Sermons on False Bishops:

Contend For The Faith - Part 1: Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Jude told the church that they needed to "earnestly contend for the faith" against false teachers that were trying to destroy the truths of the Christian faith.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 1: Know Your Enemy Text: Jude 1 – 16 Introduction: · vv. 1, 2 · Jude servant of Christ, brother of James (half brother of Jesus – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) · Does not identify himself as an apostle (v. 17) · Did not believe in Jesus until the resurrection (John 7:1 – ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovering Counterfeits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020

To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Broken Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005

A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

“Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2005

Can you imagine what it would be like if the Bishop instituted John the Baptist as YOUR minister

Newchurch 04-12-05 John the Baptist - Mk 6:14-29 The Second Sunday in Advent points us toward the life and ministry of John the Baptist – a man SENT by God to prepare the way for Jesus the Messiah Our Gospel this morning focuses on the ministry of that enigmatic character -John the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

How Do You Live When The Heat Is Turned Up?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 18, 2021

A message inspired by Bishop Tim Hill on how to live in times when our faith is challenged.

Note: message inspired by Bishop Tim Hill How do you live when the heat is turned up? Daniel 3 Daniel 3:1-30 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. (90ft high x 9ft wide) He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Da Vinci Code:

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

· WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Defending The Faith Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 12, 2020

Defending the Faith - Jude verses 3-4 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: #1: WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? We contend for the faith.... by remembering the apostles teaching (vs 17). by praying in the Holy Spirit (vs 20). by keeping yourself in God’s love (vs 21). by waiting for Jesus Christ (v.21). #2: WHO DO WE CONTEND AGAINST? Apostates who ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Osteen Effect

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 19, 2014

A sermon that warns of the dangers of "another" gospel.

"THE OSTEEN EFFFECT" Galatians 1:1-9 Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way.

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way. They are following after their hearts instead of the Heart of God. David was a man after God's own heart, but it wasn't God who lead David to do what he did with Bathesheba. What we need to-day in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8-16

Snake Oil Peddlers In The Church

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Are false teachers prevalent today? You bet! Just take a look at how Paul describes them.

Colossians 2:1-10 Snake Oil Peddlers in the Church They used to travel the country in multitudes, setting up camp in every village and clearing, peddling their wares. Their product was a concoction of anything from alcohol to spring water, and they claimed to be able to cure every illness ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 21, 2005

There are problems with the many blasphemies within “The Da Vince Code” and there is the burden of proof that goes unanswered by Dan Brown’s silly scholarship. Don’t be fooled!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Luke 1:1-4 As we have learned over the last 2 sermons, there are problems with the many blasphemies within “The Da Vince Code” and there is the burden of proof that goes unanswered by Dan Brown’s silly scholarship. Barnamin Bailey, the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Snake Charmers. Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 25, 2005

How many her today believe in the exestance of, witches, war-locks and sorcerers?

The Snake Charmers. part 1. How many her today believe in the exestance of, witches, war-locks and sorcerers? If you noticed, my hand was up first. Now were not talking about halloween and spooks and goblins. witches with bumps on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:30-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Snake Charmers. Part 2. Psychics, Mediums, And Other Liers.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 29, 2005

Deu 18:10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

The Snake Charmers. part 2. Psychics, Mediums, and other liers. The question today is, Does God acknowledge the existence of such people in the Bible? The answer is yes, over and over again. Exo 22:18 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible And The Catholic Church.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 5, 2005

A Side by side comparison of the Catholic Church and the Bible.Has the Catholic Church adopted the ways of the Sadducees and Pharisees?

The Death of a Pope. The Bible and the Catholic Church. There has been many an article written about the death of the Pope of Rome. Many in the Catholic Church are praising him on His works and even saying that he was just about as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal