Sermons on Counterfeit:

Go! And Test The Prophets - Deuteronomy 18:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2025

In a world of social media influencers, self-proclaimed prophets, false teachers, and endless noise, we are bombarded with voices that claim to offer truth, hope, and direction. But not every voice is from God. Some may sound spiritual or wise, but they do not carry the authority of the Lord.

Go! And Test the Prophets - Deuteronomy 18:22 Opening Scripture Deuteronomy 18:22 (NLT): “If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:22, Jeremiah 23:16, Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 18:18, Acts 3:22, Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, 1 John 4:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure Of Wisdom, The Freedom Of Confession, And The Overflow Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

We live in a culture obsessed with wealth, success, and achievement. Yet, God’s Word calls us to something far greater—something eternal.

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure of Wisdom, the Freedom of Confession, and the Overflow of Grace Introduction: What Do You Value Most? Imagine for a moment someone offers you a choice: a million pounds in cash, or a heart full of wisdom, a soul freed from guilt, and a life overflowing with grace. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16, Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:19, John 6:1-14, John 1:14, John 1:16, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Be Deceived PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores discerning deception in our daily lives, standing firm in faith, and applying God's wisdom to navigate through the trickery of the world.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager to understand. We stand on the precipice of a new understanding, ready to embrace the wisdom God has for us. Our focus today is on 2 Timothy 3:13, which says, "But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Topics: Deception

Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-26, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Not An End But A Bend

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003

God will always make a way where there seems to be no way

Tell neighbor “It is not an end but a bend’, tell him or her that whatever it is, it is because you are negotiating a bend…Amen1 Whenever we embark on a journey by road, there may be one, two or more bends on the road to our various destinations. This means that during y journey, along the road ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Legacy Of Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Anatomy Of Destruction - Satans Corporate Agenda

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002

A look at how satan goes about weakening churches.

Today – Change gears to a CORPORATE FOCUS A Church Like Ours The Devil Does NOT LIKE YOU/ME...FAM! What would satan do to hamper us? Weaken us? Where would he show up if possible? How would he go about his business? 2 Passages Is. 14:12-15 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

7th in First John Series

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES? 1 John 2:18-27 INTRO: John teaches us in these verses that we can either ground ourselves in the truth or suffer the consequences. It is important for us to understand the days we live in. ILLUS: I heard about an old farmer that had a grandfather clock that went haywire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

3 Types Of Supernatural Speaking

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 4, 2005

The Three types of supernatural speaking are Gifts of the Spirit

This message comes from the 1969 teaching of Rev. G.W. Van Horn of El Reno, OK The three types of Supernatural Speaking (I Corinthians Chapter 14) The three types of Supernatural Speaking are Gifts of the Spirit. 1. Gift of Prophecy 2. Gift of Tongues 3. Gift of Interpretation of Tongues I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Adventure Of Faith

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 27, 2003

FAITH is one of the great themes of all of Scripture. Because of the abuse of Faith by some, we often avoid preaching or talking about it. It has been my experience that whenever there is a battleground over a Bible text or Doctrine, ther is something Sat

The Adventure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-10 Eph 2:8 …For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Rom 1:17b …The just shall live by faith. Rom 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Matt 17:20 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Learning-Good Reasons To Read Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

Stresses the importance of the Bible in the life of the Believe

Getting W.E.L.L. Learning Good Reasons To Read Acts 2:42-47 Intro The word disciple can actually be translated “learner.” But keep in mind that the kind of learner that makes a true disciple is not just a student who listens passively. A disciple is some one who is completely intent on watching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Celebrate Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The fourth sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit. This one deals with celebration.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 4 “It’s Time To Celebrate!” Text: Deuteronomy 16:5,6,8-12 Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages on, “We’ve God The Power”. The 1st message, “Where It All Began”, talked about when the New Testament Church actually began. We ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

In these four verses that we are going to consider tonight the apostle Paul gives us four principles concerning the word of God, or the gospel.

An Unchanging Message for an Ever Changing World Pm Service October 25th 2009 Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation: Ultimate Blessings

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation the book of Seven’s contains seven blessings for God’s people. Claiming these blessings leads to great rewards for followers of Christ.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Ultimate Blessings Revelation Introduction: 1. Revelation: the book of sevens—churches, seals, trumpets, bowls, woes, heads, spirits, etc. These are an important verses. It is important because of where it is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing By What's Growing Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2008

How can you distinguish a false prophet from a true one? Christ makes it clear that this is important.

Knowing By What’s Growing Griffith Baptist Church – 3/16/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:15-20 Key verse: Matt. 7:20 - Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. The Introduction Johnnie, on his ninth birthday, had had a party. It was all over, and he was gazing wistfully at the remains of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist