Playlist: Nicolaitanism (topic)
God Hates? (Part Two)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAlmighty God loves righteousness—something which Gods saints should emulate. Conversely, God abhors, disdains, and hates evil, particularly the Nicolaitans'.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWithin the letter to Pergamos, Christ names a second internal threat alongside the doctrine of Balaam: "you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate" (Revelation 2:15). This declaration follows His indictment of the Balaamites, and because the two teachings are mentioned together, some suggest …
I Know Your Works
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNicolaitanism appears in the evaluations Jesus Christ gives to the seven churches of Revelation 2 and 3, letters that are built around the phrase "I know your works," where Christ assesses the deeds, behaviors, and practices of each congregation. Within this broader examination of works, Nicolaitanism surfaces twice, first among …
Two Trees - Two Systems
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod and His Word lead to life, but Satan has a counterfeit system that mimics God's way in some areas but ultimately corrupts, propped up by tradition.
What Are You Leaving?
Sermonette byThe Ephesians had a strong sense of duty and served as a vanguard in the battle against false doctrines. What was lacking was devotion to Christ.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe doctrine of the Nicolaitans, condemned by Christ in Revelation 2:15, taught that deeds committed in the flesh had no bearing on the health of the soul—a teaching that promoted freedom of the flesh while divorcing physical conduct from spiritual consequence. This heresy appears alongside the doctrine of Balaam, which …
Work Out Your Own Salvation
Sermon by Kim MyersThe seven churches listed in Revelation 2 and 3 all have deficits and strengths. God is testing us as never before; we must prepare and endure to the end.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.
Corporate Sin
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are obligated to purge our thoughts, deeds, and words, cleaning out individual and corporate sins and replacing them with sincerity, truth, and holiness.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe early church was invaded by Gnosticism that denigrated the 'enslavement to Yahweh, His Law, and the Sabbath,' replacing it with Greek philosophy.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe vast majority of Christian-professing churches has been saturated with pagan doctrines (like antinomianism and dispensationalism), derived from Gnosticism.