Sermons on Counterfeit Signs:

When God Brings The Hail (Exodus 9:13-35) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

(1) Maybe the best way to appreciate how "big" God is, is to go outside. (2) Maybe not all the Egyptians are forever, hopelessly, stubborn.

Before we start reading our passage this morning, think about the worst storms you've ever been in. Try to remember the biggest rain storms, and the thunder, and the hail, and the blizzards. When I do this, I tend to think about four stories, two of which I'll share. One day, when I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35

The Sent Ones Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

We are called to be signs, instruments, and foretastes of God's kingdom by bringing reconciliation, justice, beauty, and wholeness to others.

You know how movie trailers get you all hyped up for the full movie? They give you a sneak peek, right? Well, guess what? We're kinda like God's movie trailers. We're here to give the world a sneak peek of what God's kingdom is like. We're His crew, sent to show off His awesome love, justice, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:7-8

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Instruments, Spiritual Signs, Heavenly Foretastes

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

The Devil's Deception Of Ungodly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2024

I must confront a reality that even the devil will attempt to deceive us by sending someone to marry us, promising a counterfeit unity that undermines God's design.

In Genesis 2:24, God ordained marriage as a sacred union between a man and woman, but the devil seeks to distort this divine institution. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Paul warns us, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers...what fellowship can light have with darkness?" Let us be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Genesis 2:24

Moses - When God Won't Go Away - Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002

ABout running from God & how God won’t let us go.

If you were God & were Picking leading Roles for the Bible Stories – Who Would You Pick? What would they Look Like? Pretty people...Together...Going the right direction... Sinners? Drunks? Murderers? Thieves? Prostitutes? Rebels? Nobodies? What would you use as a Sign to get their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sign Up – It’s Free (And Always Will Be) Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010

Message reminding us that our salvation is free and anyone can join.

I was at one of those stores where you have to have a membership card to get in. The store will remain nameless, but you have to pay $35 a year or so to get into the store to then buy their items, which are said to be a great deal. Now you really still need to check what you are buying because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Can‘t You Read The Sign!? Mark 3: 1-6

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

A number of times, the religionists had attacked Jesus, accusing Him of teaching a false religion. I guess they often wondered… “Hey Jesus! Can’t You read the sign!? We have rule against that kind of stuff!” In Mark chapter three we see yet another confrontation.

While thinking about this message I was reminded of a song from my hippy days… And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people need not apply" So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why He said "You look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you'll do" So I took off my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Timing: Hezekiah's Patience For The Sign

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jul 18, 2023

In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments when we must wait on the Lord's timing. Just as Hezekiah displayed unwavering patience and trust in God's promises, we too can find inspiration from his story in 2 Kings 20:8-13.

1. God's Assurance in the Midst of Adversity (Isaiah 41:10) During times of trial, God assures us that He is with us, strengthening us and upholding us with His righteous hand. Like Hezekiah, we must find comfort in God's presence, trusting that His plan is greater than our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:8-13, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 32:20-21, Psalm 27:14, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Mark 11:24, Hebrews 6:15, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

“jesus Defies The Natural Order Of Creation” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 18, 2015

Jesus defies the principles of gravity and space in his fifth sign which is given only to the 12 disciples on the Sea of Galilee. Look for the picture of the Gospel in this sign!

“Jesus Defies the Natural Order of Creation” John 6:16-24 We looked at Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the 5,000 men (probably close to 10,000 people in total) from five barley loaves and two fish. This miracle of Jesus demonstrated His creative power more than any other so far in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 2, 2025

In the Gospels, something amazing happens as Jesus heals a blind man on the way to Jerusalem. This morning we look at this amazing sign, and what the sign is pointing to.

Good Morning. In our Gospel Lesson, we begin Jesus final approach to Jerusalem, which sets us up for Lent, beginning Wednesday, which is Ash Wednesday. For this morning, our focus is not just the miracle healing of Bartimaeus, but the question Jesus asked Bartimaeus after calling him forward, “What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Let The Truth Be Known Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

God used signs and wonders to endorse the Christian ministry

I. God Endorsed Jesus with Signs and Wonders Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know. Vs. 22 A. God worked Miracles Through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24, Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Mennonite

The Covenant Relationship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2005

The church covenant is important: not the sign on the wall, but the relationships involved.

God’s Glorious Church The Covenant Relationship 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction “Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonicans which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prove It Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2001

God’s promised sign was unmistakeable as is His faithfulness.

As we continue on with our series, "He’s Coming!!!" We will look today at a promise in the book of Isaiah. Let’s take a look at Isaiah 7:14: “All right then, the Lord himself will choose the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent With Handel's Messiah 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus’ coming is a sign of God’s extravagant love

Advent with Handel’s Messiah Second Sunday December 7, 2008 Isaiah 7:10-15 Start with story of Kevin putting up “I love you” sign for Faith. Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: *other