Sermons on False Idols:

A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part One Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

The short and often neglected letter of Jude is a challenge to believers to stand strong in the faith in the face of false teaching. A valuable lesson to Christians in all ages.

Open up your Bibles to Jude. When is the last time you heard that? Jude is the next to the last book of the New Testament, right before Revelation. It doesn’t rank up there on the list of most popular books in the Bible. Not many quotes from Jude are on your refrigerator or being cross stitched for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Trial Of Contradictory Prophesies.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2023

A showdown in the Temple, between a true and a false prophet.

A TRIAL OF CONTRADICTORY PROPHECIES. Jeremiah 28:5-9. One of the false prophets, Hananiah, prophesied that the exile would only last two years (cf. Jeremiah 28:1-4). This was a lie of the devil (cf. Jeremiah 28:15). Somewhat ironically, Hananiah’s name means, ‘the grace of the LORD.’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross (Mark 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2024

What do we do about the events of the cross? Let's look at Mark 15.

How did Jesus answer false accusations? Why did they release an insurrectionist instead of Jesus? What time was the crucifixion? Who else was crucified with Jesus? Did people mock Jesus? Did Jesus quote a Psalm on the cross? After about 6 hours on the cross, when did Jesus die? What happened to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged With The Truth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2026

Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them and the real dangers their teaching posed to the churches and those within their communities. This wasn’t an issue that Paul could ignore – the souls of people within Galatia hung in the balance.

Challenged with the Truth Galatians 1:6-12 I think you will agree that Paul offered a very encouraging and gracious greeting to the Galatians. However, having greeted them, he got right to the point regarding his concern for them. Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Questioned Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 10, 2026

The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well.

“Salvation Questioned” Acts 15:1-5 The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well. Our defense is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fake Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 31, 2023

Do your coworkers know you are Christian? Does your work schedule reflect a weekly or yearly calendar of a Christian?

TO AVOID HYPROCRISY WE NEED TO LIVE OUR FAITH Do your coworkers know you are Christian? Does your work schedule reflect a weekly or yearly calendar of a Christian? Do you produce the best product or work as hard as you can to model excellent workmanship? Are you a benevolent manager? Do you care ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stephen, Full Of Faith And Power Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 8, 2024

When you are falsely accused, be like Stephen.

“Stephen, Full Of Faith And Power” Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: I wish I could give you the book that I read; but I read some years ago about the words “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” that was said by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1776 was heard by Henry by a Baptist preacher who was fined for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Idle Songs Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 17, 2024

There was a big difference between the way the Israelites saw worship and the way God saw it.

Minor Prophets Major Message Idle Songs Amos 5:21-24, 6:4-8 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Amos 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live In The Jungle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 16th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#16] LIVE IN THE JUNGLE 2 Peter 2:10-22 Introduction: Most of us have never been to an actual jungle; but from what we know about jungles, it often seems like we live in the jungle. The animals are wild and unruly and there is danger lurking everywhere. The text in our study ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lying Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2024

When the prophets be lyin' souls be cryin' and faith be dyin'.

Jeremiah14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. Ezekiel 13:17 Likewise, thou son ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Or Who Are The Walking Twice Dead?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 12, 2024

Today we read about the dangers of false teaching and the duty to fight for the truth of God.

Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Busters And Joy Builders

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 6, 2025

When you look at various churches you will see that there is a vast difference between them

• Denominational differences • Architex ally differences • Spiritually differences However, one thing you will find common in many churches that you should not find, there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Let me illustrate… Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-70

Topics: False Professors, Jesus Christ

Are You Deceived

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

I want to look at how falling away happens and what to make of it.

Text: 1 Tim 4:1-5, Title: Are You Being Deceived? Date/Place: WHBC, 5.20.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The Carbonaro Effect B. Background to passage: After Paul’s record of the early church, gospel-capturing song, he begins to give Timothy a prophetic warning about people who will be deceived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Awake From Idolatry

Contributed by Rufus Elijah Yamoah on Jul 13, 2015

God is calling His children to give up the sin of Idol worship in their lives.

God wants to awake us from our sleep The reason why God establish the Church is to put divine order in the world. The world is in chaos because the church has gone to sleep. God is calling us to subdue. We cannot look up to the government for change and order. If the government can make the world ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-23, 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal