Sermons on False Theology:

The Osteen Effect

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 19, 2014

A sermon that warns of the dangers of "another" gospel.

"THE OSTEEN EFFFECT" Galatians 1:1-9 Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Overcome False Teachers In A Movement?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Every church movement, every denomination has false teachers that they have to deal with. As Jesus taught, the wheat and the tares are growing together. Ravenous wolves, he predicted would rush into the flock.

"But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves." -2 Peter 2:1 Every church movement, every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21, 2 Peter 2:1, Proverbs 6:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Tolerance - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and false teaching FROM CHRISTIAN PULPITS!

Dakota Community Church July 18, 2010 Tolerance – Part 2 We live in an age of tolerance. This series is not about being intolerant. As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Romans Chapter 1(B) True & False Gospels Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

What is the true Gospel message of the Christian faith?

Dakota Community Church January 25, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 1(b) (Week 3) Why study these foundational doctrines? Why bother with this doctrinal detail? C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity: “I remember once when I had been giving a talk to the R.A.F., an old, hard-bitten officer got up and said, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Contend For The Faith - Part 1: Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Jude told the church that they needed to "earnestly contend for the faith" against false teachers that were trying to destroy the truths of the Christian faith.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 1: Know Your Enemy Text: Jude 1 – 16 Introduction: · vv. 1, 2 · Jude servant of Christ, brother of James (half brother of Jesus – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) · Does not identify himself as an apostle (v. 17) · Did not believe in Jesus until the resurrection (John 7:1 – ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Uncovering Counterfeits Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020

To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

About The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 2, 2016

A series of messages on the theology of the Trinity

Message Notes: January 31, 2016 A.M. Series – “Does It Matter What You Believe?” Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV “About the Spirit” John 14:15-21 John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Paul Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2013

Paul's theology of the incarnation is explored.

“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” [1] Irreligious individuals occasionally and foolishly charge that there never was a birth of the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bibliology - The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the theology of the Bible.

Monthly Doctrinal Series -- Bibliology Introduction The first of each month we have dedicated to a particular aspect of what we believe. So far we have reviewed what we believe about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Man and our great Salvation. The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way.

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way. They are following after their hearts instead of the Heart of God. David was a man after God's own heart, but it wasn't God who lead David to do what he did with Bathesheba. What we need to-day in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8-16

Snake Oil Peddlers In The Church

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Are false teachers prevalent today? You bet! Just take a look at how Paul describes them.

Colossians 2:1-10 Snake Oil Peddlers in the Church They used to travel the country in multitudes, setting up camp in every village and clearing, peddling their wares. Their product was a concoction of anything from alcohol to spring water, and they claimed to be able to cure every illness ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Cracking The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2004

The Da Vinci Code is one of the hotest novels on the market today, what should the church’s response be?

(I began this message with a clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where Indy discovers the Grail) Let’s start by saying that the Da Vinci code focuses on a subject that many of us know little about and that is the Holy Grail, as a matter of fact the sum total of most of our knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ufo Answers - Hoax Or Demonic

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

UFO Answers - Hoax or Demonic What does the Bible Say

PowerPoint Available on request UFO’s - Next logical step for Evolutionists is the belief in aliens - Readers Digest Poll four out of five believed that there is alien life in outer space. - 1996 Gallup poll claimed that over 70% of the population believed that the government knew more about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

Between Hevan And Hell. Pt 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 16, 2005

Can you say to others,”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” or do you say ,”I am still between Hevan and Hell.”

Between Hevan and Hell. pt 2. John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal