Sermons on Yield Not To False Teachers:

Discernment In The Age Of Deception Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 3, 2025

The Bible warns us about the dangers of false prophets and teachers who seek to lead us astray.

The Bible warns us about the dangers of false prophets and teachers who seek to lead us astray. In Matthew 7:15-16, Jesus cautions us to "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16, 2 Corinthians 2:17

Spiritual Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

We are to discern false teaching within the church by examining the fruit produced by our teachers.

I know that several of you have recently driven to California. I was wondering if they still have the Agricultural Inspection Stations when you cross the border into California. I know they still had them when Mary and I vacationed there a couple of years ago. Those inspectors are tasked with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pigs And Dogs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2010

The correlation between evil and a bent to destroy is demonstrated in the sinister nature of false teachers within the church.

Pigs and Dogs (2 Peter 2:17-22) 1. Our daughter Hannah loved animals. At the age of 12 or so, she began helping out Polly at her exotic animal farm. 2. We had some strange pets because of this: a Pantagonian cavvy, also known as a Marah. Luke had a small possum that never even got as large as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Antichrist And The Last Days.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Aug 10, 2020

What then does the Bible teaches concerning the coming of the Antichrist and the system that shall be in place during his rule and reign over the nations.  To answer these question one must refer to the Bible making sure all the biblical references be contextual and accurately used

These are interesting times as nothing can compare to the charged and pregnant atmosphere that surrounds us daily with the uncertainty of what might occur next in the scheme of things. The fluidity of the situation is so fearful that many are unhinged at the end of the age happening any time soon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

In other words, John was declaring one of the evidences of last times is the increase of false Christians, false church members, false teachers inside the church and outside the church.

Living The Life: Counterfeit Christianity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:18 – 27 Introduction There was a game show that debut on television December 18, 1956 entitled, “To Tell The Truth”. Three contestants claim to be the same person. A celebrity panel asks them questions, and must guess who’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jude Part 4 - Danger Danger Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 10, 2024

Jude gives five words pictures and five characteristics of false teachers and a prophecy of doom.

Jude 1:12-16 (Part 4) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-10-2024 Danger I was playing basketball at the rec center in Pontiac on Friday afternoon back when I was a youth pastor. As we were playing, students would walk around the court to go to another class and several would ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Aside False Dependencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2004

Eleven ways the Holy Spirit helps us put away our false dependencies.

Laying Aside False Dependencies (I Cor 2:2-14) Illustration: Speechwriter Peggy Noonan, in her book Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, noted that appearances can be deceiving. "People never look like what they are," Noonan wrote. Of one unscrupulous businessman she commented that if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re warned to watch out for false teachers.

Aren’t you glad the political campaigns and phone calls are finally over?! •Every candidate was telling us how great their agenda, their plan was. •It made it almost impossible to know what they believed or promoted. •You had to look very closely at the facts and their history to get the real ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 4, 2024

Jude gives his readers a snapshot of the false teachers and three types of apostates.

Jude 1:8-11 (Part 3) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-3-2024 Rob Bell In the early 2000s, I saw Rob Bell preach several times, in large and small settings. A graduate of Wheaton and Fuller (you can’t get much more solid than that) he was funny, Uber-creative, and presented the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 6, 2018

Jude sounds a warning that False teachers, false teaching, heresies, are invading the church. that warning is a relevant now as it has ever been.

And as we start, let me ask a couple of questions…questions about sleeping? Who in here feels like you need more sleep? Who has ever fallen asleep while trying to watch a movie? or watching a football game? Who in here has ever fallen asleep in church?...(no hands, I really don’t want to know!) ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

True Verses False Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 4, 2002

Part 14 in a series in the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 14 “True Verses False Wisdom” Date: November 3, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction We continue our study in the book of James picking up in chapter 3. We have said over and over again, I believe it is worth repeating this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eureka

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 16, 2014

John instructs us to test the teachers and the preachers to see if what they are teaching and preaching is genuine. We can also tell if our faith is genuine by what we believe.

Eureka 1 John 4:1-6 (NLT) Intro: In 1848, James Marshall was the first man to discover gold in California. After his discovery, thousands flocked to the area around San Francisco and they became known as the forty-niners. When they heard or used the term Eureka, it meant riches beyond their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Invalidating The Cross Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

False teachers deminish the cross so that we have the power instead of the power of God.

Invalidating the Cross This section is divided into two parts. The first part addresses false doctrines and the second part examines scripture and biblical doctrines. Part 1. It is a serious offence to demote Christ or to reject Him as He has revealed Himself in scripture. Let’s begin by looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20, Acts 2:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

The following is a alphabetic list of key points to help you learn how to pray for fellow believers. Prayer Example: If you abide in me and my word abides in you ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (John 15:7)Quote: To pray in the Spi

Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries by Paul Fritz Ephesians 6:18-6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit and with all manner of prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding on behalf of all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church