Sermons on False Religions:

Is This Religion? Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Oct 27, 2007

A look at Colossians 2:20-23

Agnes de Rochier was the only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants of Paris, and was admired by all for her beauty and virtue. In 1403 her father died leaving her all his wealth. Rumours of her supposed relationships with some of the young men in the area surfaced. She determined to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Test

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 4, 2011

EOLS: The Jesus Test will determine whether a message or messenger comes from God.

The Jesus Test 1John 4:1-4 (1) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. (2) By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

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

Religion's Favorite Sin

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005

the danger of hypocrisy

Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse Of Idolizing Family Over God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idolatry is a serious offense against God, and one of the most subtle forms of idolatry is prioritizing family over our relationship with Him.

Idolatry is a serious offense against God, and one of the most subtle forms of idolatry is prioritizing family over our relationship with Him. Today, we'll explore the curse of worshipping idols over family and the importance of putting God first. Exodus 20:3-5 warns us, "You shall have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5, Matthew 10:37-39

Beauty And The Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

There will be a day as we are beginning to see when politics and religion will join hands in a false political and religious system.

Beauty and the Beast Rev. 17:1-6 The developments in the Vatican the past couple of weeks has a lot to do with the future events of a one world order. The worldwide attention of the electing of a new Pope gives you the feel for how popular that position has become. See: Rev. 17:3 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 1-17

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2022

Revelation is apocalyptic literature, a symbolic genre. Who and what does this book reveal?

Students of Revelation fall into four broad categories, those who believe it’s mostly 1) past history, 2) foretells Christian history, 3) mostly future or 4) symbolic. Revelation is apocalyptic literature, a symbolic genre. Who and what does this book reveal? “The revelation of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith’s Essential Content Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024

Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-15, James 2:18, Matthew 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:23, John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Religion? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 3, 2017

What is the difference between religion and biblical Christianity?

We noted about a month ago from the beginning of Mark 7, Jesus confronted the Religious Leaders of straying away from God’s Word; as a matter of fact the Religious leaders 2000 years ago were so focused on themselves and traditions that they actually ignored what God said in the Bible!! Can this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religion Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him

We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Chronicles 7:14-17, Isaiah 59:1-2, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 14:28, 1 Samuel 7:2-4, James 4:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strategies To Witness To Cults

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Looking at verses we can use to address false teaching.

Strategies to Witness to Cults By Ed Vasicek You have to first of all determine if you want to take the time and energy to attempt to confront cultists. Most successful evangelism of cult members occurs when you have a relationship with a person: a relative, co-worker, or a neighbor, etc.. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trouble With Truth

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

Today Jews are looking to the time when God will be worshiped by Israel once again and Jerusalem will be the center of that worship. But just as in the days of Amos a false religion will replace the true worship. Saints that time is fast approaching

Message: Today we look at a farmer who stands on the Word of God and who takes on a King who has replaced the word of God with a lie. It is really a David and Goliath kind of story but this farmer never throws a stone he just uses God’s word to cut this king down to size. This farmer goes to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ Last Sermon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2018

This was our Lords last public message. It is a scathing denunciation of false religion that paraded itself under the guise of truth. Some of the common people no doubt were shocked at his words, for they considered the Pharisees righteous.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Jesus’ Last Sermon Matthew 23:1-39 (focal passage), Mark 12:38-40, Luke 20:45-4 Matthew 23:1-39 1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (7 0f 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

The false religions of the world have one thing in common. They all desire to put people under bondage. Why do they want to put people under bondage? This is their way of keeping their members under their control.

For example to understand that, we have to consider a dictator like Saddam Hussein. Why did he use intimidation, torture and death as a means to control the people of Iraq? The people in Iraq were afraid to say anything bad about him for fear that he would have them killed. Illus: Let me give you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

John warns the church against listening to those in false ministries.

PREWARNED & PREPARED - I JOHN 4:1-6 I came across a list of ANAGRAMS(rearrange letters of one word or phrase to form another) DORMITORY – Dirty Room/DESPERATION-A rope ends it THE MORSE CODE-Here come dots SLOT MACHINES-Cash lost in em ELEVEN PLUS TWO-Twelve plus one ASTRONOMER-Moon ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6