Sermons on False Prophecy:

Avoiding False Teachers

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 1, 2024

As we continue in our series on Jesus' letters to the seven churches, we find ourselves looking at the words Jesus has to say to the church in Thyatira, how they have some good things, but they tolerate false teachings in the church.

Good morning, beloved congregation! It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the solid ground of God's truth, ready to open His Word together. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. And we are not here to hear the words of a man, but to hear from the God who fashioned ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 16:13, Matthew 5:27-28, 2 Timothy 2:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warning Of The False Teachers Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2024

There have been these lying false prophets around through the ages. This would be like in a critical war the soldiers can’t just fight the enemy who wear a different uniform, but within their ranks wearing their same uniform are those who would work to see the enemy win to make a profit.

Peter is writing to the scattered Christians. In his first letter Peter mentions who he is writing to, the scattered Christians of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. Peter is writing from a Roman prison and the Lord has told him his execution is near. He writes this last letter to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With False Prophets Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Jude deals with false prophets. Here we see the characteristics of and the work of the false prophets.

Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-16

Denomination: Church Of God

False Religion Is Worthless

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

Jesus talks about two kinds of people, those who are wise and those who are foolish. those who are going after religion and those who desire to have a personal relationship with Him.

False Religion is worthless Jeremiah 7:1-29 Good morning everyone- so glad you chose to join us. If you would turn to the Old Testament book of Jeremiah Chapter 7 We just finished a series on Abiding in Christ- being connected to God, connecting to others and being sensitive to those that do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Beware Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 28, 2021

Paul tells Titus to train Godly leaders to rebuke and silence the many false teachers on Crete.

Titus: Building a Healthy Church Confronting False Teachers 1:10-16 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-28-2021 He is Risen? The sun was shining. Little girls had on Easter dresses. Two churches gathered together to celebrate the Risen Lord Jesus Christ as one. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Gods

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 4, 2020

Worship only the true God

Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica once stated: “One must love God first, and only then can one love one's closest of kin and neighbours. We must not be idols to one another, for such is not the will of God.” Many of us have probably heard the names of Artemis, Ashtoreth, Baal, Chemosh ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-18

Beware Of False Doctrine

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2021

In an age of apostasy, be careful of what you hear and even see.

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 28, 2022

Level Set: False teachers are not new, and they have always existed. The legitimacy of God’s Word (the Bible) is where we find our foundation and wisdom, and it is within its pages that we see the dangers of following those who are not grounded in the Word of God.

The Dangers of False Teachers 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 3 2 Peter 2:1-22 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- As a disciple maker his desire is to see others grow in knowledge of Christ -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel we/they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identifying False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 2, 2022

1 Timothy 6:3-10 shows us how to identify false teachers.

Scripture Paul gave Timothy instructions about three groups of people in the church: widows (in 5:3-16), elders (in 5:17-25), and slaves (in 6:1-2). Then he turned his attention to a fourth group: false teachers (in 6:3-10). Their presence was a huge problem in the churches in Ephesus. Paul showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expose False Doctrine

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 6, 2022

“Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, ESV).

O Lord, our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom comes, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I was glad when they said unto me, “We will go into the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1). Thank you, Lord, for inviting us into your house. Thank you for forgiving our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 2:17, Luke 10:19

Denomination: Other

The Tradegy Of False Assumptions.

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 29, 2022

In this scripture passage we see THE TRADGEDY OF FALSE ASSUMPTIONS.

False assumptions have caused a lot of problem in our society and in our churches. WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ASSUMPTION? Definition: The definition of an assumption is an idea that is formed without evidence. One of the biggest ways to get ourselves in trouble in this life is to live a life of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Prophet!!

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

False prophets/evangelist /pastors / Bishop/ Reverend outwardly appear as ministers of God in their behavior, calling, and message. They come in a deceptive manner Pretending to be genuine.

Matthew 7:15 says: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Looking at this verse, it shows  these prophets possesses both inward and outward characters. a) Outwardly: they come in sheep’s clothing False prophets/evangelist /pastors ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spotting False Teachers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2015

False teachers don’t walk around with nametags that say, “Hi, I’m a False Teacher.” We must beware of false beliefs, faulty behavior and fake benefits.

Spotting False Teachers 2 Peter 2:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill May 16-17, 2015 How many of you like watching infomercials? Any proud owners of the Sham-Wow, the Snuggie or the Perfect Bacon Bowl here today? Earlier this month, I read an article in the Quad-City Times called, “Infomercial Tricks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The False Prophet At Bethel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2025

Just because one claims to be an old prophet doesn't mean he's a true prophet. This message recounts what happened to a true prophet who listened to an old but false prophet. The true prophet paid dearly.

Introduction: Bethel was the scene of some good encounters between people and the LORD. Sadly it was also a place where Jeroboam established a false religion, centering on the worship of a golden calf. The background for this message comes from 1 Kings 12-13 Full disclosure: Sermon Central has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The False Gospel Box

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

When we give instead of guard, the world finally understands God’s love—sunlight and rain poured out on everyone alike.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Romans 12:20-21, Luke 6:27-36, John 13:34-35, Psalm 145:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist