Sermons on Bearing False Witness:

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2025

If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in love; we must walk in righteousness, and we must walk in the light. This is not optional – we must walk in the light.

Walk in the Light Ephesians 5:8-14 As we move forward in this fifth chapter of Ephesians, we continue to be reminded of the lives we are to live in Christ. Our text today is a continuation of the thoughts from the preceding verses. If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Scientology Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2008

A look at the false teachings of Scientology

Scientology Intro The most popular cult today, which has been brought to the fore front by Hollywood celebrities is the “Church of Scientology.” Scientology claims to deal with the human spirit and its relationship to the universe and its Creator. It teaches that the fundamental laws of life, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

And They Rose Up To Play

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 13, 2013

EXPOSING THE FOLLY OF FALSE WORSHIP

THEY ROSE UP TO PLAY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES IDOL WORSHIP AS THE ISRAELITES TRAVELED TOWARD THE PROMISED LAND. INTERPRETATION: EXODUS 32:6 (NKJV) THEN THEY ROSE EARLY ON THE NEXT DAY, OFFERED BURNT OFFERINGS, AND BROUGHT PEACE OFFERINGS; AND THE PEOPLE SAT DOWN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Warns About Heresy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Jude Describes False Teachers

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: Jude Warns About Heresy July 1, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Oppressed - Part 2

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 31, 2014

Satan's oppression of the false believer

Oppressed (Part 2) Acts 10:38 I. Oppressed A. to exercise harsh control over one - Luke 13:16 B. to use one's power against II. Satan's primary methods of oppression A. darkness - John 1:5, Ephesians 6:12, I Peter 2:9 B. deception - John 8:44, II Corinthians 11:3, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Wise Guy?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recognizing The Truth

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2023

The following sermon in reviewing John 3:24, 4:1-6 will describe how to test the spirits and discern what is true from what is falsehood.

Recognizing the Truth 1 John 3:24 – 4:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We live in a world where truth is illusive and the fabrication of an individual’s mind. In rejecting any concept of absolute truth, one is tempted to swim amongst the masses in a sea of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

War Of The Gods Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2008

10 PLAGUES and the SIGNIFICANCE of each. This showdown is not just between Moses & Pharaoh, but between Jehovah God and the gods of Egypt. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

War of the Gods Exodus 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarOfTheGods.html Moses the deliverer is God’s selected man to lead His people to freedom. He made every excuse he could think of, and finally surrendered to do God’s will. Moses says, “Let my people go.” Pharaoh refuses, and this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Greatest Commandment?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

The greatest commandment is a vertical relationship with God and the second is a horizontal relationship with others.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT? Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) 34Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

To See Or Not To See

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the idea of faith. For me, it takes more faith to believe there is NO God than to believe there is. I heard someone say that “people don’t want to be told about God…they want to experience Him.” It

2Cr 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen [are] temporary, but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. 2Cr 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of From Egypt To The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of From Egypt To The Promised Land

The Study Of From Egypt To The Promised Land Exodus 20:1-17 (KJV) 1 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Am I A Jew?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2013

Should we witness to a Jew?

I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005

Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

(synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Gonna Fish? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2007

Up until this "fishing trip" with Jesus, Peter has only had a casual relationship with Christ. On this day, Jesus challenged him with the question: "Are you gonna talk, or are you gonna fish?"

OPEN: There’s an old joke about two fishermen out in a boat. The day was calm and the lake was isolated enough that they were the only fishermen there. The first man baited his hook, threw it into the water and watched the bobber bob on the waves. Suddenly there was a terrific explosion just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ