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Jesus gives His 5th and final discourse in Matthew's Gospel, often referred to as the Olivet Discourse, as He predicted the coming destruction of Jerusalem, as well as answer His disciples' questions regarding the timing of judgment and His return.

This sermon addresses the critical need for spiritual discernment in an age of abundant information yet widespread confusion. Drawing from Hebrews 5, the message argues that discernment is not a mystical gift but a muscle developed through the steady, daily exercise of God's Word. It identifies the danger of remaining in spiritual infancy, characterized by dullness of hearing and a reliance on mil...

Why does false teaching resurface in every generation? Dave Jenkins examines Satan's opposition to God's truth, the sinful heart's susceptibility to deception, and the return of old errors in new forms. Drawing from 2 Peter 2:1 and 1 John 4:1, this episode explains how Scripture, church history, faithful pastoral teaching, and fellowship in the local church help Christians recognize error and stan...

What does Amos 6 teach us about the dangers of arrogance and prosperity? Israel's leaders were living in luxury, trusting in their wealth, military strength, and political influence rather than in God. They had become self-absorbed, indifferent to injustice, and convinced that divine judgment was far off. But God reminds them of once-great cities that had fallen and warns that their own destructio...

This sermon emphasizes the biblical imperative for believers to exercise spiritual discernment by testing all teachings against the truth of Scripture. Drawing from 1 John 4, the message identifies the correct confession of Jesus Christ's incarnation as the primary test for distinguishing the Spirit of God from the spirit of error. The exposition addresses contemporary theological errors, includin...

Dawn Hill examines The Gospel of Narc, raising concerns about Christian coaching, deliverance teaching, and messages that appear to discourage local church involvement. She evaluates claims about demonic spirits and heavenly experiences, explains why podcasts and support groups cannot replace pastoral care, and encourages Christians recovering from spiritual abuse to seek qualified biblical counse...

Why did God tell Daniel to seal his prophecy until the time of the end? And what does Israel's prophetic future teach us about pride, suffering, spiritual deception, and our dependence on God? In this Hebraisms teaching, Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines Daniel 12 and the ancient Hebrew meaning of sealing a book. He explains how the book of Revelation provides greater understanding of Daniel's prop...

This sermon examines Jude 1:4, warning believers about false teachers who have infiltrated the church and pervert the grace of God into license for sin. The message distinguishes between genuine faith, which produces obedience and holiness, and antinomianism, which rejects Christ's lordship while claiming His salvation. By referencing historical examples of rebellion and the Battle of the Bulge, t...

The devotional centers on the spiritual battle for the mind, emphasizing that true transformation begins with renewing one's thoughts through divine truth rather than human reasoning. It highlights Peter's moment of divine revelation—acknowledging Jesus as the Christ—followed by his immediate failure to grasp God's plan, revealing how even believers can be influenced by satanic deception disguised...

Jesus fed four thousand people with seven loaves and a few fish, yet His disciples soon worried about having no bread. Jesus turned their attention to a greater danger: the Pharisees' and Sadducees' corrupt teaching. In "The Spiritual Threat Is Greater than the Physical Threat," Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines Matthew 15:29–39 and 16:1–12, tracing Jesus' compassion for the multitudes, the religio...

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 message looks at how Colossians 2:11-15 answers a question raised by verse 8: What is the basis for denying human wisdom regarding the Christian life? Human wisdom always makes the Christian life about what I can do rather than about depending on Jesus to live through me. That makes sense to the human mind, but it's a deception. You will never produce a righteous life through the self effort...

In Matthew 24:15–28, Jesus warns His disciples of a coming time of unprecedented tribulation, deception, and distress. Yet amid these sobering warnings, Christ reminds His followers that He has told them these things beforehand. In this sermon, Pastor Todd Fletcher examines Jesus' teaching concerning the abomination of desolation, the great tribulation, the rise of false christs and false prophets...

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...