Sermons on False Accusation:

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006

The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

What accounts for the amazing success of The Da Vinci Code? There are no doubt many factors: (1) For one thing, it is a great story. While few would call The Da Vinci Code great literature, it is certainly great entertainment, a gripping suspense novel

Truth and Error in The Da Vinci Code Part 3 Christianity Answers The Code This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The popularity of The Da Vinci Code What accounts for the amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: How To Answer The Tough Questions Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006

Introduction to a series addressing the fallacies found in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

How to Answer the Tough Questions Single Da Vinci Preparation Text: 2 Peter 1:2-8 I just finished Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code on Friday. I have to say, I understand why it’s considered one of the nations “best sellers”, a real page turner. Brown captivates the reader within the first chapter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code Faith Fact Or Fiction Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006

Part two of a series addressing the fallacies of Dan Brown’s Novel The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction Series Part 2 Text: Luke 1:1-4 This morning we are going to play the Match Game. We’re going to look at several of the subjects presented in Dan Brown’s book The Da Vinci Code and find out which are Faith, Fact or Fiction. I can’t possibly cover ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Women And Christianity Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 10, 2006

A look into the role of women in Christianity and some answers to questions raised by The Da Vinci Code.

Decoding the Past “Women and Christianity” May 14, 2006 Introduction: Happy Mothers Day! I am so glad that you chose to spend the morning in worship with us today. Today we want to look at the topic of “Women and Christianity.” As we discussed last week, the book and movie “The DaVinci Code” has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 11, 2006

In the "Duh" Vinci Con Dan Brown mixes old heresies and new religio-feminist dogma with his own imagination to write an adventure story … that also just happens to be an all-out attack on Christian belief.

The “Duh” Vinci Con I Peter 3:15 SCRIPTURE READING: I Peter 3:15 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to deal with the Dan Brown novel and Movie called the Da Vinci Code. In the Da Vinci Code Dan Brown mixes old heresies and new religio-feminist dogma with his own imagination to write an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006

Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Five: Is Absolute Truth Real?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 12, 2006

This message deals with the likely possibility of people choosing to believe both the Bible and The Da Vinci Code. It addresses the issues of absolute truth and syncretism.

The Issue: “Few will choose to totally dismiss the Bible and believe instead in The Da Vinci Code; there is a greater danger, though, of many choosing to believe both the Bible and The Da Vinci Code.” - I imagine that relatively few people will choose, after having read The Da Vinci Code, to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: The Women In Jesus' Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 12, 2006

As we study what the Bible says about Dan Brown’s audacious claims, we come to what is perhaps the most scandolous section of the DaVinci Code -- the assertion that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: The Women in Jesus’ Life Matthew 27:55-56 Rev. Brian Bill 5/14/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. A group of kids were asked to give their answers to some questions about their moms. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-56

Denomination: Baptist

Decoding The Da Vinci Code: Listen To Your Mother! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 15, 2006

A Jewish proverb says, "God could not be everywhere so he made mothers." The power of a godly mother who understands the issues of the Faith and who takes the time to communicate those to her children surpasses the impact of a thousand Dan Brown’s.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and psychologists and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

The Da Vinci Con - Making The Most Of It

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 17, 2006

There are many ways we can respond as believers to the cultural phenomenon that is the Da Vinci Code.

The Da Vinci Con Making the most of it TCF Sermon May 14, 2006 Last week, Jim Garrett equipped us to crack the code. The code, as in the Da Vinci Code, turns out to be the Da Vinci Con. If you were wondering what’s actually true in this book, as well as in the movie that’s going to be released ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Searching For Holy Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2006

Instead of going to a museum, we’re going to go to the Master; instead of cracking a code of conspiracy, we’re going to learn about the mode of conversion.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Searching for Holy Grace John 3:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill 5/21/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. Are you drawn to history or mystery, or both? What we’ve established in our series called ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Cold

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 20, 2006

Why Jesus wouldn’t have married.

DaVinci Cold The whole ballyhoo about the DaVinci Code has left me cold. Unbelievers are expected to create trash, rumors, and heresies about Christ. That is basically what they do so this and the Gospel of Judas, the Lost Books, etc, etc ad infinitum and ad nauseum will always be with us. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2006

It turns out that very little of The Da Vinci Code is based on history. This sermon examines only two issues: (1) The Truth about the Scriptures, and (2) The Truth about Jesus’ Deity.

Scripture Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, has sold some 43 million copies, making it the biggest-selling adult novel in history. With the release of the movie adaptation of the book on May 19, interest in this controversial tale has risen substantially. A new nationwide survey by The Barna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69