Deception on SermonAudio

The devotional centers on the transformative power of aligning one's thoughts with God's eternal purposes, drawing from Jeremiah 29:11–14 to affirm that God has plans for peace, hope, and a fulfilled future for His people. It warns against the dangers of prideful thinking, particularly self-comparison and self-deception, as highlighted in Romans 12:3 and 2 Corinthians 10:12, emphasizing that such...

This sermon uses the narrative of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 to illustrate the theological necessity of being covered by Christ's righteousness rather than relying on one's own works or appearance. The preacher contrasts Jacob's deceptive act of disguising himself with Esau's garments to receive a blessing with the believer's need to be clothed in His salvation. By referencing Galatians 3, Roman...

At the great Conquest of Christ at His Coming, He will accomplish the final Victory over His Adversaries -- the Beast & the False Prophent -- and their Army.

True repentance involves acknowledging sin and relying on God's power to cleanse and transform the heart.

How do we escape deception in God's word? How do we help others escape deception? If you think you "know it all" you will never learn anything else. How many of us still ask God for forgiveness when we pray? How many of us still believe water baptism is part of our salvation? How many of us are afraid to "change our minds" after we see the truth?

Paul and Barnabas began thier missionary work on the isle of Cyprus. What do they find when they get their? They find opposition from Elymas. They find opposition to the truth. This should be expected. We must stand for the truth to stand in opposition to the deception of Satan.

This sermon examines the historical events surrounding the arrest and trial of Jesus as a definitive illustration of the dangers of utilitarian and pragmatic ethics. It argues that the decision to execute Jesus was driven by a consequentialist calculus that prioritized political stability and institutional power over divine law, resulting in the ultimate injustice of condemning the sinless Son of...

This sermon examines the imperative for the church to actively resist false teaching by first establishing a robust foundation in sound doctrine. It argues that believers must be consistently reminded of biblical truth to recognize and reject heretical distortions, emphasizing that ignorance of right teaching leaves the congregation vulnerable to deception. The text distinguishes between genuine t...

This sermon explores the necessity of maintaining spiritual integrity in private life by examining the narrative of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. The central argument posits that true faithfulness requires the constant awareness that God is always watching, a concept rooted in the Puritan practice of living *coram Deo*. Through the lens of five attributes—God's presence, power, perspective, puri...

This sermon examines the Corinthian church's self-deception, where believers claimed spiritual maturity and abundance while remaining in need of grace. Paul uses biting irony to expose their pride, contrasting their perceived status with the apostles' suffering and humility. The message challenges the modern tendency to prioritize appearances and comfort over authentic faithfulness, arguing that t...

Who knows what may be found lurking in secret places.

The sermon explores the call for believers to be swift to hear and slow to speak, grounding this instruction in the identity of Christians as beloved brethren purchased by God. It emphasizes that true religion is not merely intellectual assent but active obedience, illustrated by the metaphor of a tree planted by the rivers of water that bears fruit in its season. The message warns against the sel...

This sermon examines Jude 12-13, where the author uses six nature-based metaphors to describe the deceptive nature of false teachers who infiltrate the church. The central message urges believers to look beyond outward appearances and charisma, identifying these individuals as hidden rocks, selfish shepherds, waterless clouds, fruitless trees, raging waves, and wandering stars. Each illustration h...

This sermon examines the urgent shift in Jude's letter from a planned discussion on common salvation to a necessary warning against infiltrators who have breached the church's perimeter. The central message calls believers to earnestly contend for the faith, defined as the unchanging gospel core of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, rather than engaging in debates over secondary traditions...

Dawn Hill examines Jordan Wells's deliverance teachings and prophetic claims through 1 John 4:1–6. Addressing claims about fractured souls, spiritual warfare practices, and his defense of Katherine Krick, she explains why experiences, crowds, and claimed miracles must be tested by Scripture. This episode calls Christians to biblical discernment, prayerful dependence on God, and confidence in Chris...

Started off looking at the necessity of stating your presuppositions, your beliefs, in any theological discussion, and then illustrated it with a video from Hayden Carroll lying to Frank Turek recently at an event in the Phoenix area. Then further illustrated it with the deceptiveness of Jacob Hansen in misrepresenting Deuteronomy 22 in a recent discussion online. Went to the big board and walked...

This sermon examines the sufficiency of grace in salvation by contrasting it with the human tendency to rely on works, knowledge, or religious labels. Using the life of 18th-century preacher John Berridge as a central illustration, the message highlights how religious effort and moral striving are insufficient without a personal trust in Christ. The text identifies the deception of the human heart...

This sermon examines the emergence of false teachers as the most significant threat to the Christian faith, arguing that they are more dangerous than external persecution because they undermine the authority of God's Word. Pastor Marc Grimaldi analyzes 2 Peter 2:1-3 to demonstrate that these individuals operate with secret, destructive motives, specifically greed and sensuality, which lead them to...

The sermon explores Luke 2:32, where Simeon identifies the infant Jesus as a light to the Gentiles and the glory of Israel, challenging the notion that Christianity is a new religion distinct from Jewish expectation. It argues that by nature, all people, whether Jew or Gentile, are in spiritual darkness due to the fall and sin, necessitating the grace of Christ for salvation. The message emphasize...

The ability to properly discern truth from error, good from evil and right from wrong is necessary to live a godly life. This sermon explores the elements necessary to have proper discernment to walk the narrow road leading to life, and how to avoid Satan's schemes, deceptions and lies that would lead you astray to the broad road heading to destruction.

Chapter timestamps: Note: Times are estimated 0:00 Who Is Jesus? A Study of Luke 9 1:59 Jesus' Example of Prayer 5:00 The Crowd's Opinions About Jesus 8:30 "Whom Say Ye That I Am?" 12:00 Peter Confesses the Christ of God 13:29 Old Testament Promises of the Messiah 15:45 How Belief in Christ Shapes Our Lives 20:00 Salvation Through Jesus Alone 21:56 Miracles That Reveal Jesus' Identity 23:33 Salvat...

OUTLINE: Connecting with the previous two sermons: How does Jesus show the sin of adultery to be something deeper than the act of adultery itself (5:27–28)? 1) How Numb We've Become! 2) Guard your Heart! 3) Already Adultery! Christological Conclusion: King David asks in Psalm 24: "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?" How do you answer these two questions?? Sum...

The sermon warns believers against being taken captive by philosophical deceptions and human traditions that undermine the Christian life. It identifies the core danger as the 'Jesus plus' mentality, where believers rely on their own effort rather than trusting in the sufficiency of Christ. The message emphasizes that Jesus is the fullness of deity in bodily form and that believers are made comple...