Sermons on False Beliefs:

The Faith Of The Son Of God

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jan 1, 2005

an idendification of the true faith versus the many false ones

THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD Gal2:16-21 The F . O . T . S . O . G . Many claim that they are believers. “ Just believe in anything. It’s fine” The Faith of the Son of God is different. “ We also believe in Jesus Christ” Even the Devil and his demons believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Gospel Right

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Keeping a True Gospel Focus in the Midst of False Gospels

Getting the Gospel Right Dr. Elmer Towns May 6, 2012 A. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel . . . by which also you are saved . . . For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Wise Warning

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 1, 2010

Christians are warned against being deceived by false prophets.

A Wise Warning Matthew 7:15-20 INTRODUCTION A. “If you are going to place poison on a shelf where you have healing medicines, you had better label it clearly.” B. Life is full of warnings. 1. Cigarette packs warn of lung cancer and other medical problems. 2. Medicines warn against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Rumors Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 11, 2016

Living out the gospel always dispels false rumors.

Dealing With Rumors Text: Acts 21:15-25 Introduction 1. The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8am until midnight and is also the church janitor. The perfect pastor makes $40 a week, wears good clothes, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Fear - Just A Shadow

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 11, 2019

F false E evidence A appearing R real

If you are going through a hard time, you can't see a way out and are in fear of what tomorrow may bring, read Psalm 23 but focus on verse four for now. Verse four says, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

“counsel Concerning Wisdom That Is True” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2015

James draws a contrast between true and false wisdom.

Wisdom was an important thing to the Jewish people. They realized it was not enough to have knowledge; you had to also have wisdom to be able to use the knowledge correctly. All of us know people who are very intelligent, perhaps almost geniuses, and yet, seemingly are unable to carry out the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Divide

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 30, 2023

We are not called to silence against false prophets and heresy.

Jeremiah 5:30 A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; 31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? We have many false prophets in the land making people pay to receive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:30-31, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Virgin Shall Be With Child"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 18, 2004

Belief in the virgin birth of Jesus is fundamental to all doctrines of the atonement. A Christmas sermon.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her away secretly. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines people's beliefs about Jesus

John 8 (4) Who is Jesus? - Read John 8:31-58 A debate was going on about who Jesus was. The Jews claimed they were children of Abraham. Jesus told them, “If you were really children of Abraham, you would believe Me. But you’re not. You’re children of your father the Devil. Perhaps just in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-58

Denomination: Baptist

Set The Captives Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

Jesus came to set the captives free from every form of captivity imaginable, so why are we not free? In order to experience freedom from captivity, we must receive the free gift that Jesus has given us.

Opening illustration: In the hours after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the White House was in turmoil. The President's precise condition was not yet fully known. The Vice President was on a plane over Texas, and the press wanted answers. In the line of succession to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Shoud We Handle Theological Differences? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2015

This sermon teaches why theology is important and how we should treat those who disagree with our understanding of the Truth.

There was once a man in San Francisco walking along the Golden Gate Bridge, and he saw a second man about to jump over the edge. He stopped him and said, "Surely it can't be that bad. You know God loves you." The man about to jump got a tear in his eye. He said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Drink The Kool-Aid! Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

How to identify a cult, why they’re so dangerous, how we should respond to our neighbors and friends who are involved in Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christian Science.

*ILL>Fourteen years ago, the sight was "burned into our memories" (pun-intended). David Koresh’s Branch Davidians’ compound, named "Camp Apocalypse", caught on fire as the FBI came to arrest Koresh (actual name Vernon Law) for attempted murder of his son and a number of violations concerning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lie Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009

God’s grace will free us from legalism so that we can freely follow Christ to the glory of God.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verses 16-23 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. READ COLOSSIANS 2:16-23 / PRAY At the beginning of this chapter, Paul said that he had a great struggle for the Colossian believers (and for us). ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: *other

The Resurrection: The King Is Alive Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 10, 2019

You ask me what is the most important feature or belief of the Christian faith, and I will say without a doubt, it is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Disprove it, and the entire belief system disintegrates.

The Resurrection Mark 16:1-7 The King is Alive John 3:16: “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever will believe in Him will not perish, but have everlasting and eternal life.” 1 Peter 3:18: “For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Depression Threatens To Overwhelm You

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 15, 2004

An in-depth look at Elijah’s experience with depression.

What Got Elijah There (Causes of Depression): 1. It may come after a time of intense activity. - 18:22-45. - on heals of a great victory. - not just bad things that can trigger depression. 2. It may come after relationship conflict. - 18:17-18; 19:1-2. 3. It may come at a point of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist