Sermons on Counterfeit Christianity:

Are You Normal?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010

The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Real… Oh Yes, It’s Real!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

There are some lessons in life that some folks seem to have to learn the hard way.

Illus: A first grade teacher asked her class to write six things in life they had learned the hard way. One little girl jotted these six things down. She had learned: • No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats • When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair • ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

4. The Life Of Abraham The Man Who Was Called A Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 19, 2019

A biographical sermon on Abraham's first step to God, his long walk with God and his arrival in the presence of God.

The Old testament Story 3. THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM THE FATHER OF THREE RELIGIONS Gen. 12-25 “I will make from you a great nation and I will bless you / and all the people’s on earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:2-3) OT Outline A. Period One: The Beginnings of Mankind (Genesis 1-11) B. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 19, 2015

A sermon examining the amazing benefits of the Christian life.

OUR NEW LIFE IN CHRIST II Peter 1:1-2 Each one of us deserves death, judgment, and an eternity in Hell. But thanks to God’s mercy, we have been delivered from that fate. God has lavished His love, mercy, and grace upon us. He sent His Son, Jesus to be our Savior and as a result of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith To Die By Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

The ultimate test of one’s faith crystalizes around the subject of death. Death is the one issue which will certainly separate the those who have the real thing or those who have the counterfeit

FAITH TO DIE BY Hebrews 11:20-22 Last week we addressed the fact that if we claim that we have faith then we can be certain our faith will be tested. The ultimate test of one’s faith crystalizes around the subject of death. Death is the one issue which will certainly separate the those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 10 - The Things God Detests Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There are certain pagan practices that God detests, and we are cautioned to not dabble with them. Our protection comes from God alone, and we must be watchful so that we are not deceived by Satan’s cunning ploys.

The incident that we are studying in detail is from Numbers Chapter 23. As the people of Israel progressed towards the Promised Land, the King of Moab out of fear and envy wanted to curse the Israelites, and thereby hoped that he could hinder their advancements. He bribed the Prophet Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:9-10, Numbers 23:19-21, Numbers 23:23, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Exodus 4:1-3, Exodus 7:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Exodus 8:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Serving One Another

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 4, 2001

When the Body of Christ come into the revelation of what Christ taught the disciples in serving one another, we will be a step closer to that great wedding in the sky.

Luke 22:1-30 1-2 The "Feast of Unleavened Bread," immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Ex 12:15-20). FEASTS (Heb. moedh, an assembling, hagh, dance, or pilgrimage). The feasts, or sacred festivals, held an important place in Jewish religion. They were religious services ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"4 Distinguishing Marks"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 15, 2023

Expository series in Philippians.

Title: “4 Distinguishing Marks” Script: Phil. 3:1-3 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-16-23 Intro: Carol and I like to watch a lot of mysteries and crime dramas. If the victim survives an incident or attack, or if there was an eye witness, the detectives usually sit down with the person or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confusion

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 23, 2006

You can never spot a counterfeit dollar if you don’t know what a real one looks like. And you will never be able to spot the false teachers if you do not know the real Teacher.

Yogi Berra, the great legend of baseball was known for his confusing sayings. Things like; “This is deja-vu, all over again!”, or “You can observe a lot just by watching.” My favorite was, “Baseball is 90% mental, and the other half is physical.” Mr. Berra should have been known as Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-15

Denomination: *other

Ture Values: Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2008

We should be driven by compassion because Jesus was driven by it.

True Values: Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the summer of 1982, I spent the summer in Europe working with a group called Youth With a Mission. Most of my time was spent in Amsterdam, Holland. Now, Amsterdam is notorious for being the drug dealing capital of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

What's In A Name - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Part 2 looking at the responsibilities and benefits of being a Christ follower

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Darkside Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2008

SIMPLE GOSPEL MESSAGE ENTITLED EXPOSING THE DARKSIDE.

JOHN 8: 12.I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.WHOEVER FOLLOWS ME WILL NEVER WALK IN DARKNESS BUT HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE . ONE OF THE GREATEST TRAGEDIES FOR A PERSON WOULD BE TO LIVE IN DARKNESS WHEN THEY COULD LIVE IN THE LIGHT… REAL LIFE STORY: ROSE CRAWFORD HAD BEEN BLIND FOR 50 YEARS. THEN SHE HAD ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Life

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 27, 2008

God’s has given us an instruction book that deals with every area of or lives.

Introduction Have you ever been given instructions on how to do something, but you were pretty sure that you could figure it out, so you threw out the instructions? I did that one time with a brand new entertainment center. I had put all kinds of furniture together before and I just knew that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Right And Wrong

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008

There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church