Sermons on Many Antichrists:

Lesson 5: How To Test The Spirits

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2006

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

A. TEN THINGS WE CAN KNOW ABOUT ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, Ezekiel 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making War In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013

Many new believers are not taught how to overcome the onslaught of the evil one and become confused and disorientated when things begin to go wrong.

Making War In The Local Church 1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. The devil is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Apolitic Nature Of The Revelations.pt. 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life.

The Apolitic Nature of The Revelations. Many are taking Revelations as a book of the Past, a Book of unknown elements and as a Book with little or no meaning to present day life. Some of the questions we will get answers to are; 1. Is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Doctrine Of Time

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2024

1) God as Lord over Time, 2) Humanity as Subject to Time, 3) Time as Redemptive History, 4) Time is meaningfully forward moving. 5) The Present as the Time of Salvation 6) The End-Times and finally: 7) Time and Eternity.

As we come to the close of the first month of a new year, we’ve had to adjust. We’ve had a month to write 2024 instead of 2023. Most have taken down their Christmas trees, put away all the decorations and have got used to any new presents that you got. We’ve received the bills for all the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-4, Acts 17:24-31, 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

Round Tuit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003

Many say we will serve Christ one of these days. But here we are a year has passed and many of us have never gotten around to it. In our text Christ addresses the problem of the “Round Tuit” lifestyle of so many.

ROUND TUIT LUKE 12:36-48 "…that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will" INTRODUCTION: We have come to the last Sunday of 2003. Over the past year we have preached and taught on salvation, discipleship, stewardship, separation, spiritual gifts, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Study On Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 14, 2011

Prayer is crucial to the life of the believer, but so many believers have many, many questions about prayer... so much so that they tend to NOT pray because they are unsure about prayer... Let's look at prayer, what it is and various other questions...

A Study on Prayer: [read Matthew 6:5-13] Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don't possess? Does prayer seem to you something reserved for the super spiritual or those called into the ministry of God? What is prayer? Why do we pray? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize The Bonafide

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 30, 2022

Bonafide apostles exist today but there are not many of them

There is an old saying that It takes one to know one. End quote. When a human sees another human the first human knows that the second human is not a dog. When a dog sees another dog the first dog knows that the second dog is not a human. Apostles are rare nowadays. Therefore if you are not an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-15

Help, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 19, 2022

The Bible is filled with many different kinds of experts.

For example, if you want to know something about: • LAW AND GRACE, the apostle Paul would be the one you would want to talk to. • SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION, Job would be the one you would want to talk to. • ESCHATOLOGY, you would want to consult John, the revelator. • But, if you wanted to know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Cometh By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

Many of the doctrines of the Bible are both SIMPLE and COMPLEX.

Faith is one of those doctrines. For example: • It is so simple a child can understand it • It is so deep that you can spend a lifetime studying it, and never be able to comprehend it fully One of the reasons that we do not see the hand of God moving in our churches today, is because of the lack ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Things That God Does Not Know (Sermon On Salvation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

A favorite song of many is the song, “No, not one”.

I think I know the reason that so many like that song is because of some questions that are raised, such as: • Did ever saint find this Friend forsake him? NO, NOT ONE! • Was ever a gift like the Savior given? NO, NOT ONE! • Will He refuse us a home in Heaven? NO, NOT ONE! But this song not only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God With Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

There are many ways we can honor the Lord.

Illus: A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new sanctuary for the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Up The Heat

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Nov 5, 2000

The side of God that many ignore or pretend not to know.

Turn up the Heat I was thinking the other day about the way people think of God and I received a message which is quite strong. I say that it is quite strong because we all have an idea or concept of how God is. We all have the concept that He is willing to forgive us, and that He always has His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of Pornography

Contributed by Jesse Norris on Sep 21, 2001

Many male Church members are "hooked" on pornography.

Here’s the too often heard scenario: An eleven year old girl, coming home from school by herself, is met by a man who has been hiding in the shadows. As he steps out he has in his hands some pornography which he bravely displays before her eyes. The girl is frightened and runs to the safety ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:10-11, Matthew 5:27-29

Denomination: Baptist