Sermons on False Bishops:

Are We Listening To True Or False Prophets? Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John, this sermon demonstrates how John put the burden of discernment on believers; we have a duty to test the prophets.

Are We Listening to True or False Prophets? — 1 John 4:1-6 True and False exams: you can guess your way to an “A” — a 50-50 chance anyway. It’s so much better when you’ve studied, and know the material. ✦ All kinds of people claim to have a “word” from the Lord. ✧ Explanation: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out – False Teachers About Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008

How we can recognise and protect ourselves from false teaching. Jesus says, ’By their fruit you will recognise them.’

Introduction [Knock, knock, knock] The ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’ are knocking at the door. They are evangelising this street. They come from the Watchtower House up the road. Did you know that there their base they print up to 120 million pieces of literature a year? That they produce literature in 25 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

America Dying Under False Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2009

Turn around the American people before its to late

America Dying Under False Hope **Prov: 10 -23 To do evil is like sport to a fool** Today when we look at America we see our leaders acting as they are fools. Waste / lying / stealing / cheating / spending / living high Our countries leaders have made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Produces A False Sense Of Confidence

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 27, 2010

We all need to push aside our pride.

Intro: 1. Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick was the commander of the 6th Army Corps during the Civil War. On May 9, 1864 he was sitting under a tree, making battle plans. He got up and started walking toward his men, a lone Confederate sniper opened fire – the men scattered for cover. The Maj. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

False Gods, No God, And The Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2012

The Divine mercy is real, active, working in individuals and especially in the history of the Church.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy “As newborn babies, alleluia, desire the pure milk of the Spirit, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” With these words of the Introit, we began our sacrifice of praise today. With these words, we began our celebration of Divine Mercy. Human ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018

Jesus received a properly conducted trial by Pilate, yet Jesus still ended up being crucified. This message identifies the cause.

Message Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned. Luke 23:13-25 There is a common perception that the trials of Jesus - one conducted by the Sanhedrin and one conducted by Pilate - were both illegal and made without observation of the rule of law. That is certainly true for the “trial” by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Falsely Accused Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 18, 2018

How should a believer respond when falsely accused? Paul's response to false accusations gives us a template for how to respond to such situations in our lives.

What to Do When Falsely Accused Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 18, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 24 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been falsely accused? If so, I bet it was one of the hardest experiences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be On Your Guard Against False Prophets

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2017

Jesus warns us not to be star gazers looking for the future but rather get on with the Great Commission

TSL Benefice service 29-10-2017 Story: JWs in TSL Just last week, I was walking the road outside the church and I saw a car parked outside the church and so I went to say hello to the three men around it. I had thought they were going to do some work in the churchyard, but it turns out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Traits Of A False Believer By Dan Lirette

Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 26, 2012

The Word of God gives several principles in which we're to examine our lives. In this sermon some of these principles are given.

Traits Of A False Believer by Dan Lirette Theme Text: Titus 1:16 “They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.” 1- A false believer is one who believes he's of God and yet by his works shows that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Denomination: *other

God's Attitude Towards False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 10, 2010

In today's text, Jude describes God's attitude towards false teachers.

Scripture The brief but important letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 5-7 today, I want you to notice God’s attitude towards false teachers. Let’s read Jude 5-7: 5 Now I want to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believer's Attitude Regarding False Teaching Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2010

In today's message, Jude expresses the attitude of believer's regarding false teaching.

Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 20-23 today, we will see how Jude expresses the believer’s attitude regarding false teaching. Let’s read Jude 20-23: 20 But you, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch For False Prophets (Week 4)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 17, 2017

In this sermon we talk about false prophets.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 Sometimes people can fool us just by the way they appear on the outside. So be careful who you listen to concerning the word of God. If you are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

The False Prophets Of Nehemiah’s Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 10, 2025

As strange as it may sound, even after years of captivity there were false prophets in the land of Israel. Nehemiah had to deal not only with rebuilding Jerusalem but also with a number of these false prophets!

Introduction: False prophets didn’t die out when all Israel was carried off to captivity. At least two are mentioned by name, plus there was an unspecified group of other false prophets. All of them had one common goal, though, and that was to get Nehemiah discouraged, or as he put it, “[they] ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 21, 2025

“Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is concerned with wrongs inflicted by word of mouth.

Title: “Thou shalt not bare false witness against thy neighbor.” Scriptures: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20 “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20