Sermons on False Wonders:

Distractions Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 28, 2022

Distractions are false priorities appearing urgent.

Nehemiah Chapter 4 Distractions October 2, 2022 Nehemiah 6:1-4 NIV “When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it — though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates— 2 Sanballat and Geshem sent me ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4, 2 Samuel 11:1-4, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mountain Moving Prayers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011

Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Claudius And Herod And Elymas; Oh, My!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 20, 2005

(or, Bad politicians, terrorists and false prophets)

(or, “Bad Politicians, Terrorists and False Prophets”) I’ve chosen a rather long portion of scripture to preach from, but I do not intend to do an expository study of these 41 verses today, so you can rest assured that this will, eventually, come to a close. What I want to do is take these ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Teach Your Kids: Yahweh Is A God Of Wonders (Joshua 4:1-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 11, 2021

Joshua sets up two memorials, in hopes that this will help the people remember, for all generations, God's wonders, and revere him, through all generations.

The easiest way to jump into today's passage is by turning back to Joshua 3:7-13. It begins with Yahweh's words to Joshua, right before He does the wonder He has planned for Israel. Verse 7: (7) And Yahweh said to Joshua, "On this day I shall/will begin to make you great in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Iv: Praising God For Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

We the children of God are more than welcome to be persistent in asking our Father in Heaven for what we need, to keep on seeking, to keep on knocking as an ongoing act of faith in God.

PRAISING GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER In this month’s Health & Nutrition Newsletter, I read an interesting report based on a study of the “dose-response” effect of exercise – that is, if you exercise more than the minimum recommended for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon V: Praising God For Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Elementary to our Christian Faith is our awareness that God Is For Us and that the Spirit of God is with us, working in and through our situations to bring about that which is best for we who love Him.

ELEMENTARY TO OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH: VICTORY IN JESUS! “Elementary, Mr. Watson!” Most of us go back far enough to remember to whom that phrase was ascribed – Of course, Sherlock Holmes the inspector whose keen insight into otherwise mysterious situations ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Profit Or Prophet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 5, 2007

Jesus warns of false prophets. What is a prophet? What is a false prophet? How can I tell one apart from the rest of sheep?

Series on the Mount Profit or Prophet Matthew 7:15-16 November 4, 2007 As Jesus winds up his teachings, he gives his followers a warning: Watch out. Beware. Be wary of false prophets. Take a close look and examination at the lives of those who speak for God. Not that they have to be perfect (at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

THE PURPOSE OF WRITING THIS BOOK

As author of this book, I have never been involved with the Jehovah’s Witnesses in any way, so the things I am going to mention are not personal. In fact, none of the people that I associate with on a daily basis are members of this group. SO WHY WRITE A BOOK THAT DEALS WITH THE JEHOVAH’S ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 6, 2018

Jude sounds a warning that False teachers, false teaching, heresies, are invading the church. that warning is a relevant now as it has ever been.

And as we start, let me ask a couple of questions…questions about sleeping? Who in here feels like you need more sleep? Who has ever fallen asleep while trying to watch a movie? or watching a football game? Who in here has ever fallen asleep in church?...(no hands, I really don’t want to know!) ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot The Devil's Kids

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Oct 5, 2006

How to recognize and guard against false teachers

Shiloh Bible Church 1 John 4:1-6 How To Spot The Devil’s Kids Introduction Robert Philip Hanssen. Perhaps you recall that name from a few years ago. It was national news. Robert Hanssen was a 57-year old FBI agent who was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He was arrested in February, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Church Of God

Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 30, 2006

This sermon is to make people to know about the true Church of God. We must know how to join the real Church of God so that we not be decieve by so many false christs, false prophets, and false teachers.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 2: 14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Is there a true Church of God? 2. Read the text……. 3. So, the real name of the true Church of God is Church of God in Christ Jesus. 4. This is the Church that Jesus established. P R A Y E R: Let us pray….. BODY: 1. Matthew 16: 18 (Read) 2. So, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Espionage In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010

Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Finished

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002

What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday Meditation

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005

Jesus quotes the first line of Ps22 but evokes the entire Psalm as an expression of what he’s experiencing at that moment. His experience of abandonment is tempered by his faith in the God who saves.

This page contains the entire service but without the poems by Nell Hodgson for which I do not yet have copyright release or the Audiovisual Meditation (Powerpoint Presentation) which was too large to be included. Hymn: You laid aside Your majesty (Noel Richards) Sentence of Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Faith Of Gideon Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009

Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God