Calvary Church
Intro of Culture of Corruption
Main Idea: In this sermon we will highlight Satan’s plan to tempt us to doubt God’s will and to twist and manipulate instead of trust.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
cor·rup·tion--noun
1. dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
"the journalist who wants to expose corruption in high places"
Similar: dishonest dealings, unscrupulousness, deceit, deception, duplicity, double-dealing
fraud, fraudulence, misconduct, lawbreaking, crime, extortion, profiteering, crooked, shady
2. the process by which something, typically a word or expression, is changed from its original use or meaning to one that is regarded as erroneous or debased.
1. dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
"the journalist who wants to expose corruption in high places"
Similar: dishonest dealings, unscrupulousness, deceit, deception, duplicity, double-dealing
fraud, fraudulence, misconduct, lawbreaking, crime, extortion, profiteering, crooked, shady
2. the process by which something, typically a word or expression, is changed from its original use or meaning to one that is regarded as erroneous or debased.
1. We know that God can take what satan meant to destroy us and turn it into a BLESSING but we also must be aware that satan can take what God meant to BLESS us and twist it into a CURSE.
2. Satan cannot CREATE so he MANIPULATES
ma·nip·u·late--verb
1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner.
2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.
1. handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner.
2. control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.
3. Satan’s desire is to use DECEPTION and FANTASY to twist what God has created to benefit him and hurt mankind…
4. We can either trade momentary PLEASURES (our earthly life) for eternal REWARD (heaven)… or we can choose momentary PLEASURE (our earthly life) and have eternal CONSEQUENCES (hell)
5. Pride takes ADVANTAGE, TWISTS and manipulates and humility TRUSTS and lives by FAITH
6. With Satan there is always FINE PRINT.
7. Jesus’ reaction to CORRUPTION of the temple is the same as it would be to a CORRUPTED life
8. Jesus will turn your TEMPLE (LIFE) upside down if there is something besides Him on the altar
9. We are His TEMPLE
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. Has there ever been a time where you were deceived and used your life to please yourself?
2. What were the consequences of that season of your life?
3. What was the process of giving your life back to Jesus?
4. How do you know what is on the throne of your heart?
Next Steps:
• Answer these questions and discuss with those around you what it means to fully give your life to Jesus.
1. Has there ever been a time where you were deceived and used your life to please yourself?
2. What were the consequences of that season of your life?
3. What was the process of giving your life back to Jesus?
4. How do you know what is on the throne of your heart?
Next Steps:
• Answer these questions and discuss with those around you what it means to fully give your life to Jesus.