Sermons on Falsely Accused:

Privilege Of Being Persecuted Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

The meaning of “for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” in Matthew 5:3 is that they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But the meaning of the same words in Matthew 5:10 is that they will rule in the Kingdom of Heaven along with Lord Jesus.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:10-12 “BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKE: FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE YE WHEN MEN SHALL REVILE YOU, AND PERSECUTE YOU, AND SHALL SAY ALL MANNER OF EVIL AGAINST YOU FALSELY, FOR MY SAKE. REJOICE AND BE EXCEEDING GLAD: FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great White Throne Judgment - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 9, 2005

The Courtroom, the Judge, the Accused, the Evidence, the Defense, the Verdict, the Sentence. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, as well as links to "The Judgment Seat of Christ" and "5 Bible Judgments".

The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15 [Link at bottom...] These verses describe the final event of all of human history. God is putting the last period on the last sentence of the last paragraph of the last page. This is the final judgment of all who die lost, never having repented and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Leadership: Elders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2015

The New Testament pattern for church leadership is not personnel committees, democracy, influential families in the church, or hierarchies. It is simply a group of men known as elders who study and seek to follow God’s Word.

Simple Leadership: Elders ( I Timothy 5:17-25) 1. We usually think of authority issues when it comes to parents and teens. 2. One teen recently blogged, “Today, my mom screeched at me about my pillowcase being dirty and finished off one long rant with an irate "Who raised you to be such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thomas, The Disciple (No Longer The Doubter)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 29, 2016

This is a post-easter message that focusses on the struggle of Thomas to come to terms with the fantastic news of the resurrection of Jesus.

Feast Devotion – March 29, 2016 [This is a short devotion given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, Canada.] Have you ever told someone something that happened to you and they said: "yeah, right." Have you ever not been trusted when you said something true? How did you feel? Have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defending The Faith And Warning The Wicked

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Those who enjoy being immersed in a sinful lifestyle are those whom we call reprobates. These reprobates are destined for destruction. We should stand up for the Word of God, but warn the wicked of their destiny.

II Peter 2:10-22 November 19, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Defending the Faith and Warning the Wicked” Introduction: How do we faithfully hold onto biblical doctrine, and warn those who are in error? If we are critical of everyone and everything, then we are wrong in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014

Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Titus Test Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

The Titus Test answers the error of works-based religions and the question of circumcision.

THE TITUS TEST TEXT: Galatians 2:1-10 I. PAUL’S JERUSALEM JOURNEY (v. 1-2) A. PAUL WAS NOT A FREQUENT VISITOR TO JERUSALEM 1. His first visit as a Christian was 3 years after he was saved. 2. It was 14 years later, before Paul went to Jerusalem again. 3. Paul did not get the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

How The Bible Describes God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

How does the Bible describe God and how do false teachers do the same?

How the Bible Describes God How does the Bible describe God? The first truth taught in scripture is that God is not to be compare to any likeness on the earth. In Exodus 20, God commanded that the people were not to create any image with the likeness of anything that is in heaven. Why? When man ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Invalidating The Cross Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

False teachers deminish the cross so that we have the power instead of the power of God.

Invalidating the Cross This section is divided into two parts. The first part addresses false doctrines and the second part examines scripture and biblical doctrines. Part 1. It is a serious offence to demote Christ or to reject Him as He has revealed Himself in scripture. Let’s begin by looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20, Acts 2:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Law And The Lord.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 16, 2004

There were those who were deserting the gospel of Grace to the false teaching of salvation by works.

The law and the Lord. Galatians 3:15 -- 25. 11/14/04 The theme of the book of Galatians is that when you are born-again, you are set free. This is the theme you need to remember when you read the book of Galatians. The message Paul preached when he got into the city is that a person is saved ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Another Jesus

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Paul warned the Church at Corinth about false teachers who preached "another Jesus".

Another Jesus 2 Cor. 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

We are Jesus’ representatives to the world. Do we make a good confession? Or a false impression?

Mark 8: 27-35 Pentecost 17 Rev. Charles Degner September 14, 1997 How often have you prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name?” But do you know what those words mean? Luther’s explanation in his catechism is excellent. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

True Lies Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 9, 2009

The people of Lystra are held captive by not only false belief, but also by the spirit of darkness that they serve.

Common Lies that plague our lives: The check is in the mail. (Well, internet banking has made that one less popular) I’ll start my diet tomorrow. (No comment) We service what we sell. (I won’t mention any of the places you are thinking about right now) Give me your number and the doctor will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Fast Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

When confronted with false teaching and legalism, we need to Hold Fast to the Gospel of Grace.

I Timothy #1 Hold Fast CHCC: April 15, 2007 I Timothy 1 INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900’s this ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for a hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repair The Temple Of God: It's Time To Be Set Apart As Holy

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers.

Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers. They had to deal with persecution. They had to deal with Gnosticism and the gnostic gospel forgeries. They had to deal with the bishops of Rome and later the corruption of the papacy. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Salvation Army