Sermons on False Teachers Out Of Control:

The Da Vinci Code - Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 8, 2006

If we are going to base our life and eternal destiny on the bible, then we need to know that we can trust it.

Can We Trust The Bible? Breaking The Da Vinci Code -2 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16,17 Above all, you must understand that no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’m Breaking Out

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 28, 2005

No one gets to where God wants them to be without a fight. If you are going to come to the place where God is calling you you’ve got to understand that you are in for a fight but know that with God you can break out of the enemy’s grasp.

Isaiah 54:1-8,17 (3) I’m Breaking Out H Lee Clay I have lived long enough to appreciate the fact that anytime that you are trying to go to a new place or new level in your life and the enemy comes against you, you will tend to exercise a proclivity or instinct to hold on to everything you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-8, Isaiah 54:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reaching Out To All Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 11, 2007

During Jesus discourse with the "Woman at the Well" He revealed six points of His divinity and seven life changing behaviors for the Christian.

John Chapter 4 is our passage for today, it begins with the account of “the woman at the well”. This is a powerful message showing Christ willingness to reach across the boundaries of prejudice in order to provide salvation to all people. In our culture, it is difficult to relate to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Turn Around Or Turn Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Dramatic monologue as if Paul were speaking: a farewell address, focused largely on Philippians, but drawing from much of the Pauline literature. A play on Paul’s name: Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love.

Paul, servant of the Gospel, to all the saints in Gaithersburg: grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Away Our Sword Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2011

Even during Jesus' arrest, when God looked completely helpless, He was still in complete control.

Putting Away Our Sword Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – April 3, 2011 Intro – Around our home I begin to see the signs of spider season. Each morning I can begin to see the webs that have been spun. As much as I don‟t care for spiders…. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Happiness Through - Meekness (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

There are only two men in the Bible called meek: Jesus and Moses. Neither of them was pushovers. The Greek word referred to a wild horse tamed or medicine that could tame a fever. Strength under control. Meekness is not weakness, it’s strength under control.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 4, 2020 Matthew 5:5 Meekness OUTLINE Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Proverbs 15:1, Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

Watch Out And Take Heed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2022

The bookends to this excerpt of Scripture underline the need to be on our guard.

WATCH OUT AND TAKE HEED. Mark 13:9-23. 1. Testimony and Martyrdom. Mark 13:9-13. Jesus warned His disciples that they would face arrests, persecution, interrogation by the synagogue authorities, imprisonment, arraignment before kings and governors – and all because they bore His name. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holllywood Props Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 1 through 7

Ezekiel 13: 1 – 7 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 1 “1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, ‘Hear the word of the LORD!’3 Thus says ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You Believe? Scientology

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is part four of a series on different false religions and how they differ from Christianity.

What Do You Believe? Scientology Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Vineyard

After The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2006

After a major fire at our church the aftermath is really bad. Here are some things that God revealed to me through it all.

After the Fire Goes Out By Pastor Jim May This past week has been very challenging. Since the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, we have been dealing with the aftermath of the fire at our church. There is just so much to do it seems overwhelming. Dealing with insurance companies; trying to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon 4 - Jesus Is Supreme Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2025

As Paul began to correct the teaching of the false teachers in Colossae, he first addressed the truth about who and what Jesus is. Although this section is deeply theological and Christological, it is extremely practical and helpful.

Introduction: A. Some years ago, when Johnny Carson was the host of The Tonight Show, he interviewed an eight year old boy. 1. The boy was on the show because he had rescued two friends in a coal mine outside his hometown in West Virginia. 2. As Carson questioned the boy, it became apparent ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get The Right Message Out

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2018

Last week I talked about the necessity for us to go and make disciples. But what are we asking them to do once we present the message of salvation? Today, I'll be talking about presenting the right gospel message.

GET THE RIGHT MESSAGE OUT Last week I talked about the necessity for us to go and make disciples. Jesus told us to go in the great commission. Paul said we have been given the message and the ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors of Christ. But what message are we sharing with people? More ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Acts 2:36-38, Acts 8:34-39, Acts 16:25-33, Acts 22:14-16, 1 Peter 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King And His Kingdom Of Light (2004)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

In Colosse, the community to whom the apostle Paul wrote the New Testament Epistle we know today as Colossians, Paul was addressing the concerns of those who were being led astray by false teachers.

THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM OF LIGHT Text: Colossians 1:11-20 Probably everyone remembers the story of the Pied Piper. It is a story---- a German legend about a musician who lived in a town called Hamelin. As the story goes, the Pied Piper, played his flute and got the rats of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

When Jesus said to deny yourself and take up the cross and follow Him He was saying in essence that we need to break out of our comfort zone to be useful for the kingdom of God.

It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30