Sermons on False Prpohets:

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

Recognizing The Truth

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2023

The following sermon in reviewing John 3:24, 4:1-6 will describe how to test the spirits and discern what is true from what is falsehood.

Recognizing the Truth 1 John 3:24 – 4:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We live in a world where truth is illusive and the fabrication of an individual’s mind. In rejecting any concept of absolute truth, one is tempted to swim amongst the masses in a sea of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on May 5, 2024

No matter what, true, Godly worship cannot be manufactured. Worship cannot be organized just because someone on a stage is encouraging you to participate.

THE YEAR OF WORSHIP Lakeview Baptist Church Sermon Series: "Worship" January 7, 2024 Scripture: Romans 11:33-36 Romans 11:33-36 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, Matthew 10:29-32, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 37:34, Proverbs 20:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The Face Of Deception

Contributed by Ronald Moore on May 13, 2024

Let us heed the words of Paul and remain vigilant against deception. Let us hold fast to the truth of the gospel and stand firm in our faith.

Today, we gather in the presence of the Lord to delve into the scriptures, specifically focusing on 2 Thessalonians 2:3, where Paul admonishes the church in Thessalonica, saying, "Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Anglican

How To Know The Shepherd

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 21, 2025

Distinguishing between false shepherds and the true shepherd.

How to Know the Shepherd John 10:1-6 From discussing “light” Jesus suddenly moves to the subject of shepherds. Once again, the timing is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No More Lies Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 29, 2025

Exposition of the ninth commandment - no more lies

Ten Words to Live By: Do not Lie Exodus 20: 16 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-28-2025 Emmett Till In 1955, Emmett Till’s mother sent him by train from Chicago to Money, Mississippi to visit family for the summer. He was 14 years old. Emmett and his cousins went to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 7 - Believer, Beware Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2025

In this sermon's section from Colossians, Paul warns the Colossian Christians to avoid the false teachings of legalism, mysticism and asceticism. Christians from all times need to heed these warnings as well.

Introduction: A. One day a customer was entering a little country store and noticed a sign posted on the door warning, “Danger! Beware of dog!” 1. Inside, the customer noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register, and asked: “Is that the dog folks are supposed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Micaiah's Prophecy (2 Chronicles 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2025

Who are the faithful to God?

Are false religious leaders sometimes a majority? Is double checking popular opinion against God’s word wise? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 18. Was Jehoshaphat deceived by Baal worshiping king Ahab of Israel’s suggestion? Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition (Ezra 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2025

Should churches expect opposition?

When we are building something for God, should we expect opposition? Do we sometimes have to wait patiently for God’s hand? Let’s look at Ezra 4. Do enemies sometimes pretend to be friends? What happened as former exiles began to rebuild the temple? Then the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning To Believers

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2014

I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the things of the life to come.

9-13-04 Title: A Warning to Believers Text: "Let no man beguile you of your reward."-- Colossians 2:18 I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Wolf In The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

How do you identify a false teacher?

Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH

BIG IDEA: THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH (:1-4) INTRODUCTION: THIS WORD OF WISDOM APPLIES TO EVERYONE A. Exhortation to Listen Carefully (Listen Up!) "Hear this" "Give ear" B. Scope of Application (No Partiality) 1. Worldwide Application "all peoples" "all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Claudius And Herod And Elymas; Oh, My!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 20, 2005

(or, Bad politicians, terrorists and false prophets)

(or, “Bad Politicians, Terrorists and False Prophets”) I’ve chosen a rather long portion of scripture to preach from, but I do not intend to do an expository study of these 41 verses today, so you can rest assured that this will, eventually, come to a close. What I want to do is take these ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Spot The Devil's Kids

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 5, 2006

How to recognize and guard against false teachers

Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 4:1-6 How To Spot The Devil’s Kids Introduction Robert Philip Hanssen. Perhaps you recall that name from a few years ago. It was national news. Robert Hanssen was a 57-year old FBI agent who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He was arrested in February, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 22, 2004

A closer look at false doctrine and the Faith of a Christian.

The Faith Every man has been given a measure of the Faith,but the Apostle Paul tells us that not all men have faith. This is a look at false doctrine in troubled times. As the United States fights religious zellots ,we in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal