Sermons on False Knowledge:

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is part 2 in the a series concerning sins that are common in the church. This particular deals with different false salvations.

Seven Sins Sneaking into The Sanctuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation (manmade) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith Death Statistics Worldwide: 1.78 deaths per second 106.8 deaths per minute 6408 deaths per hour 153,792 deaths per day 59,134,080 deaths per year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Those Idols Made Of?

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 16, 2011

Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains and uses some strong language to describe the false gods and idolatry of God

In Ezekiel chapter 6, Ezekiel’s dramatic visual aids are lessened. Except for his facing the mountains of Israel in a symbolic fashion, this text is pretty much proclamation of God’s message without much dramatization. The message, however, remains strong and powerful. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 6:1-14, Ezekiel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secure Gate Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 25, 2013

In a world where gates gives us a false sense of security, there is only one secure gate.

We love gates. We boast about living in gated communities. We have gates leading into our fenced yards to keep in what’s ours and to keep what we don’t want in our area. We have locks to reinforce our security with our gates. We feel secure with our gates. But most of us have fences ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

David Restores Absalom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2020

Second Samuel 14:1-33 shows us how false reconciliation sometimes occurs.

Scripture Ken Sande writes in his book, The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, how loving actions can communicate forgiveness and reconciliation. He writes: Loving actions can do much more than change your feelings; they can also communicate in unmistakable terms the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seek Not Your Own Glory Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 25, 2017

A false person speaks about himself and seeks his own glory not that of who sent him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DON'T SEEK YOUR OWN GLORY John 7:18King James Version (KJV) 18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. Beloved, we are never ever as ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

This Same Jesus

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013

Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2010

False teachers are reckless and do not fear the consequences of their behavior. For some, ethics mean nothing to them.

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead (2 Peter 2:13-16) 1. As Christians, we have to balance many truths. On the one hand, we are all sinners and need to learn to forgive others and move on. On the other hand, we need to hold our leaders to godly standards and sound doctrine and must safeguard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2023

Paul gives the Philippians a command to rejoice, a warning to beware, and then he contrasts false and true Christianity.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-30-2023 Liz’s Question Her name was Liz. She was in her early 20s and I worked with her at Red Lobster. She came to me at the end of her shift crying and asked if she could talk to me in the back. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A True Steward Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2025

Paul's life and ministry is marked by integrity and authenticity, nothing false, nothing fake.

ES 1 Thess 2:1-6 - Marks of a True Steward of God Paul’s mission to Thessalonica was brought to a sudden end when the Judaizers – enemies of the Gospel - stirred a public riot and brought charges against them. • It became so intense that Paul and Silas had to take flight out of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Acts 17:2-3, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No More Christmas Or Easter Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 22, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 4:8-11 about the worrying of Paul about the Galatians returning to the law and idolatry and demonstrating their false conversion

Text: Galatians 4:8-11, Title: No More Christmas and Easter, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/35/07, PM Opening illustration: “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, his precepts! O, ’tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.” –Ben Franklin, Christmas was not celebrated during the 1st 2 centuries ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's Cruse

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002

God can take our small talents, abilities and knowledge and use them to do great things.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 37:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dying Seed

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: INTRO IF THE SEED REFUSES TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34-36

Go On To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005

As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran