Sermons About Deception
Jesus Christ & The Word, Pt. 5 (Matthew 5:20)
Anyone who is religious or "spiritually minded" naturally considers themselves to be OK with God, to have a righteousness that is acceptable to their Creator. Jesus teaches that the righteousness required to enter the kingdom, to be saved from the wrath of God, to have fellowship with God is something far beyond human works. The righteousness required is a righteousness that is granted through faith in the Person of Jesus Christ.
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Sermon Recording for 10-11-09 failed. Sorry! WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST NOT IN THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD (1 John 1:1-10 * Message #2/14)
NOTE: To receive these Sermon notes below in an outline form (which is easier to read), please email your request to Pastor Marcus Johnson (efcamarcus@sbcglobal.net). *The Outlines below are adapted from “John” & “Letters of John” by Gary M. Burge. These Outlines also include themes taken from “1-3 John” by Robert W. Yarbrough. AN OUTLINE* OF 1ST JOHN: (God is Light & God is Love). --> Prologue/Introduction (1Jn 1:1-4): The Revelation of God in Christ (and John’s purpose in writing: for believers to have Fellowship & Joy). --> This is the Message (1Jn 1:5 - 3:10): God is Light so Walk in the Light (see 1Jn 1:5 “This is the message…”). --> This is the Message (1Jn 3:11 - 5:12): Love One Another for God is Love (see 1Jn 3:11 & 1Jn 4:11,16). --> Epilogue/Conclusion (1Jn 5:13-21): John’s explanation for writing – To give believers Assurance of Eternal Life (and confidence in daily life). SIMILARITIES* IN “THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN” & “1ST JOHN”. --> Prologue in John (John 1:1-18): Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed [Prologue in 1st John (1Jn 1:1-4): Jesus Christ is the Incarnate-Word Revealed]. --> The Book of Signs (John 1:19-12:1ff): Jesus is the Light of the world [This is the Message (1Jn 1:5 - 3:10) God is Light: so Walk in the Light]. --> The Book of Glory (John 13:1-20:29): Jesus’ Love for His Disciples [This is the Message (1Jn 3:11- 5:12) Love one another for God is Love]. --> Epilogue in John (John 20:30-21:25) John writes so we may Have Eternal Life [Epilogue in 1st John (1Jn 5:13-21): John writes to give us Assurance of Eternal Life]. GOSPEL REVELATION: “GOD IS LIGHT AND WE ARE SINNERS” – 1st, Believe God’s Self-disclosed Revelation: thru Jesus Christ v2 (a review from last week’s message on vs1-4). 2nd, Know the Character of God: God is Light vs2, 5, 9 (He is Eternal, Personal, Faithful and Just). 3rd, Embrace the Biblical Theology of Sin: Sin’s Nature & Universality (we are all sinners) vs6, 8, 10. GOSPEL LIVING: “WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST NOT IN THE DARKNESS OF SIN” – 1st, Live in Christ-Centered Fellowship (vs3, 7): Abide in God’s Truth & His Word (vs6, 10). 2nd, Confess Our Sins (vs6, 8, 9, 10): Acknowledgement and Repentance of Sin. 3rd, Experience Forgiveness and Cleansing (vs7, 9): Conversion & Sanctification.
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Handling the Heart of God's Truth
In Part 2 of our 8 week series through Genesis 3, entitled, The Garden & The Gospel, Jeremy looks at the Distortion, the Deception, and the hope we have in the Deliverer.
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Nehemiah (#7): Deceptive Distractions
After handling an internal struggle in the last chapter, our main man Nehemiah must once again battle against an external enemy bent on his destruction. This time though, their tactics have changed. Instead of obvious and outright opposition, they resort to deception and try to trick Nehemiah into diverting his attention. As we study Nehemiah 6, there is much to learn from Nehemiah's wisdom and how he handled the deceptive distractions to his mission.
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Nehemiah Sermon 008
Nehemiah Sermon 8 A personal attack on the leader. The enemy fights with: 1. Deception vs.1-4 2. Slander vs.5-7 3. Religious Motivation vs.10-14 4. Nagging vs.17-19
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Roots - Jacob: Wrestling With God
This week we take a look at Jacob. He was easily the most crooked man portrayed in Scripture. There doesn’t seem to have been a single redeeming feature in his life until that night when God wrestled with him and changed him. God never gave up on him and he doesn't give up on us.
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The Gospel of Authority
Ephesians 4:11-14 teaches that for the growth into unity of faith and the knowledge of Christ, spiritual leadership is necessary and instituted by God. This section of Scripture teaches important truths concerning the institution and function of spiritual leadership. Reference is made to Genesis 3 and Philippians 2, which refer to rebellion and submission to authority from Adam to Jesus, and why submission to authority is difficult.
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Triumph and Treachery
How do we deal with others who deceive us, mistreat us, threaten us, and misunderstand us? By saying today, Father forgive them, they don’t understand what they’re doing. Help me to love them as you have loved me. Help me to not cling to my life and need their approval. Help me to love and fear only you. Thank you for freeing me from the need to control my life and to need approval from others. Let me live out of that truth as you restore me so that others can see how good you are.
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1 Timothy - Chapter 4 - The Great Apostasy/Know the Truth
Do not be deceived by false teachers. Only by knowing scripture, which comes through daily study guided by the Holy Spirit, can one begin to be protected from false, deceptive teaching. Know the truth and the truth will set you free.
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