Sermons on False Assurance:

Sermon 7 - Believer, Beware Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2025

In this sermon's section from Colossians, Paul warns the Colossian Christians to avoid the false teachings of legalism, mysticism and asceticism. Christians from all times need to heed these warnings as well.

Introduction: A. One day a customer was entering a little country store and noticed a sign posted on the door warning, “Danger! Beware of dog!” 1. Inside, the customer noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register, and asked: “Is that the dog folks are supposed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Things To Keep Us From Error Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

The Bible test: Does their teaching agree with the scriptures.

A. TEN THINGS TO KEEP US FROM ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Micaiah's Prophecy (2 Chronicles 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2025

Who are the faithful to God?

Are false religious leaders sometimes a majority? Is double checking popular opinion against God’s word wise? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 18. Was Jehoshaphat deceived by Baal worshiping king Ahab of Israel’s suggestion? Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition (Ezra 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2025

Should churches expect opposition?

When we are building something for God, should we expect opposition? Do we sometimes have to wait patiently for God’s hand? Let’s look at Ezra 4. Do enemies sometimes pretend to be friends? What happened as former exiles began to rebuild the temple? Then the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Pride

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025

Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Of The Devil? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

Let's explore this concept further with biblical examples.

The Bible teaches that those who practice sin are under the influence of the devil. In 1 John 3:8, it is written, "The one who does sin is of the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning." This verse highlights the spiritual reality that sin has its roots in the devil's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Who Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Delusions That Defy Common Sense

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 16, 2021

The world system and all who live by it apart are deluded by both the devil and their own depraved minds. They believe they have everything figured out and can live without the intervention of God Almighty. Scripture proves otherwise.

The apostle Paul reminded the church of Corinth that there was a time to put away childish things and assume the maturity and responsibility expected of an adult or mature young person (1 Corinthians 13:11). The time comes for everyone to grow up and realize that the world and all you know does ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:5-6, Matthew 3:7-9, Matthew 6:7, Luke 12:19, Acts 24:25-26, James 4:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of The Times Part 4

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus' physical return

The Signs of the Times Pt. 4 Mark 13:24-37 It is ironic we are studying Mark 13 where Jesus taught about End Times as we hear about all of the things happening in Israel. We did not plan to teach on End Times because of the things in the Middle East, in fact, we had already begun Mark 13 when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Greeting To The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 16, 2018

At times the church faces challenges from without, but often the greatest danger may come from within. If we are to combat the struggles associated with false doctrine, we must be settled in the Word.

A Greeting to the Saints 2 Peter 1: 1-2 This second epistle of Peter is very similar in tone and intent to the second epistles of Paul. In large part, the second epistles were written to follow up on the first, and particularly to combat apostasy and false doctrine. Having written the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Right Book, Right Place And Right Purpose

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 21, 2005

Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance.

RIGHT BOOK, RIGHT PLACE AND RIGHT PURPOSE Psalm 119:11 "Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee." INTRODUCTION: Knowing that you are in the right gives you peace, joy and assurance. Let’s study about the 3-Right Factors of Psalm 119:11. I. RIGHT BOOK - "THY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have A Vision!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2022

The assemblies of the Lord must recognise the marks of the false prophet and the false teacher. They must guard themselves against succumbing to the alluring message that leads to destruction of the congregation.

The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: “Hear the word of the LORD!” Thus says the Lord GOD, Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know That You Know Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

God wants you to have assurances before Him. John lists four things that will give us assurances in times of doubt and trials.

How To Know That You Know 1 John 3:18-24 1Jn 3:18-19 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 1. We have Assurance because we love Him and love like Him. • We read verse 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Scariest Verse In The Bible

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 21, 2021

The Bible is an amazing book; the very Word of God. Within it, millions have found hope through faith in Jesus Christ. There are passages on love, hate, hope, miracles, destruction, and praise to God. There are many passages that comfort, some which alarm, and even some that can be quite scary.

The Scariest Verse in the Bible February 21, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can have assurance that you are saved. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:21 Supplemental Passage: And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot The Devil's Kids

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 5, 2006

How to recognize and guard against false teachers

Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 4:1-6 How To Spot The Devil’s Kids Introduction Robert Philip Hanssen. Perhaps you recall that name from a few years ago. It was national news. Robert Hanssen was a 57-year old FBI agent who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He was arrested in February, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible