Sermons on False Love:

How Are We To Know The Truth?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023

The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godless Dreamers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

In our text, Jude speaks specifically about certain godless dreamers. 1- They pollute themselves 2- They reject authority 3- They slander celestial beings

INTRO.- Dreaming isn’t bad, depending on what you dream for. And I’m not talking about night dreams because we all have some crazy night dreams. ILL.- For example, I had a crazy dream that some people were trying to kill me and I defended myself by stabbing my attackers with a set of deer ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Da Vinci Quest: Talking About The Real Truth Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on May 3, 2006

For us as Christians, The Da Vinci Code should spark questions… discussion… concern… but for many of us, I hope it also gives a measure of excitement at the opportunities it creates for spiritual conversation, speaking the real truth about Jesus in

Excerpt From: The Da Vinci Quest 3-Part Sermon Series By: Josh McDowell © 2006 Josh McDowell’s 3-part sermon series titled “The Da Vinci Quest” was developed to compliment a collection of Da Vinci equipping resources released in March 2006. For more information, visit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006

The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code; Can We Trust The Bible? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 4, 2006

The Bible, best seller of all time...Dan Brown says we can’t trust it....Well, can we?

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17 (NRSVA) The Bible has been called "The Divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

The Da Vinci Code - Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 8, 2006

If we are going to base our life and eternal destiny on the bible, then we need to know that we can trust it.

Can We Trust The Bible? Breaking The Da Vinci Code -2 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16,17 Above all, you must understand that no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questionable Activities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022

When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Ufo Answers - Hoax Or Demonic

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

UFO Answers - Hoax or Demonic What does the Bible Say

PowerPoint Available on request UFO’s - Next logical step for Evolutionists is the belief in aliens - Readers Digest Poll four out of five believed that there is alien life in outer space. - 1996 Gallup poll claimed that over 70% of the population believed that the government knew more about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Denomination: Baptist