Sermons on False Teachers: showing 616-630 of 64,582

Why Religion Doesn't Work

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 3, 2009

The folly of false religions. Only fullness and freedom are found in Christ.

The setting is the front of a small church. The pastor says from the pulpit, ‘I’ve misplaced my sermon notes, so I’m just going to read from this devotional—if I can find it here. While I look, maybe the choir can lead us in a hymn’. He glances at the choir which has one person.   The choir ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“the Great Pretender” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“The Great Pretender” Acts 8:9-25 In the first eight verses of chapter 8 we saw revival come to Samaria as Philip the Evangelist preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Just a few verses in and we see that wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Error Message

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009

The Word contains many warnings that we must watch our life and doctrine closely.

Error Message TCF Sermon April 19, 2009 Anyone who has used a computer has seen something like this. It’s called an error message. Error messages usually come at the most inopportune times – just when you don’t need such distractions. There are all kinds of error messages, related to almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning Truth And Error Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 20 from 1 John dealing with how to discern truth from error.

Discerning Truth & Error 1John 4:1-6 REVIEW The logic of John’s letter is really quite simple. God is light (pure) and God is love (passionate). Because of His great love, He invited us into His community or family. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and ministry of the Holy Spirit we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Opposition To Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 3, 2014

There will be opposition to the christian faith and so how do we handle them?

Please open your Bibles to Titus….. All Christians are to pursue godliness; and godliness is pursued through His Word and through Jesus Christ! And as we noted last week, God calls on godly leaders to encourage others and refute false teachings. Let us note a little background of Titus and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Separating Truth From Error" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2016

How can I discern whether a preacher isa false prophet or not?

Christians aren't to accept everything they hear as truth, even if it's from a supposedly Christian source. He draws a contrast by saying that the Spirit of truth is of God; and the spirit of error is of the devil. God's chief desire is to confront mankind with truth in order to set us free. "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Are We To Beware Of Fellowship Destroyers?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 9, 2023

John is discussing the last days, the time between Christ's first and second coming.

The readers of the first century of 1 John lived in those last days, thus do we. During this time, antichrists (false teachers who profess to be Christians and draw weakened individuals from Christ) will show up. Sometime before the world ends, one Antichrist will emerge that will appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Wall Street Occupies Me! Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Nov 20, 2011

#21 in a series on 1 Timothy. This one deals with money, contentment and a desire to be rich.

When Wall Street Occupies ME! 1 Timothy 6:3-10 On Guard – Defending the Truth: 1 Timothy Sermon 21 For the past month, thousands of Americans have “occupied” a park near Wall Street in New York, as well as in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence Of True Salvation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Don’t be deceived by a false salvation, but look for evidence of true salvation.

#21 8-19-07 Evidence of True Salvation Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) How do you know for sure you are a child of God and going to heaven? 3) The warning of scripture; Jesus’ warnings about the day of judgment (Matthew 7:21-23), His parables of the wheat and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 1, 2006

The truth about the Bible

[Much of the content of this message is from Foundations (Teacher’s Guide, vol. 1) by Tom Holladay & Kay Warren.] “The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven…. The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The Bible did not fall magically from the clouds. Man created it as a historical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2010

A sermon series on the book of Galatians. We have been blessed with freedon and the more you study this great book you will be enlightened.

The Cost of Freedom Galatians 4:17-31 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:17-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Get A Grip!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 15, 2002

A false view of God leads to a false way of living. We need to get a grip on a genuine view of God.

August 18, 2002 There are so many false religions in the world. By far, the reason for such a phenomenon is the human problem of ignoring God’s owner’s manual -- The Bible. Without the Bible we don’t know how God views us, and we don’t know truth about how we are to view God. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Bear False Witness (Part 8 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Do not bear false witness Exodus 20 gives the commandment not to bear false witness, but the details of this command are given in Exodus 23:1-3 "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; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Iii: One Rotten Apple Spoils The Barrel Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

To be mature in the Christian Faith is to hold fast to the truth of the Gospel, to avoid getting caught up in false doctrine, and to exercise your freedom to "let your light so shine" that others may see the Light and glorify God.

ONE ROTTEN APPLE SPOILS THE WHOLE BARREL Based on 2 Peter 2 An old saying but ever so true! It is true that one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel – eventually. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22