Sermons on The Prosperity Doctrine:

Putting The "Dog" Back In "Dogma" Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

How important is dogma to the life of the church?

Putting the “Dog” in Dogma 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Oct. 1, 2006 Mission and Vision, Rnd. II In the movie Dogma Hollywood takes a very irreverent look at the Catholic faith. Cardinal Glick apparently thinks the church suffers from an image problem – it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

There comes a point in everyone's life where we have to take what we've been taught and make it our own. Have we "rightly divided" the Word of Truth?

Why I Believe in God - Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally asked the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?" ...read more

Deceived

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 24, 2012

in the last days people will, fall away from faith, be seduced by false spirits, listen to doctrines of devils--they will be Deceived

Intro: circus coming to Montgomery—sold tickets for this company—went to work one day, no phones, no office furniture—no paycheck—this group had ripped me off, and Montgomery Alabama—they had no connection to a circus—scam—deceived— There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Basic Training 02 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 20, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 9 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans. My prayer is this, as we go through the book of Romans, each of us will begin to experience personal revival in our lives. In order for this to happen I challenge you to read through this book during the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good News At The End Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Mar 22, 2012

Finishing out the third section of the Apostle's Creed

THE GOOD NEWS AT THE END A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: United Methodist

"Jesus" More Than A Prophet

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2011

The sermon examines the idea of Jesus as prophet, however the sermon explains Jesus is more than a prophet.

Matthew 16: 13-21 “Jesus” More than a Prophet Jesus ask who do men say that I am the response is , Matthew 16:14 "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 1. Is Jesus really just a Prophet? A. Jesus is the Prophet whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

"What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Two

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011

What does First Baptist Church believe about marriage?"

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” Last time, we talked about the nature of marriage. Let’s look at two other things regarding marriage that are addressed in this passage. (READ TEXT) B. The difficulty of marriage - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Exceptional Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-31

Denomination: Brethren

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

A Change Person: The End Result Of Discipleship

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 7, 2021

Your relationship with Jesus will set the quality of every other relationship in your life.

Topic: A Change Person: The End Result Of Discipleship By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. “ Intro: Your relationship with Jesus will set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Heretics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 1, 2019

Not all heretics are in pulpits or colleges. Many are in the pew as well. Don't be one.

Rom_16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. He is speaking of heretics who cause division through false doctrine. We must learn to discern and avoid false doctrine and those who teach it. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Matthew 7:21-25, 2 John 1:10-11, Titus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: Corrupted By Compromise

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2020

Although situated within the smallest of the seven cities, the church in Thyatira received the longest letter. They were faithful in their labor, but had compromised with false doctrine. Jesus challenged them regarding the toleration of false teaching.

Thyatira: Corrupted by Compromise Revelation 2: 18-29 Our text deals with the fourth church that Christ addressed in Revelation. While the church in Thyatira was situated within the smallest of the cities the Lord would address, it is interesting that they received the largest letter. The name ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

"they Have Done Violence To The Law"

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

The priests of Israel had done violence to the law (Zephaniah 3:4). God upholds His words.

Introduction. Just before the Babylonian captivity, when the priests had taken the authority of God’s words lightly, God considered that violence had been done to His law (Zephaniah 3:4). God upholds His words. In fact, He doesn’t uphold the earth with as much respect as He does His words. The ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:4, Luke 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Testament Religions

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

It would be an understatement to say that the religious world is in a state of confusion. With hundreds of denominations in this country and thousands of religions worldwide, it’s sufficient to say that many people simply don’t know what’s going on.

Introduction. You likely know that sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). Therefore, in order to get back to God, we need religion. The word “religion” basically means to “tie or bind back to God again.” This fundamental belief in sin and redemption has fueled the development of many varied ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-14, Acts 26:5, James 1:26, James 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ