Sermons on False Shepherds:

False Teaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Wolves have entered the church and Paul writes to correct the errors that they're promoting

It’s interesting that the two places where Paul spent the most time in his missionary travels, Corinth and Ephesus, appear from his letters to have the most problems. He certainly spends a lot of his time writing to correct the errors that were being introduced by certain people. But then we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

"True Or False"

Contributed by Daniel Garrett on Feb 11, 2017

False teachers are everywhere, but we need to understand that pastors of churches are not the only type of false teachers.

Is your preacher true or false? Is your family? Are you? See it is very simple, true = good, false = bad! There are bad people in the world and their sole purpose is to destroy you! Read Matthew 7: 15-23 Jesus has just got through warning us about the path to destruction in the Sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

False Teachers Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

What a false teacher looks like

2 Peter 2 - May 6, 2012 Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Reports

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 28, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 23: 1 – 33

Exodus 23: 1 – 33 False Reports 23 “You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. 3 You shall not show ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

False Teachers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2016

2 questions: 1) What is a false teacher? 2) What should we do with false teachers? (Preached for a Bible study on Jude)

HoHum: Jeff Strite- Phil (a member of our congregation) owns a stunning sports car. It's a Viper. It's a thing of beauty. And it has a powerful engine with 10 cylinders. Most of us common folks have cars with 6 and 8 cylinders... but this car has TEN. I'm pretty sure it can take you anywhere you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Falsely Accused Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023

Like Stephen, we need to be bold in the face of opposition.

FALSELY ACCUSED TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

False Prophets.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 9, 2024

'Peace, peace; when there is no peace' (cf. Jeremiah 8:11).

FALSE PROPHETS. Jeremiah 23:16-24. Some prophets in Jerusalem were speaking a vision of their own imagination, and not from the mouth of the LORD. They were telling those who despise the LORD, “The LORD has said, Ye shall have peace… No evil shall befall you” (JEREMIAH 23:16-17; cf. Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Teachers?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 1, 2024

Jesus warns us about listening/following false messiahs. How can we determine if our pastor is following the truth of the Bible?

False teachers? Luke 6:46 – 49 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:46 “aWhy do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 “aEveryone who comes to Me and hears My words and 1acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who 1dug deep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: United Methodist

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

Jude shows the characteristics of 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 Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A False Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the deeper meaning and application of the ninth commandment, urging us to live truthfully in reflection of God's grace and love.

Good morning, beloved family! Isn't it a great day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm excited to share with you today, as we gather in fellowship and faith, ready to grow closer to our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're going to chat about something that's as relevant today as it was thousands of years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Topics: Truthfulness

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:1-6 deals with Israel's tragic choice to reject Messiah and the devastation that followed in 70 AD. Choices matter and the choices we are making will lead to tragic results or life everlasting.

Intro Our text today begins with a horrific military invasion. The first three verses of Zechariah 11 constitues a poem vividly picturing the destructive advance of Rome against the Jewish people. Because it is poetic, it has some symbolism in it. How much is symbolic and how much is literal is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Nehemiah 5:1-15, Ezekiel 37:15-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Kings 17:24-28, Luke 6:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

The Lord Jesus Christ is The True Shepherd of the sheep. He came as The Seeking Shepherd who would die for the sins of the world. Each one He seeks and saves, He then adds that one to His sheepfold where he cares for them all and leads them in love.

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 1 [A]. OPENING UP THE SUBJECT It would be a most interesting exercise to put 10 theologians together and ask them, “Which is the most important of the I AMs found in the Gospel of John?” What would your answer be? One would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-2, Ezekiel 34:2-11, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 10:3-4, Psalm 23:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Rohi, God Our Shepherd Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

David must’ve looked back on his life at a ripe old age, and looked back at all the ups and downs of his life, from being the youngest son of the family, while his brothers fought in the army, he was left alone to watch over the sheep.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:11, John 10:11-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sheherds, Sheep And The Good Shepherd"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012

A Sermon for Proper 11, Series B preached 7/22/2012 as a guest speaker at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Estherville, Iowa. Redeemer was in the midst of a pastoral vacancy at the time I preached this sermon.

I found it rather interesting that out of all the Sundays I could have come to visit your congregation and share a message from God’s Word with you, it had to be this one. In the readings you just heard that were appointed for today, we are given word pictures of sheep and shepherds. I just ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran