Sermons on Irreversible Apostasy:

The Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA Revelation 3:7-13 Dwight L. Moody once said: “Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school I know of. When his parents moved to another ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020

we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-10, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

Peter Denies Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022

All four Gospels record an episode of the Apostle Peter denying Jesus three times on the night of Christ's betrayal in the high priest's courtyard. In each account, his first denial is in response to the challenge of a servant girl, Immediately following the third denial.

Peter Denies Christ Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance. Moreover, when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant girl, seeing him as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

No Sleepwalking Allowed Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 28, 2023

Sleepwalking is a dangerous practice, because those who practice it are unconscious, unaware of the dangers around them. In the same way, spiritual sleepwalking is dangerous, but moreso, because those who casually sleepwalk their way through life, expose themselves to deadly deceptions.

Has anyone here ever been afflicted with somnambulism? Okay, does anyone even know what somnambulism is? Well, it's a technical term for sleepwalking. So, back to the original question--has anyone here ever had a sleepwalking experience? How did it go? Did anyone get hurt? The reason I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14-23, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

History Repeats Itself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2017

We can anticipate knowing people who once claimed to follow Jesus but then later decided to disavow Him. How do we account for this?

History Repeats Itself (Hebrews 6:4-12 with Numbers 13-14) 1. Many people today are walking away from the Lord. How do we account for this? Many compliant but unconverted. Some may come to Christ later. 2. Many of those are not denying that Jesus is the Son of God; they just don’t care. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen To Christ Always

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2023

As a nation we are abandoning the moral law written into our hearts by God. It’s almost too much to hear it without weeping.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course Year A 2023 St. Paul had a big problem. He’s putting together the first real systematic theology of salvation in his letter to the Church at Rome, but he’s run into a wall. Paul is a Jew, an observant Jew, but he has come to believe in Jesus as Son of God and Messiah of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

Name That Heresy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2023

We are not to keep silent when heresy is proclaimed. To be silent is to be a partner to it. Silence is not golden in this area.

"..Christians nowadays simply don't care about the prevalence of false doctrine, nor do they take seriously their duty to fight against apostasy. Instead they want a friendly atmosphere of open acceptance for everyone, tolerance of opposing ideas, and charitable dialogue with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:24, Judges 17:2, Jude 1:3, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Falling Away

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today’s message is “The Great Falling Away”.

The Lexham Bible Dictionary defines apostasy as: A public denial of a previously held religious belief and a distancing from the community that holds to it. Almost always it has connotations of rebellion, betrayal, treachery or faithlessness. Greek transliteration is: a falling away or turning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-51

Solomon – Sad Ending

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 29, 2025

Solomon seemed to have it all, until he didn't.

I. Introduction & Context Solomon's Background & Achievements Son of David and Bathsheba, fulfilling God's promise Asked for wisdom when offered anything by God Built the temple, amassed great wealth, expanded Israel's borders Led Israel through unprecedented period of peace ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Moorings

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 6, 2025

A look into how people who live apart from God will act in the days leading up to the rapture.

Broken Moorings CCCAG July 6th, 2025 Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 ________________________________________ Introduction: When I was growing up, I spent the summers in Hayward with my grandparents. My grandfather and I would spend many days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Impossible To Renew To Repentance

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon is about a severe warning reagrding the dire consequences for a person who has experienced the blessings of God and then willfully and finally turns their back on Christ.

After calling us to press toward maturity, the writer of Hebrews explains the urgency. He presents one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. This is not a verse to cause fear in the heart of a struggling believer. Instead, it is a loving but stern warning sign, like a lighthouse on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying True

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 11, 2002

Paul challenges the young preacher Timothy to stay true in the midst of paganism and apostasy.

Staying True I Timothy Introduction In the book of I Timothy, Paul, the aged and experienced apostle writes to the young Pastor, Timothy, who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. Ephesus was a city famous for its Temple and worship of the Goddess Diana. Its Temple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Identity In Christ (Iv): We Are Children Of God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fourth sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Many in the younger generation suffer from identity confusion. When we ask them “Who are you?” they cannot answer. They do not know where their value comes from. Some even question the most basic things about themselves, like those who suffer from gender dysphoria and do not know whether they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19, Romans 8:14, 1 John 3:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, John 1:12-13, John 8:34, John 8:44, Hebrews 12:9-10, Genesis 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Profile Of A Spiritual Defector

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon on backsliding and its effect on Demas.

A PROFILE OF A SPIRITUAL DEFECTOR TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Timothy 4:10 KJV For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; . . . . I. INTRODUCTION -- ONE OF MINISTRY’S MOST DEVASTATING BURDENS -One of the most devastating burdens about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008

So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist