Sermons on Denial Of Doctrine:

The Problem Of Good

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012

Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raised - Unshakable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 11, 2023

The resurrection is more than a doctrine. It has the power to render us unshakable in our faith and practice.

Good morning. Welcome to the Park Avenue Church of Christ. Why do we call ourselves that? We meet on Park Avenue, but why church of Christ? · Church - The New Testament was written in Greek and the word translated church simply means a group of people called out for an assembly. It’s used ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Deacons Are Appointed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022

The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Biblical Symbols Are Misused Series 3 Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023

However, biblical symbols have become the source of so much doctrinal misunderstanding in recent times.

How Symbols Are Misused: However, biblical symbols have become the source of so much doctrinal misunderstanding in recent times. Many denominations have misinterpreted symbols to misrepresent the nature and personality of the Holy Spirit. On the other hand, a believer can ascribe to a false image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does It Matter What Truth You Believe?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 1, 2023

With all the false doctrine in the world today, does it matter which truth we choose to believe?

Many of us here today grew up in a world that was fairly simple. The things that we saw on television, read in the paper, or were taught in school were real facts and events that were happening or had happened in history. The world we live in today is a lot different. We're given little ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, John 8:31-36, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith - Part 1: Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Jude told the church that they needed to "earnestly contend for the faith" against false teachers that were trying to destroy the truths of the Christian faith.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 1: Know Your Enemy Text: Jude 1 – 16 Introduction: · vv. 1, 2 · Jude servant of Christ, brother of James (half brother of Jesus – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) · Does not identify himself as an apostle (v. 17) · Did not believe in Jesus until the resurrection (John 7:1 – ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Holllywood Props Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 1 through 7

Ezekiel 13: 1 – 7 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 1 “1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, ‘Hear the word of the LORD!’3 Thus says ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who You Believe: Who Is I Am (Session 2)

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2010

Examining the famous I AM statements of Jesu

Who is “I AM”? The coming of Jesus Christ is the centre of history. Jesus demonstrated what a trusting relationship with him would be like. In His three years of public ministry Jesus called out “Come, follow me.” The reason for the transformed lives of the twelve men that left all to become his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Armour Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the forces of darkness. Sounds like a sci-fi or horror movie, but it was a reality long before it was a movie script. This battle goes on everyday and as Paul expla

The Armour of God We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the forces of darkness. Sounds like a sci-fi or horror movie, but it was a reality long before it was a movie script. This battle goes on everyday and as Paul explains it we have armour that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Risen Christ Comes To Us

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 18, 2009

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series B

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, the resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, has been the greatest news that the world has ever heard. It turns our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

No Creed But Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2007

What does it mean to have "no creed but Christ?"

OPEN: Years ago I supply preached for a small country church that had about 35 in attendance. They weren’t part of our brotherhood, but they liked me and asked me to consider becoming their preacher. At the time I was candidating for another church, but that church hadn’t yet made up their minds to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

How the Holy Spirit has worked from the beginning of time, in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, and how the Holy Spirit works in our lives today

Friday, April 28, 2000 THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Works of the Holy Spirit John 16:7-13 The Holy Spirit did not wait until Acts chapter 2 to come into the world. (This is when the infilling was given to every believer who Hungered and Thirst after the Holy Spirit) The H S has been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Transforms 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 6, 2011

What motivates legalistic leaders to add requirements to the gospel’s justification by grace through faith alone?

Dakota Community Church June 5, 2011 Grace Transforms 2 Ephesians 2:6-9 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Exclusiveness Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2011

Ephesians 4 tells us that Christianity is exclusive in that it worships an exclusive God. Understand that there is only one true God, Who wrote only one book, has only one begotten Son, and only one plan of salvation.

The Exclusiveness of God Ephesians 4:1-6 There has been a trend in America today to have churches become all-inclusive and embrace or incorporate the teachings of other faiths into Christianity. One such movement is Chrislam which seeks to build on a statement of Malcolm X when he said, "We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

7 Great Lies In The Church Today

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

We are entering into perilous times as believers and need to be aware of the season & dangers that are clear and present.

7 Great Lies in the Church Today Nov. 17, 2013 Introduction A Video from Youtube on Atheist Mega-Churches. 1 On Sunday, gathering like this happened in San Diego, Nashville, NY, & other US cities. a Trying to raise $800,000 to start congregations all over the world. b 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist