Sermons on False Accuser:

Beware Of Fellowship Destroyers Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 29, 2022

This is John's warning against antichrists.

In verses 18-19: • John is writing to warn of antichrists. • Not just the antichrist after the rapture. but of false teachers then and now. • These are people that profess to be Christians, supposedly teaching the Bible, but are actually giving false words. • Study the scriptures so that we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Been Put To The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Check the words that people speak with what God says in the Bible. Check the commitment to the body of believers

1 John 4:1-6 cautions Christians not to indiscriminately acknowledge every single spiritual case. There are numerous bogus instructors (false teachers) on the planet. It is vital to painstakingly consider both the source and the substance of an instructing (teaching) before we acknowledge it. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

These Are Those Days

Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022

People of God we're living in a time now that we must recognize every church and ministry is not necessarily of God.

“These Are Those Days” Scripture: 1 Tim. 4:1-8, 2 Tim. 3:1-7 (Main text) Point#1 (Make sure your lifelines up with the word) Point#2 (Gird up your loins) Point# 3 (There Is hope) Saints of God there are many false prophets in the land! teaching things that are not sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

How Do We Know The Truth? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Do not just read but obey. To walk in truth, one knows how to act, what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so.

In verses 1-3: • John was an elder, he loved the church, he was writing this letter to warn the church and congregation to watch out for false teachers. • The Truth is Jesus. o 1 John 2:21, I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Opens Our Eyes To The Truth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

If you have been journeying through life without Jesus, you have no idea what you have been missing. Today we are going to take a closer look to see how Jesus will open our eyes to the truth.

When I was in the third grade at Carroll Bell elementary school here in San Antonio, I begin having headaches in class. My mom decided to have my eyes checked. And sure enough, I needed glasses. I don't know exactly how long I had been seeing things blurry but when I got my new glasses it ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part One Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

The short and often neglected letter of Jude is a challenge to believers to stand strong in the faith in the face of false teaching. A valuable lesson to Christians in all ages.

Open up your Bibles to Jude. When is the last time you heard that? Jude is the next to the last book of the New Testament, right before Revelation. It doesn’t rank up there on the list of most popular books in the Bible. Not many quotes from Jude are on your refrigerator or being cross stitched for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Trial Of Contradictory Prophesies.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2023

A showdown in the Temple, between a true and a false prophet.

A TRIAL OF CONTRADICTORY PROPHECIES. Jeremiah 28:5-9. One of the false prophets, Hananiah, prophesied that the exile would only last two years (cf. Jeremiah 28:1-4). This was a lie of the devil (cf. Jeremiah 28:15). Somewhat ironically, Hananiah’s name means, ‘the grace of the LORD.’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In 1 and 2 Thess. some last days events are dealt with. If we are not careful we can get those events mixed up.

For example, in 1 Thess. Paul dealt with the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. He had this to say in 1 Thess. 4:16-18. We read, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Some Will Depart The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2022

1 Timothy 4:1-5 shows us several features of false teachers.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul concluded chapter 3 with a description of the church as “a pillar and buttress of the truth” (3:15) and a summary of that truth in relation to Christ (3:16). Chapter 4 opens with a discussion of false teachers. Let us read 1 Timothy 4:1-5: 1 Now the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 1)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Welcome to our study on the book of Revelation.This is a book of the revelation of Jesus Christ. You will learn more things about the Lord Jesus in this book than any other book in the Bible.

Did you know God promised you a blessing as you study this book in the Bible. Look at Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand. • Notice, the book of Revelation begins with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Certainty Or Mere Sincerity? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 27, 2022

Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. These were certainly sincere in their efforts, but they were not found worthy to gain access to the kingdom.

Absolute Certainty or Mere Sincerity? Matthew 7: 21-23 As we continue to study the Sermon on the Mount, we come to the portion of the message where Jesus addressed the grave disappointment some will encounter as they stand before Him, seeking to gain entrance into His kingdom. As we will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lying Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2024

When the prophets be lyin' souls be cryin' and faith be dyin'.

Jeremiah14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. Ezekiel 13:17 Likewise, thou son ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

2 Peter (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 16, 2021

Growth in Christian Virtue Eyewitnesses The Appearance of False Prophets Purpose of This Letter The Coming Day of the Lord A New Heaven and Earth

(notes from biblegateway.com) (MARILYN HICKEY MINISTRIES: WRITTEN ABOUT 65 AD FROM A ROMAN PRISON TO BELIEVERS SCATTERED IN ASIA MINOR) Growth in Christian Virtue; explanation-knowledge of Christ, gift, growth and ground 1 [a]Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (FOLLWER THEN SENT) of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Surety Of The Truth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

False teachers will attempt to mess up the truth about Christ. Their primary goal is to deceive. God's word, however, declares who Christ is and what He has done. We can know the truth!

We've been involved in a series of messages concerning what we can be sure of. We have found so far that we can be sure of God's forgiveness if we ask. And we can be sure of a relationship with God if we walk daily with Him. Today I want to take it one step further. Can we be sure of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

This Is What Repentance Looks Like

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 17, 2023

They turned to God. That's the key, isn't it! Turn to God! That is what repentance looks like. Most of us probably think that we have done a pretty good job of putting the Lord first in our lives. And I hope that is true. Still, there are three things that we do need to remember:

Alba 10-15-2023 THIS IS WHAT REPENTANCE LOOKS LIKE I Thessalonians 1:9-10 In Acts chapter two, the apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost was preaching about Jesus, and he concluded his sermon with these words: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Acts 2:36-39, Isaiah 44:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ