Sermons on illusion heresy: showing 691-705 of 5,710

Beware, Be Wise, Be Warned

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 25, 2024

The apostle John calls us not to be gullible, not to believe whatever we hear especially in the spiritual realm, but to look for the real thing.

Alba 8-25-2024 BEWARE, BE WISE, BE WARNED I John 4:1-3 In the late 1960s and early 1970s, our county was in a state of cultural change. At that time, Coca-Cola, a giant in the beverage world, found itself contending with increasing competition from brands such as Pepsi, Royal Crown Cola, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apostasy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008

A message about the "last days."

THE APOSTASY 2 Timothy 3:1-9 INTRO: We often hear about what will take place during the last days. We hear about false prophets, immorality, blasphemy, etc. Today, let’s see what the Apostle Paul said in his letter to a young minister, Timothy, concerning apostasy. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Taken And Shaken

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

To Peter and John it may have seemed as if all was lost, but after they were taken because of the witness and power of the Holy Spirit in their ministry...they went back to some home folk and the place was shaken!

Intro: Peter and John had healed a crippled man and were teaching multitudes about the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. They were taken before the Sanhedrin and accused of false teaching and heresies, but because they could see the crippled man that wasn’t crippled anymore and because the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Leave That Alone Don’t Eat That

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2009

Ways of the world today.

DON’T EAT THAT Fruit of the flesh Gal:5:16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Relevance Of The Trinity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2007

How does the Trinity impact our lives as Christians

Trinity Sunday Today is Trinity Sunday and so I think it is useful to ask the question today – Does believing in the Trinity – as Christians do mean that we believe in one God or Three Gods - as the Muslims claim we do. This is often the challenge made by those Monotheistic religions that do not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

A New Authority Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 20, 2008

This is the second in our series, Resolution Revolution. It looks at the Authority we’ve been given in Christ.

This is the second message in our series called Resolution Revolution. last week we looked at how because we’ve been rescued and redeem and transferred and forgiven, we ought to catch on to our importance to Christ... You matter to God. That’s huge! Well, this week we begin to look directly at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2004

Why is the doctrine of the Trinity so important to our understanding of salvation?

06-06-04 Stiffkey Trinity Sunday Today is Trinity Sunday and so I think it is useful to ask the question today - Do Christians believe in one God or Three Gods? as the Muslims claim. This is often the challenge made by those Monotheistic religions that do not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

Inside The Heart Of The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2005

When he opened his heart up to the people of Ephesus, we see some qualities inside which we all should cultivate. We also find 3 things which made him cry. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template and Presentation.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul Acts 20:18-38 We find… 1. Faithfulness We discussed on Sunday the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the church, and to the faith. ----- See entire message on this first point at: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Twenty-three percent of Americans are afraid of the dark but many more are afraid of the light.

Sleep with a nightlight? 23 percent of people are afraid of the dark Ft. Riley – lost in the dark – infantrymen like most men never get lost only misoriented I’m sure you’ve been in your house when the lights went out – relief when lights come back on – what to do in the meantime – look for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Demons Never Beat On Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Bad theology is still bad even if it makes "great evangelistic" preaching.

Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. I do not know where this heresy about Jesus going to Hell started, but it is clearly wrong. No demons beat on Jesus, He did not wear ours sins as a disguise to enter Hell. He did not become the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

Typical Counselees' Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Typical Counselees’ Masks

Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2012

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year B.

John 2: 13 – 22 / Out! Intro: Emily Post was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. During her lifetime she gained a reputation for doing what was the proper and polite thing in nearly every situation. Mrs. Post wrote in her book titled, “Etiquette”, “Manners ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity Sunday And Father's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2019

On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers.

Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day What is the ultimate structure of being? What can we hope for? Is there some ultimate shelter? These are existential, social, and above all, theological questions. On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Knowing The Good Shepherd: Transformed By The Truth John 10:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2024

In the timeless words of John 10:14-15, we find Jesus revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd. Today, let's journey into the profound truth embedded in these verses, exploring the transformative power of knowing and being known by the Shepherd of our souls.

Knowing the Good Shepherd: Transformed by the Truth John 10:14-15 Introduction: In the timeless words of John 10:14-15, we find Jesus revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd. Today, let's journey into the profound truth embedded in these verses, exploring the transformative power of knowing and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15, Psalm 139:1-2, Isaiah 43:1, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal