Sermons on Israelite Apostasy:

The Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

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

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Revelation 2:12-17 In the early part of the last century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast of England. The sea had been calm and the weather clear, but the vessel was caught in a treacherous current that slowly lured it off its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Bad To Worse

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 26, 2010

Corrupt Leadership: America in her prosperity has been given much but done so little with it...and now it appears God may be taking the prosperity away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

From Bad to Worse Judges 9-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Bad2Worse.html We began last week looking at Abimelech, a truly bad leader, and we continue with more about him and the next 2 judges after him, and it goes from bad to worse...not because they were more evil than him but because God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: The Weatherman

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah stands tall in time of National apostasy

1 Kings 16.29-17.1 Elijah: the Weatherman This morning we begin a series of sermons on Elijah and then Elisha. Two characters from the OT which you may or may not know something, or a lot, about. We had a fantastic week teaching our children about them at the Holiday Bible club and just as way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the reality of apostasy in our day.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Revelation 2:18-29 Many people have a mistaken idea as to the definition of a “worldly church”. Often we paint with broad strokes and label any church that doesn’t look or operate like ours as being “worldly”. We are certainly considered “traditional” and there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: Shortsighted And Short-Circuited

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 14, 2002

This message deals with the characteristics of Samson’s sad life, and the lessons to be learned from his mistakes.

Samson: Shortsighted And Short-Circuited Text: Col.3: 1-6; Judges 16: 19, 20 Intro: Samson is one of the more colorful figures of the Bible. As a child in Sunday School, his physical exploits captured my youthful imagination, and filled me with wonder and admiration. I tended to overlook, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-20, Colossians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Perfect Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

The Israelites didn't leave empty handed, the Israelites started a journey, and the Israelites received instructions.

A Perfect Deliverance Exodus 12:31-51 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at the First Passover, which the Children of Israel observed just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-51

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would Anyone Reject Salvation? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 15, 2009

Paul shows us why the Israelites rejected the salvation provided by God, and also why the Gentiles received the salvation provided by God.

Scripture If anyone could ever have achieved salvation by his own effort, it was Martin Luther. In 1505, when he was twenty-one years old, Luther abandoned a promising career in law and entered the monastery of the Augustinian hermits at Erfurt. As he later said, this was not to study academic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 25, 2012

Unlike the game show, Deal or No Deal, we can see in advance which of the two covenants is the better deal. In fact, God explicitly states that his New Covenant is the best deal. Do not take the deal from the Satanic Banker! Updated March 2018.

(Point to a brief case) "Deal, or No Deal?" Since December 2005, ... the television host ...Howie Mandel ...has asked that question ...countless times ... to contestants on the game show ... with the same name. It did not take much talent ... to be a contestant on Deal or No Deal. It only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Anglican

"Enduring Faith"

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Oct 15, 2018

What we must add to our faith to deal with an apostate culture

“Enduring Faith” #1 (2 Peter 1:1-11) In an age of ever-increasing apostasy, we have several books in the Bible written to help us with what Jesus called the great falling away. Enduring Faith 1. Durable: able to withstand wear, pressure or damage from this culture. 2. Stable: not likely to give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11, John 3:3-5

Caiaphas: Profile Of A Pragmatist Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 17, 2020

This is the 35th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Caiaphas, and how his desire for comfort led to his rejection of Christ.

Caiaphas: Profile of a Pragmatist (Gospel of John Part 35) Text: John 11:45-54 Well we’re back in John’s Gospel this morning, and just as a quick reminder, Jesus has just done probably His greatest miracle during His earthly ministry. He’s raised Lazarus from the dead, after he had been dead for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In 1 and 2 Thess. some last days events are dealt with. If we are not careful we can get those events mixed up.

For example, in 1 Thess. Paul dealt with the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. He had this to say in 1 Thess. 4:16-18. We read, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Apostacy

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 22, 2022

What is apostacy? Are we guilty of having some type of apostacy within our lives?

What is apostacy? Apostacy is the nullification of a religious belief or faith, abandonment of a previous loyalty, to abdicate, to renounce, to defect, or to give up. There are two types of shepherds depicted in this passage of scripture. One would show how God rejected His people (the sheep) due ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Walking With Jesus But Following Satan (Living A Double Life)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025

When we think of the betrayals of Christ, we normally think of Judas.

I have heard people say when I get to heaven I want to see Peter, Paul or Samson… But you will never hear anyone say when I get to heaven I want to see JUDAS Iscariot….why? Because he is not there. Judas is referred to by the Word of God as “The SON OF PERDITION”. Only two people are referred ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rehoboam & Judah (2 Chronicles 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 12, 2025

Did an imperfect king make a wise decision in choosing peace?

Did Israel’s northern tribes immediately turn to apostasy? Was Rehoboam of Judah wise to opt for peace? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 11. Who were the two tribes that constituted Judah? Did God tell them not to fight Israel? Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist