Sermons about False Expectations

The Da Vinci Code: Who Was Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Ken Baugh on Feb 8, 2006

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This sermon decodes the faulty perspective of Mary Magdalene’s role as depicted in the book The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

WHO WAS MARY MAGDALENE? Beyond The Da Vinci Code – Part 8 Tonight we’re in part eight of our series Beyond The Da Vinci Code and the question that we’re going to tackle is Who was Mary Magdalene? I. QUOTES FROM THE CODE As you know if you’ve read the book, Mary Magdalene is central to Dan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

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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

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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

The Man Of God Who Poisoned The Church

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017

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No One Enriches Hell More Than False Pastors. And as Christ delays, they increase more and more.

2 KINGS 4:38-41 38 Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region. While the company of the prophets was meeting with him, he said to his servant, “Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these prophets.” 39 One of them went out into the fields to gather herbs and found a wild ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Isaiah 44:6-20 Worshipping False Gods

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 1, 2013

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Idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping any number of things other than the True and living God, to some it's money, to some it's their possessions

Isaiah 44:6-20 WORSHIPPING FALSE GODS 6-1-13 Today I want to talk for a few minuets about "IDOLATRY"-- idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

The First Missionary Journey: Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

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Paul begins the first of his three meaningful adventures. Here I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all expect in our personal adventure for God.

APR 14 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 1 Acts 13: 1-52 Tonight we come to the 13th chapter of Acts were Paul begins the first of his three meaningful adventures. Here I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all expect in our personal adventure for God. READ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Searching For Holy Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2006

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Instead of going to a museum, we’re going to go to the Master; instead of cracking a code of conspiracy, we’re going to learn about the mode of conversion.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Searching for Holy Grace John 3:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill 5/21/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. Are you drawn to history or mystery, or both? What we’ve established in our series called ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unswayed Messiah Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 14, 2015

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Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do strong believers have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What should they do in these moments of doubt when life is against them & God

MATTHEW 11: 1-6 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] THE UNSWAYED MESSIAH [ Isaiah 35:2b-l0] Do good Christians sometimes doubt the reality of the testimony they hold? Do believers who shouted from the roof tops have moments when they are unsure about the Christ they have so boldly proclaimed? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

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Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

“there’s A Song In The Air” The Season Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

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JOHN THE BAPTISTS ROLE HELPS US UNDERSTAND WHAT "WE SHOULD THEN DO" IN EXPECTATION OF THE SON OF GOD.

"There's a Song in the Air" The Season of Expectancy Luke 3:3-18 Intro Preparing for Christams Compare and contrast of people who's hearts might not be in it. Seen in decorating homes Trees Background THERE'S A SONG IN THE AIR, tune name CHRISTMAS SONG, was composed by Karl Pomeroy Harrington in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Contend For The Faith - Part 2: Know Your Strategy Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

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Jude gives us a strategy for dealing with false teachers.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 2: Know Your Strategy Text: Jude 17 – 25 Introduction: · Read the story of Joe The Story of Joe Joe is a new Christian. Last month, he and his family went to Sunday morning services at First Church. As he listened to the message, Joe became increasingly aware of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen Brought Before A Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2017

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Stephen, who was the first of seven men chosen for the office of deacon, had a strong faith by which he was enabled to do extraordinary things. Those who are full of faith are full of power, because, by faith the power of God is engaged for us.

December 30, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Stephen Brought Before a Council (6:8-15) Acts 6.8-15 (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Better By Far Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

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It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23)

Heaven is a believer’s better country It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23) The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Bait & Switch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2023

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The life of discipleship has three steps: attachment, understanding, and imitation.

God is unquestionably the world’s greatest fisherman. And he’s not at all offended by the description, either, because that is what he called us to be. And the first thing a fisherman has to know is what bait the fish will bite on. God got me good. Back in ‘83 I was Miss Corporate America, junior ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

0808 Trinity Viii: False Prophets And The Three Confessions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 29, 2007

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The role of the prophet today and how to discern between true & false ones.

Sermon: False Prophets and the Three Confessions Text: Matt 7:15-21-23 & Ro 8:12-17 Occasion: Trinity VIII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, July 29, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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