Sermons on The Thief Comes To Steal:

The Spirit Of Judas

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Apr 5, 2020

Learn to recognize the Spirit of Judas when it comes for you or your ministry.

Does the Spirit of Judas have its Sights Set on You? Psalm 41:9 (KJV) 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Everyone knows Judas committed the ultimate betrayal, he betrayed Jesus, handing him over to his enemies and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:9, John 13:2, Luke 22:3, Mark 14:43, Matthew 26:14, John 12:6, Matthew 10:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Heartache To Hope (The Thief Or The Giver Of Life?)

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 18, 2014

An Easter message comparing the thief (Satan) to Jesus as the life giver. Will we choose his lies or choose HIS life? Will we live in despair or hope?

Sermon Lanier Christian Church Easter, April 20, 2014 David Simpson From Heartache to Hope (The Thief or The Giver of Life?) Romans 5:8, John 10:10; Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Devil Wants To Kill, Steal, And Destroy Your Worship.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 29, 2012

The devil wants to stop your worship because he wants the glory for himself.

“The Devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy WORSHIP” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Why did I come to church? What’s my purpose? Am I fulfilling the reason and purpose stated? John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

The Thieves Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in the series on prayer. This message deals with the things that rob our prayer.

The Thieves of Prayer Mark 11:15-19 KJV And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; [16] And would not suffer that any man should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ripped Off

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Satan tries to rip us off

Ripped Off ? (John 10:10- Proverbs 6:31) TEXT: (John 10:10) 10 A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest. (PROVERBS 6:31) 31 And thieves who get caught must pay back seven times what was stolen and lose ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Adapted from another sermoncentral sermon, this reinterpretation of "The Grinch who stole Christmas" Movie and Dr Seuss book encourages us to look for the real meaning of Christmas. Given at Midnight Mass 2000

In the name of the living, incarnate God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Everyone down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, did not! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Never Steal God's Credit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5, Proverbs 25:27

How The Grinch Couldn't Steal Christmas

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

No Grinch can take away the true meaning of Christmas, because Jesus was born for us! (uses refernces from Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas).

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine, but this year, it has also made quite a box office splash. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the Who-ville townspeople at Christmas. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

When Satan Tries To Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 25, 2017

• Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this today…

Proverbs 10:28 NIV - The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever felt like you lost your joy? • Do you ever wake up and think… “I used to be happy.” • Could it be that satan has stolen your joy? • Let’s explore this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Psalm 126:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7, Proverbs 3:7-8, 2 Chronicles 20:1-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Ten Commandments: Don't Steal Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHAT is stealing? WHY should we not steal? HOW can we keep from stealing, and do good? Practical, relevant, without being heavy-handed.

DON’T STEAL—Exodus 20:15 You go out for the evening, and when you get home and walk in the door, something doesn’t seem right. In the next room, the TV is missing, along with valuable electronics. Or maybe it is not your house. Your purse is gone, or you get a text showing new charges on your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Romans 13:7, Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Today In Paradise Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 3, 2022

Should make us forgiving … forbearing … faithful

Today in Paradise Luke 23:39–44 I. Introduction A. Father Forgive Them 1. Should make us forgiving … forbearing … faithful 2. The word that withheld the wrath of God B. The Second Word from the Cross 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

The commands given to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3).

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said before, Ephesians can be divided into two, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational