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The False Prophet Balaam: When Opportunity Knocked, He Answered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 28, 2025

The king of Moab had a problem: Israel was near his territory. He called on Balaam to come and curse Israel. This king gave Balaam what might be considered the opportunity of a lifetime. How did Balaam respond?

(Edited from and based on a message preached Sunday evening, 2-16-25 at New Hope Baptist Church of Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam is, or at least used to be, one of the saddest in the entire Bible. It seems he knew the One True God and could ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Flying Billboard Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2010

A study of chapter 5 verses 1 through 10

Zechariah 5: 1 – 10 Flying Billboard 1 Then I turned and raised my eyes, and saw there a flying scroll. 2 And he said to me, “What do you see?” So I answered, “I see a flying scroll. Its length is twenty cubits and its width ten cubits.” 3 Then he said to me, “This is the curse that goes out ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Living (Colossians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2024

How should we live as Christians in our families and in our working lives? Let's find out in Colossians 3.

How should Christians live? Do we still live in anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene language? Does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? Are we becoming more and more like our Creator in our families and work life? Let’s discuss this in Colossians 3. Christian Living Were we buried with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah 7:9-10, Genesis 4:9, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 7:11, Mark 4:22, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Luke 19:45-46, Jeremiah 7:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hollywood Props Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 8 through 23

Ezekiel 13: 8 – 23 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 2 “8 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you,” says the Lord GOD. 9 “My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:8-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Big Teeth You Have

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 30, 2008

expounding on the Lord’s warning to beware of false prophets

What Big Teeth You Have Text: Matthew 7:15-23 By: Ken L. McKinley (Read Text) Now the context of our text is the Sermon on the Mount. In verses 13 and 14 Jesus tells us that the road to destruction is broad, but the way of life is narrow, it is a narrow gate, and then He immediately give a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Who Do We Believe?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2009

How to tell the difference between a false prophet and a man of God.

“Who do You Believe?” March 28, 2009 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Danger Of Smooth Things

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2014

This message explains what the 2 words "Smooth Things" from Isaiah 30:10 mean. And how they are pleasant to hear but dangerous upon further inspection and why we should avoid hearing them and repeating them.

The Danger of 'Smooth Things' Scripture: Isaiah 30:10 Introduction: Wednesday I mentioned the story of Isaiah and his calling and I would like to revisit a particular scripture that reveals the attitude his time, because it isn't different from the times in which we live in today. In Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2014

Jesus pronounces woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers and warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

Scripture Last week I started a two-part message about Jesus’ pronouncement of woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers. Last week we looked at the setting of Jesus’ rebuke and the statements of rebuke to the Pharisees. This week I would like to conclude the message by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014

Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2014

Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance.

Probably one of the most common questions which is asked of any minister is the question of assurance. Can I know I’m saved? or some variation of that question has been asked by countless people; and it is a question which I know I am quite accustomed to. It stands to reason, because there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013

1. Be warned about their deception (vs. 1-3). 2. Be wise about their destruction (vs. 3-6). 3. Be walking in God's deliverance (vs. 7-9).

God's Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 1 2 Peter 2:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 BACKGROUND: *The last time we met, Peter was stressing the great value of God's Word. In 2 Peter 1:19-21, the Apostle wrote: 19. We also have the prophetic word made more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Scoffers In The Last Days

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are scoffers real? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what scoffers are really like IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Most importantly, I want to remind you that in

I. EXORDIUM: Are scoffers real? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what scoffers are really like IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Corinthians 3:1-15 Carnal Minded Christians

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 14, 2011

Today I want to talk for a little while to do with Christians that never seem to grow in the things of God, and yet they may have been saved for many years, often times their bible is never opened from one Sunday unto the next when they go to church,

1 Corinthians 3:1-15 CARNAL MINDED CHRISTIANS 3-12-11 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with Christians that never seem to grow in the things of God, and yet they may have been saved for many years, often times their bible is never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist