Do Not Be Deceived | How Believers Stand Firm in the Last Days

Worship Service | June 6, 2026 6:00PM MST Between “Do Not Be Deceived” and “If Possible” In this powerful message from Matthew 24, Pastor Seeku examines Jesus’ warning about spiritual deception in the last days and challenges believers to grow from vulnerability to spiritual maturity. Why would Jesus command His followers, “Do not be deceived,” yet later say that false christs and false prophets would deceive “if possible, even the elect”? This sermon explores the critical space between those two statements and reveals how Christians can develop spiritual discernment, stand firm in biblical truth, and resist the deception that is increasing in our world today. Through Matthew 24, Ephesians 5, Colossians 2, and other key passages, we learn why believers must be grounded in God’s Word, committed to discipleship, and focused on Christ rather than the voices competing for our attention. As false teaching, worldly philosophies, and spiritual confusion continue to spread, this message reminds us that God’s truth remains the foundation for every believer. Whether you are concerned about end times deception, false prophets, spiritual warfare, biblical discernment, or growing stronger in your faith, this teaching offers practical encouragement and biblical insight for navigating today’s challenges. 📖 Scriptures: • Matthew 24:1-6, 22-25 • Ephesians 5:1-7 • Colossians 2:8 • Revelation 12:7-9 If this message encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover the truth of God’s Word. #DoNotBeDeceived #Matthew24 #SpiritualDeception #EndTimes #BiblicalDiscernment #FalseProphets #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #SpiritualWarfare #TruthOfGod #ChristianLiving #JesusChrist #ToTheLeastOfThese 00:00 Welcome & Opening Scripture (Psalm 63) 04:08 Opening Prayer 05:38 Worship: Walk By Faith 09:39 Worship: Forever 13:58 Worship: 10,000 Reasons 18:42 Worship: The Heart of Worship 24:07 Worship: The Creed 29:42 Congregational Reading – 2 Chronicles 7:12-18 31:26 Prayer Before the Message 32:13 Introduction: Why the Church Must Be Prepared 34:04 Spiritual Warfare Is Real 36:29 Matthew 24: Jesus’ Warning About Deception 39:06 Between “Do Not Be Deceived” and “If Possible” 42:29 The Love of Truth Protects Us 43:35 How Spiritual Deception Happens 45:42 Discipleship and Learning the Truth 46:40 Growing Beyond Deception 49:13 Be Imitators of God 50:45 Why Believers Are Still Warned 52:36 Empty Words and Spiritual Danger 55:51 Words That Interfere With Truth 57:43 The Enemy’s Strategy of Deception 58:57 Noise-Canceling Truth: How the World Drowns Out God’s Voice 1:00:36 Be Not Deceived 1:01:28 Philosophy, Empty Deceit, and False Teaching 1:02:40 Satan: The One Who Deceives the Whole World 1:03:16 Standing Firm in God’s Truth Credits: “I Walk By Faith” words and music by Chris Falson © 1990, 1999 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) CCLI: #21458261 Streaming: #21458278 “Forever” words and music by Chris Tomlin © 2001 Rising Springs Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI: #21458261 Streaming: #21458278 “10,000 Reasons” words and music by Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman © 2011 Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music Ltd (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI: #21458261 Streaming: #21458278 “Heart of Worship” words and music by Matt Redman © 1999 Thankyou Music Ltd (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI: #21458261 Streaming: #21458278 "This I Believe (the Creed)” words and music by Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker © 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Hillsong Music Publishing USA) CCLI: #21458261 Streaming: #21458278 Donate and prayer icons made by Freepik from https://flaticon.com Email icons created by Freepik - Flaticon from https://flaticon.com Donation icons created by DinosoftLabs - Flaticon from https://flaticon.com Online donation icons created by Freepik - Flaticon from https://flaticon.com Intro Music, "Follow Your Dreams" by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com Website: https://aztotheleastofthese.org Donate: https://donorbox.org/regular-donation-13