Sermons on Tricks:

Distractions (Nehemiah 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2025

What distracts us from God's work?

Will enemies try to distract us from God’s work? Should we remain focused, praying God protects us from threats? Let’s look at Nehemiah 6. Were Nehemiah’s enemies conspiring to set a trap for him? Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arabian, and to the rest of our enemies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2016

A study of the book of Job 23: 1 – 17

Job 23: 1 – 17 Now You See Me, Now You Don’t 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, that I might come to His seat! 4 I would present my case before Him, and fill my ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Being Real

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 9, 2001

God calls us to follow the model of Jesus and be real

All right… how many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you… have broken your new year’s resolutions? They, whoever they are, say that to break a habit, not an addiction, but a habit, takes 3 days. To establish a habit takes 30 days, which doesn’t mean that to do something good will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor: When The Tribe Doesn't Get Along Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

This series is going to focus on how to survive in the situations of life and to teach us how is a man named Joseph.

Big news this summer, Survivor. High TV ratings, people were really into the survivors on the island and who would make it. Big bets, rumors, and whole new series to look forward to. Why was this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Longest Day

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 13, 2004

In this text we see the story of how the Israelites faced the armies of five kingdoms in their efforts to defend the Gibeonites. We can learn from this text to trust in a God who would stop the rotation of the world if He needed to.

The Longest Day Joshua 10 The Sun Stands Still 1 Now it came to pass when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai and had utterly destroyed it--as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king--and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

"A Changed Name"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 20, 2004

The Bible records 4 specific places where God changed the names of individuals. We have been given the name "Christian". Like Abraham, Israel,Peter & Paul, our new name bears a responsibility to live up to that name.

“A Changed Name” Revelation 2:17 INTRODUCTION: Revelation 2:17 – all turn A name is something to be proud of. I’m proud of the name “Scott”. It was such a great name, that they named a country after us … “Scotland”! I’ve had some strange sounding names in my congregations … Bebermeyer, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Deceitfulness Of Riches Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 28, 2007

One of the causes of failing in storms of life is Deception.

Standing Against Deception #3 We have been looking at Storms and how to stand in them. Matt.7: 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life's Greatest Influences

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007

This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007

This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 24, 2007

The importance of the belt of truth (Bible) in the Christian life.

The Believers Boot Camp Series The Armor Explained: The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6: 13-14a Illustration: Do you know and love the author? The story was told about a young college woman who read a book that she found to be extremely boring. Reading each page of the book was cumbersome and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Do You Fear The Word Of The Lord? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 18, 2005

The plagues of Egypt get closer and closer to home. God warns the Egyptians how to escape His judgment. Some listen, others do not. What is the condition of your heart when it comes to receiving from God’s Word?

The 10 plagues go from remote and objective, to very personal and subjective. A staff turns into a snake - big deal - stay away from snakes. (I wonder why Moses didn’t do the leprosy trick?). Turn the water into blood - the water was something the Egyptians would have to go to get - and they tried ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 8, 2001

We must understand who we are as fallen man to understand our need and dependency on God. "What is Man" borrows several quotes from the Chineese martyr Dr. Yu.

What is Man? 9-9-01 Psalm 8, Genesis 2:7, 3:1-6 The Psalmist David while considering the wonder of the night sky and its myriad’s of stars asked, “What is man that you are mindful or him or the son of man that you should visit him?” The NIV translates that last part “care for him.” Today more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational