Sermons on False Beauty:

Blueprint: God's Plan For The Church Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 28, 2019

Does it matter what a church teaches or are all doctrines about God, the church and the Christian life equally true? If all doctrines are equally true, then why did the Apostle Paul write to churches and individuals warning them to beware of false teachers and false teaching?

Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the first part of 2019. 1. I’ve titled the series “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” 2. As I mentioned two weeks ago, there is always a need to return to the basics and strengthen the foundation, and that is something we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 6:17, Romans 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 John Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

How to treat good preachers, and correct those who mistreat others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after traveling preachers Diotrephes: an egotistical leader who mistreated traveling preachers Demetrius: a leader of good reputation 2. They represent ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Warns About Heresy Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Eight things to keep you straight.

A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for the purity of the faith that was delivered to us. False teacher have sneaked into our church. They claim they live by grace, but their sexual lewdness has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: Corrupted By Compromise

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2020

Although situated within the smallest of the seven cities, the church in Thyatira received the longest letter. They were faithful in their labor, but had compromised with false doctrine. Jesus challenged them regarding the toleration of false teaching.

Thyatira: Corrupted by Compromise Revelation 2: 18-29 Our text deals with the fourth church that Christ addressed in Revelation. While the church in Thyatira was situated within the smallest of the cities the Lord would address, it is interesting that they received the largest letter. The name ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

80. Revelation 13-18 - Two Beasts And The Great Harlot Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The Lamb “conquers” by faithfully suffering death for others while the beast inflicts death on others

IN GOD'S IMAGE 80 - REVELATION 13-18 - TWO BEASTS AND THE GREAT HARLOT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18, Revelation 14:9, Revelation 15:1-3, Revelation 17:4, Revelation 17:16, Revelation 18:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Prophets And Prophecy (Part 1)

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 23, 2020

All of us have the desire to know the future in order to be prepared for it. We want to be in control of as much of our destiny as possible, and not be at the mercy of events.

Prophets and Prophecy (Part 1) Old Testament Prophets Deut.13:1-5 ;Deut 18: 14-22; Jer. 23:23-32 All of us have the desire to know the future in order to be prepared for it. We want to be in control of as much of our destiny as possible, and not be at the mercy of events. Deuteronomy 18, along ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:14-22, Jeremiah 23:23-32, Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

An Outline For Acts 6:8-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 30, 2021

Stephen was a willing worker for the Church in the days of the Apostles. There were some people, including religious leaders, who didn't like him and made plans to do something to him.

An Outline for Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: Stephen was one of the original seven men chosen to assist the apostles (see Acts 6:1-7). He was able to more than just assist in distribution of food, as he performed “great wonders and miracles among the people” and even engaged in dialogue with members ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

8. Discernment – Separating Friends From Foes Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Feb 26, 2022

There are enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this sermon we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the devil.

In the previous chapter we learnt that there are some enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this chapter we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Kings 14:1-6, Jeremiah 33:3, Deuteronomy 18:22, Matthew 7:22-23, Jeremiah 14:14, Ezekiel 13:3, Ezekiel 13:6, Jonah 3:4, Matthew 24:24, Acts 16:16-18, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, Isaiah 8:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Malachi 3:6, 2 Timothy 3:16, Genesis 2:17, Matthew 7:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Godlessness In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2022

2 Timothy 3:1-9 shows us how to identify false teachers.

Introduction In the Disney animated classic Alice in Wonderland, Alice wanders through a frustrating world of tardy rabbits, singing flowers, and one curious-talking cat. Her visit with the cat begins as she continues down a mysterious darkened trail and stops at a large tree. The tree is covered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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