Sermons on Traps:

Fabricated Blessings

Contributed by Theresa Odom-Surgick on Dec 5, 2017

In this sermon, we see how satan fabricated a statement and turned it into a lie, mocking God. In life, things aren’t always what that seem to be when handed to us. A real curse may be disguised as a blessing.

Today we want to talk about "Fabricated Blessings" (SPELL IT). In teaching this subject, I want us to answer three quick questions. Number one, "What does it mean to Fabricate something?" Number two, "What does a Fabricated Blessing look like?" And number three, "How do you avoid the Eve syndrome?" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning How To Live? (Proverbs)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2024

We begin a study from Solomon's teaching people how to make the best out of life. Proverbs has some deep practical lesson to apply daily. Learn? Teach?

LEARNING HOW TO LIVE (PROVERBS) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co (YouTube: Wade Hughes) **PROVERBS: words to teach knowledge, advice and reinforce morals, a short pithy saying in general use to state a truth or piece of advice. Practical advice shared from experience, common ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4, Proverbs 1:7-9, Proverbs 1:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson's Reckless Life (Judges 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2025

Could Samson have lived a better life? Can we? Let's begin in Judges 16.

Could Samson have lived a much better life and still fulfilled God’s purpose for him? How can we live much better lives? Let’s begin in Judges 16. What happened with Samson and a prostitute in Gaza? Sometime later, Samson went to Gaza, saw a prostitute there, and went in to have sex with her. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Hymn Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE WILL PUT THE WICKED IN THEIR PLACE

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE WILL PUT THE WICKED IN THEIR PLACE I. (:1-2) THE RIGHTEOUS REJOICE WHEN THE WICKED ARE FINALLY JUDGED A. Give Thanks wholeheartedly “I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart” B. Testify to God’s wonders “I will tell of all Thy wonders” C. Rejoice “I will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Devil Knocks, Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006

No matter the opposition in life, keep pressing on to the High calling of Christ Jesus! - Sermon 5 in Under Construction series

When the Devil Knocks, Keep Pressing On! Nehemiah 6:1-19 Construction Series # Nehemiah is the perfect Old Testament example of the Energizer bunny, he keeps going and going and going, despite all types of different distractions. Some from inside sources, some from outside sources. However, he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment Of All

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 27, 2015

We are to love God with all our lives, including our work. Doing so restricts our activity to the straight and narrow path that God has created for us to walk on. It is the basis of our obedience to God.

A few years ago, Billy Graham answered a letter in his daily newspaper column from someone who was upset that churches and charities don’t pay a cent in taxes. The writer was upset that he had to “pay until it hurts”. In his reply, Dr. Graham said that if all the food banks, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican

Gift Giving! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 16, 2012

What are you giving God this Christmas?

Gift To Give This Christmas Give the Gift of Listening – Really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. Give the Gift of Affection – Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2018

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to proceed. Let’s examine Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Lift Luke 21:25 “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Taxes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2016

The ability to answer wisely may not persuade the hardened opponents of the Gospel, but God can use those answers to glorify himself and perhaps to reach out to others who hear the discussion.

Death and Taxes (Mark 12:13-27) 1. I cannot say I enjoy making payments. Fortunately, I do not have a car payment, but I have a mortgage and I have bills. 2. Ministers are considered self-employed for purposes of social security, but employed by the church for purposes of income tax. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27, Mark 12:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Untouchable — Living Under Divine Covering

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

This message will help you understand the power of God’s covering, how to dwell under it, and how to walk with the unshakable confidence that no harm can prevail against you.

UNTOUCHABLE — LIVING UNDER DIVINE COVERING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-4 Key Verse: “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Job 1:9-10, Zechariah 2:5, Exodus 12:23, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Of Disapproval - 1 Samuel 18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 26, 2025

How can you break free from constant anxiety over what others think of you?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 18:1-7 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as ...read more

How Can I Survive When I Am So Lonely

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 26, 2010

When our feelings tell us we are alone, how shall the Christian respond. Reviewing David’s life when he was fleeing from Saul provides insight into a godly response to loneliness.

“With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. “When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see: there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Rumble

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 6b

“Are You Ready to Rumble?” Ephesians 6:10-24 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we finish up our study of the book of Ephesians. I hope that our time going through this book together has been a help to you. Just to review what we have see, Paul is writing to Christians in Turkey, saved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Labor Is Life Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 4, 2001

Carlyle wrote, "Labor is Life." Jesus wants us to be sure that we are laboring for the right life.

Pastor John Piper writes, “In 1956 a commemorative Labor Day stamp was issued with a picture of a strong man holding a sledge hammer, a pick, a hoe, and an ax over his shoulder. His wife was seated by his side with a book in her lap showing a small child how to read. In the lower left hand corner ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-27

Denomination: Baptist