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9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced,…

You have heard the term pseudo used in our English language. Pseudonym is a fictitious name that authors use to disguise themselves when they write. Psuedo scientist is referred to when a person refers to himself/herself as a scientist when in fact they are not. Pseudoscorpion is an arachnid with pincers…

There are many statements condeming the character, practice, and doctrine of false teachers who were leading astray the sheep of Christ.

Secular - Thanks to a very healthy lifestyle, a married couple live well into their 100s One day they are both killed in a tragic accident, and go to heaven. On the first morning, they go up to God and ask where the gym is. "Gym?" God replies, "you don't need to go to the gym here, you'll always be in…

9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced,…

Big Idea: John was among the greatest of prophets, but the believer today is greater than John The people’s response to John the Baptist and Jesus shows us that we must be careful to: Accept God’s Word When it is hard to receive When it is graciously given Realize that God uses many teachers who have…

Review of last sermon: I. Deceptive Intrusion We looked at the way in which Peter and all the NT writers, most importantly, Jesus himself identifies the deceptive qualities of False prophets and teachers. They are called wolves…in sheep clothing or as we laid out last time, they are psuedo-didaskos (teachers…

Pastor Tony is walking down the street on Christmas Eve when he notices Larry, a little boy, trying to press the doorbell of a house across the street. However, Larry is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy's efforts for some time, Pastor Tony moves closer…

GO! Have you ever been told to go? I’m sure you have, go to school, go to your room when you were young. Maybe, go to work, go to the doctor when older. What have you been told to “go” do that had significance in your life? In the bible there are lot’s of “go” let me give you just a few Gen46:3 Jacob…

1. The conflict . (1)A. Scripture says everyone should be teachers. When we hear the words “teaching” or “instruction” in church we often think about the pastor. You aren’t wrong. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,…

Romans 12:3-8 A few weeks ago we looked at the first 2 verses of Romans 12 . We talked about the fact that Paul has shifted from Theological to a little more practical teaching from this point forward. He starts his practical teaching by saying that we need to present our bodies a living Sacrifice. It…

Some teachers are better at communicating than others. One can make a difficult biology lesson or calculus formula clearer and easier to understand when another only makes these subjects feel more complicated and confusing. Yet sometimes even the best of teachers will say things that are hard to understand…

Commissioning As we start tonight we find our selves among some elite leaders; Now you maybe asking why are they elite, what a great question - because they all are prophets and teachers; On a side note we see one named Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch - why single him out because…

Introduction Last week, we had church in the park That is a wonderful time of rest and unity in the Body of Christ. I am so grateful we can participate in an activity like this. I want to recap the summertime sermon series we have embarked upon. We are talking about the Gospel in the Gospels Briefly…

Thinking about New Year’s resolutions for the church.

Like every generation of believers before us, we may be tempted at times to see the rampant evil in our world and wonder if God is ever going to close the chapter on this time and if the Day of the Lord will ever come. The early church sometimes wondered, too. In the second letter of Peter, he encourages…

Welcome back! Today we are continuing our series titled The Church: Standards and Leadership and will be looking at 1 Timothy 4:11-16 this morning. It’s a continuation from the passages of past two weeks. If you remember two weeks ago Paul warned the church against false teachers, seeking to draw Christians…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and turn them with me to Ephesians 4 , Ephesians 4 . Recap where we’ve been.... Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. For it says: When he ascended on high, he took the captives captive;…

Knowing our Liberty 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision;…

Stranger sneaks into your house, says he’s there to take care of your kids. What will they say? What about a stranger that shows up wanting to live there? Your house - a safe place for your and your family It helps to get in if people know you Not just anyone can come in and stay - forever READ John…

One of the most spiritually healthy things we have done in a church since I took over as the head pastor is to begin to cultivate a disciple-making culture in our church. That process began about 2 1/2 years ago. We have come a long way, praise the Lord, but we still have a long way to grow- don’t we?…

Would you agree that a disciple-maker is a leader? 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God.…

There has been a lot of focus on education over the past several months. Tomorrow, students will be going back to school - virtually - here in Mecklenburg County. Our students here at South Charlotte Baptist Academy will go back to school - in person - on Monday, August 31. Turn to and read Deuteronomy…

Opening prayer, dedication Music ministry 307 Send the Light (1,3,4) You're Worthy of My Praise Another in the Fire Word of God - Liturgist 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Message: “Veteran for Christ?” This is the third week in a row where we have had some type of special or thematic worship services We had a special…