Sermons on The Counterfeit:

Love Is Three Simple Things PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

God’s steadfast love transforms us, enabling us to extend patient, kind, and honest love to others, even in difficult relationships and situations.

If you’ve ever stood at the sink late at night replaying a hard conversation, wondering whether love can last through another week of deadlines, disappointments, or disrespect, you are in good company. Hearts get bruised. Words get sharp. People we care about act like porcupines. And if we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Loving Others, Difficult People

The Spirit Of Truth Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the relationship of the Holy Spirit and Holy Scripture in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Spirit of TRUTH John 14:16-21; 15:26-27; 16:7-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-21, John 16:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With Playing House

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 21, 2005

This is a sermon that confronts the increasingly difficult moral problem of cohabitating heterosexual adults in America.

“The Problem with Playing House” Provers 16:25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: This past Monday I was confronted by a full page of articles from USA Today which the Lord used to prompt my spirit and address a growing problem we are facing in America. The title of the articles: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Pretending

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2003

Some people are looking for masks to be able to hide their inner sense of inadequacies. Others are looking for masks that can make them into the cultural image of someone great. Still others are looking for identities that will make themselves acceptable

Stop Pretending ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Some people are looking for masks to be able to hide their inner sense of inadequacies. Others are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Dilemma Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Fourth in the Romans series dealing with justification of sinners.

Alliance Church June 3, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Divine Dilemma and the Gift of Righteousness” Romans 3:21-31 I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 The gospel first exposes the unrighteousness of man. The gospel then reveals the righteousness of God and how to receive it as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love God Not The World's Way! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enriched Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Have Real Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

Faith that saves is a faith that serves, that is how you know that it is real.

HOW TO HAVE REAL FAITH Grow Up Rather Than Give Up - Part 7 James 2:14-26 2 COR 13:5 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." The Coke Company says’ that their drink is the Real Thing. There are many different religions that claim to be the real thing. Many of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Jonah - A Tragic Hero With A Fatal Flaw Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The story of Jonah is a satiric masterpiece. The book of Jonah is unique in that it humorously recounts the adventures of a prophet who struggled against his divine commission. This really is a handbook on how not to be a prophet.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In his book, True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits, Dick Keyes writes that a celebrity is "one who is famous and well publicized," well known "apart from how they became known. Celebrity itself is indifferent to moral character," he adds. One can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mark #9: Uncommon Fellowship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 17, 2001

This sermon details the fellowship that the first church had and many churches today lack.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Uncommon Fellowship Acts 2:42-47 August 19, 2001 Intro: A. [Welcome and Do-Si-Do, Citation: Cartoonist Sandy Silverthorne in Leadership, Vol. 11, no. 4]. "And now here’s the point in our service where I’d like you all to rise, turn to the person on your right, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Removing The Masks Of People, Culture, And Personality

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Case Study - One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know That I Will Make It Through The End Times! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon gives practical advice on how to remain faithful through the end times.

What Do You Know? I Know that I will Make it through the End Times! 1 John 2:15-27 & 4:1-6 April 22, 2001 Intro: A. [Preparing for Judgment, Citation: Jon Mutchler, Ferndale, Washington; source: Seattle Times (3-27-00)] On March 26, 2000, Seattle’s famed Kingdome—home of the Seattle Seahawks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, 1 John 2:15-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Could Jesus Do With Healing? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 28, 2003

Teaching regarding healing.

31Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. 32They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. 33In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an evil spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34"Ha! What do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44, Luke 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free