

These shepherds were out in th efields one night when the angel of the Lord appreared to them to announce the birth of the Savior. Let us learn from them.

We have been learning many things from the important characters of the first Christmas story. It was interesting to see how they received the news regarding the coming of Christ the Messiah in their lives. In all these things, we see the hand of God at work making sure that they understood that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

Be on your guard against false teachers

Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing January 20, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Be on your guard against false teachers. Focus Passage: 2 John Introduction: I. Guard against deceivers v7 a. Anyone can be a deceiver; don’t tell people ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11 -- Exhortation Against Error (James 1:16) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) is from Him (v. 18).

Tom Lowe 1/30/2021 LESSON 11 -- EXHORTATION AGAINST ERROR (JAMES 1:16) Text: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (James: 1:16; KJV) Introduction Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Devil Knows His Time Is Short

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 29, 2025

This sermon explores the spiritual battle between good and evil, emphasizing that Satan’s defeat is certain and his anger is a sign of his limited time. It encourages believers to remain steadfast, understanding that increased spiritual warfare signals the nearness of Christ’s return and victory.

When the Devil Knows His Time Is Short Revelation 12:12 (KJV) Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. Introduction – A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12, John 12:31, Colossians 2:15, Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

"The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaking Hands With Heaven, Making Eyes With The Devil

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 8, 2019

Many Christians fall in love with the devil. It starts by flirting with the devil and it ends with falling in love with the devil.

Last week, I ended with asking you how your relationship with The Lord was, and how your relationship with satan is. Many Christians shudder at the thought of developing a relationship, or a bond, with satan and rightly so. To think that a child of God would enjoy close companionship to the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 26, 2001

Without a conscious decision to make God the most important part of your life - without the Helmet of Salvation - you allow the devil to attack your unprotected mind, and you WILL be deceived.

The Helmet of Salvation [Read Ephesians 6:10-18] How many of you are bothered by the demons in Hell this morning? The rest of you need to get saved. · The moment you turn to Christ, Hell has your name on a bulletin board, and the more you serve your Savior, the bigger your name gets on that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Strong In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Terrible Enemy

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2019

Ephesians 6:11-12 teaches us that we battle against a formidable foe.

Scripture Last week we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is usually divided into two major divisions: Ephesians 1-3, which deals primarily with doctrine, and Ephesians 4-6, which deals primarily with duty. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Fool Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

I read of this very foolish man named Mike the other day who live on a farm in a rural area with his pregnant wife.

With no running water, no electricity, etc. one night, Mikes' wife begins to deliver a baby. The local doctor is there in attendance. Mike said, "What d'ya want me to do, Doctor?" "Hold the lantern, Mike. Here it comes!" The doctor delivers the child and holds it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, 1 Corinthians 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three "What’s” That Are Essential...

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022

The tenth chapter of Matthew tells of Jesus’ sending the twelve disciples to the lost house of Israel.

He tells them, in verse 16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves...” In verses 17-27 Jesus warned the twelve disciples that they might as well expect the same treatment that He had received. Then He explained in verse 24, “The disciple is not above his master, nor the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Satan (1) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

Satan is not a human being but a spiritual entity created by God. He was perfect and a shining light before pride overtook him. Who is Satan?

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 "Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Satan? (2) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

Satan has a plethora of names and titles that describes who he is. We will look at some of them in this series.

TEXT: Revelation 9:11 "And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon." We have looked at Satan, the adversary or enemy of God and Christians, the devil, as a slanderer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:11, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal