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A Diagram Of Defection (Why Men Go Back)

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 20, 2015

How could such seemingly faithful and fruitiferous saints of God return to the beggerly elements of this world and the devices of the Evil One?

Title: A DIAGRAM OF DEFECTION (Why Men Go Back) (Definition) DEFECTION: conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)__www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defection Texts: 2 Peter 2:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) "1. But there were also false ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Blueprint: God's Plan For The Church Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 28, 2019

Does it matter what a church teaches or are all doctrines about God, the church and the Christian life equally true? If all doctrines are equally true, then why did the Apostle Paul write to churches and individuals warning them to beware of false teachers and false teaching?

Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the first part of 2019. 1. I’ve titled the series “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” 2. As I mentioned two weeks ago, there is always a need to return to the basics and strengthen the foundation, and that is something we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 6:17, Romans 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jude Warns About Heresy Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Eight things to keep you straight.

A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for the purity of the faith that was delivered to us. False teacher have sneaked into our church. They claim they live by grace, but their sexual lewdness has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom We Have In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017

The Apostle Paul cherished the fact that his spiritual liberty in Christ. For Christian unity it is necessary that Christian believers be united through their relationship to Christ. The Christian life is not about working as hard as we can.

THE FREEDOM WE HAVE IN CHRIST JESUS Galatians 2 Freedom is a word that Americans cherish. Slogans like this abound: “This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave ." The Apostle Paul cherished the fact that his spiritual liberty in Christ was worth far more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The Dogs In The Church Ph. 3: 1-3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ways and that’s what I want to look at today. Parts are adapted from the "Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible

This chapter is one that needs to be studied over and over. It includes the personal testimony and ambition of Paul. It also gives us some of the great principles that governed Paul's life. There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

The Surety Of The Truth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

False teachers will attempt to mess up the truth about Christ. Their primary goal is to deceive. God's word, however, declares who Christ is and what He has done. We can know the truth!

We've been involved in a series of messages concerning what we can be sure of. We have found so far that we can be sure of God's forgiveness if we ask. And we can be sure of a relationship with God if we walk daily with Him. Today I want to take it one step further. Can we be sure of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit As The Bible Expositor Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022

It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AS THE BIBLE EXPOSITOR TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 6:16, EZEKIEL 36:27 It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27, 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Child Wants A F.a.t. Daddy Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2023

If you are a parent or grandparent raising children, you need to be a F.A.T. daddy or F.A.T. granddaddy.

Introduction Today is Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads. I wonder if you truly realize the influence that you have on your family as a whole but in particularly to the children that call you “daddy.” I am going to make a statement that might surprise you dads, but I am going to back ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue: Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2021

WE MUST BE EVEN MORE VIGILANT IN HOW WE PRESENT GOD AND WHAT WORDS WE ARE WANTING TO PUT IN THE MOUTHS OF THOSE WHO WORSHIP WITH US THIS DAY.

TITLE: TAMING THE TONGUE: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Biblical Text James 3:1-12 The Message When You Open Your Mouth MAIN TEXT: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Where did that bit of wisdom come from? Certainly not from James. The proverb “sticks ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware Of Fellowship Destroyers Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 29, 2022

This is John's warning against antichrists.

In verses 18-19: • John is writing to warn of antichrists. • Not just the antichrist after the rapture. but of false teachers then and now. • These are people that profess to be Christians, supposedly teaching the Bible, but are actually giving false words. • Study the scriptures so that we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Been Put To The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Check the words that people speak with what God says in the Bible. Check the commitment to the body of believers

1 John 4:1-6 cautions Christians not to indiscriminately acknowledge every single spiritual case. There are numerous bogus instructors (false teachers) on the planet. It is vital to painstakingly consider both the source and the substance of an instructing (teaching) before we acknowledge it. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Walking Twice Dead

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

The church needs to be reminded of the need for continued vigilance, to remain strong in the faith and to defend itself against heresy.

Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on Feb 21, 2021

Part of a Lent series

During Lent we are encouraged to think more deeply about Jesus, his teachings, works and the real meaning of the cross and resurrection. The first response to Jesus was:- “ rabbi, you are a teacher sent by God” ( John 3:2). If we had been better students of his wisdom, the world would be a much ...read more

Scripture: John 3:2, Luke 12:15

Exhortation Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints.

We move into Jude 1:17-19. In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints. 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. Jude comes back to the use of the words, “dear friends or beloved”. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist