This sermon examines the characteristics of false teachers as described in 2 Peter 2, emphasizing their distortion of the gospel and promotion of sensuality. The message warns that such teachers lead many astray, causing the way of truth to be blasphemed, and contrasts their popularity with the necessity of biblical fidelity. Drawing on the example of King Jehoshaphat and the prophet Micaiah, the text illustrates the danger of seeking affirmation over truth. Believers are called to reject teachings inconsistent with Scripture, self-autonomy, and any gospel that denies salvation by grace alone. The sermon concludes with an urgent exhortation to know God's Word deeply and to discern truth from error in a culture that often prioritizes cultural acceptance over divine revelation.
13 Sept 2026
Characteristics of False Teachers
This sermon examines the characteristics of false teachers as described in 2 Peter 2:1, emphasizing the urgent need for believers to discern truth from error. The central argument posits that false teachers operate secretly, are a perpetual threat to the church, and promote destructive heresies that deny the lordship of Christ. By analyzing the Greek term for 'Master' and the context of redemption, the message clarifies that these individuals are not saved but are instead leading others astray through deceptive doctrines. The tone is instructional and warning, urging the congregation to ground themselves in the inerrant Scripture and sound doctrine. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a steadfast commitment to the deity of Christ and the authority of the Bible as the standard against which all teaching must be measured.
6 Sept 2026
The Extensive Manuscript Evidence of Scripture
The sermon defends the reliability and authority of Scripture by contrasting its extensive manuscript evidence with ancient texts like Homer's Odyssey. It examines 2 Peter 1, highlighting that the Bible provides necessary light in a dark world and offers unchanging truth through divine inspiration rather than human interpretation. The preacher emphasizes that God used human authors while ensuring the content remained accurate via the Holy Spirit's guidance. Believers are urged to trust Scripture over emotions, examine it to guard against false teaching, and give it undivided attention as the ultimate standard for life.
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