Sermons on Counterfeit Signs:

Obedience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

Obedience is a sign of conversion, commitment and conviction

OBEDIENCE Imagine if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, “Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How We Tell If Someone Is Spiritual

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jun 17, 2022

What is the sign of a truly spiritual person?

How can you tell if someone is spiritual? • When the Pope stands in his white vestments before thousands of people and kisses a cross – is that being spiritual? • When a charismatic raises his hands, closes his eyes, and mummers softly some prayer is that spiritual? • When an Orthodox Jew rocks ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Healing Of The Son Of A Nobleman.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2022

The second significant sign in the Gospel of John.

THE HEALING OF THE SON OF A NOBLEMAN. John 4:46-54. Returning to Cana, where Jesus had turned the water into wine, He was met by a royal official from Capernaum whose son was sick, even to the point of death. The man entreated Jesus to come down and heal his boy (JOHN 4:46-47). “Except ye see ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lame Man Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2022

The third significant sign in the Gospel of John.

THE LAME MAN HEALED. John 5:1-18. THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A man who had had an infirmity for 38 years lay by the Spa of Bethesda. So did many other people, each with challenges of their own. There was nothing special about this man as opposed to anyone else. DIVINE SELECTION (John 5:6). Then ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Table Spread.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2022

The fourth significant sign in the Gospel of John.

A TABLE SPREAD. John 6:1-14. “After these things” (John 6:1), Jesus and His disciples crossed the sea of Galilee. “And a great multitude followed Him because they saw His miracles which He did to them which were diseased" (John 6:2). Jesus and His disciples then withdrew from the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Thousand Fed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

The fourth significant sign in the Gospel of John.

FIVE THOUSAND FED. John 6:5-14. Jesus looked up “and saw a great company” of people coming to Him. The Good Shepherd tended His own flock with the words to local boy Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” (JOHN 6:5). Sometimes Jesus makes us face up to the magnitude of our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satisfying Your Hunger For God Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Learning the spiritual signs of hungering for God.

“The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them” (Psalm 34:7). “And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst'” (John 6:35). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration of little ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming False Humility And False Change Of Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of false humility and false change of heart, and providing guidance on how to overcome these counterfeit spiritual experiences.

As believers, we are often encouraged to cultivate humility and to seek a change of heart. However, the Bible warns us about the dangers of false humility and false change of heart. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of false humility ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5

Designer Immortality

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

The so-called “immortality” scientists are trumpeting is a counterfeit, a cheap knock-off to deceive us into thinking we’ve overcome death. Don’t be taken in.

For much of her life, Jeanne Calment’s big claim to fame was that she sold pencils to Vincent van Gogh in her youth. But by the time she died in August of 1997, this charming Frenchwoman had made her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for a grander accomplishment. She had become the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021

They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29, Acts 6:8-15, John 4:24

Denomination: Catholic

Love - Joy - Peace Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

The presence and activity of divine love, joy and peace are the signs that we are living the life God intended for us (Pt1 Signs of Life)

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 1 “Love, Joy, Peace” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace ...” (Galatinas 5:22; John 15:4-13) We are not going to spend the next few weeks trying harder to be more loving, trying harder to be more joyful, trying harder to be more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Small Groups - Overrated?

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day? The Hour? It's A Secret!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2018

End times... Being prepared for the return of Jesus, Watch and beware of the signs. Illustration: California fires....signs were present... were they prepared?

In Jesus Holy Name November 19, 2018 Text: Mark 13:32-33 “The Day? The Hour? It’s a Secret” For days we Californians have been amazed, astounded, transfixed to our television and youtube videos because of the fires. We see streets lined with burned out vehicles. We watch people video ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-33, Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

New Age Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 9, 2025

When our faith seeks to trust natural ways to serve the kingdom we can lose sight of life by the Spirit and invite counterfeit spiritual support. A believers story

New Age Christianity Vanity, Vanity I thought in my heart, “Come now, I will test you to find out what is spiritually good.” I tried cheering myself with Holy laughter, and embraced the folly of being drunk in the spirit, my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I undertook great projects: I built ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: *other