Sermons on False Professions:

And They Rose Up To Play

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 13, 2013

EXPOSING THE FOLLY OF FALSE WORSHIP

THEY ROSE UP TO PLAY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES IDOL WORSHIP AS THE ISRAELITES TRAVELED TOWARD THE PROMISED LAND. INTERPRETATION: EXODUS 32:6 (NKJV) THEN THEY ROSE EARLY ON THE NEXT DAY, OFFERED BURNT OFFERINGS, AND BROUGHT PEACE OFFERINGS; AND THE PEOPLE SAT DOWN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast From The Earth:the Great Delusion Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

The false prophet deceives the world

Today we return to Revelation 13, and this week we will finish the chapter. So far, we have identified the Beast From The Sea (13:1) as Antichrist, and to make a long story short, he will have the following qualities: That the rise of Antichrist will be mercurial in speed, brutally strong and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Jude Warns About Heresy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Jude Describes False Teachers

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: Jude Warns About Heresy July 1, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Wall Street Occupies Me! Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Nov 20, 2011

#21 in a series on 1 Timothy. This one deals with money, contentment and a desire to be rich.

When Wall Street Occupies ME! 1 Timothy 6:3-10 On Guard – Defending the Truth: 1 Timothy Sermon 21 For the past month, thousands of Americans have “occupied” a park near Wall Street in New York, as well as in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2016

1) The Characteristics of Antichrists (1 John 2:18–19, 22–23, 26), 2) The Characteristics of Christians (1 John 2:20–21, 24–25, 27)

If you listen or watch what is claimed to be Christian TV or radio, some of the (false) teachers openly espouse gross Christological heresies. You can see bizarre blasphemies like the teaching of Creflo Dollar that Jesus did not come to earth as God in human flesh (Creflo Dollar, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Other

Dead To The Law Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012

Paul teaches that we are dead to the law and that are free to serve our new master, Jesus Christ...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2012 Date Preached: March 11, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Dead to the Law! Sermon Text: Romans 7:1-6 [ESV] Introduction: Now we have learned a lot so far in Romans. In Rom 3-5 we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Second Generation Syndrome

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

Why do so many children of professing Christians fail to live up to the light received in the home?

When Joshua dismissed the people, the people of Israel went each to his inheritance to take possession of the land. And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel. And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral - Mildly Christian Man

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Funeral for a man the professed faith lonag after her had the strenght to make it apparent in his life.

I want to start my remarks by saying what an honor it is to be invited to participate in this celebration of Mr. ________ life. I can come to the celebration because in life he and the rest of his family included me in the more normal situations and allowed me to be a part of their family. Let ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: Congregational

Follow, Believe, Obey Real Evangelism 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

Ever see a person make a profession of faith in Christ stick around Church for a few weeks and then disappear?

Follow, Believe And Obey, Real Evangelism Matt. 8 -16 Intro: In December Had Some Time With A Good Friend Of Mine And He Shared With Me A Revelation He Had Encountered In The Scriptures. No One Verse Or Passage But A Steady Theme From The Entire Bible. He Said He Had Never Seen This, Heard It, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall We Escape? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2012

Many professing Christians treat the Faith as though it were optional; God calls us to absolute commitment.

“We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Duty

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 21, 2017

Through the devotion of three different professions, the apostle Paul teaches us the duty of a Christian is to endure hardship

The Christian Duty Introduction: One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Funeral Message For An Unsaved Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2023

This message was presented at the funeral of a longtime friend who never professed Christ. Many at the service were unsaved.

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them;’ before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Narrow Way

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 29, 2020

The two ways and their two gates, false teachers and true ministers.

WALKING THE NARROW WAY. Matthew 7:13-23. The Sermon on the Mount is book-ended in these terms. ‘Seeing the MULTITUDES (Jesus) went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His DISCIPLES came unto Him’ (Matthew 5:1). ‘And when Jesus had ended these sayings, the PEOPLE were astonished at His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Without Works Or Deeds Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 15, 2019

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message.

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message. Millions profess Christ and are baptized and made members of the church and they think they’ve done all they need to do. They think that now that they are on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Misusing The Law Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2013

The purpose of the Law and the danger of mishandling that same Law is discussed. The contrast of law and gospel is examined.

“We know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist