Sermons on heretical teachings:

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

In today’s diverse society and brilliant technology, a lie can spread around the world before you can even tie your shoes! This is certainly true with the slick selling of this book, “The Da Vinci Code”.

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt.1 1 John 2:22-23,26 You may be asking, “Why does all this matter?” 2 words – “Mass Marketing”. In today’s diverse society and brilliant technology, a lie can spread around the world before you can even tie your shoes! This is certainly true with the slick selling of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims Of The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 8, 2006

This sermon tackles The Da Vinci Code claims concerning the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Christ, & Jesus’ maritial status.

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims of The Da Vinci Code (This sermon uses ideas from the Grizzly Adams DVD, The DVC Deception, CH Spurgeon, Billy Sunday, & others. Precious few of these ideas, if any, are original to me.) 1 John 4:1-4 May 7, 2006 FBC, Chester ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006

Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

0802 Trinity Ii: So What Do We Have To Do? Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 26, 2006

Is God’s eternal feast a potluck, a BYOB, or completely "on the house"?

Sermon: So What DO We Have To Do? Text: Luke 14:16-24 (Parable of the Great Supper) Occasion: Trinity II Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, June 25, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Something More

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2023

The errors that infiltrate the Faith are often characterised as teaching that attempts to present "something more." The Faith is simple and complete, requiring no addition from the fertile imagination of any person.

“Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist. Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. Everyone who goes on ahead and does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Criticizing God Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 11, 2008

God draws criticism until we are drawn to God.

Scripture Introduction A miller and his son were driving their donkey to sell at the market when they met a group of women: “Look there,” cried one, “did you ever see such foolish fellows, trudging on foot when they might ride?” The old man hearing this, quickly placed his son on the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Firm Foundation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4 Lectionary 9

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Firm Foundation 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Catch Me If You Can

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 23, 2002

We can go with Jesus.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN John 7:25-36 S: Belief Th: Going with Jesus Pr: WE CAN GO WITH JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in John 7:25-36 three phases that show the continued opposition to Jesus. The _____ phase is the… I. PROBING (25-29) II. PLOTTING (30-32) III. PREDICTING ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Which Gospel

Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006

This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

“Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Known By Love Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 3, 2007

As Christians, we are more known for what we are against than what we are for. Ironically, Jesus said we were to be known by love, and that is how the world will recognize us.

Last week, we started looking at what the world around us wants to know about Christians. We talked about the kind of faith that the world around us is saying, do you have that kind of faith? Today, we are going to look at love. I told you last week, that one verse has been driving me as a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2006

It turns out that very little of The Da Vinci Code is based on history. This sermon examines only two issues: (1) The Truth about the Scriptures, and (2) The Truth about Jesus’ Deity.

Scripture Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, has sold some 43 million copies, making it the biggest-selling adult novel in history. With the release of the movie adaptation of the book on May 19, interest in this controversial tale has risen substantially. A new nationwide survey by The Barna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006

"Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Come To Fulfill

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 20, 2005

Sermon 1 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 5:17-18 “I Am Come To Fulfill…” Woodlawn Baptist Church June 19, 2005 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth? For the next few weeks, I would like to examine seven passages of Scripture that will answer that question. In each passage, Jesus made a statement that clearly says, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006

The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002

Message discusses the basics about the church.

TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist