“The Dangers of False Teachers and False Teaching” I have a very serious message this morning…a message, a subject that I feel very strongly and passionate about— If you have your Bible please turn to 2 Tim. 2 for my message entitled “…” [Read 2 Tim. 2:16-19 “…”] This November 18, 2008 will mark the…

2 PETER OUTLINE BECOMING A VIRTUES CHRISTIAN CHAPTER 1 GREETINGS TO THE BROTHERS (1-2) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES TO SALVATION? (vs. 3-4) RECEIVE GOD’S PROMISES EXCAPE CORRUPTION TAKE ON A DIVINE NATURE WHAT IS CHRISTIAN VIRTUE? (vs.5-7) WE GROW IN FAITH WE GROW IN MORAL EXCELANCE WE GROW IN SELF CONTROLL…

This morning we continue our look at the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. We will examine Matthew 7:15-20. These are verses that warn us to be on guard. It is a reminder that even though we want to walk the narrow road; even though we want to follow Christ with great faithfulness and determination;…

They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—a beast without speech—who spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness. Balaam, the dark prophet from Pethor,…

H. Clay Williams West Texas Lectureship April 9, 2007 Topic: Rebuke of False Teachers: Text: 1 Tim 1:1-7 Introduction: This passage deals with another ministerial charge given to every Gospel minister—to be a defender of the faith. Some say I’ll just keep the charge of “Preaching the Gospel” myself and…

Most of us have probably been around someone that we would describe as arrogant. Arrogant people have a way of constantly making any conversation revolve around themselves. In every conversation they slip in some statement that is designed to remind you of how great they are. For some people this behavior…

It is a statement so commonly repeated that we often overlook the wisdom in it: “Those who do not learn from history, are destined to repeat it.” A similar statement could be: those who do not learn from their mistakes will continue to make the same mistakes over and over again. In 2 Peter, the apostle…

You Think You're Saved, But You're Not! (January 2002) What a horrifying reality, to think you will enter God's presence on the day of your death, but then, come to find out on that day, you were actually deceived, and you find yourself in hell. Such is, and will be, the terror of most who call themselves…

Fullness of Joy—1:4 1. Joy Is God’s Will For the Believer. a) Joy is the second quality listed as “fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22). (1) Chara (joy) is used some 70 times in the New Testament, always to signify a feeling of happiness that is based on spiritual realities. (2) It is not an experience…

We live in what is called the “information age”. You can find out almost any information you want simply by typing in a question on Google®. I like being able to track down information so quickly and easily. The problem with this mass of information is that there is no way to tell whether the information…

But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way…

How to Identify False Teachers 2nd Peter 2:1-3 October 28, 2007 Sun Oak Baptist Church Introduction A. Please turn with me to 2nd Peter 2:1. B. This morning we will again be looking at 2nd Peter chapter two (2), and as I mentioned last week, 2nd Peter chapter two (2) is one of the most provocative and…

The 1996 bestseller, Conversations with God has sold over 2.5 million copies. The author, Neale Donald Walsch, says that one day he simply started writing down his direct conversations with God. The following conversation between Walsch and God, reveals the core belief of this spirituality. God: I cannot…

As we have studied 2 Peter 2 we have been led to look at the issue of false teaching from a number of different angles. False teaching consists of statements that distort or deny what is true. Peter was probably concerned about false teachers who were in the church, but false teaching can also come from…

2 Peter 2:5‑9 How Shall Christians Respond to Wickedness? If he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others; if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them…

“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in that port city so…

Introduction: The apostle Paul was a polarizing figure. You either really loved him, or you really didn’t. Not only was this the case in his day, it remains the case down to the present. The Text: “Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. For I am jealous over…

Begin at Galatians 5:1 Ask: What does this verse mean? We are freed from seeking to be justified by the law. (V 4) It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery; that is; having your lifestyle limited by the rules and regulations…

"God's fools." This is what Paul actually called himself and his fellow leaders whom God used to build the church in Corinth. What does it mean to be God's fool? As a Christian, why would one even desire to to label himself or herself in this way? It's been said, "Paul was a fool for Christ. Whose fool are you?" Come with the Grace United crew to find out how this is so.

The Apostle Paul considered his mission a matter of eternal life or eternal death. He was fearless in his proclamation of the gospel. Even the demons knew who Paul was. No wonder Paul was absolutely livid when it came to some false teachers who did their level best to lead the Corinthian Christians astray. How did Paul deal with them? And what about today? Where are the bold servants of God who will protect His people from false teachers? Come with the Grace United crew as we experience Paul attack the false teachers with devastaing force --to the glory of God.

/These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. They promise them freedom,…

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 sure, which…

Jesus said to beware of false prophets. John tells us why. They are deceivers. Join Pastor Steve as he looks at 2 John 7 and talks about why it is important to expose heresy.

Affliction. Sapsorrow. Hardship. Straggletag. Eternal light. Clay Jars. Which of these things go together when it comes to the things that really matter? The answer is all of them. How so? And what is Sapsorrow? What is Straggletag? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover what the Lord give to every child of his--eternal light in temporary vessles.