Sermons on Illusion Heresy:

Let The Approved Stand Out

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 19, 2023

The light should be near blinding casting a shadow over all the others.

1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Many people get discouraged because there are so many different sects and cults. In reality, this is a fulfilled prophecy and should encourage faith, not hinder or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:19, Romans 16:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodly Division

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023

If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection (Part 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2021

What is the resurrection all about? How central is it to the Gospel?

What is the resurrection all about? How central is it to the Gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Jesus’ Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; We too received the Gospel. What does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 9, 2024

Addressing the false doctrines Paul dealt with and some that exist today

No Other Gospel Galatian’s Series CCCAG 4-7-24 -Scripture- Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction Today we are going to begin a new series focusing on the book of Galatians. However, I want to put out this warning- For this message, I will be dealing with some things that are of an adult nature later in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Problems Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 4, 2023

The Early Christianity faced problems through the false teachers and false prophets. It is true that Church faces these challenges all through the lives. But God safeguards it through his disciples. Jesus is alive.

Problems of Christianity Jude 1:4 “For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Methodist

Eastern Spirituality And Christian Prayer....compatible?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The objection that caution be exercised, that illusions are possible, may appear contrary to evidence.

“Catholic doctrinal truth and sound spirituality are companions. They support and protect each other...” page 99 “In the more esoteric instances of pursuing experiences of God, the labyrinth of the soul’s interiority is the temple where the religious seeker must make pilgrimage. The passage is no ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

No Peace Or Know Peace?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 27, 2014

Peace is illusive, yet God offers it to us on the basis of an assertive faith.

1. "Peas, perfect peas"; "All we are saying is, 'Give peas a chance.'" 2. Some funny church signs: * "Tonight's sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." * "7 Days without prayer makes one weak." * "Don't let worry kill you; let the church help." 3. Philippians 4.7-9 Barclay: "To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Name That Heretic

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 1, 2024

Part of protecting the sheep is pointing out the wolves in sheep's clothing

John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Sinners are going to be sinners. Pray for them to be saved, but browbeating is not how we are to do it. First, we clean up our backyard. Christians or those claiming to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 11:19, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Calling A Spade A Spade (A False Teacher A False Teacher) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE

BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE The book ends with the same subject featured at the beginning = denunciation of false teachers. I. (:2B-3) FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY -- FALSE TEACHING IS RECOGNIZED AS THAT WHICH IS CONTRARY TO SOUND DOCTRINE A. (:2b) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Don’t Let Illusion Become Delusion - 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 16, 2025

We scroll through illusions on screens, filter reality through opinions, & often chase shadows rather than light. But God’s Word warns us: don’t let illusion become delusion.

Go! And Don’t Let Illusion Become Delusion - 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (NLT): “This man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs and miracles. He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, John 14:6, John 8:32, Romans 1:25, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:5, Revelation 3:20, Psalm 34:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 J's

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Comparing Jehoiada, Joash and Jesus

The Three J’s First reading 2 Chron 22:11-12 But Jehosheba, [fn] the daughter of King Jehoram, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the royal princes who were about to be murdered and put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehosheba, [fn] the daughter of King Jehoram and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jude: Getting Ready For The Fight

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 19, 2009

A throrough study of the book of Jude with illustrations, outlines, etc.

Jude: Getting Ready For The Fight A Conversational Commentary on the Book of Jude By Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN BOOK FORM at www.lulu.com Search for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Heaven And Hell According To The Bible

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 7, 2009

Heaven and Hell in the Afterlife according to the Bible.

Heaven and Hell Sermon for Sun. Nov. 1, 2009 Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31 Heaven and Hell according to the Bible Today’s Gospel is the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and each receiving a foretaste of their life to come at the Resurrection. The Rich Man is still ordering others around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Orthodox

Which Flame Will You Feel?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2010

The fire of God or wild fire?

Everyone receives the Spirit at the time of their new birth, but He does not always recieve all of them. The Corinthians mistook the gifts as the fire of God when really the fire of God is what takes place within you as it was with them on the Emmaus road when the Word of God becomes a part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist