Sermons on False Assurance:

How To Detect Spiritual Imposters Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 2, 2015

Not every person that carries a Bible and talks about Jesus is a true teacher of God’s Word. Paul warned that false teachers will appear as the apostles of Christ and angels of light. So how do you detect spiritual imposters.

How to Detect Spiritual Imposters 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction: 1. There is a sobering passage in Matthew 7, straight from the lips of Jesus Christ. It has to do with the subject of spiritual imposters. vs. 21-23 2. Things don’t always appear as they seem on the surface. This is very true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Are You Deceived

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

I want to look at how falling away happens and what to make of it.

Text: 1 Tim 4:1-5, Title: Are You Being Deceived? Date/Place: WHBC, 5.20.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The Carbonaro Effect B. Background to passage: After Paul’s record of the early church, gospel-capturing song, he begins to give Timothy a prophetic warning about people who will be deceived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Accused Before The Council Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 14, 2018

Having been betrayed, arrested, and taken to the home of the high priest, Jesus then faced preposterous allegations. Finally admitting that He was the Son of God, the council voted to codemn Jesus for blasphemy.

Accused before the Council Mark 14: 53-65 Jesus has now been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and is led away to stand trial before the Sanhedrin. Our text deals with the mock trial, standing before the council of the Pharisees. John’s gospel records that Jesus stood before Annas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 10, 2018

Be careful of those who hide malicious intent under the guise of kindliness. Are you not one of them?

Introduction: The cautionary advice that one cannot necessary trust someone who appears kind and friendly has been with us for many centuries. “Once upon a time a wolf resolved to disguise his appearance in order to secure food more easily. Encased in the skin of a sheep, he pastured with the flock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waiver Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the story of Elijah and the false prophets on Mount Carmel we will be challenged to ensure that we are developing a faith that will not waiver.

Elijah, A Hero Who Did Not Waver #heroes OKAY THIS MORNING – is week 7 of our Summer 2016 series, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith’ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cleans House Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 5, 2019

The 8th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. In this sermon we look at Jesus cleansing the temple, and how that applies to us still today

Jesus Cleans House (Gospel of John Pt. 8) Text: John 2:13 – 25 We’ve been studying the Gospel of John the last few weeks, and if you remember from last week, we looked at the beginning of chapter two, where Jesus performed His first sign at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. And one thing we’ll ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mythology 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

Spiritual myths are abundant. My goal today is to acquaint you with some introductory information that will help you navigate these spiritual myths.

Series: Mythbusters “Mythology 101” John 8:31-32 Open I have really good news this morning. We won’t have any financial concerns for quite some time to come! We’re going to have enough money to do anything we’ve ever dreamed of doing. The good news came ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respectable Sins - Ungodliness

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2017

Respectable Sins - Ungodliness - 2 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Corrupt Doctrine. (2). A Corrupt Character. (3). A Corrupt Experience SERMON BODY: Reading: 2 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10 Ill: Difference Between Men and Women: • A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. • A man never worries about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2016

1) The Characteristics of Antichrists (1 John 2:18–19, 22–23, 26), 2) The Characteristics of Christians (1 John 2:20–21, 24–25, 27)

If you listen or watch what is claimed to be Christian TV or radio, some of the (false) teachers openly espouse gross Christological heresies. You can see bizarre blasphemies like the teaching of Creflo Dollar that Jesus did not come to earth as God in human flesh (Creflo Dollar, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Other

Excess Baggage Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018

Traditions may sound good, but they often only complecate our faith

Projectionist: Start with LifewithGod-HighDefMP4.mp4 We’re so glad you are joining with us today whether in the auditorium or on line. You couldn’t have picked a better time to join us because we are in the third part of a series entitled Excess Baggage. We all know how unmanageable excess ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Peek At Prosperity

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Sep 26, 2017

Word of Faith, Health & Wealth, and Prosperity gospels are all false gospels. This is a very brief treatment of just a couple issues regarding prosperity.

Scriptures: Matt. 6:19-23; 23:25; Luke 8:1-3; 9:25; 12:15; 18:24; 1 Timothy 6:6-9 The “prosperity gospel” is a term used to describe, at least in part, the Word of Faith Movement (WOF), and the teaching is exploding in popularity across the world. But is it true? Where is the focus? Is the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Christianity - 2016 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 14, 2016

It is imperative for Christians to clearly understand Biblical Christianity as well as have a basic understanding of other religions so we can communicate Christianity clearly and to do so within a Biblical framework of thinking.

Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes And Villains Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 23, 2020

As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he commends many people in Rome while warning them of others. Paul's long list of people gives us a rare snapshot into the nature of the early church.

A. A young adult man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an older lady following him around. 1. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on. 2. Finally, when he went to the checkout line, she quickly slipped in front of him. 3. “Pardon me,” she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Gods Fall

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 30, 2020

This sermon looks at when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant due to the spiritual decline of Israel and what lessons we can learn of how God humbles the false gods of this world.

When gods Fall 1 Samuel 5:1-5 {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!WJ8jyCCD!MQ1ezq95mWV4EG9ta63rxpa3hoo2g5tjCbzDkRJG0wM} How many of you remember Steve Urkel’s signature phrase from the TV series, Family Matters? “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Well, I think that’s the signature phrase of the false gods ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

What's A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 20, 2022

After Paul's customary, brief introduction, he moved right into the challenges facing Timothy in his ministry in Ephesus. We can distill Paul's advice to Timothy down into four directives.

Introduction: A. Ministry can be a challenge for ministers and for members – How’s that for an understatement? B. But imagine seeing this “want ad” for a preacher: 1. “Must have experience as a shepherd, CEO, office manager, educator, salesman, diplomat, referee, writer, theologian, politician, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ